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 […]
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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 […]
Dirt Candy Wine The Wild One 2019
A blend 70% Shiraz and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from the last vintage in a run of three great years. This is more Iggy Pop than JO’K. Dirt Candy Wine, The […]
Alex Russell Wines Son Of A Bull Riesling 2018
I knew nought about this wine when I purchased it, save for a decent vintage and it being Riesling from Tasmania. Alex Russell Wines, Son Of A Bull, Riesling, Pipers […]
Berton Vineyards The Black Shiraz 2019
Part of “The Metal” range from Berton Vineyards and apparently becoming their biggest seller. Has a bit of bling from some renowned award ceremonies. Sourced from “‘South Eastern Australia” fruit […]
Berton Vineyards Limited Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
A little while ago, Berton released a trio of Limited Shiraz, which were excellent value for the dollars. Here, we’re almost seeing a “Flagship” release of a Barossa Valley Limited […]
Berton Vineyards Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2018
A blend of Eden and Barossa Valleys (Rowland Flat & Ebenezer) from the very good Barossa vintage. Berton Vineyards, Reserve, Shiraz, Barossa, 2018 Warm cake spice, milky chocolate, plum, crushed […]
