Orlando Steingarten Riesling 2020
Icon label. Tim Pelquest-Hunt, Orlando’s winemaker said that in 2020 they had such a small picking window for this fruit. The vintage lead in was a dry one, with a […]
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Shaw Wines Riesling 2022
Shaw wines are located in the prized strip of New South Wales of Murrumbateman, however due to a couple of rubbish vintages (who’d be a farmer?) they’ve had to look […]
Longview Saturnus Nebbiolo 2020
The flagship Nebbiolo from the Saturno family has had a slight makeover, now being bottled under screwcap and dropping the “Riserva” from the title. Longview, Saturnus, Nebbiolo, Adelaide Hills, 2020 […]
Running With Bulls Albarino 2022
From within the Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable (that of Yalumba fame). Their highly successful Iberian red varieties now have a new white amigo. Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Running With […]
After Five Wine Co Aglianico 2021
This Italian variety grown at Purple Hand’s winemaker and owner Craig Stansborough’s vineyard in the southern end of the Barossa. After Five Wine Co., Aglianico, Barossa Valley, 2021 Bright purple. […]
Heggies Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2018
The flagship of the the Heggies range. Fruit from a single block on the high elevation Heggies Vineyard (Block “i”). For all the clone nerds out there, made from Bernard […]
Pewsey Vale Lighter Riesling 2022
An interesting take here, this is the just the second release from the powerhouse Hill-Smith Family Vineyards behind the PV estate. The very large 9% on the front giving indication […]
Purple Hands Wines Shiraz 2021
With fruit from winemaker Carig Stansborough’s Vineyard in Williamstown, way down at the southern end of the Barossa. Purple Hands Wines, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2021 Ahhhh. Sometimes all you want […]
Jansz Tasmania Vintage Rosé 2018
100% Pinot Noir. 32 months on lees. Vegan friendly, if that is important to you. Jansz Tasmania, Vintage Rosé, Pipers River, 2018 Pale salmon/pink. Peach tea, white cherry and cranberry, […]
Jansz Tasmania Vintage Cuvée 2018
A lift in Chardonnay (62%) over the Pinot Noir (32%) from previous years. Winemaker is now Jennifer Doyle (long time Jansz vine whisperer) who would finish what Teresa Heuzenroeder started. […]
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