Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2020
This vintage sees this as a dominant Cabernet Franc (92%) blend and only 8% Shiraz. From a cool and dry Wrattonbully vintage, allowing 30% whole bunch. French oak for 12 […]
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Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2020
A big move in the blend, now with the majority being Cabernet Sauvignon (81%) and only 19% Shiraz (19%). No Cabernet Franc. Fruit comes from the close spaced Crayères Vineyard […]
Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Riesling 2022
The Great Western Riesling is a thing to behold when in full flight. Winemaker is Clare Dry. Seppelt, Drumborg Vineyard, Riesling, Great Western, 2022 Very pale hue with green highlights. […]
Seppelt Pierlot Brut Cuvée NV
A brand new release from Seppelt and the blonde half of the pair bearing the name of Frenchman Charles Pierlot. Charles was employed in 1890 by Hans Irvine (who had […]
Seppelt Pierlot Brut Rosé NV
A brand new release from Seppelt. Named after Frenchman Charles Pierlot, who was employed in 1890 by Hans Irvine (who purchased the Best’s vineyards after Joseph Best’s passing) to craft […]
Seppelt Salinger Vintage Sparkling 2017
In 1890, Hans Irvine (who purchased the Best’s vineyards after Joseph Best’s passing), employed Frenchman Charles Pierlot from Champagne to craft some of Australia’s first Méthode Traditionelle wines. Seppelt’s flagship […]
Gundog Estate Rare Game Shiraz 2021
Sourced from Tinkler’s (ex-Lindeman’s) red soiled 1948 block. Made by Matt Burton and the team to encapsulate the spirit of “Hunter Burgundy” just medium bodied style. 16 months maturation in […]
Gundog Estate Hunter’s Shiraz 2021
Fruit coming from two of Pokolbin’s older vineyards, in Tinkler’s and Will’s Hill. Gundog are now a Carbon Neutral certified winery. Gundog Estate, Hunter’s, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2021 Deep ruby […]
The Hare & The Tortoise Pinot Noir 2022
Previously this wine retailed at $20, but the team at Fourth Wave Wine have now made this an “On Premesis” exclusive. Which means bistros and pubs. Made by FWW honcho […]
Torbreck The Factor Shiraz 2018
From old vines in Gomersal, Krondorf, Marananga, Ebenezer and spending 24 months in a combination of new (40%), second year and older French oak barriques. Torbreck, The Factor, Shiraz, Barossa, […]
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