Giant Steps LDR Pinot Noir Syrah 2019
If the Hunter Valley can do it, why not the Yarra? For mine, the Yarra is far more suited for Pinot Noir, but the Hunter does have pockets of excellence. […]
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Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon often seems to be the forgotten red grape in McLaren Vale, but when it’s done well it can shine. Serafino, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2019 Deep bruise purple […]
Patina Chardonnay 2019
Only a few dollars cheaper than the Reserve. Made in the high altitude region of Orange NSW. Patina, Chardonnay, Orange, 2019 Initial overt oak that blows off to show peach […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co Evangaline Syrah 2019
A single vineyard Eden Valley Syrah from the Drögemüller family’s dry-grown vineyard at the original Springton orchard. Matured in older French oak (2 to 5 year old hogsheads). Bottle image […]
Chaffey Bros Wine Co La Résistance!* 2019
*Battle for the Barossa. The boys at CB explain this better than I can: “A vinous rematch of the famous 1811 battle at Barrosa Ridge where Spain and France collided. […]
Yalumba Organic Viognier 2019
Yalumba are synonymous with Viognier in Australia, more so than any other winery. With a quality range that starts with their excellent value Y Series and through to most serious […]
Handpicked Wines Collection Series Tasmania Chardonnay 2019
The labels for the Handpicked Wines Tasmanian Collection are striking. The Pinot with its Billy Buttons and now this Chardonnay with evocative and potential bias-rendering oyster shell. Just as well […]
Handpicked Wines Collection Series Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019
With beautiful bright Billy Buttons on the label, this is sourced from Handpicked Wines Tasmanian vineyards. 10% Whole bunch and 30% new French oak. Handpicked Wines, Collection Series, Pinot Noir, […]
Little Giant Little Batch Grenache Tempranillo 2019
The Little Giant range strike out with these Little Batch range, still in the stocky, stout package representative of its label showing the southern hairy-nose wombat, South Australia’s fauna emblem […]
Longview Macclesfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The heavy end of the new “Macclesfield” range from Longview, with evocative labels that show “ethereal photographs of sculptures from (our) vineyard – hewn from Macclesfield pink marble.” Longview, Macclesfield, […]
