Pirathon Black Shiraz 2016
From the Belvidere and Moppa sub-regions of the Barossa. With maturation of equal parts French and American Oak (67% new). Unfiltered and un-fined. Pirathon, Black, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2016 Concentrated, […]
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Pirathon Silver Shiraz 2017
Pirathon Winemaker Adam Clay has used a mix of 5 Barossa sub-regions here (Greenock, Moppa, Belvidere, Koonunga & Ebenezer, along with American, French, Russian and Hungarian oak (20% new). Pirathon, […]
Pirathon Blue Shiraz 2017
Pirathon (an ancient word meaning “pinnacle”) using a mix of growers in the north and western areas of the Barossa Valley, are focused singularly on Shiraz. Winemaker is now Adam […]
Calabria Three Bridges Mourvèdre 2018
Made from Centenary vines planted in 1914, Mourvèdre goes by many many names: the main alternative in Australia is Mataro (more so than Dog Strangler!) Calabria, Three Bridges, Mourvèdre, Barossa […]
Calabria Three Bridges Grenache 2018
The naming reminds me a little of the Monty Python sketch of “Arthur Two Sheds – Jackson.” But seriously now: sourced from 50 plus year old predominantly dry grown vines […]
Calabria Alternato Red Blend 2017
While Calabria have their home in Griffith NSW, they’ve substantial interest in the Barossa Valley. Here they blend Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano and Durif in with regional Barossa hero Shiraz. Calabria, […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. LUX VENIT 2019
LUX VENIT roughly translates to “the light has come.” Old vine Barossa Valley Grenache (88%) and Mourvèdre (12%). Rarely in Australia is rosé making taken so seriously. Wild ferment, maturation […]
Taylors Jaraman Grenache 2018
Taylors introduce Grenache into the Jaraman range, sourced from the two premium South Australian regions of McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley. Only older American oak barrels used for maturation. […]
Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier 2016
Part of the Distinguished Sites range. Fruit sourced from the higher climes of the Eden Valley. 2% Viognier, of which only the skins (with most of the juice removed) are […]
Yalumba Carriage Block Grenache 2016
Part of the Distinguished Sites range. Sourced from the Carriage Block, located in the northern end of the Barossa Valley. The vineyard, planted in 1954 is less than a hectare […]
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