Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Cabernet Franc 2024
From ‘the Ridge,’ a small part of Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart […]
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Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Shiraz Cabernets Sauvignon/Franc 2024
A sneak peek prior to the wine’s release on 1st May 2026 Another vintage blend change up: Shiraz (43%) Cabernet Sauvignon (38%) and Cabernet Franc (19%). The close spaced Crayères […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve 2021
Flagship red blend from the Bizot’s. This release sees the mix as Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Shiraz (21%) and Cabernet Franc (21%). From fruit grown on the 37 million year old […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023
A slight change in blend this year: Cabernet Sauvignon at 65% and Shiraz at 35%. The close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m by 1.5m) is grown on the 37 million year […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023
Continues to be (almost) straight bottling of the Cabernet Franc (8% Shiraz for spice and seasoning), which only comes in the right years. Fruit comes from the close spaced Crayères […]
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2015 Museum Release
Merlot (69%) and Cabernet Franc (31%) from the 37 million year old soils of the then 41 year old Tapanappa Whalebone vineyard. 2015 dry and slightly warmer than usual. 20 […]
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernets Merlot Franc 2021
A blend of 53.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 14.5% Shiraz from the 37 million year old soils of the now 51 year old Tapanappa Whalebone vineyard […]
Taylor Made BDX Blend 2022
A fresh look for the Taylor Made range. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), Merlot (26%), Malbec (5%) and Cabernet Franc (4%) from Taylor’s home estates of the Clare Valley. […]
Stockman’s Ridge Signature Range Cabernet Franc 2022
Stockman’s Ridge add a straight Cabernet Franc to their Signature Range (along with a Left Bank and a Right Bank). Winemaker is the lauded Will Rikard-Bell. Stockman’s Ridge, Signature Range, […]
Mayfield Three Boys Cabernet Blend 2023
Mayfield’s Three Boys blend sees 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Winemaking sees maturation in French oak hogsheads and puncheons (8% new) for 12 months prior to […]
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