d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache 2014
The price point has hardly moved in years. Ultra reliable staple of so many BYO nights and pub wine list choices. d’Arenberg, d’Arry’s Original, Shiraz, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2014 Full […]
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De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 8 Shiraz 2014
A few wine show stickers adorn the bottle, including Gold from Royal Perth 2016 and a Silver at 2016 Royal Sydney. 12 months in American oak (15% new). Winemaker is […]
Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Merlot 2014
Hard to believe that Voyager Estate have a “2nd” Brand, so let’s simply call the Girt By Sea wines their “Entry Level.” Dang, what an entrance. Voyager Estate, Girt By […]
Singlefile The Philip Adrian Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Singlefile’s flagship red wine. Sourced from the Riversdale vineyard (planted in 1997), this was handpicked and given extended maceration ((5 weeks) to draw out colour and flavour before 15 months […]
Shaw Vineyard Estate Shiraz 2014
A smattering of gold, silver and bronze medals from Australia and overseas. Capitalising (no pun intended) on the region’s vinous strengths. 18 months French oak. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Shiraz, Canberra, […]
Singlefile The Vivienne Chardonnay 2014
Flagship Chardonnay from a wonderful producer. Only produced in exceptional vintages and small quantities made. In this instance, 79 cases. Exclusive to Singlefile’s wine club members. Picked over three runs […]
Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Named after a treacherous bend in the road in the Adelaide Hills. Luckily I had #MrsDrew driving on my last visit. Responsible to have a designated driver. 18 months new […]
Mandala Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Mandala in the Yarra Valley are celebrating their 10th vintage release this year. You can read more of my reviews of the Mandala wines here on the Queensland Times website. […]
Gartelmann Diedrich Shiraz 2014
Not enough Hunter fruit in 2014 for Gartelmann so they sourced extra from the Clare Valley. Stylistically I don’t mind the mix, Clare can be herbal and brooding sometimes, rather […]
Gartelmann Petit Verdot 2014
Gartelmann are based in the Hunter Valley but don’t mind sourcing fruit from all over. This also has a small amount of Clare Valley Cabernet. Gartelmann, Petit Verdot, Mudgee, 2014 […]
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