Patina Reserve Chardonnay 2015
The last time I saw a Patina Reserve Chardonnay was 4 years ago, and that was the 2008 . This release matured in 11 months in new and one year old […]
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Patina Chardonnay 2015
I’ve always liked the Patina packaging. I’m going to simply reiterate what I wrote fours ago about it: “The label is incredibly striking, one of my personal favourites. An artistic […]
The Natural Wine Co Sauvignon Blanc 2017
From the dependable Windowrie stable, this is The Natural Wine Company, not to be confused with “Natural Wine Co.” out of McLaren Vale. Certified organic label, it hits a niche […]
The Natural Wine Co Shiraz 2017
From the safe stable of Windowrie. No Preservatives added. Available from RAW wine and beer. The Natural Wine Co, Shiraz, Central Ranges, 2017 Sweaty plum, rubber, raspberry muffin, meringue shell, […]
Huntington Estate Basket Dried Shiraz 2015
Produced in an “Amarone” style: the fruit was basket dried for over 3 weeks prior to crushing and then a 15 day fermentation period. 18 months in a “selection of […]
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Bravo to wineries such as Huntington Estate to hold back releases to showcase what semi-mature prospects they can be. 18 months in French oak barriques (40% new). The bottle image […]
Robert Stein Shiraz Nouveau 2017
A new release from the talented team at Robert Stein lead by 3rd generation (and award winning) winemaker Jacob. The “Nouveau” labelling giving a nod of winemaking intention towards early […]
Robert Stein SRG 2017
The SRG stands for Semillon, Riesling and Gewürztraminer and is a reinvention of one Robert Stein’s oldest blends. Current winemaker Jacob Stein says it best with his comments: “My grandfather […]
Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017
Only 2 small words: “barrel fermented” just under the vintage year separate this packaging from Huntington Estate’s other chardonnay. Not that easy to spot if you’re quickly scanning the shelves. Anyways: […]
Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
2013 was a welcome return to more normal conditions after the cold wet years of 2011 and 2012. Huntington Estate are just about to roll over to the 2014. Huntington […]
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