Baily & Baily Venture Merlot 2015
One of Woolworth’s own brands: Baily & Baily. This one available at Dan Murphy’s stores. Part of a range where Woolworth’s grab regional winemakers and get their name onto it. […]
Shingleback El Capitán Tempranillo 2016
Si Capitán. Mucho bueno. Shingleback, El Capitán, Tempranillo, McLaren Vale, 2016 This is bright and forthright with deep cherry, cabbage rose, spearmint leaf and portello. Juicy and crunchy with enough […]
Krondorf Bowen & Schwarz Shiraz 2014
This is an exclusive to Cellarmasters. Named after the growers Anita Bowen and Pauline & Mark Schwarz. I’d argue there’s limited Australian wines out there with two female growers on […]
Giesen Riesling 2015
Thank heavens for the IRF scale on the back label of this wine which indicates the level of sweetness (caused by residual sugar left after the fermentation process has finished). […]
Kalleske Rosina Rosé 2017
Time to think pink. Kalleske, Rosina, Rosé, Barossa Valley, 2017 Quasi neon pink luminescence without being shrill or too Oxford Street. Fluffy red fruit nose: Turkish Delight, pink marshmallow, musk, […]
Warramunda Estate Viognier 2016
From the heart of Coldstream in the Yarra Valley comes a relatively new label: first vintage being produced in 2013, though fruit had often gone to other wineries. Ben Haines […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Fraternal label to the Shiraz and the better of the pair. Jacob’s Creek, Barossa Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, 2016 Woody notes create the spine for generous black fruits, light […]
Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
The brother to the solid Shiraz. I’ve just moved house and rediscovered that I had some 20 year old Tahbilk Cabernets among my cellar. Reckon they’ll probably still be going […]
Tahbilk Shiraz 2014
History. Future. Past. Present. When do you live in a moment? Every second of your life… When do you stop to think about living in that moment? Our lives are […]
Shingleback Davey Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Cabernet in McLaren Vale can be a vexing beast at times. To me, it certainly doesn’t occupy a place in the top 3 red grape varieties from the region (that […]
