Matriarch & Rogue Rex Wild Riesling 2017
This one named after winemaker Marnie Roberts’ grandfather. Now, normally Clare Valley Riesling is such a precise, pure thing that invokes such descriptors as “laser like” and “diamond edged.” However, […]
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Claymore Wines London Calling Cabernet Malbec 2016
T’was a cool wintry Hobart evening and I was craving a comforting glass of red. This Claymore Wines ticked the box perfectly. Claymore Wines, London Calling, Cabernet, Malbec, Clare Valley, […]
Matriarch & Rogue Maurie Vermentino 2017
Vermentino is usually a seaside grape type, but here we have a Clare Valley edition by Marnie Roberts, also of Claymore Wines. Barrel ageing and lees contact for a different […]
Hoddles Creek Estate PSB Pinot Noir 2017
There’s no explanation from winemaker Franco D’Anna as to what PSB stands for. Part of the mystery. Just let it happen. Finally, a pinot partner to the Syberia. Single block. […]
Longview Yakka Shiraz 2016
Longview does indeed have a long view, right through to the water, nestled 400m above sea level. A mixture of old and new oak. Longview, Yakka, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2016 Full, […]
West Cape Howe Shiraz 2016
The light weight bottle is noticeable, the “Lean and Green” trademark results in a 21% drop in glass content. Every little bit matters. West Cape Howe, Shiraz, Western Australia, 2016 […]
TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir 2016
The entry level pinot noir for distinguished TarraWarra Estate. Note, image is of the 2015, but no change for the 2016. TarraWarra Estate, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2016 Opens […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Syberia Chardonnay 2016
Siberia. The name conjures up a landscape stark, bleak and bone chillingly cold. Hoddles Creek Estate’s Syberia vineyard is located on the steepest, highest block with an east-west orientation which […]
West Cape Howe Mount Barker Riesling 2017
With fruit sourced from the Langton vineyard in Mt Barker, West Cape Howe have produced a ready to go Riesling. It’s a crack I’m back Yeah, I’m standing on the […]
Matriarch & Rogue Alice Shiraz 2016
Made by Marnie Roberts, also the talented winemaker at Claymore Wines. Fruit for this wine is sourced from the Armagh area of the Clare. Only 20% new French oak used. […]
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