Gundog Estate The Somerset Vineyard Shiraz 2014
The Somerset Vineyard was “planted in 1965 and 1970 to the Busby clone on eastern and western facing slopes respectively, both blocks sit on red volcanic soil over limestone. The […]
Gundog Estate The Old Road Shiraz 2014
Gundog Estate Winemaker Matt Burton opens up about the naming of this wine “The name references the original road into Pokolbin, which snaked through the “Will’s Hill” vineyard. Planted in […]
Gundog Estate The 48 Block Shiraz 2014
2014 was a stellar vintage for the Hunter Valley and Gundog Estate’s winemaker Matt Burton knew he was on to something special with some amazing parcels from around the valley. fruit. […]
La La Land Malbec 2016
From the very safe winemaking hands of Frank Newman and Aidan Menzies, well regarded for the value Deakin Estate range from near Mildura, in Victoria’s north-west. La La Land, Malbec, […]
Montalto Pennon Hill Shiraz 2016
This picked up trophy for Best Shiraz at the 2017 Royal Hobart Wine Show. Worthy winner indeed. Winemaker is Simon Black. Montalto, Pennon Hill, Shiraz, Mornington Peninsula, 2016 Winemaking like […]
La La Land Vermentino 2017
Made by the talented Frank Newman and Aidan Menzies of Deakin Estate fame in the North West corner of Victoria near Mildura. Attractive packaging and according to the media release, this […]
Inverquharity Sparkling 2013
Inverquharity Vineyard (the name derived from when it was first operated as farming property) is a 10 year old, 1.2 hectare vineyard.The wines are made at nearby Frogmore Creek by Alain […]
Wickhams Road Gippsland Pinot Noir 2017
Entry level and sibling of the Yarra Valley Pinot. This fruit is estate grown from Hoddles Creek Gippsland plantings in Eastern Victoria. Wickhams Road, Pinot Noir, Gippsland, 2017 Superlatives are […]
d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2013
One of the many labels in the d’Arry stable, this is the mid tier of the 4 straight Grenache, hero of the Vale. d’Arenberg, The Derelict Vineyard, Grenache, McLaren Vale, […]
Passing Clouds The Fools On The Hill Pinot Noir 2016
One of two Pinot Noirs from Passing Clouds. This one grown at 742 metres above sea level in the Macedon Ranges. Cool, cool climate stuff. Passing Clouds, The Fools On […]
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