The Hare & The Tortoise Shiraz 2021
Previously this wine retailed at $20, but the team at Fourth Wave Wine have now made this an “On Premises” exclusive which means you’ll only see it in bistros and […]
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Chalmers Montevecchio Bianco Field Blend 2021
A pigeon pair to the Chalmers co-fermented Rosso Field Blend. Here we have Ribolla Gialla (33%), Falanghina (24%), Vermentino (23%), Pecorino (9%), Fiano (6%), Moscato Giallo (3%) and Inzolia (2%). […]
Chalmers Montevecchio Moscato Frizzante 2020
People don’t take Moscato seriously enough. I’m not talking about sugar rich alco-pop impersonators, I’m talking proper good Italian Moscato d’Asti (as sparkling with Moscato Giallo) gear or fermented dry […]
Chalmers Montevecchio Rosso Field Blend 2020
My first official Chalmers wine review on the site. Plenty of other reviews from their fruit that have gone to other makers, but this is the first from the family […]
De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry 2020
Being made in the same way as previous vintages with “lots of whole bunches.” Spending 15 days on skins and then maturation for 10 months in larger wooden casks. The […]
De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry Grenache Blanc 2021
Part of the fun, but with serious intent, Grenache Wizardry range, this fruit comes from the north of the Heathcote region in Colbinabbin. Made by Steve Webber. Note, bottle image […]
Vino Intrepido Sacred + Profane Sagrantino 2020
James Scarcebrook taking fruit from the Chalmers family’s Heathcote (Victoria) vineyard. Here is his first attempt at the somewhat notorious Sagrantino. 100% de-stemmed fruit (No need for those pesky stem/stalk […]
Tar & Roses Shiraz 2019
From the heart of Central Victoria, Heathcote. Tar & Roses are now celebrating their 15th year, headed up by Narelle King, co founder with the late lauded winemaker Don Lewis. […]
Berton Vineyards The Black Limited Release Shiraz 2018
A new release for “The Metal” range from Berton Vineyards. Sourced from “‘South Eastern Australia” fruit sources of 45% Mount Lofty Ranges, 30% Gundagai and 21% Heathcote. French and American […]
Vino Intrepido Blood Of My Blood Sangiovese 2019
Made from Sangiovese grown on the Whistling Eagle vineyard in Heathcote, Central Victoria. Behind the name and styling, Vino Intrepido’s James Scarcebrook gives the insight: “The name ‘Blood of My […]
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