Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2017
Flagship label here for Dalrymple, and sourced from unique plot of land in the Pipers River region in North East Tasmania. Vigneron is the affable Pete Caldwell. Dalrymple, Cave Block, […]
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Thomas Wines Synergy Shiraz 2018
This is Thommo’s “Entry Level” Shiraz, but never fails to satisfy. Thomas Wines, Synergy, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2018 This is the everyday version of the Elenay by being a blend […]
Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz 2018
From the single vineyard of Sweetwater Ridge. To be placed at the bottom of the vineyard at Sweetwater Estate, gaze upwards at the imposing feudal Italianate castello….it makes for a […]
Grandis Wines Yin-Yang Rouge 2018
Here we have a blend of 70% Hunter Valley Shiraz & 30% Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon fruit that was naturally fermented, unfiltered and unfined with 4 months maturation in 5 year […]
Yelland & Papps Vin De Soif 2017
Vin De Soif roughly translates to “A Thirst for Wine.” The 2017 vintage was “known as the wettest vintage on record, with cooler than average days and nights” making for […]
Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2019
If I’ve interpreted the notes correctly, this vintage sees 100% of the wine to wild ferment (the 2018 was only 40%). Made by Teresa Huezenroeder, 30% of the blend was […]
Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay 2019
Made by Teresa Heuzenroeder and part of the greater Yalumba stable. The name recognising that the vineyard sits at 500 metres above sea level. Partial French oak maturation (20%), limited […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Chardonnay 2019
Sourced from select Eden Valley fruit parcels. 48% fermented in French oak. Wild ferment. Vegan friendly. Made by Teresa Heuzenroeder Yalumba, Chardonnay, Eden Valley, 2019 Pale lemon gold in colour. […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Vermentino 2019
Barossa winemaking done just a little different. 313 days on skins. Wild ferment. Fully family effort here. Pressed off by the Papps kids: Peyton and Campbell. Bottled unfiltered and unfined. […]
Shingleback Black Bubbles Sparkling Shiraz NV
Ahhhh Sparkling Shiraz. A Guilty pleasure of mine when done when well. Most save it for Christmas time, but it has a place with BBQ low and slow beef, braised […]
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