d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2017
A mea culpa here after moving house and find some samples stashed in the wrong area. d’Arenberg have moved to the 2018 of their icon blend of Grenache, Shiraz and […]
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Gundog Estate Rare Game Shiraz 2022
Sourced from Tinkler’s (ex-Lindeman’s) red soiled 1948 block. Made by Matt Burton and the team to encapsulate the spirit of “Hunter Burgundy” just medium bodied style. 16 months maturation in […]
Gundog Estate Hunter’s Shiraz 2022
Same fruit source this release as the 2021, coming from two of Pokolbin’s older vineyards in Tinkler’s and Will’s Hill. Gundog Estate, Hunter’s, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2022 Bright ruby in […]
Clandestine Vineyards Hearts & Minds Cabernet Malbec 2021
Flagship territory here for Clandestine Vineyards. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon (grown at Acacia Ridge in Frankland River, Great Southern) and 45% Malbec (grown at Celestial Bay, Margaret River). 25% new, 75% […]
Clandestine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Clandestine stick with the Great Southern region of Western Australia but have taken fruit from Frankland River off an established, mature vineyard. 20 months maturation in French oak (25% new […]
Clandestine Vineyards Prosecco Rosé 2023
The second release of this wine from Nick and Trudy Stacy, the vignerons behind Clandestine. While they’re based in Western Australia, they source fruit from quality South Australian and Victorian […]
Clandestine Vineyards Pinot Gris 2023
Sourced from a single vineyard. With partial barrel fermentation and 4 months maturation in old French oak puncheons (on lees). Lightly fined. Clandestine Vineyards, Pinot Gris, King Valley, 2023 Nashi […]
Cox Family Wines Pinot Noir 2022
Part of the Allegiance Wines stable, with the label named after the founder’s family: Tim Cox. Made by the very handsome and talented Will Gilbert from Mudgee, NSW Cox Family […]
Allegiance Wines Thomas James Pinot Gris 2022
Named after Allegiance’s Tim Cox’s son (Thomas James and sibling to Emily Jane, who gets the Pinot Grigio). Fruit from the home base of Tumbarumba, NSW. Note, bottle image is […]
Allegiance Wines Unity Margaret River Chardonnay 2022
Though based in a pretty fine Chardonnay region of Tumbarumba, Allegiance Wines flagship Chardonnay comes from the premium region of Margaret River. Allegiance Wines, Unity, Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2022 Light […]
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