Rymill The Yearling Sauvignon Blanc 2016
In the capable hands of winemaker Sandrine Gimon, even the entry level “The Yearling” wines from Rymill, provide some excitement. Rymill , The Yearling, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra 2016 Potent green […]
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Wolf Blass “Blass Noir” Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Part of the new “Blass Noir” series that are available exclusively to Dan Murphy’s. Wolf Blass, Blass Noir Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra 2014 15 months new and old French oak. Full, […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate V&A Lane Cabernet Shiraz 2014
One of the 6 wines that makes up the ‘Wynnsday” releases, available commercially on the first Wednesday in August. This is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon 72% and 28% […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate V&A Lane Shiraz 2014
Straight Shiraz tends to play the supporting role in the Wynnsday release for Wynns Coonawarra Estate. Of the 6 wines released on August 3rd, only 2 are 100% Shiraz. Whilst […]
St Hugo Cabernet/Shiraz 2013
Multi-regional blending is not a dark art nor should it be. Some of Australia’s most lauded wines are blends from two or more regions. In this example, taking the two […]
St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
33rd release of this stalwart label. I think Coonawarra must hold most of the “continual” label releases with this and the Wynns labels. Any takers on that trivia? St Hugo, […]
Di Giorgio Family 2013 Coonawarra Reds
A trio of red wines from the Di Giorgio Family of Coonawarra. Di Giorgio Family Wines, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2013 Meat and graphite merge with black pepper, red/blue fruits, and the […]
Raïdis Estate ‘Cheeky’ Pinot Gris 2015
Label and slight name change for this little gem of a wine. Don’t tell anyone, but this is one of my favourite Pinot Gris in the land. Dare I say […]
Raïdis Estate ‘The Kelpie’ Sauvignon Blanc 2015
“Sheep are cute, sheep are beaut, sheep are soft and curly. But when I take ’em in to town I have to start out early…. Cos they never go the […]
Raïdis Estate The Kid Riesling 2015
Riesling. Coonawarra’s most underrated grape. Raïdis Estate, The Kid, Riesling, Coonawarra 2015 Pure example. Lime skin, slate, slight tropical lift with light sherbert. Lean, light, tight, refreshing, citrusy. Right amount […]
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