Yalumba The Y Series Riesling 2022
In a world where most Riesling is underpriced and great value, some stand out even further. Wild ferment and vegan friendly. Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Yalumba are rolling across to […]
Yalumba The Y Series Merlot 2021
Wild fermented and Vegan friendly, if that’s important to you. Classy labels on the Y Series Reds. Fruit from all over SA as Yalumba and Hill-Smith Family Vineyards have access […]
Yalumba The Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Wild fermented and Vegan friendly. Yalumba have access to some great Cabernet fruit, so no surprises on quality for price here. Braille on the label is also a nice touch […]
Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2022
100% wild ferment. Approximately 50% of the blend fermented and matured in new French oak (around 15% of the final blend) and the rest 1 to 3 year old barriques, […]
mesh Classic Release Riesling 2016
One of my favourite wines from the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable, and now they’ve gone and done the cellaring for you. Considering the current release is only $5 cheaper, I’m […]
mesh Riesling 2023
One of my favourite wines to review. The story goes that Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill-Smith were contemplating buying the same vineyard at the same time, but instead of outbidding […]
Smith & Hooper Pinot Grigio 2023
Grown on the ancient soils of Wrattonbully, just north of Coonawarra. The fruit is hand picked and the wine wild fermented. Vegan friendly, if that’s important to you. Made by […]
Parish Vineyard Riesling 2023
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estate Vineyards and labels. This fruit comes from a 3-hectare block of mature vines on the Parish Vineyard in the Coal River Valley just outside […]
Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz 2022
Wild fermented and Vegan friendly. Given Yalumba vineyards, I reckon this is a fine blend of Barossa and Riverland fruit. Winemaker is Andrew La Nauze. Yalumba, The Y Series, Shiraz, […]
Yalumba The Y Series Tempranillo 2022
A sneak peek as the 2021 is still available on the Yalumba website. Made in the joven (young) style and sees no oak maturation. Wild fermented and Vegan friendly. Winemaker is […]
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