Mercer Wines Grigio 2021
The Mercer range increases! Simply titled “Grigio,” Aaron Mercer takes fruit from the cooler New South Wales region of Hilltops. A little time on lees and some barrel work sees […]
Gundog Estate The Lived Experience Shiraz 2019
A ‘lived experience’ can be defined as “the knowledge and understanding that comes from living through a particularly challenging life event or situation.” While the Gundog Estate team have certainly […]
Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 2019
A blend of Clare Valley 59% + McLaren Vale 41%. This release has a banner of gold medals (and even a platinum!) from overseas shows. Still, it’s an eye grabber […]
Taylors Jaraman Grenache 2020
Only McLaren Vale Grenache fruit this year. Keeps the same older American oak barrel regime. Taylors, Jaraman, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2020 Medium ruby to garnet with a bright rim. Slippery […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co ZEITPUNKT* REDUX Riesling 2021
*Point in time and Revived. I’m unsure why this still carries the “REDUX” moniker, as it is the current release from this vintage. It seems appropriate when a cellar release, […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. TRIPELPUNKT* 2021
*Triple point as the translation, which references the 3 different aspects of the Fechner vineyard in Moculta where the fruit is grown. Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela have […]
Dandelion Vineyards Enchanted Garden of the Eden Valley 2021
From a vineyard near Springton, on the southern end of the Eden Valley. Made by the celebrated Elena and Zar Brooks. Dandelion Vineyards, Enchanted Garden of the Eden Valley, Riesling, […]
Dandelion Vineyards Wonderland of the Eden Valley 2021
From the the Kroehn vineyard planted in 1912. Made by the power couple of Elena and Zar Brooks. Dandelion Vineyards, Wonderland of the Eden Valley, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2021 Pale […]
Dandelion Vineyards Honeypot of the Barossa Roussanne 2021
Normally found in blends, there are only a handful of straight Roussanne in Australia. Originally hailing from the Rhone in France (where it is found alongside Viognier and Marsanne), it […]
Dandelion Vineyards Damsel of the Barossa Merlot 2019
Each time I read this label, I have to double check it’s not “damson” after the plum, which is an acknowledged Merlot flavour. Anyway, enough of my mild dyslexia. From […]
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