Yalumba Sanctum Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Yalumba have some prized Coonawarra holdings. The naming comes from the Menzies Vineyard being in the Inner Sanctum of the Terra Rossa strip. The iconography on the label represents the […]
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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2023
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot. […]
Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Again, no change in RRP from […]
La Maschera Pinot Grigio 2025
Sourced from Wrattonbully (just above Coonawarra). Fermented and matured in older French Oak. There’s a little splash of Viognier that was co-fermented with the main PG fruit. Winemaker is Heather […]
Smith & Hooper Pinot Grigio 2025
Grown on the ancient soils of Wrattonbully, just north of Coonawarra. The fruit is hand picked and the wine wild fermented. Vegan friendly, if that’s important to you. Made by […]
La Maschera Pinot Grigio 2024
Oops, this one fell through the reviewing cracks and the 2025 has just been released. Should still be quite a bit of this around in retail land. There’s a little […]
Ringbolt Chardonnay 2024
Second release of the label that forms part of the greater Hill Smith Family Estates stable. Winemaker Heather Fraser puts through 100% barrel and wild ferment, a touch of malolactic […]
Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Part of the greater Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region in famed Margaret River. Winemaker is Heather Fraser, with her signature proudly displayed on the […]
Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
The embossed bottle has gotten much lighter over the years. It absolutely used to resemble a cudgeon. From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & […]
Smith & Hooper Merlot 2022
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. No change in RRP from […]
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