The entry level pinot noir for distinguished TarraWarra Estate from the cracking 2015 vintage. TarraWarra, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2015 Enticingly perfumed with silky cherry, soft cola syrup, crisp biscuity […]
Sourced from Coonawarra and Padthaway that are part of the greater Limestone Coast region. Berton Vineyards, Metal Range Classic, Chardonnay, Limestone Coast, 2016 Limestone Coast chardy for $12? Hmm. Okay, […]
The fruit is sourced from Berton’s Eden Valley plantings, French oak maturation. Berton Vineyards, Reserve, Chardonnay, Eden Valley, 2016 Sweet jersey caramel oak influence, homemade lemonade, lifted melon, wheatmeal and […]
Fruit sourced from the high plantings in the Eden Valley, a little ways from Berton’s home in the Riverina. Berton Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, High Eden, 2016 Apricot blossom on the […]
Sourced from what was Stephen and Kate Shelmerdine‘s vineyard in Woori Yallock, a prime parcel of land that consistently produces great wines and acquired after vintage in 2016 by De […]
Old School? More like a re-run than a re-make. There’ll always be a place for the retro West Cape Howe, Old School, Chardonnay, Mount Barker, 2016 Old school and fun. […]
If there’s a region that does the SB/S blend….it’s Western Australia. Great Southern gets an even crisper acidity than the seaside Margaret River. West Cape Howe, Two Peeps, Sauvignon Blanc, […]
Not everything that comes out of Marlborough is Sauvignon Blanc….. Giesen, Pinot Gris, Marlborough, 2016 A faint rose blush with poached pear, light musk, pink salt crystals and little soaps. […]
73% whole bunch, 100% French oak (23% new), Unfiltered and unfined. Watch out. Yelland & Papps, Second Take, Mataro, Barossa Valley, 2016 Meaty, stalky, fleshy cherry/plum/herbal Throatie elements with a […]
Sometimes there’s just a little bit of hedonism and joy opening a bottle of Sparkling red without a festive occasion to celebrate. Shingleback, Black Bubbles, Sparkling Shiraz, McLaren Vale, NV […]
