Run free by Singlefile Shiraz 2014
Dark horse winery from James Halliday 2 years ago. This is technically a “2nd” label but so provides much more…. Run Free by Singlefile, Shiraz, Great Southern, 2014 Inky, opaque […]
St Hubert’s “The Stag” Chardonnay & Shiraz
New range from the St Hubert’s stable of TWE. Traditionally known for the Yarra Valley releases, these are simply labelled Victoria and “Cool Climate.” Nice packaging nonetheless. Solid, broad shouldered […]
Brash Higgins…Up Close and Personal
Brad Hickey, AKA Brash Higgins contacted me just in late April letting me know he was on his way to Tassie for work/play. We got together at the wine/winemaker friendly […]
West Cape Howe “Old School” Chardonnay 2015
Barrel ferment in French oak. Malolactic fermentation (MLF). “Made the way they used to be.” But this should have a caveat, that although the winery may be the same, I […]
Robert Stein Semillon 2015
Mudgee Semillon sails under the radar (sonar?) a little in comparison to the more well recognised gutsy reds and even Chardonnay. But when you’ve got a dab hand such as […]
West Cape Howe Two Steps Shiraz 2014
Another quality release from West Cape Howe: James Halliday’s best value winery for 2016. West Cape Howe Two Steps Shiraz, Mount Barker, 2014 16 Months French oak. Smells ripe and […]
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Fruit sourced from blocks B & D. No Malolactic Fermentation (MLF). TarraWarra Estate, Reserve Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2014 Peach stone fruit and kernel, ripe figs, cashew butter, lemon cream pie […]
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2014
From 30 year old vines… TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2014 Ripe cherry fruit and rich brown spice. A salty bitter lick, slightly sweet toffee caramel nose. An […]
Ballabourneen Baile Shiraz 2014
Ballabourneen, Baile Shiraz, Hunter Valley 2014 Single vineyard, Redibar, in Broke, North East Hunter.100% French oak for 16 months. Subtle leather, violets, cherries, raspberries. Bright and lifted on the […]
De Bortoli Bella Riva Sangiovese Rosé 2015
From the excellent value Bella Riva range by the ever reliable De Bortoli range. The Bella Riva vineyard was planted by the family on the King River predominantly to Italian […]
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