Shaw + Smith Shiraz 2016
Fruit sources for the wine are Balhannah in the central Adelaide Hills; and Echunga and Macclesfield in the south. 14 Months in French oak (33% new). Winemaker is the talented […]
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Claymore Wines Purple Rain Sauvignon Blanc 2018
More Parade than Purple Rain. Claymore Wines, Purple Rain, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2018 Big hits of varietal gooseberry, guava, white blossom, kiwi fruit before passionfruit and rockmelon. Carries a […]
Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Maturation for 18 months in new and old (seasoned) French oak. Longview, Devil’s Elbow, Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills, 2016 Upon opening, the oak makes for a sweet experience, but a […]
Longview Nebbiolo Rosato 2018
The Longview team are filling up the cabinets with awards for their rosés. The 2018 pulled off The Leslie Kemeny Memorial Trophy for Best Rosé at the 2018 Sydney Royal Wine […]
Longview Queenie Pinot Grigio 2018
Named for the Saturno family’s Grandmother, affectionately known as Queenie, she gets a new coat with a label update. Why shouldn’t Nonna have a sword and crown? Also Vegan friendly.* […]
Longview Whippet Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Truth in labeling. Lean, tight and racy. Longview, Whippet, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2018 Sweet/savoury aromas with varietal passionfruit skin and capsicum, broken asparagus spear, blackcurrant leaf, sun warmed straw, […]
d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2018
A medium-dry or semi-dry wine is hard to get right: there needs to be a spot balance between acid and sugar, otherwise it tastes sugary and simple. According to the […]
Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir 2017
Sourced from the S+S vineyard at Lenswood in the Hills. 2017 was a “late, cool season” and the fruit stayed on the vine a little longer than usual. The fermentation […]
Longview Fresco Nebbiolo 2018
Sub-labelled: Vino Novello. I got a taste for Vino Novello this time last year visiting my wife’s Italian family, just outside of Rome in the Laziale wine growing region. Fresh, […]
Longview VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2017
The 2nd release of this wine. VISTA is the acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects. And of course, vista is the Italian word for “view.” Good to see the Saturno family honouring the […]
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