Longview Fortuna Sparkling Nebbiolo Rosato 2024
I think this is the 2nd release after the powerful inaugural edition of the 2021(which was exceptional). Clear glass with fine etching, bottled under crown seal. Considering the vintage and […]
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Longview Saturnus Nebbiolo Riserva 2022
Flagship Nebbiolo here from the Saturno family, the custodians of Longview. Featuring Saturn (Saturnus) etched onto the bottle, the move to screwcap is welcomed and will serve the ageing potential […]
Longview Fresco 2024
Longview’s Vino Novello in new livery. No longer a blend as per previous releases, Longview have moved to 100% Nebbiolo. Longview, Fresco, Nebbiolo, Adelaide Hills, 2024 just strawberry jam in […]
Longview Macclesfield Chardonnay 2024
I’ve long been a fan of this wine, I love the savoury nature that is unapologetic in style. Longview, Macclesfield, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2024 Pale lemon to gold in colour. […]
Longview Macclesfield Syrah 2023
Syrah labelling gives you a firm view of the winemaking intent here (over varietal Shiraz). Longview, Macclesfield, Syrah, Adelaide Hills, 2023 Opaque purple. Blueberry muffin, white pepper, young soft leather, […]
Longview Twin Palms Pinot Noir 2024
The second release of this label (clones 114, 145 and 777). Winemaking sees stainless steel ferment with 6 months maturation in old French oak puncheons. Longview, Twin Palms, Pinot Noir, […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve 2021
Flagship red blend from the Bizot’s. This release sees the mix as Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Shiraz (21%) and Cabernet Franc (21%). From fruit grown on the 37 million year old […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2024
The Bizots put a lot of care and attention into making SB. This sees a late harvest of 60% ‘clean,’ 35% shrivelled and 5% Botrytis affected grapes. Fermentation in tank […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve Fume Blanc 2023
With a nod to Bordeaux Blanc and Sancerre in the Loire with the wine making (rather than Fume Blanc style). After 2 months cold stabilisation, fermentation occurred in 6 old […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023
A slight change in blend this year: Cabernet Sauvignon at 65% and Shiraz at 35%. The close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m by 1.5m) is grown on the 37 million year […]
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