West Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Sourced from WCH’s most “mature” vineyards. 18 months in French Oak. Note that the winery has just rolled onto the 2016 vintage (available via the website) but this vintage is […]
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West Cape Howe Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Part of WCH’s “Cape to Cape” entry level range, packaged in Lean & Green lightweight glass. West Cape Howe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Australia, 2016 Fragrant and punchy with lifted blackberry, […]
Mandala The Butterfly Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Yarra Valley Cabernet sails somewhat under the radar…but can be a well crafted example. Mandala, The Butterfly, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, 2014 Expressive nose, with sweet little blackberries over Cherry […]
Mandala The Rock Shiraz 2014
Rock. Latin : Petra. Mandala’s Charles Smedley’s father is Peter, his Rock. From 26 year old shiraz vines Mandala, The Rock, Shiraz, Yarra Valley, 2014 Plaistowe chocolate, white pepper, plum […]
Mandala The Prophet Pinot Noir 2014
Named after founder Charles Smedley’s grandmother, who “sent a vision of rolling hills and vines to Charles’ mother in a dream ahead of the family’s first visit to the Dixon’s […]
Mandala The Matriarch Pinot Noir 2015
So named after Charles Smedley’s (winemaker) mother. From Dixon’s Creek region of the Yarra. Single clone (MV6), 50% new, 25% each one year and two year old French oak (barriques). […]
Mandala Pinot Noir 2017
Entry level Pinot Noir here for Mandala wines. Attractive packaging as always. Mandala, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2017 Pretty, floral nose with dried cranberry, varietal dark cherry, a touch of […]
Risky Business Malbec 2016
Often blended away, Malbec out of the West of Australia can be a cracker when done right. Risky Business, Malbec, Margaret River, 2016 A step up from the 2015. Kirsch, […]
Patina Reserve Chardonnay 2015
The last time I saw a Patina Reserve Chardonnay was 4 years ago, and that was the 2008 . This release matured in 11 months in new and one year old […]
Patina Chardonnay 2015
I’ve always liked the Patina packaging. I’m going to simply reiterate what I wrote fours ago about it: “The label is incredibly striking, one of my personal favourites. An artistic […]
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