Handpicked Wines Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2021
A mix of blocks (A, B, E and F) from the Capella vineyard. Destemmed and fermented in open stainless steel fermenters. 10 months maturation in French oak barrels (33% new). […]
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Handpicked Wines Capella Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Handpicked (pardon the pun) from blocks B and E from the Capella vineyard. The fruit was whole bunch pressed into tank then racked with full solids into French oak barriques […]
Handpicked Wines Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2021
A mix of blocks (B, E and C) from the famed Capella vineyard which only has 1.6 hectares planted to Chardonnay. Less than 5kms inland, the vineyard is heavily influenced […]
Stockman’s Ridge Signature Range Grüner Veltliner 2022
Stockman’s Ridge now included Grüner Veltliner into the range which seems a natural fit for the cool climate region of Orange, NSW. This, their Signature Range sees a later harvest […]
Stockman’s Ridge Rider Grüner Veltliner 2022
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Stockman’s Ridge wine. They were some of the first wines I had reviewed on this site. They’ve now included Grüner Veltliner into […]
Rosyln 1823 Pinot Noir 2021
From the Rosyln Estate in the northern reaches of Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. Lovely packaging on the bottle. Rosyln 1823, Pinot Noir, Tasmania, 2021 Plenty of fragrant black cherry, blackberry, […]
Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Arguably one of the more consistent mod Oz style Cabernet Sauvignon releases. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is […]
Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021
The embossed bottle has gotten much lighter over the years. It absolutely used to resemble a cudgeon. From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith and […]
Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2021
Apparently the 2022 is also out there now, but it feels like I only just received this one as part of the media release. Oh well, bound still be readily […]
Anna Spinato Prosecco Rosé Millesimato 2021 DOC
The Rosé of Anna Spinato coming in from Veneto, Italy. Imported into Australia by Allegiance Wines (via their Cox Wine Merchants arm). The blush comes from 15% Pinot Nero (Pinot […]
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