mesh Riesling 2025
One of my favourite wines to review. The story goes that Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill-Smith were contemplating buying the same vineyard at the same time, but instead of outbidding […]
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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 […]
Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2023
A classic representation of the Barossa’s patchwork of soils, vines and terroir. Winemaker is Alexey Alon Doumbouya Yalumba, Galway Vintage, Shiraz, Barossa, 2023 Could this be from anywhere but the […]
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 […]
Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Twin Islands is part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable, and shares the pedigree of benchmark Nautilus Estate. Winemaker is well regarded Clive Jones Twin Islands, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2025 […]
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 […]
Oxford Landing Cuvée NV
A timely festive season release from the ever reliable Oxford Landing. Winemaking team is Matt Zadow and Pat Connors. Oxford Landing, Cuvée, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, South Australia, NV Pale lemon […]
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