Gundog Estate Shiraz 2019
Again the parcels of fruit are taken from the exemplary Four Winds vineyard in Murrumbateman and from the Wallaroo vineyard further afield in Hall. Again 100% Shiraz and 12 months […]
Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Coonawarra. Cabernet. Synonymous, really. Brand & Sons, Baker’s Run, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 Potent and heady: blackberry and choc/mint slice with a sweet red, musky near-Turkish Delight heart. Saltbush brine […]
Brand & Sons Fire & Ice Shiraz 2018
There’s a misconception that Cabernet Sauvignon is the only red grape in Coonawarra, but one of my favourite wines from the region is a Shiraz. This Shiraz is part of […]
Winesmiths Riesling 2019
I’m a big fan of Riesling. It’s incredibly undervalued in Australia as it is. And here we have a “premium” 2L Cask from the family owned Yalumba. Masters of the […]
Winesmiths Pinot Grigio 2020
From the family owned Yalumba. Vegan Friendly Winesmiths, Pinot Grigio, South Australia, 2020 Fruity and fragrant. Grated ginger, warm, spiced pear, vanilla bean, balsa wood, grated horseradish spice and lemon […]
Banta Box Pinot Grigio NV
Part of the new Banta Box casked wine range from Calabria Family Wines. Packaged in eco friendly materials which results in “13% of the carbon footprint” associated with packaging and […]
Brand & Sons Last Sunday Drive Cabernet Franc 2018
Cabernet Franc is oft used as blending component, but I have a soft spot when bottled as a straight variety. Brand & Sons, Last Sunday Drive, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 […]
Brand & Sons Single Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Sam Brand is the latest custodian of the Brand brand after 6 generations. Image is cork, Australian edition is under screwcap. Brand & Sons, Single Barrel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 […]
Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Normally 100% Clare Valley, this release has seen the inclusion of Limestone Coast fruit for this stalwart of the Taylors Estate range. Taylors Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, Limestone Coast, […]
Taylors Estate Merlot 2020
Apparently Merlot was the first wine sent into space. This one may be more accessible for the masses. Taylors Estate, Merlot, Limestone Coast, Clare Valley, 2020 Big plugs of fruitcake […]
