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 […]
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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 […]
Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Adam Wadewitz has been winemaker at Shaw and Smith for a few vintages now and while he’s been getting ridiculous amounts of accolades for his and the team’s work with […]
Red Knot by Shingleback Rosé 2018
A blend of shiraz, grenache and pinot noir. A cellar door and online exclusive to Shingleback and Woolworth’s liquor arms: Dan Murphy’s and BWS. Has cred with Gold from Royal […]
2018 Rosé Round-up
I’m heading off to the AWRI Adavanced Wine Assessment Course in November, and I’ve not been immersed in the “wine judging” atmosphere for a little while, so to be presented […]
Shottesbrooke Sauvignon Blanc 2017
From two cool sites in the Adelaide Hills, Kuipto (around 200m above sea level) and Woodside (350m). A little bit of winemaking gone on here to bring some richness to […]
Longview The Piece Shiraz 2015
The Piece Project by Longview Vineyard is a celebration of street art that ultimately becomes the label for the wine. The whole package comes in an over-sized “spray can” tin. 2017 […]
Bird In Hand Blackbird Chardonnay 2017
Bird In Hand are a well establish winery in the Adelaide Hills. The Blackbird range has been exclusively made for Cellarmasters. Bird In Hand, Blackbird, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2017 Balanced, […]
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