Quiet Mutiny Venus Rising Pinot Noir 2017
Quiet Mutiny is the new label from talented Tasmanian winemaker Greer Carland. She’s had her hand on the tiller of many other Tasmanian wines and labels over the years before […]
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Quiet Mutiny Charlotte’s Elusion Riesling 2017
Quiet Mutiny is the first release from the talented Tasmanian winemaker Greer Carland. Greer had been tucked away at a large scale (for Tasmania) winemaking facility for many years (along with […]
West Cape Howe Tempranillo Rosé 2017
West Cape Howe make this rosé from the saignée (bleeding off) method. West Cape Howe, Tempranillo, Rosé, Perth Hills, Frankland River, 2017 Just darker than cerise. Dominated by crisp red […]
Kalleske Plenarius Viognier 2017
The packaging for the Kalleske wines always comes across as a winner: solid bottles with quality labeling. Whilst their range of ‘traditional’ reds holds legions of ‘traditional’ fans, their “Divergent […]
TarraWarra Estate Barbera 2016
The 2nd release of TarraWarra’s Barbera. Grafted 6 years ago onto then 23 year old Pinot Noir rootstock. Natural ferment and 18 months in French oak (20% new barriques). Released […]
TarraWarra Estate Nebbiolo 2015
The 2nd release of this wine from TarraWarra and from an excellent vintage. The fruit sourced from vines grafted previously over onto 24 year old rootstock. The evocative label a […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Roussanne 2017
Basket pressed into 100% Old French Oak. Wild ferment and 9 months maturation with bâtonnage (lees stirring). Bottled unfiltered. Vegan friendly. The label advises to mix before drinking, like a good […]
TarraWarra Estate Chardonnay 2016
Clare Halloran and Adam McCallum are quietly forging a Chardonnay dynasty at TarraWarra with a distinct house style that ensures a luxurious experience, no matter the price point. The TarraWarra […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Vermentino 2017
Yelland and Papps here have a “second take” here at Vermentino, rather than the bright traditional style they have with their other label. 231 days on skins before pressing. Wild ferment. […]
Yelland & Papps Vermentino 2017
Hard to believe there was only 89 tonnes of Vermentino crushed in the Barossa zone in 2017, but with a price rise of 4%, the future is rosy. Or golden. […]
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