Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony 2016
As is the Claymore Wine methodology, this one named after the classic from The Verve: Bittersweet Symphony. I remember when the song was released. Think that means I’m officially getting […]
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Claymore Wines Blackbird Sangiovese 2016
Sangiovese has some way to come in Australia to try to match some of the incredible Tuscan Chiantis. There’s usually a certain “x” factor missing from them, but I’ve been […]
Matriarch & Rogue Pat Sangiovese 2016
Sourced from a single vineyard in the Leasingham sub-region of the Clare Valley. 25 days skin contact during the winemaking process. Old oak maturation. Gives more than a nod to […]
Matriarch & Rogue Dot Riesling 2017
Whilst Marnie Roberts has shown her hand skillfully with an ‘unconventional’ viewpoint on Clare Valley with the Rex Wild Riesling, here she proves she is just as adept in delivering […]
Matriarch & Rogue Rex Wild Riesling 2017
This one named after winemaker Marnie Roberts’ grandfather. Now, normally Clare Valley Riesling is such a precise, pure thing that invokes such descriptors as “laser like” and “diamond edged.” However, […]
Claymore Wines London Calling Cabernet Malbec 2016
T’was a cool wintry Hobart evening and I was craving a comforting glass of red. This Claymore Wines ticked the box perfectly. Claymore Wines, London Calling, Cabernet, Malbec, Clare Valley, […]
Matriarch & Rogue Maurie Vermentino 2017
Vermentino is usually a seaside grape type, but here we have a Clare Valley edition by Marnie Roberts, also of Claymore Wines. Barrel ageing and lees contact for a different […]
Matriarch & Rogue Alice Shiraz 2016
Made by Marnie Roberts, also the talented winemaker at Claymore Wines. Fruit for this wine is sourced from the Armagh area of the Clare. Only 20% new French oak used. […]
Matriarch & Rogue Mary Tempranillo 2016
Matriarch and Rogue, from the Clare Valley is “simply about great fruit from great vineyards. Marnie Roberts is the winemaker and the family behind the label, with all the wines […]
Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Riesling 2017
U2’s turning point, their 5th album, The Joshua Tree was released in 1987, only 30 years before this vintage. Sourced from Watervale in the Clare Valley. Claymore Wines, Joshua Tree, […]
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