Torbreck RunRig Shiraz 2018
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. […]
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Brand’s Laira The Barrelman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
One of the trio of entry level Cabernet from Brand’s Laira. From 2022 vintage on, Brooke Blair is Lead Winemaker. Brand’s Laira, The Barrelman, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 Garnet red […]
Brand’s Laira The Marching Captain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A fairly recent addition to the Brand’s Laira range after being acquired by Casella Family Brands a few years ago. From 2022 vintage on, Brooke Blair is Lead Winemaker. Brand’s […]
Yalumba Barossa GSM 2018
Part of the “Samuel’s Collection” from the consistent Yalumba. Vegan friendly. A fair mix of oak treatments with 10 months in new French oak (10% total in hogsheads and puncheons), […]
Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
The Cigar; thus named to describe the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil of the Coonawarra. A shift to screw cap sees the longevity of this bargain […]
Tim Adams Aberfeldy Shiraz 2018
Tim Adams top value flagship Shiraz, the Aberfeldy is only released in quality years (last vintage was 2015). Full throttle winemaking with some of the pressings added back for extra […]
TarraWarra Estate J Block Shiraz 2018
Given an aromatic and silky lift with two percent Viognier included during the ferment for this vintage. Note: Bottle image is of the 2017 (still available at time of writing […]
Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2018
Mid level here for the Heggies range. The Heggies Vineyard a fine site, sitting at 500 metres above sea level in the Eden Valley. Fermented and matured for 11 months […]
De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Named after Dame Nellie Melba. The vineyard first planted in 1971 with further plantings in 1987, 1988 and 1990. From one of the finer vintages in the last 10 years. […]
Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
With the legendary Cliff Royle at the helm, Flametree continue to punch well above their weight in the crowded dress circle of Margaret River’s Wilyabrup. French oak barrel maturation for […]
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