d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2014
Double Gold winner at the 2018 China Wine & Spirits Awards. Same split as previous years with 94% Shiraz and 6% Viognier. 10 months maturation in old French oak. d’Arenberg, […]
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The Natural Wine Co Sauvignon Blanc 2018
From the dependable Windowrie stable out of Cowra, central west New South Wales. This is The Natural Wine Company, not to be confused with “Natural Wine Co.” out of McLaren […]
Shingleback Haycutters Classic Dry White 2018
A slight re-branding of the Haycutters easy drinking white. Rather than giving a varietal naming, they’ve gone with Classic Dry White. Shingleback, Haycutters, Classic Dry White, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, McLaren […]
Parish Vineyard Riesling 2017
The broad church that is the Hill Smith Family Vineyards includes selected areas in Tasmania, one of those being the site of the Parish Vineyard in the Coal River Valley, […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Shiraz Tempranillo 2016
I’m pretty sure this is the first release of this particular label for the mid tier signature range. My media sample also reflects the previous word heavy labeling while the […]
St Hallett Eden Valley Riesling 2018
A proven workhorse of the Barossa….St Hallett wines. St Hallett, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2018 A little stinky to start, but this blows off to showcase lime juice/squeeze and packing […]
Robert Stein Farm Series Riesling 2018
Part of a new range, the “Farm Series,” for Robert Stein: riesling masters from Mudgee. Robert Stein, Farm Series, Riesling, Mudgee, 2018 With a “touch of sweetness” this offers […]
Run free by Singlefile Shiraz 2016
The weight of the packaging alone gives this ‘2nd’ tier release from Singlefile gravitas beyond the fruit inside the bottle. Run Free by Singlefile, Shiraz, Great Southern, 2016 Plush and […]
mesh Riesling 2018
The 16th release of the riesling tour de force by riesling royalty: Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill Smith. mesh, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2018 Vegan friendly. Delicate lime flesh with wheat […]
Claymore Wines Superstition Reserve Riesling 2018
Don’t walk under ladders or break any mirrors. The 20th release of the wine…a solid history. Claymore Wines, Superstition, Reserve Riesling, Clare Valley, 2018 Light fennel frond, white rocks and […]
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