d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2021
Keeping to 4% wild ferment and around 14% of the Viognier fermented in aged French oak. The Marsanne similar in treatment. d’Arenberg, The Hermit Crab, Viognier, Marsanne, McLaren Vale, 2021 […]
Longview Queenie Pinot Grigio 2021
The second release for Longview’s Queenie with her new coat, (here’s what she used to look like.) Longview have a bit of silverware in the trophy cabinet for this label. Longview, […]
Longview Whippet Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Second vintage for the Whippet’s new coat (I’m a big fan of the subtle type face, though I didn’t dislike what it used to look like). Longview, Whippet, Sauvignon Blanc, […]
d’Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Part of d’Arenberg’s “The High Altitude Hillbillies” range. This aromatic white comes from the nearby Adelaide Hills and has a small percentage of the wine partially fermented in older French […]
d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2021
A return to normal programming for fruit sources after the impacted 2020 vintage. d’Arenberg, The Dry Dam, Riesling, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, 2021 Pale lemon in colour. Floral and chalky. […]
Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2021
From within the Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable (that of Yalumba fame). Wine maker is Sam Wigan. Running With Bulls, Tempranillo, Barossa, 2021 Destined for fun times. Morello cherries, black […]
L’Artisan Le Rosé 2020
Here we go. Rosé from sud de France. Blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Shiraz and Caladoc (a genetic cross between Malbec and Grenache, developed in the 1950s). Made by Jean-Claude Mas […]
L’Artisan Le Chardonnay 2020
Serious bottle compared to its label mates. Obviously meant to hold a visceral and tactile reference to Burgundian class. Made by Jean-Claude Mas of Arrogant Frog fame. Bottled under cork. […]
L’Artisan Le Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Made by Jean-Claude Mas of Arrogant Frog fame. Bottled under cork. Available here in Australia via Dan Murphy’s. Clear glass. L’Artisan, Le Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2020 Varietal. There’s […]
Longview Vineyard VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2021
Very happy that this label has continued at this price point, (as for the label: VISTA is an acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects along with vista being the Italian word for […]
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