Warramunda Estate Viognier 2016
From the heart of Coldstream in the Yarra Valley comes a relatively new label: first vintage being produced in 2013, though fruit had often gone to other wineries. Ben Haines […]
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Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Fraternal label to the Shiraz and the better of the pair. Jacob’s Creek, Barossa Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, 2016 Woody notes create the spine for generous black fruits, light […]
Franklin Tate Estates Traditional Margaret River Chardonnay 2016
Yes, Tate as in “Evans & Tate.” Whilst that brand is now looked after by the McWilliam’s family, Franklin Tate (son of the E&T founder John Tate) has this eponymous […]
Shingleback Kitchen Garden Mataro 2016
Couldn’t write a better intro than the accompanying press release: “Behind the historic farm house, now home to Shingleback’s Tasting Room, in what used to be the old kitchen garden […]
Shingleback Los Trios Bravos 2016
This little beauty is a new release for Shingleback. Shingleback, Los Trios Bravos, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2016 A stellar edition in the line up for Shingleback. In a […]
Risky Business White Knuckle Chardonnay 2016
Risky Business. Apt name for a wine label, but the wines are good so it can be seen as somewhat of a tongue in cheek statement. At least in this […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz 2016
65% Whole bunch for aromatic goodness and texture. Wild Ferment, 11 days on skins. 9 months in 100% French oak (29% new). Unfiltered and un fined. Yelland & Papps, Second […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Vermentino 2016
A second take at how wine making could be done in the Barossa….279 days on skins. Wild ferment. Unfiltered and unfined. Yelland & Papps, Second Take, Vermentino, Barossa Valley, 2016 […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay 2016
A tasting in situ of Hoddles Creek wines over a weekend in April this year shows that while their pinot noir gets the hype now, the chardonnay is a slow […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Riesling 2016
Alongside the new reds in the range, the whites are from up on the hill. Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Riesling, Eden Valley, 2016 Light lime and lemon juice and rocks, […]
