Longview Macclesfield Syrah 2020
Que Syrah, Syrah….whatever will be (Shiraz) will be. Stylistic intent to the fore with the naming. Gorgeous packaging representing the geology of Macclesfield, at the tail end of the Adelaide […]
Longview Macclesfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
The heavy end of the new “Macclesfield” range from Longview. There’s not many straight Cabernet in the Hills and Longview do it well. Longview, Macclesfield, Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills, 2020 […]
Longview The Piece Shiraz 2018
The Piece Project by Longview. In its trademark oversized paint spray can packaging, this celebrates its 10th release and labelled as the artist series. After all the pandemic rubbish is […]
Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet 2019
Ben gives context to the naming: “Anaperenna has been inspired by Anna Perenna, the Roman goddess of the New Year. Anna Perenna symbolises the year’s cycle and her name translates […]
Bishop by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz 2019
Bishop is the family name of Ben’s mother Judith (who, just may have the most wines named after her considering Nick, Ben’s brother also has wines named after their mum. […]
Wallace by Ben Glaetzer Shiraz Grenache 2019
No price rise in 4 years. Ben’s accountant may need to have a word. Wallace, Shiraz/Grenache, Barossa Valley, 2019 Power and presence: there’s a lot going on for the “entry” […]
Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Shiraz from Helen and Angus Tuck’s vineyard in Baker’s Gully, McLaren Vale which is “ironstone pebble laden clay loam, over ancient Kurrajong Formation geology…. a silica cemented conglomerate.” Whole bunch, […]
Dandelion Vineyards Menagerie of the Barossa GSM 2019
A menagerie is a “strange or diverse collection of things or people.” Not so strange to have Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro grown in the Barossa to be blended together, and […]
Mercer Wines Nero 2021
Nero. Roman emperor. Also a popular EDM group from the UK. Also means black in Italian. Nero d’Avola is arguably the most important red grape on the island of Sicily. […]
Mercer Wines Joven 2021
Hola! Tempranillo here from the inner and cool climes of Hilltops, NSW. Joven translates to “young” in Spanish, and while Rioja is a long way away, it shows its influence […]
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