Longview Vineyard VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2022
A note on the label: VISTA is an acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects along with vista being the Italian word for “view” of course. The 2021 picked up a few accolades, […]
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Longview Macclesfield Chardonnay 2022
The 2021 of this picked up some little gold stickers, and this release will probably do the same. Longview, Macclesfield, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2022 Pale lemon to gold in colour. […]
Longview Queenie Pinot Grigio 2023
Whole bunch pressed, but no extended skin contact for the winemaking. So fresh, so clean. Longview, Queenie, Pinot Grigio, Adelaide Hills, 2023 Defiantly Grigio (the Saturnos are Italian after all). […]
Longview Whippet Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Cool climate release from the cradle of Australia’s best Sauvignon Blanc wine regions. Longview, Whippet, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2023 Pale lemon colour. Feijoa and varietal dewy grassiness over toffee, […]
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2019
Still arguably one of the most underpriced wines in the country. Celebrating leading winemaker Kevin “KG” Glastonbury and Rob Nettlebeck (Chief Viticulturist). This release a blend of 52% Barossa Cabernet […]
Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba) and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Marc Van […]
Earthworks Shiraz 2021
Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, Shiraz, […]
Briar Ridge Big Bully Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully in South Australia, just above the Terra Rossa strip of Coonawarra. There are plenty of vignerons who believe that Wrattonbully has equivalent, if not […]
Briar Ridge Hillrose Shiraz 2022
From the regional NSW region of Hilltops (around the township of Young). Briar Ridge forms part of a greater stable that includes the renowned Pepper Tree. Bottled under (a very […]
Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Shiraz 2021
From one of the more famed Hunter Valley vineyards (the Semillon consistently takes out awards). Part of a greater stable that includes Pepper Tree. Winemaker is Alex Beckett. Briar Ridge, […]
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