Yelland and Papps Vermentino 2015
Hailing from Sardinia, Vermentino shall have a great future in Australia. It seems to suit our lifestyle, culture and food. Perfect for long hot days. Yelland and Papps, Vermentino, Barossa […]
d’Arenberg “d’Arry’s Original” Shiraz Grenache 2013
A return to form for one of the most dependable labels from McLaren Vale. d’Arenberg, “d’Arry’s Original,” Shiraz Grenache, 2013 Rich plum sauce with distinct Choc/Nut oak. Red currant lift […]
Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2013
The DJV stands for déjà vu, as Thommo makes this wine in a slightly “old fashioned” Hunter Valley style, using techniques such as those from Murray Tyrrell and the great […]
Yelland and Papps Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Okay. So most people think the Barossa Valley only does Shiraz. But the Cabernet can be incredibly good. My favourite $44 bottle of Cabernet* came from the Barossa. I’ve mentioned […]
Yelland and Papps Eden Valley Riesling 2015
Young Barossa guns. Visit South Australia. Visit them. Buy their wine. Yelland and Papps, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2015 3 months on lees. Chalky lemon, lime marmalade and herby ginger lift. […]
d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2015
From the extensive d’Arry range: This is sourced from the Adelaide Hills, just above McLaren Vale (and with cooler temperatures), the area is just made for Chardonnay. d’Arenberg, “The Olive […]
Tassie Pinot Round Up
A Christmas gift in the form of a round up of some exceptionally classy Tassie Pinots… Pressing Matters, Coal River Valley 2012 Raw beefsteak, cherries, sweet oak (almost a coconut-esque), […]
Kalleske Biodynamic Barrel Project Shiraz 2013
This really should have 2010 as the vintage date, as that’s when the trees were felled for coopering for these 3 unique wines. But I’m getting ahead of myself. The […]
Longview Queenie Pinot Grigio 2015
The Longview lads are proud of their Nonna…and this one goes out to her and the travels to get this country. Longview, Queenie, Pinot Grigio, Adelaide Hills, 2015 Keeps to […]
Longview Red Bucket Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc 2015
The Longview vineyard at Macclesfield in the Adelaide Hills is a well laid out spot and they’ve brought home their fair share of trophies to the Hills with their estate […]
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