Rogers and Rufus Rosé 2018
Another in the many quality labels from the Yalumba/Hill Smith Family Vineyards. The packaging has done away with the cotton neck tag and the quality has jumped as well. Rogers […]
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The Natural Wine Co Rosé 2018
From the dependable Windowrie in Cowra, central-west New South Wales. This is made from Sangiovese grapes. Vegan friendly. Available from RAW Wine and Beer. The Natural Wine Co, Rosé, Sangiovese, […]
Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz 2017
From the single vineyard of Sweetwater Ridge. A powerful, imposing vineyard with an upward trajectory and somewhat imposing surrounds, invoking times of serfdom and reign. Thomas Wines, Sweetwater, Shiraz, Hunter […]
Robert Stein Farm Series Rosé 2018
Part of a new range, the “Farm Series,” for Robert Stein, The Farm Series caricatures were created by the local Mudgee artist, Sam Paine, giving a unique vision of the […]
Sandalford Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Sourced from Sandalford’s 40 year old, dry grown vineyard in Margaret River. 30% new French oak for 13 months. Sandalford, Estate Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2016 Deep garnet, almost […]
Grant Burge Shadrach Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
One of the Icon range from the Grant Burge stable, with fruit coming off the Corryton Park vineyard in the Eden Valley, along with selected vineyards from the Barossa Valley […]
Thomas Wines Elenay Shiraz 2017
Whilst Andrew Thomas has a focus for single vineyard shiraz, there’s always a little bit left over from the various barrels from the vineyards. The split this year is 53% […]
Singlefile Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Alcohol starting to creep up for this marque from the Great Southern, but elegance is still present. Singlefile, Frankland River, Cabernet Sauvignon, Great Southern, 2016 A chary and tarry coffee […]
Gartelmann Diedrich Shiraz 2015
This year the flagship is sourced from Orange and matured in French and American oak. Cleaned up at the 2016 and 2017 Orange Wine Shows winning the Trophy for Best […]
Thomas Wines Synergy Shiraz 2017
From the cracking 2017 vintage in the Hunter, this is Thommo’s “Entry Level” Shiraz, but absolutely on target. Thomas Wines, Synergy, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2017 A blend of barrel selections […]
