Howard Park Jeté Grand Vintage 2020
Some parcels matured in new oak, the rest in stainless steel, and some parcels going through malolactic fermentation. Aged 52 months on lees before disgorgement. Chief winemaker is Nic Bowen. […]
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Taylors Estate Masterstroke Shiraz 2020
The Taylor’s Masterstroke range with their tactile labels are a serious inclusion into the line-up, while the back label features a striking image by award winning landscape photographer Benjamin Goode. […]
Taylors Wines Masterstroke Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
The straight Cab Sauv in the Masterstroke range. Taylors head across the state of South Australia here, away from their home base in the Clare to renowned red soil of […]
Taylors St Andrews Shiraz 2020
Taylors have this and the 2021 available on their site (at time of writing). Fruit soaked in skins for four weeks before 18 months maturation in new and one year […]
Nautilus Clay Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
Hand-picked fruit, de-stemmed in to 3 small tanks incorporating (0.5 to 100%) whole bunch components. On skins for an average of 20 days before pressing off to 228 L French […]
Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020
Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of Hill Smith Family Estates and winemaker is Clive Jones. Proving that Marlborough does more than Sauv Blanc. A blend of Pinot Noir clones […]
Taylors Jaraman Grenache 2021
A change up in the oak sees the wine spending 9 months in old (4+ years) French oak hogsheads. Taylors, Jaraman, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2021 Medium garnet with a slightly […]
Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2020
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. When you’re onto a good thing, stick to it. Winemaking remains the same as previous vintages with parcels fermented in open vats and […]
Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
Fresh release for Flametree of this blend (the 2020 is still for sale at time of writing). Chief winemaker is the lauded Cliff Royle. Flametree, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Margaret River, […]
Taylors St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Cabernet does grow well in the Clare. 18 months maturation French oak, with 30% new, 30% one year old and the rest 2 to 3 year old oak. Taylors, St […]
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