Yelland & Papps Second Take Grenache 2018
Yelland and Papps produce a fresh take on the traditional Barossa. Whole bunch with wild fermentation. 10 months in 100% French Oak with only 4% new. Unfiltered. Unfined. Vegan Friendly. […]
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Vinaceous Weird Science ‘Lunar’ Shiraz Tempranillo 2018
Part of the Vinaceous stable’s side projects, this one “VSP.” I’m taking an educated guess that it means ‘Vinaceous Special Projects.” Vinaceous, Weird Science, Lunar, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Margaret River, 2018 […]
Vinaceous Salome Tempranillo Rosé 2018
A blend of Mount Barker and Margaret River from the vibrant stable of Vinaceous. The labels have been recreated to show some restraint from the carnival/vaudeville/burlesque tone they once had […]
Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2017
While the Heggies Vineyard, 500 metres above sea level in the Eden Valley, is predominantly known for well-aged rieslings, chardonnay is also treated with respect. The wines are crafted by […]
Heggies Vineyard Estate Riesling 2018
The Heggies Vineyard range under the Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable are crafted by Teresa Heuzenroder. Fruit is sourced from a single site 500 metres above sea level in the […]
Renegado Old Vine Malbec 2018
Another new label from the ever-reliable Fourth Wave Wine team and winemaker Corey Ryan. This time, paying homage to the South American pioneering grapegrowers persevering with Malbec at ridiculously high […]
Bremerton Coulthard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Part of the Signature range from Bremerton. Bremerton, Coulthard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, 2016 Smart black olive, boysenberry, cassis with wet leaf. Medium full palate that delivers a slick and […]
Gangsters and Grape Juice – Launching the Kings Of Prohibition.
A cold May evening saw the Sydney launch of Calabria Family Wines latest label “Kings Of Prohibition.” Prohibition refers to the time when alcohol was forbidden and gave rise to […]
d’Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2018
d’Arenberg’s aromatic white comes from the nearby Adelaide Hills. d’Arenberg, The Broken Fishplate, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2018 Partial barrel fermentation in aged French oak gives a malty cereal note […]
Windowrie Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
Inland New South Wales is not the first region that springs to mind for Pinot Noir, yet here we are with proper clones and a 20 year old vineyard. Windowrie, […]
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