Shaw + Smith Shiraz 2020
One of the most anticipated releases I get to see. This vintage sees 40% whole bunch. Winemaking is led by uber Adam Wadewitz, suitably supervised by founder Martin Shaw (along […]
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Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021
2021 a return to vintage form across the country. Rockstar team Shaw + Smith continue to impress. Hand picked fruit and whole bunch pressed. The wine fermented and matured on […]
Longview Vineyard Yakka Shiraz 2020
One of Longview’s underrated labels. Their aromatic whites in the Macclesfield series and Nebbiolo range get warranted attention, but this one hasn’t changed price for a few years and consistently […]
d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2021
A return to blending Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale fruit for this release of Olive Grove. French oak fermentation and maturation (7 months). d’Arenberg, The Olive Grove, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, […]
Longview Queenie Pinot Grigio 2021
The second release for Longview’s Queenie with her new coat, (here’s what she used to look like.) Longview have a bit of silverware in the trophy cabinet for this label. Longview, […]
Longview Whippet Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Second vintage for the Whippet’s new coat (I’m a big fan of the subtle type face, though I didn’t dislike what it used to look like). Longview, Whippet, Sauvignon Blanc, […]
d’Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Part of d’Arenberg’s “The High Altitude Hillbillies” range. This aromatic white comes from the nearby Adelaide Hills and has a small percentage of the wine partially fermented in older French […]
d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2021
A return to normal programming for fruit sources after the impacted 2020 vintage. d’Arenberg, The Dry Dam, Riesling, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, 2021 Pale lemon in colour. Floral and chalky. […]
Longview Vineyard VISTA Shiraz Barbera 2021
Very happy that this label has continued at this price point, (as for the label: VISTA is an acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects along with vista being the Italian word for […]
Longview Vineyard VISTA Grigio – Grüner 2021
VISTA is an acronym for Varied Inclines Slopes Terrain & Aspects….. And vista is the Italian word for “view” of course. Here we have a little Italian-Austrian origin blend with the well established Grigio […]
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