Nikkal Chardonnay 2017
The Nikkal range are from the hand of the talented Kate Goodman. This sourced from 2 vineyards in the Yarra Valley: Upper Ngumby in Yarra Glen and a cooler site […]
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Nikkal Pinot Noir 2017
From the experienced Kate Goodman. Sourced from 4 points in the Yarra Valley: Roundstone Estate at Steels Creek, Upper Ngumby at Yarra Glen, Gist from Christmas Hills and Willowlake at […]
Nikkal Rosé 2017
The Nikkal range, in their attractive Gaia-esque labeling are made from the experienced Kate Goodman. This rosé is 100% pinot noir and aged in older French oak for 6 months. […]
Yangarra Estate Roussanne 2017
Whole bunch pressed (that means stalks, berries and usually several insects or arachnids as well). Only 60% of the extractable juice from pressing the grapes was used to reduce any […]
Yangarra Estate Small Pot Clairette 2017
Clairette hails originally from the south east of France, notably Provence and Rhone. Yangarra only have 0.4 hectares of the grape (certified biodynamic). Hand picked, basket pressed. Fermented in old […]
Rymill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
From the “spiritual” home of Cabernet in Australia…. Rymill Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2015 A deep garnet colour in the glass. Coonawarra eucalypt with blackberry, cigar ash, tomato leaf and […]
Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
The 21st release of this iconic Western Australian wine. Sourced from the Justin Vineyard in the Great Southern region of Frankland River. Named after the equally iconic Jack Mann who […]
Claymore Wines Black Magic Woman 2015
94% Cabernet here with dashes of 3% each Malbec and Merlot. Sourced from the Churinga Vineyard, (north of Watervale) and only the 4th release. French oak maturation (only 20% new). Winemaker […]
Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Not a lot of Cabernet in the Adelaide Hills. Maturation is 18 months new and old (seasoned) French oak. The feature image is not the Devil’s Elbow near Macclesfield, South […]
Risky Business Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Risky Business wines aren’t a pretentious outfit, John Waldron and Rob Quenby’s partnership letting their wines do the talking instead. Risky Business, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2016 Quality Cabernet aromas […]
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