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 […]
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Pig In The House Celebrates 21 Years
Produced by the team from Windowrie for 21 years. Jason and Rebecca O’Dea have now converted their original certified 6 hectare vineyard to biodynamics. Pig In The House, Organic […]
Angullong Pinot Grigio 2017
From the cool climes of the Orange region, tasted among several Pinot Grigio/Gris. Angullong, Pinot Grigio, Orange, 2017 Sticks to its cool climate origins: with pear slices, sweet coffee […]
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Cool climate, high altitude wine making. Part of the “A Series.” Angullong, Sauvignon Blanc, Orange, 2016 Wet quartz stones, blackberry leaf, quinine, passion fruit, capsicum skin, gooseberry and passion […]
Gartelmann Diedrich Shiraz 2014
Not enough Hunter fruit in 2014 for Gartelmann so they sourced extra from the Clare Valley. Stylistically I don’t mind the mix, Clare can be herbal and brooding sometimes, rather […]
Gartelmann Jonathan Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Grown at Rylstone, above Mudgee at 630 metres. Could be Australia’s highest cabernet vineyard? Gartelmann, Jonathan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mudgee, 2013 Blackcurrant, pencil shavings, fresh paint with a stony minerally line. […]
Windowrie The Mill Merlot 2015
Located in the central west of New South Wales, Windowrie is continuing to make a name for the region. Winemaker is Anthony d’Onise Windowrie, The Mill, Merlot, Cowra, 2015 A […]
Gartelmann Stephanie Pinot Gris 2017
The second release of this label from Gartelmann. Named after owner Jorg’s daughter. Gartelmann, Stephanie, Pinot Gris, Orange, 2017 Easy pear, some sweet honey notes, bergamot orange, confectionery blueberry and […]
Gartelmann Petit Verdot 2014
Gartelmann are based in the Hunter Valley but don’t mind sourcing fruit from all over. This also has a small amount of Clare Valley Cabernet. Gartelmann, Petit Verdot, Mudgee, 2014 […]
Gartelmann Sarah Elizabeth Chardonnay 2015
Made by the skilled hand of Liz Silkman (nee Jackson) of Silkman fame. 60% of the wine was matured for nine months in new and one year old French oak. […]
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