Sourced from Sandalford’s Wilyabrup vineyard. Senior winemaker is Hope Metcalf. Note: Bottle image is 2017, which is still available from the winery. Sandalford, Estate Reserve, Chardonnay, Margaret River, 2018 Toasty […]
Castle Rock Estate still seem to be flying under the radar. The Tyranny of distance perhaps, being so far from the major population centres of Australia. Regardless of this or […]
Zero filtration, stabilisation, fining or other additives according to winemaker Franco D’Anna, only a touch of sulphur at bottling. Hoddles Creek Estate, 1er Yarra Valley, Chardonnay, 2018 A soft golden […]
The Pizzini family excel at all things Italian and grapey. This time, the white spectrum. Arneis (say the S), originally comes from the North West of Italy in the Peidmont […]
A blend of Barossa Valley floor fruit and Eden Valley selections for spicier edges. St Hallett, Butcher’s Cart, Shiraz, Barossa, 2017 Almost rubbery./gun flinty reductive elements break open to lush […]
Taylors have just celebrated 50 years of releases. True to modern Australian form, the Jaraman series sees blending from prime regions for the varieties. Taylors, Jaraman, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley/Coonawarra, […]
Yalumba have done more for Viognier in Australia than any other. Their range extends from the surprising quality of entry level gateway Y Series through the one of the most […]
Part of Yalumba’s “Distinguished Sites” collection, complete with metallic neck mounted dog tag. Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Yalumba, Block 2, Bush Vine, Grenache, Rosé, Barossa Valley, 2018 Very pale […]
A step up in the price stakes and available to one half of the grocery duopoly in Australia. St Hallett, Lore Of The Land, Shiraz, Barossa, 2017 A tribute of […]
Entry level and somewhat exclusive to the larger chain channels St Hallett, Western Front, Shiraz, Barossa, 2017 Big open and generous. Plenty of dark plum, black cherry and cooking chocolate […]
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