Yalumba Grenache Rosé 2024
Who doesn’t love a bit of pink in their lives? The team at Yalumba have introduced this Grenache Rosé into the line up as part of the ‘Samuel’s Collection’ white […]
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Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc 2024
International Grenache Day was on September 20th. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to the exceptional array of wines the team at Yalumba sent through for the occasion. But that doesn’t matter, […]
Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. Planted in 2008, the Leston Vineyard is located in the heart of Wilyabrup in the premier wine growing region Margaret River. Winemaking sees […]
Howard Park Scotsdale Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. The Scotsdale is sourced from the famed Abercrombie vineyard in Mount Barker sub-region of Great Southern that is nearing 50 years old. Winemaking […]
Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2021
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. Fruit is sourced from the Burch family’s vineyards in Frankland River in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Fermentation in open vats […]
Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2020
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. When you’re onto a good thing, stick to it. Winemaking remains the same as previous vintages with parcels fermented in open vats and […]
Slow Wine Co Reserve Pinot Noir 2021
From grapes grown on 30+ year old Bantry Grove vineyard. Will Rikard-Bell has been the winemaker for the Slow Wine Co (sic) out of Orange NSW for over 10 years. […]
Slow Wine Co Chardonnay 2021
Will Rikard-Bell has been the winemaker for the Slow Wine Co (sic) out of Orange NSW for over 10 years. Vines were planted in 1990 by Terrey Johnson on the […]
Corryton Burge Sparkling Red NV
I get nostalgic with Sparkling Red. There’s not enough of it drunk. For me, it has been a long time staple on Christmas morning (yes morning, not lunch) with bacon. […]
Corryton Burge Sparkling NV
No mention of regions for the fruit, so Australia it is. No mention of fermentation, but with the bead, possibly transfer. David Horne is the winemaker. Classy packaging. Corryton Burge, […]
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