Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021
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 and […]
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Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
From the famed Menzies Vineyard in the heart of Coonawarra and named after former Prime Minister Sir Bob Menzies. Started off by former Yalumba winemaker Nat Cleghorn. Yalumba, The Menzies, […]
Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
From the famed Menzies Vineyard in the heart of Coonawarra, part of the (incredibly well priced) Rare and Fine series from Yalumba. The wine started its life under long time […]
Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Consistent bling winner on the show circuit. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Ringbolt, Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2020
Part of the Eden Valley collection from Yalumba and the second highest tier in their Viognier range. Wild ferment. Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Eden Valley, Viognier, South Australia, 2020 Pale lemon […]
Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2019
Yalumba’s flagship white. From a 40+ year old vineyard, the handpicked fruit is whole-bunch pressed to older French oak barrels for 11 months. Wild fermentation. Vegan friendly. Benchmark Australian Viognier. […]
Yalumba Organic Viognier 2021
Part of Yalumba’s Certified Organic program. In the spectrum of Yalumba’s Viognier, this release sits roughly mid tier. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Organic, Viognier, South Australia, 2021 […]
Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2021
Plenty has been said about Yalumba and their championing of Viognier in Australia. This is their gateway wine and as usual, Y Series over delivers. Yalumba, The Y Series, Viognier, […]
Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith and Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Yalumba stable. Smith & Hooper, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Wrattonbully, 2019 […]
Smith & Hooper Pinot Grigio 2021
Smith & Hooper are part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable (which includes the famous Yalumba) and draw their fruit from the old soils of Wrattonbully, just north of […]
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