Montalto Pennon Hill Shiraz 2016
This picked up trophy for Best Shiraz at the 2017 Royal Hobart Wine Show. Worthy winner indeed. Winemaker is Simon Black. Montalto, Pennon Hill, Shiraz, Mornington Peninsula, 2016 Winemaking like […]
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La La Land Vermentino 2017
Made by the talented Frank Newman and Aidan Menzies of Deakin Estate fame in the North West corner of Victoria near Mildura. Attractive packaging and according to the media release, this […]
Inverquharity Sparkling 2013
Inverquharity Vineyard (the name derived from when it was first operated as farming property) is a 10 year old, 1.2 hectare vineyard.The wines are made at nearby Frogmore Creek by Alain […]
Wickhams Road Gippsland Pinot Noir 2017
Entry level and sibling of the Yarra Valley Pinot. This fruit is estate grown from Hoddles Creek Gippsland plantings in Eastern Victoria. Wickhams Road, Pinot Noir, Gippsland, 2017 Superlatives are […]
d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2013
One of the many labels in the d’Arry stable, this is the mid tier of the 4 straight Grenache, hero of the Vale. d’Arenberg, The Derelict Vineyard, Grenache, McLaren Vale, […]
Passing Clouds The Fools On The Hill Pinot Noir 2016
One of two Pinot Noirs from Passing Clouds. This one grown at 742 metres above sea level in the Macedon Ranges. Cool, cool climate stuff. Passing Clouds, The Fools On […]
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2016
Technically this is Montalto’s “entry” level wine, but the Pennon Hill range are well crafted by Simon Black. Montalto, Pennon Hill, Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, 2016 Attractive and bright garnet […]
Hardy’s HRB D674 Riesling 2017
Hardy’s long have a history of blending by taking the best grapes from the best regions and creating exceptional wines. HRB stands for Heritage Reserve Bin and the label has […]
Berton Vineyards Winemaker’s Reserve Shiraz 2016
Pewter badging on the bottle makes this standout from your average $14 wine. Berton Vineyards, Winemaker’s Reserve, Shiraz, Padthaway, 2016 Dense purple, almost black in the glass. Spiced aromas […]
Berton Vineyards The Bonsai Shiraz Cabernet 2015
Not to be confused the d’Arenberg’s The Bonsai Vine, though the concept of the small vines is the same. Berton are based in the Riverina, but have access to other […]
