Gartelmann Petit Verdot 2014
Gartelmann are based in the Hunter Valley but don’t mind sourcing fruit from all over. This also has a small amount of Clare Valley Cabernet. Gartelmann, Petit Verdot, Mudgee, 2014 […]
The Dagger Pinot Grigio 2016
Produced by Wine Unplugged. Winemakers are Nina Stocker and Callie Jemmeson. Sister wine to The Cloak. The Dagger, Pinot Grigio, North East Victoria, 2016 Very light onion skin colour. Waxy […]
The Cloak Sangiovese 2016
Produced by Wine Unplugged. Winemakers are Nina Stocker and Callie Jemmeson. Fruit from the Whorouly vineyard the the Alpine Valley region, planted by Tim and Mark Walpole (of Fighting Gully […]
Craftsman Rich & Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Marketing eh? Potentially no need for me to write a review when you label the wine “rich and smooth.” So when your local bottleshop attendant asks you what you like, […]
Colonel & Merchant Shiraz 2016
Named after Colonel Light, who named the Barossa (incorrectly, but it still works). Exclusive to Woolworth’s BWS stores. Ironically there seems to be 2 naming conventions here: Colonel & Merchant […]
Katnook Estate Odyssey 2012
In the age of cut price internet and big box wine businesses, does anyone believe an advertised “recommended retail price (rrp)?” When does a wine provide value? Are pedigree, history […]
Gartelmann Sarah Elizabeth Chardonnay 2015
Made by the skilled hand of Liz Silkman (nee Jackson) of Silkman fame. 60% of the wine was matured for nine months in new and one year old French oak. […]
Shingleback Unedited Shiraz 2009
Part of the original McLaren Vale “Scarce Earth” line up. Only 1250 bottles produced. This is part of Shingleback’s wine club cellar release program. Bottled under DIAM cork. Shingleback, Unedited, […]
De Bortoli La Bohème Act Two Rosé 2017
Just the thing to match your “consumption” of prosciutto and vegetable crudo. Lees stirring for textural complexity over and above your average dry rosé. De Bortoli, La Bohème, Act Two, […]
Angullong Chardonnay 2016
Originally tasted blind as part of a line up of cool climate chardonnay. Angullong, Chardonnay, Orange, 2016 Crisp biscuit, mineral, rocky notes. Very light stonefruit but somewhat lifted. Good lines […]
