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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Like your wine a bit different or maybe just a bit hipster? This one sourced from a 100% biodynamic vineyard, rested on skins for 7 days, wild ferment, oak for […]
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