Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2019
Winemaker Matt Burton employs wild fermentation and allows the wine time on skins, with a hint of residual sugar to create a textural, expressive Semillon, a departure from the straight […]
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Hunter Valley….Not just Semillon and Shiraz
I recently attended the Hunter Valley wine region for their annual Wine & Tourism Legends Awards. Various tastings were conducted for assembled trade and media representatives, including a fascinating look […]
Gartelmann Joey Merlot 2015 – Updated
14 months French and American oak. Sourced from vineyards 630 metres above sea level in the region of Orange, west of Gartelmann’s traditional home in the Hunter Valley, New South […]
Gwyn Olsen Chardonnay 2017
Made exclusively for Cellarmasters by Gwyn Olsen, winemaker at Briar Ridge and Pepper Tree in the Hunter Valley. Look for the unicorn. Gwyn Olsen, Chardonnay, Hunter Valley, 2017 Forward nose […]
Thomas Wines Belford Shiraz 2017
One of 2 new single vineyard wines for Thommo. Thomas Wines, Belford, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2017 Violets and soft Turkish delight chocolate, licorice, damson plum, light blackberry. Waxy mouthfeel to […]
Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz 2017
From the single vineyard of Sweetwater Ridge. A powerful, imposing vineyard with an upward trajectory and somewhat imposing surrounds, invoking times of serfdom and reign. Thomas Wines, Sweetwater, Shiraz, Hunter […]
Thomas Wines Elenay Shiraz 2017
Whilst Andrew Thomas has a focus for single vineyard shiraz, there’s always a little bit left over from the various barrels from the vineyards. The split this year is 53% […]
Gartelmann Diedrich Shiraz 2015
This year the flagship is sourced from Orange and matured in French and American oak. Cleaned up at the 2016 and 2017 Orange Wine Shows winning the Trophy for Best […]
Thomas Wines Synergy Shiraz 2017
From the cracking 2017 vintage in the Hunter, this is Thommo’s “Entry Level” Shiraz, but absolutely on target. Thomas Wines, Synergy, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, 2017 A blend of barrel selections […]
Gartelmann Jessica Verdelho 2018
Plenty of Verdelho in the Hunter Valley and can be a thin, green tropical wine, especially in the leaner years. Here Gartelmann give it some oomph. Gartelmann, Jessica, Verdelho, Hunter […]
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