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 […]
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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 […]
Vino Intrepido The Sharpest Thorn Rosé 2019
This rosé is made from Sangiovese grapes, grown in Heathcote, Central Victoria. When I read the name, I can’t help but sing “The Shortest Straw” by Metallica, but Vino Intrepido’s […]
De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry Rosé 2019
The pink part of the new Grenache Wizardry series, celebrating the central Victorian wine region of Heathcote. The fruit for this was hand picked then whole bunch pressed and fermented […]
De Bortoli Grenache Wizardry 2018
I was fortunate enough a few years ago to sit with Steve Webber and Leanne De Bortoli in their back garden when Steve told me how excited he was about […]
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