Rameau d’Or Rosé 2024
Brought into Australia through the Joval group. Most likely put together from Provence grapes such as Syrah (Shiraz), Grenache and Cinsault. Perfectly timed for sunny day enjoyment. Rameau d’Or, Rosé, […]
Brought into Australia through the Joval group. Most likely put together from Provence grapes such as Syrah (Shiraz), Grenache and Cinsault. Perfectly timed for sunny day enjoyment. Rameau d’Or, Rosé, […]
The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Alex MacClelland is the winemaker. This sees up to 50% whole bunches in the blending […]
Sourced from 50-year-old bush vines at Watunga Road vineyard, in the Koonunga region of the northern Barossa. Fermentation with 30% whole bunch. 12 Months maturation in French oak, with 1/3rd […]
This makes 7 releases without a price rise. I’m glad I’m not Ben’s accountant. Sourced from Ebenezer in the north of the Barossa and a shift in blend: 75% Shiraz […]
A change up in the oak sees the wine spending 9 months in old (4+ years) French oak hogsheads. Taylors, Jaraman, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2021 Medium garnet with a slightly […]
Running With Bulls are the Hill-Smith Family Estate’s Iberian fun and tasty range. Slight tweak to the labelling (previously ‘Garnacha’: Espanola for Grenache). Made by young(ish) gun Sam Wigan. Wild […]
Made by Jean-Claude Mas for Domaines Paul Mas (winner of the 2024 Mundus Vini Best Producer in France award). Fruit comes from ‘HVE 3‘ vineyards. Winemaking sees stainless steel fermentation […]
Always advertised as Grenache and Mourvèdre, but carries a splash of aromatic whites from the Eden Valley: Riesling, Gewürtztraminer and Kerner. The label comes with a temperature sensitive indicator letting […]
Another mea culpa here. I recently posted that after moving house (and states) a couple of times, I found find some un-reviewed samples stashed in the wrong area. For some […]
Sourced from the Ancestor vines (planted 1889) in the Yalumba Tri-Centenary block. Last vintage (the 2021), celebrated winemaker Kevin Glastonbury pushed the boat out with a 250 day post-ferment maceration. […]