Vino Intrepido The Sharpest Thorn Rosé 2019
This rosé is made from Sangiovese grapes, grown in Heathcote, Central Victoria. When I read the name, I can’t help but sing “The Shortest Straw” by Metallica, but Vino Intrepido’s […]
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Vino Intrepido Sting Like A Bee Fiano 2019
The fruit is sourced from Joe Vaughan’s vineyard at Tuerong on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. As for the name, Vino Intrepido’s James Scarcebrook states: There was a wine produced near Avellino […]
Vino Intrepido Straight Jakot Friulano 2019
Vino Intrepido’s James Scarcebrook gives insight to the naming: The unique Rutherglen fortified wine Tokay wasn’t the only victim of Hungary joining the European Union and receiving protection of its […]
Hughes & Hughes Soirée Pétillant Naturel 2020
From the Hughes brothers at the Mewstone Vineyard comes the 2nd of their “living wine” sparklings. With fruit mix of Riesling (75%), Chardonnay (20%) and Dornfelder (5%) coming from the […]
Gartelmann Diedrich Shiraz 2016
A rebranding and repackaging for the flagship red from Gartelmann. This label has a healthy trophy cabinet and there’s no reason this one probably won’t continue that theme. Gartelmann, Diedrich, […]
Gartelmann Wilhelm Shiraz 2017
Made with fruit from the Broke-Fordwich sub-region of the north west Hunter Valley and named after Jorg Gartelmann’s Uncle Wilhelm. Gartelmann, Wilhelm, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2017 Slick sheen of black and […]
Shaw Vineyard Estate Merriman Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
The bling-laden 2015 is still available from Shaw, but keep some dollars spare for this one. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Merriman, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canberra, 2016 Highly perfumed. Black currant pastille, […]
Angullong Shiraz 2019
Angullong have just tweaked their labeling, but it’s not a huge departure from the image that is presented below. Which is of the 2016 vintage. Anyway. Angullong, Shiraz, Orange, 2019 […]
Gundog Estate Hunter’s Shiraz 2019
This is a blend of quality vineyards from across the central Hunter Valley. Tinkler’s, Somerset and Will’s Hill. Note, bottle image is of the 2017 but only the year has […]
Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Red 2019
Gundog’s multi region blend with fruit from the Hunter Valley and Canberra. Gundog Estate, Smoking Barrel Red, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, Canberra, 2019 Woody warm clove and 5 spice studded jubey […]
