Mitchell Watervale Riesling 2015
Family run Mitchell wines in the Clare Valley are stalwarts of the region and produce long lived reds and Rieslings. Mitchell, Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2015 Pale gold, green highlights. […]
Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2013
The name comes from the patchwork of vineyards from the Barossa Valley that contribute to this wine. Really, it probably should just be called “The Barossa,” this holds all the […]
Robert Stein 2015 Rieslings
Jacob Stein, winemaker is un-apologetically using Riesling to make his stamp on the region and showcase just how good it can be. Robert Stein, Riesling, Mudgee, 2015 Floral nose with […]
Redbank Ellora Vintage Sparkling 2012
Pretty electric blue label and delicate lettering tells me these grapes were sourced at 550 & 860 above sea level in King Valley, Victoria. Good height for sparkling grapes, obviously. […]
Voyager Estate Cabernet/Merlot 2011
2011, a powerhouse vintage from Voyager Estate, has produced another benchmark wine. Voyager Estate, Cabernet/Merlot, Margaret River 2011 Made up from parcels of both Old block & the younger […]
Calabria Wines Cool Climate Series Shiraz 2013 and 2014
These came as a pair, probably due to the success of the 2013 with silver medals at San Francisco International wine comp and AWC Vienna wine comp. Calabria Wines, Cool […]
Orange Mountain ‘1397’ Shiraz Viognier 2012
Terry Dolle isn’t your average winemaker. An incredibly nice bloke (Julie, his wife and the kids are also lovely and welcoming), he was a grape grower first that decided to […]
Swinging Bridge Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Another of the flagship wines from the Orange region. Swinging Bridge, Reserve Chardonnay, Orange 2014 Mixture of old and new French oak. Exquisite packaging. Ripe peach stone fruit, structured cedary […]
Deakin Estate Shiraz 2015
Nothing over the top here, just well made quaffing wine. Deakin Estate, Shiraz, Murray Darling 2015 Meaty, blue plum fruit, paté, camphor smoke, marshmallow squares/Rocky Road and some pine forest. […]
Redbank Emily Sparkling Brut NV
Traditional blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Nice packaging with the altitude definition of the vineyards. Redbank, “Emily” Sparkling, King Valley NV Opens with some meringue/eggy sulfide, light pastry and […]
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