Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2012
Here we have a cellar re-release of the 2012 Shiraz from Wynns. Winemaker Sue Hodder saw the vintage as “low yielding” and an “early long ripening season provided optimal flavour […]
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Hughes & Hughes Solstice 2020
From the Hughes brothers at Mewstone Wines comes this novello harvest blend. The fruit comes from the White Rock vineyard in the north of Tasmania and is comprised of Dornfelder […]
Shaw Vineyard Estate Isabella Reserve Riesling 2017
Shaw Wines a.k.a. Shaw Vineyard Estate are located in the Canberra District wine region. Here is their flagship Riesling, the indicator sitting just over the medium-dry line on the IRF […]
Hughes & Hughes Dunkel Spritz Pétillant Naturel 2020
From the Hughes brothers at the Mewstone Vineyard comes this “living wine.” The Dornfelder grape taken from the White Rock vineyard in the north of Tasmania. Put into bottle before […]
Seville Estate Blanc de Blancs 2017
While Seville Estate are rightly praised for their red wines, this 100% Chardonnay sparkling is an incredible razor sharp vinous weapon to have their armoury. Aged for 30 months on […]
Seville Estate Shiraz 2018
Seville Estate, planted by Dr Peter McMahon in the 1970s, built their reputation on Shiraz. Rightfully so. Seville Estate, Shiraz, Yarra Valley, 2018 30% whole bunch included for extra oomph. […]
Seville Estate Pinot Noir 2019
Winemaker Dylan McMahon carries on the legacy that his grandfather, Dr Peter McMahon started in the 1970s in establishing the Yarra Valley as a prime site for world class wines. […]
Angullong Merlot 2018
Angullong’s vineyards are based in the foothills of Mount Canobolas in the Orange region of New South Wales. I think this may be the first Merlot from Angullong I’ve seen. […]
Smith & Hooper Merlot 2018
Taken from established plantings in Wrattonbully, (just north of Coonawarra and also on ancient soils), the Smith and Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Yalumba stable. Winemaker is […]
Bay of Fires Chardonnay 2019
Bay Of Fires draw from premium parcels of fruit across Tasmania and here they source from the East Coast and Tamar Valley. Chief Winemaker Penny Jones leads a talented and […]
