La Maschera Prosecco NV
Is the grape Prosecco or Glera? Is it region or variety? There’s a fight that’s been stewing for a few years with Italy and Australia. But whatever. This makes no […]
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Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2024
While Chardonnay is somewhat the handmaiden to EV Riesling Queen, the team at Heggies (part of Hill-Smith Family Estates) have the recipe right. Winemaker is Marc Van Halderen. Heggies Vineyard, […]
Pewsey Vale The Contours Museum Reserve Riesling 2018
A slight departure here as this is just a museum reserve release, while you wait for the 10 Year Anniversary release. A great window as it enters the teenage years. […]
Pewsey Vale The Contours 10 year Museum Release Riesling 2015
Very smart for the Hill-Smiths to have this 10 Year Museum release of this vital label. Winemaker is the esteemed Louisa Rose. Pewsey Vale, The Contours, 10 Year Museum Release, […]
Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2024
The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847, while fruit for the 1961 Block comes from the oldest (modern?) part of the vineyard. Handpicked, wild ferment and briefly matured […]
Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2025
The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847 while the label is part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates. Winemaking legend Louisa Rose’s signature appears on the rear label to […]
Nautilus Estate The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2023
The Paper Nautilus wine from Nautilus Estate in Marlborough. Named after the Argonaut shells (Paper Nautilus) that are washed up on the beaches of the Marlborough Sounds: “For authorities whose […]
Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of Hill Smith Family Estates. The 40th release of this classic sees a 2% barrel ferment parcel added for a little seasoning, and the […]
Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020
Nautilus Estate in Marlborough is part of Hill Smith Family Estates and winemaker is Clive Jones. Proving that Marlborough does more than Sauv Blanc. A blend of Pinot Noir clones […]
Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
The Earthworks range are Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates. Incredible value for Barossa fruit. Matured in a mix of French, American and Hungarian oak for 12 months. Made by […]
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