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 […]
Tag Archives: Dixons Creek
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 […]
Mandala Rosé 2018
Made from 100% estate Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from Mandala wine’s Dixons Creek site. Mandala, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, 2018 Such an evocative nose, filled by pomegranate, white chocolate, water […]
Mandala The Rock Shiraz 2014
Rock. Latin : Petra. Mandala’s Charles Smedley’s father is Peter, his Rock. From 26 year old shiraz vines Mandala, The Rock, Shiraz, Yarra Valley, 2014 Plaistowe chocolate, white pepper, plum […]
Mandala The Matriarch Pinot Noir 2015
So named after Charles Smedley’s (winemaker) mother. From Dixon’s Creek region of the Yarra. Single clone (MV6), 50% new, 25% each one year and two year old French oak (barriques). […]
Mandala Blanc de Blancs 2015
From the strong 2015 Yarra Valley vintage, Mandala have produced this vintage sparkling, made entirely from Chardonnay. Handpicked from the Mandala estate’s Orchard Block. 10% barrel fermentation, 30 months on […]
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2017
Could Pinot Blanc be the 2nd best white variety in the Yarra after Chardonnay? Certainly there’s some quality examples out there as it starts to earn the respect from understanding […]
