Xavier Wine Pa Pa Pinot Gris 2024
This comes from the Limestone Coast region of Mount Gambier, close to the border with South Australia and Victoria. Cool nights and warm days. Xavier Goodridge (born from central Victoria […]
Marnong Estate Montepulciano 2024
I have a small issue with Australian winemakers calling their wines simply ‘Montepulciano.’ The grape in Italy is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, and not to be confused with the township in Tuscany […]
Marnong Estate Sangiovese 2024
Alex Beckett, Marnong Estate’s winemaker is a Hunter Valley lad and made a swag of the alternative varieties for the well regarded Briar Ridge in Pokolbin. Here he takes the […]
Marnong Estate Pinot Noir 2024
I must admit, this estate is a new one for me. After many years travelling through Sunbury on the way to Melbourne’s prime airport, I knew there was more than […]
J&J Wines Rivers Lane Reserve Shiraz 2022
From vineyards at the edge of the McLaren Vale township. J&J Wines, Rivers Lane, Reserve, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2022 Calm and spiced. blackberry, blood, mocha oak, black tea, graphite, rooibos, […]
J&J Wines 25th Anniversary Organic Shiraz 2022
25 years in this industry is nothing to sneeze at. Certified Organic. J&J Wines, 25th Anniversary, Organic, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2022 Full and spiced. Clove, ripe plums, dusty cocoa, steel, […]
J&J Wines Rivers Lane Shiraz 2022
Small open fermentation and a mixture of French & American oak for this Certified Organic Shiraz. J&J Wines, Rivers Lane, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2022 Big and generous: Baking spices, cardamon, […]
Sieger Frederick Pinot Noir 2024
The Adelaide Hills provide old vine fruit for the Sieger Frederick Pinot Noir. It seems Sieger are otherwise home at Greenock Estate in the Barossa. Sieger, Frederick, Pinot Noir, Adelaide […]
Journey Wines Ghost Wolf Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2024
Used to be a little cult label, founded by Damien North. 6-12 months maturation. Stelvin Luxe screw cap. Journey Wines, Ghost Wolf, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2024 Medium ruby/garnet. Slight […]
Journey Wines Ghost Wolf Yarra Valley Pinot 2023
Used to be a little cult label, founded by Damien North. 6-12 months maturation. Stelvin screw cap. Journey Wines, Ghost Wolf, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2023 Medium to deep ruby. […]
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