De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Named after Dame Nellie Melba. The vineyard first planted in 1971 with further plantings in 1987, 1988 and 1990. From one of the finer vintages in the last 10 years. […]
Tag Archives: Dixons Creek
Gundog Estate Yarra Valley Riesling 2021
After the disastrous 2020 season saw Gundog Estate winemaker Matt Burton head south to the Yarra Valley to obtain fruit from De Bortoli‘s Dixons Creek plantings, the response to the […]
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
I’ve a soft spot for the Cabernet that comes from the De Borts’ Estate Vineyard in Dixons Creek. The wines are usually such a soft, classic expression and completely enjoyable. […]
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Gamay 2020
Not enough Gamay is consumed in Australia. When done right, it presents a a fine wine on its own, not some “poor Pinot Noir cousin.” Fruit from De Borts’ Estate […]
Vinoque Same Same Pinot Blend 2020
Same Same (but different). It’s a catch cry in Vietnam, printed on cheap t shirts that Western tourists buy and lose their shape after the first wash. The name in […]
Mandala Fumé Blanc 2020
Sauvignon Blanc can be an interesting, textural wine when put in the right hands. This fumé style Sauv Blanc was barrel aged in old French oak for 8 months. Mandala […]
Mandala Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Sourced from a single vineyard in Dixon’s Creek. The Mandala website still has the 2017 available. Mandala, Single Vineyard, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2019 Blonde oak giving richness with almost lime […]
Mandala Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
From Mandala’s estate at Dixon’s Creek and spending 18 months in French Oak. Mandala, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, 2018 Elegant, fragrant blackcurrant/cassis and violets, soft chocolate cake richness, pouch tobacco, […]
Mandala Shiraz 2018
Mandala are based in the Yarra Valley and draw their fruit from their estate at Dixon’s Creek along with their Yarra Junction vineyard. Charles Smedley has a dab hand with […]
Gundog Estate Riesling 2020
Gundog Estate are based in the Hunter and Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), however the devastating 2020 season prohibted winemaker Matt Burton from using his usual quality Canberra grapes, so he’s […]
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