Ivyburn First Minister Shiraz 2022
The relaunched Ivyburn label from CW Wines sees some heavy packaging and big wines. From the classic 2022 Vintage comes this full bodied expression. Ivyburn, First Minister, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, […]
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d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Vertical 2019 – 2014
Another mea culpa here. I recently posted that after moving house (and states) a couple of times, I found find some un-reviewed samples stashed in the wrong area. For some […]
d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2019
The latest release of d’Arry’s “Icon” Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre blend. New and used French oak for the winemaking. d’Arenberg, The Ironstone Pressings, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2019 Hmmm. Full, potent, […]
d’Arenberg The Mind Palace Sangiovese 2022
Oh goodness. Another label from d’Arenberg. Sangiovese here. Mid priced. Gets the d’Arry treatment: basket pressed and then off to old French oak to finish fermentation and 8 months maturation. […]
Taylors Estate Masterstroke Shiraz 2021
The Taylor’s Masterstroke range with their tactile labels are a serious inclusion into the line-up, while the back label features a striking image by award winning landscape photographer Benjamin Goode. […]
d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Grenache Shiraz 2021
This is old vine, bottle matured McLaren Vale OG for silly coin ($22 RRP). Basket pressing, foot treading, French oak (new and used) in the d’Arry way. d’Arenberg, d’Arry’s Original, […]
d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2021
One of the originals in the extensive d’Arenberg line up. And still only $22! d’Arenberg, The Custodian, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2021 Medium garnet to ruby in hue. Such a consistent […]
Taylors Estate Tempranillo 2022
Taylors back label contains an all important temperature sensor to advise optimal drinking, especially in the summer months. A blend of Clare and McLaren. Half of the blend 8 months […]
d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2021
Another release, still $22. *shakes head* New livery: Art deco classic and modern. Part of the Originals range. d’Arenberg, The Footbolt, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2021 Deep garnet hue. Big globs […]
d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2020
One of the originals in the extensive d’Arenberg line up. The Custodian has also just tweaked their labelling, bottle image is of the previous iteration. d’Arenberg, The Custodian, Grenache, McLaren […]
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