From the amazing patchwork of Barossa Shiraz vineyards.18 Months French and American Oak. Little gold stickers have changed a little. Winemaker is Jeremy Ottawa. Château Tanunda, Grand Barossa, Shiraz, Barossa, […]
Stylistic and regional counterpoint from Elena and Zar Brooks (and winemaker Alexandra Haselich) from their McLaren Vale and Barossa editions. From a single vineyard in Charleston. 30% whole bunch fruit, […]
McLaren Vale and Cabernet Sauvignon is a somewhat odd pairing. While the region gets warm enough for ripening, I’m not sure if there’s anyone who would hang their hat on […]
Fox Creek doing what McLaren Vale does well: Grenache (64%), Shiraz (28%) and Mourvèdre (8%) blend. Grenache matured in old French oak puncheons, the Shiraz in old French oak Hogsheads […]
The 2019 was an absolute thoroughbred of a wine: world dominating and completely deserving of all accolades. The 2021 has followed suit by bringing home “Best Chardonnay” and “Best SA […]
Sourced from the Zerk vineyard, first planted around (hence Planta Circa) 1880 by PF Zimmerman at Lyndoch in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Arguably Australia’s oldest Cabernet (planted on […]
Sourced from the Zimmerman vineyard, first planted around (hence Planta Circa) 1880 at Lyndoch in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Purple Hands is a partnership with esteemed winemaker Craig […]
This Italian variety grown at Purple Hand’s winemaker and owner Craig Stansborough’s vineyard in the southern end of the Barossa. After Five Wine Co., Aglianico, Barossa Valley, 2021 Bright purple. […]
With fruit from winemaker Carig Stansborough’s Vineyard in Williamstown, way down at the southern end of the Barossa. Purple Hands Wines, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2021 Ahhhh. Sometimes all you want […]
Heirloom Vineyards flagship Grenache. Vinification of 50% whole bunch, with 9 months maturation in 20% first and second use French oak, with rest in old French oak and some parcels […]
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