Yalumba The Y Series Chardonnay 2023
Fruit from the major regions of South Australia. No oak, sits on the lees early for complexity. Wild Ferment and “vegan friendly.” Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Yalumba, The Y Series, […]
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Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2022
Yalumba and Viognier is basically Scott and Charlene. This is their gateway wine and as usual, Y Series over delivers. Winemaker is Heather Fraser Yalumba, The Y Series, Viognier, South […]
Yalumba The Y Series Pinot Grigio 2023
The new labelling for Y Series sees the PiG with a feather. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Yalumba, The Y Series, Pinot Grigio, South Australia, 2023 Easy apple pie and brown […]
Yalumba The Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2023
A new take on the Y Series SB with the ABV down to 10.5% and no mention of skin or lees contact. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Yalumba, The Y Series, […]
Yalumba The Y Series Riesling 2022
In a world where most Riesling is underpriced and great value, some stand out even further. Wild ferment and vegan friendly. Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Yalumba are rolling across to […]
Yalumba The Y Series Merlot 2021
Wild fermented and Vegan friendly, if that’s important to you. Classy labels on the Y Series Reds. Fruit from all over SA as Yalumba and Hill-Smith Family Vineyards have access […]
Yalumba The Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Wild fermented and Vegan friendly. Yalumba have access to some great Cabernet fruit, so no surprises on quality for price here. Braille on the label is also a nice touch […]
Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2022
100% wild ferment. Approximately 50% of the blend fermented and matured in new French oak (around 15% of the final blend) and the rest 1 to 3 year old barriques, […]
mesh Classic Release Riesling 2016
One of my favourite wines from the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable, and now they’ve gone and done the cellaring for you. Considering the current release is only $5 cheaper, I’m […]
mesh Riesling 2023
One of my favourite wines to review. The story goes that Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill-Smith were contemplating buying the same vineyard at the same time, but instead of outbidding […]
