Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz 2016
When Jacob’s Creek released these concept wines, people were a bit dubious. After all, whisky is usually aged in former wine barrels. So this is like making chicken nuggets from […]
Tag Archives: Barossa Valley
Yelland & Papps BB Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Always like reading the blackboard labels from Y&P: Informative and educational: that’s how we like our wine! Yelland & Papps, BB, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, 2016 Rich aromas of juice […]
Yelland & Papps Sete Di Vino 2016
Sete Di Vino roughly translates from Italian as “Thirst for wine.” Made from a blend of Primitivo (Zinfandel) and Barbera. Wild ferment and 17 months in old French oak. Yelland […]
Yelland & Papps Devote Sparkling Vermentino 2016
Sparkling Vermentino? Why not!? The Y&P team continue to challenge the dominant paradigms with quality products. “Methode Traditionelle” and crown seal. Yelland & Papps, Devote, Sparkling, Vermentino, Barossa Valley, 2016 […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Riesling 2017
Part of the mid tier priced Barossa Signature range from JC, which is “designed to express the unique character of the brand’s signature wine region” Jacob’s Creek, Barossa Signature, Riesling, […]
Yelland & Papps Pinot Blanc 2017
Love the “chalkboard” approach to the label, plenty to read and informative! Michael Papps and Susan Yelland keep it fun but with quality first and foremost. Yelland & Papps, Pinot […]
Seppeltsfield Para Tawny 1988
An icon of the wine world and perfect for a slightly cool Hobart Christmas day evening around the fire with friends and family. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre the usual suspects […]
The Thief? Shiraz 2015
I do like the tale from winemaker Tash Mooney on the origin of the name: This is the legend of my Great Great Grandfather, Walter who was an Australian settlor […]
The Thief? Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016
A great, if tragic tale from winemaker Natasha (Tash) Mooney on the origin of the name: This is the legend of my Great Great Grandfather, Walter who was an Australian […]
Berton Vineyards Reserve Shiraz 2015
A couple of stickers on the bottle from 2017 shows: Platinum from Decanter World Wine Awards (including Best In Show!) and Gold from International Wine Awards. Not to mention a […]
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