Monday Merlot Mayhem
Merlot….The Pontiff to the church of right bank Bordeaux. Think St Emilion, think Pomerol. Think Cheval Blanc. Think Petrus. Here in Australia, there’s not as many top flight producers, which […]
Flametree Wines S.R.S Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
S.R.S stands for “Sub Regional Series” and along with the Chardonnay, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc, represent a tight focus on parcels of fruit that Flametree access. Flametree Wines, S.R.S Wilyabrup […]
Thomas Wines 2 x 2 Of A Kind
Andrew “Thommo” Thomas was born and raised in McLaren Vale, South Australia. After deciding to follow in the footsteps of his wine making father, Wayne, he forsook the Vale and […]
Behold now, Behemoth…Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015
When I was first really starting to “get into” wines about 15 or so years ago, I remember taking a bottle of this to a friend’s place, thinking I was […]
St Marys of Penola
Sometimes, just because it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck….it’s not always a duck. In this case, St Mary’s wines are located on V&A Lane, Penola. Yep, […]
Toolangi Vineyards Chardonnay 2014
I like what Toolangi do. Grow quality grapes and engage excellent local winemakers to craft the product and proudly declare it on the label. Less “contract wine making,” more “Duets […]
Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz 2013
Andrew “Thommo” Thomas is one of the Hunter Valley’s best winemakers, he’s plenty of trophies for his Braemore Semillon and more than a bit of bling for his Shiraz. Thommo […]
Devil’s Lair…The Hidden Cave Cabernet/Shiraz 2013
Devil’s Lair, Margaret River is the Western Jewel in the Treasury. Luke Skeer has now taken over as senior winemaker from Oliver Crawford after making quality wines at Wynns in […]
Babich Wines Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Babich Wines are celebrating their 100 years and produce a substantial amount of wines from across the land of the long white cloud. The Black Label range seems to be […]
Babich Family Estates “Headwaters Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Babich wines are celebrating their centenary and releasing 100 years of stories on their website like a giant advent calendar. Well worth a visit to read a bit this pioneering […]
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