Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Chardonnay 2017
The first Double Barrel wines were the reds….but then there’s always a market for white wine. This chardonnay ‘crafted in aged Scotch Whisky’ barrels. Jacob’s Creek, Double Barrel, Chardonnay, Barossa, […]
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Jacob’s Creek Classic Chardonnay 2018
I must admit to struggling to write an introduction for this wine properly, so I’ll let you know I’m listening to a Metallica mix in the background, currently ‘The Call […]
Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling 2018
Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling, oft referred to as Giant Slayer due to plenty of bling on the Australian Wine Show circuit, including a couple of trophies. Often found well below […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2018
I can’t say it often enough and I may sound like a broken record, but Franco D’Anna and team are consistently producing the best value pinot noir in Australia. Hoddles […]
Windowrie Family Reserve Chardonnay 2017
Made by Anthony D’Onise and the O’Dea family from their base in central west New South Wales off a single vineyard, just over 30 years old that surrounds the family […]
Bird On A Wire Syrah 2015
10% Whole bunch with 15% new French oak, made by Caroline Mooney. Bird On A Wire, Syrah, Yarra Valley, 2015 Saline and ropey licorice aroma notes dominate a darkly fruited […]
Bird On A Wire Rosé 2018
If you’re charging $35 for a rosé in this day and age, it needs to be serious and a focused wine. Not just enough to be the cash cow from […]
Kalleske Moppa Shiraz 2017
Throw in some petit verdot and viognier for good measure. Kalleske, Moppa, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2017 Syrupy, viscous aromas: glazed plums: chocolate ganache, shiny fruits, fleshy stonefruit, musk/bathbombs. Hedonistic […]
Stefano de Pieri Sagrantino 2018
Stefano de Pieri, teaming up with the Chalmers family to grow this Sagrantino. Exclusive to Cellarmasters. Stefano de Pieri, Sagrantino, Merbein, 2018 Bright pure plum character with nutty hints of […]
Woods Crampton Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
From a single, “low yielding” twenty five year old vineyard in the Angaston Foothills on the divide between the Barossa Valley and Eden Valleys. 45% new French oak. Woods Crampton, […]
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