Haddow & Dineen Crows Descended Shiraz 2021
Arguably one of the best names for a wine ever. From the label that is Nick Haddow (Bruny Island Cheese/Beer/Milk) and Jeremy Dineen (previously head honcho at Josef Chromy and […]
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Angullong Crossing Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Flagship Cabernet here for Angullong. Matured in French oak (30% new, the rest 2 and 3 years old) for 12 months. Bottled under cork. Angullong, Crossing Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange, […]
Angullong Crossing Reserve Harriet 2019
A blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Montepulciano. Probably the first of its kind in the cool climate Orange region of New South Wales. Angullong, Crossing Reserve, Harriet, Orange, 2019 Herbal […]
Farm Hand Wines One Of A Kind Sangiovese 2022
A shift in bottling to screwcap and subsequently a drop in the price (bottle image below is the same label, but squint your eyes and imagine a screwcap). Continues to […]
Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
Cool climate winemaking here in Great Western. 65% whole bunch. Small open fermenters and then partial barrel fermentation . 9 months maturation French oak barrels (23% new). Winemaker is Clare […]
Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
While the Riesling from the Drumborg Vineyard gets plenty of glory, the Chardonnay is no second fiddle. Winemaker is Clare Dry. Seppelt, Drumborg Vineyard, Chardonnay, Great Western, 2021 Lime and […]
Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling 2022
The mainstay of Castle Rock Estate’s Rieslings since 1986. Rob Diletti continues to shine and justify the rockstar mantle. Castle Rock Estate, Riesling, Porongurup, 2022 Such a fine nose: lime […]
Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Skywalk Riesling 2022
The “entry” level (but no lesser a wine) of Riesling for Castle Rock Estate from the talented Rob Diletti. Castle Rock Estate, Skywalk, Riesling, Porongurup, 2022 Pale lemon hue. Approachable […]
Gundog Estate Indomitus Rosa 2022
This year’s release of Matt Burton’s Indomitus Rosa is made with Nebbiolo from the renowned Freeman vineyard in Hilltops, NSW. Pressed off after 12 hours on skins. Barrel and tank […]
Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus 2022
Matt Burton from Gundog Estate has created the Indomitus range as a challenge to the norms of winemaking for Semillon and Shiraz. Here he’s gone for a blend of Canberra […]
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