Heirloom Vineyards Barossa Shiraz 2020
18 months French and American oak. The 2021 has just been released, but there will be lots of this floating about in retail land. Heirloom Vineyards, Shiraz, Barossa, 2020 Deep […]
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Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2020
Whole bunch Shiraz, basket pressed, older French and American Oak. From the talented hands of Elena and Zar Brooks. 2021 has just been released but plenty of this about for […]
Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
The 2021 has just been released by the winery, but still plenty of this about. 18 months in French and American oak (some new). Dandelion Vineyards, Lioness of McLaren Vale, […]
Heirloom Vineyards Syrah 2021
Stylistic and regional counterpoint from Elena and Zar Brooks (and winemaker Alexandra Haselich) from their McLaren Vale and Barossa editions. From a single vineyard in Charleston. 30% whole bunch fruit, […]
Dandelion Vineyards Firehawk of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
Single vineyard expression from Elena and Zar Brooks. 18 Months in French oak (One third new). Dandelion Vineyards, Firehawk of McLaren Vale, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2020 Ermine purple with bright […]
Fox Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
McLaren Vale and Cabernet Sauvignon is a somewhat odd pairing. While the region gets warm enough for ripening, I’m not sure if there’s anyone who would hang their hat on […]
Fox Creek Postmaster GSM 2021
Fox Creek doing what McLaren Vale does well: Grenache (64%), Shiraz (28%) and Mourvèdre (8%) blend. Grenache matured in old French oak puncheons, the Shiraz in old French oak Hogsheads […]
Fox Creek Tempranillo 2022
Fox Creek take advantage of the ancient soils and maritime temperatures to grow this Mediterranean, Spanish staple. Maturation in older French oak and stainless steel. Fox Creek, Tempranillo, McLaren Vale, […]
Fox Creek Nero D’Avola 2022
Limited release of this Italian variety from Fox Creek. McLaren Vale is somewhat of a crucible for South Australia with regards to these “alternative” grapes. The ancient soils and maritime […]
Fox Creek Chardonnay 2022
Fox Creek may be in the ancient soils of McLaren Vale, but that maritime climate doesn’t quite suit growing Chardonnay: the nearby cool of the Adelaide Hills does that. 24% […]
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