Bethany Blue Quarry Chardonnay 2023
The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Lovely packaging. From the Batten Vineyard , 100% barrel fermented in French oak (26% new) […]
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Handpicked Wines Collection Barossa Shiraz 2019
Maturation sees 12 months in a mix of French oak Hogsheads (300L) and Puncheons (500L), of which one third were new. Handpicked Wines, Collection, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2019 Opaque garnet […]
Handpicked Wines Collection Grenache 2022
Sourced from 50-year-old bush vines at Watunga Road vineyard, in the Koonunga region of the northern Barossa. Fermentation with 30% whole bunch. 12 Months maturation in French oak, with 1/3rd […]
Earthworks Shiraz 2023
Earthworks are part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates and offer some very good value. Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen (also a dab hand […]
Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
The Earthworks range are Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates. Incredible value for Barossa fruit. Matured in a mix of French, American and Hungarian oak for 12 months. Made by […]
Earthworks Rosé 2025
Earthworks are the ‘value’ part of the Hill Smith Family Estates. No naming of grape varieties. Made by Kiki Han. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, Rosé, South Australia, […]
Earthworks Tempranillo 2024
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Sam Wigan. Vegan friendly if […]
Earthworks Riesling 2024
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates . Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by the renowned Sam Wigan. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing! Earthworks, Riesling, South Australia, […]
Craneford Wines Fire Station Shiraz 2019
Named after the Truro fire station in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Destemmed fruit was crushed into a small 5 tonne fermenter. Manual pumped overs through ferment for 14 […]
Running With Bulls Tempranillo – Bagnum 2023
From within the Hill-Smith Family Estates ranch . Wine maker is Sam Wigan. Casks, or in this case a “bag filled with a magnum of wine” have boundless environmental benefits. […]
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