Orlando Jacaranda Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
“Is Coonawarra sexy?” I ask Orlando’s head winemaker Tim Pelquest-Hunt during our virtual tasting session of the Orlando Legends wines. “I think so, don’t you?” he was quick to reply. […]
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Orlando Lyndale Chardonnay 2021
The 2019 was an absolute thoroughbred of a wine: world dominating and completely deserving of all accolades. The 2021 has followed suit by bringing home “Best Chardonnay” and “Best SA […]
Dandelion Vineyards Treasure Trove of McLaren Vale 2021
Fruit taken from Dandelion’s Firehawk Farm: a “single biodynamically run vineyard perched atop an ancient ridgeoverlooking McLaren Vale, the Willunga escarpment and the Gulf St Vincent.” 2/3rds whole bunches. A […]
Riverlife by Oxford Landing Stargazing Juicy Red 2022
A newish range from Oxford landing with Augmented Reality capable labels created by local artist Ant Candish. Just scan the QR Code (remember how to do that?) and see the […]
Riverlife by Oxford Landing Sun Chasing Pinot Grigio 2022
A newish range from Oxford landing with Augmented Reality capable labels: Just scan the QR Code and see the front label come alive. Natural ferment. Left on lees for 3 […]
Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Sourced from the Zerk vineyard, first planted around (hence Planta Circa) 1880 by PF Zimmerman at Lyndoch in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Arguably Australia’s oldest Cabernet (planted on […]
Purple Hands Grenache 2022
Purple Hands is a partnership with Craig Stansborough and Mark Slade who are kicking some serious goals. Made from fruit from Zerk Lyndoch vineyards planted 1961 and ~1890, along with […]
Planta Circa Ancestor Vine Grenache 2021
Sourced from the Zimmerman vineyard, first planted around (hence Planta Circa) 1880 at Lyndoch in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Purple Hands is a partnership with esteemed winemaker Craig […]
After Five Wine Co. Montepulciano 2020
One of the very successful labels from the team at Purple Hands Wines, this is sourced from winemaker Craig Stansborough’s vineyard that sits at the southern end of the Barossa. […]
Shaw Wines Estate Rosé 2022
Estate grown rosé from Canberra’s Shaw Wines. Previously made from 100% Shiraz, this year sees the split of 60% Shiraz and 40% Malbec grapes. Shaw Wines, Estate, Rosé, Canberra, 2022 […]
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