Calabria Alternato Red Blend 2017
While Calabria have their home in Griffith NSW, they’ve substantial interest in the Barossa Valley. Here they blend Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano and Durif in with regional Barossa hero Shiraz. Calabria, […]
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Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir 2017
A deviation here in the usual Jaraman paradigm, this release is a sourced from a single region. Taylors, Jaraman, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2017 Brooding aromas: peppery stalky notes, crushed […]
Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Tahbilk have an amazing back vintage catalogue for purchase. While completing a bit of research for this tasting note, I found that the 2003 and 2006 “ESPs” can still be […]
Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2017
Yes, I’ve only just reviewed the widely available 2016 of this wine but this 2017 is now available to Tahbilk wine club members and soon to be rolled out to […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2019
*Counterpoint as the translation. There’s several definitions for counterpoint: – a complementing or contrasting item – use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art – the […]
Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2016
An “Australian” blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (62%) and Shiraz (38%). Maturation in French and American oak. Tahbilk, Old Vines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Nagambie, 2016 Deep garnet hue. Swathes of blackberry […]
Shingleback Unedited Shiraz 2014
The Unedited Shiraz was originally launched in 2011 (with the 2009 vintage) part of the regional initiative “McLaren Vale Scarce Earth” programme. It involved the release of selected single block […]
Thomas Wines Braemore Semillons 2019
Braemore. One of the flagship Semillon vineyards in the Hunter Valley that produces wines of exceptional purity and concentration. Andrew Thomas’ releases have amassed praise and accolades for many years. […]
Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz 2018
For Andrew Thomas’ “Two Of A Kind” labels, he takes fruit from McLaren Vale (40%), to blend with his usual Hunter Valley (60%) berries. Thomas Wines, Two of a Kind, […]
Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2018
DJV means Deja Vu, as in a feeling you’ve seen/felt something before. This is Andrew Thomas’s return to the ways of making wines from the great Hunter winemakers of yesteryear. […]
