In 1890, Hans Irvine (who purchased the Best’s vineyards after Joseph Best’s passing), employed Frenchman Charles Pierlot from Champagne to craft some of Australia’s first Méthode Traditionelle wines. Seppelt’s flagship […]
Sourced from Tinkler’s (ex-Lindeman’s) red soiled 1948 block. Made by Matt Burton and the team to encapsulate the spirit of “Hunter Burgundy” just medium bodied style. 16 months maturation in […]
Fruit coming from two of Pokolbin’s older vineyards, in Tinkler’s and Will’s Hill. Gundog are now a Carbon Neutral certified winery. Gundog Estate, Hunter’s, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2021 Deep ruby […]
Previously this wine retailed at $20, but the team at Fourth Wave Wine have now made this an “On Premesis” exclusive. Which means bistros and pubs. Made by FWW honcho […]
Second release of this label. Made by Tim Shand from Punt Road Wines. All the love and none of the other stuff: No added sulphites, wild yeast fermentation, made from […]
From old vines in Gomersal, Krondorf, Marananga, Ebenezer and spending 24 months in a combination of new (40%), second year and older French oak barriques. Torbreck, The Factor, Shiraz, Barossa, […]
Côte Rôtie via Rowland Flat. A 2% splash of Viognier for style, emphasis and lift. Torbreck, RunRig, Shiraz, Barossa, 2018 Thrumming purple with thick viscous legs. Intense, layered and floral. […]
St Hubert’s winemaker Greg Jarrett advises a 52% Cabernet and 48% Merlot split. 13 months maturation in French oak barriques (15% new). St Hubert’s, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Yarra Valley, 2021 […]
St Hubert’s take fruit from the lower Yarra here. Winemaker is Greg Jarrett uses a blend of clones: the 114 and 115. Spends 8 months maturation in French oak barriques […]
St Hubert’s winemaker is Greg Jarrett matures this in a mix of French barrels (10% new oak) and stainless steel for a approachable style. St Hubert’s, The Stag, Pinot Noir, […]
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