Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023
The Bizots put a lot of care and attention into making their flagship Sauvignon Blanc but this year sees a slight change. 48% whole bunches pressed into old 600L French […]
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Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2022
An (almost) straight bottling of the Cabernet Franc (9% Shiraz for spice and seasoning), which only comes in the right years. Fruit comes from the close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2022
The fifth release of a classic ‘Australian’ blend. Cabernet Sauvignon at 57% and Shiraz at 43%. The close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m by 1.5m) is grown on the 37 million […]
Crittenden Peninsula Chardonnay 2023
Chardonnay fruit sourced from quality sub-regions of Merricks and Mount Eliza,. Whole bunch pressed to 225l and 500l new and used (2 and 3rd year) French oak. Left in the […]
Crittenden Peninsula Pinot Noir 2023
Winemaker is Rollo Crittenden takes hand harvested fruit, cold soaks it for 4 days before starting (natural) fermentation. Pressed off to new and used (two and three year old) French […]
Crittenden Peninsula Pinot Gris 2023
Winemaker is Rollo Crittenden ratchets the dial up here. Whole bunch and pressed to recent use oak for natural ferment and sulphured to prevent malolactic fermentation. 9 months ageing on […]
Earthworks Tempranillo 2022
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Sam Wigan. Vegan friendly if […]
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019
Merlot (55%) and Cabernet Franc (45%) blend with fruit grown on the 37 million year old soils of the 45 year old Tapanappa Whalebone vineyard. Bottled under cork. 2019 was […]
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Shiraz (15%) fruit grown on the 37 million year old soils of the Tapanappa Whalebone vineyard. Bottled under cork. 2019 was warm and dry, and ‘meagre’ harvest […]
Peter Lehmann Wines Mentor Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of the Masters series and named after the influence Peter Lehmann had for over 50 years in teh Barossa. Technically spiced with 8% Clare Valley. Spends 18 months in […]
