Yangarra Estate Roussanne 2017
Whole bunch pressed (that means stalks, berries and usually several insects or arachnids as well). Only 60% of the extractable juice from pressing the grapes was used to reduce any […]
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Yangarra Estate Small Pot Clairette 2017
Clairette hails originally from the south east of France, notably Provence and Rhone. Yangarra only have 0.4 hectares of the grape (certified biodynamic). Hand picked, basket pressed. Fermented in old […]
Red Knot by Shingleback Chardonnay 2017
Produced by Shingleback in McLaren Vale. Exclusive to Woolworth’s stores: Dan Murphy’s, BWS and through Shingleback’s online store. Red Knot by Shingleback, Chardonnay, McLaren Vale, 2017 Opens up with sweet, […]
d’Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
One of the ‘dArry “Originals.” And always one of the reliable choices when you’re looking at a bistro list or getting takeaway pizza. d’Arenberg, The High Trellis, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren […]
Chapel Hill The Parson Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Cabernet is oft-overlooked in McLaren Vale for regional star Grenache. But when done well, it can very delicious indeed. Chapel Hill, The Parson, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2016 Bright […]
Hardy’s HRB D670 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
The biggest of Hardy’s HRB release. The HRB of course, stands for Heritage Reserve Bin and continues Hardy’s philosophy of blending the right grapes from the right regions to make […]
d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2016
Simplicity (noun). The Oxford dictionary gives a definition of “the quality or condition of being plain or uncomplicated in form or design.” The Footbolt doesn’t seek to be a challenge in […]
Craftsman Smooth & Buttery Chardonnay 2017
The Craftsman range exclusive to Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores here in Australia have this unique line which tells it just like it is. Or at least, how they want […]
d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2013
The 2013 has continued the run of picking up bling in Asian wine shows, this time the 2017 editions of the Korea Wine Challenge and the China Wine & Spirits […]
Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Cabernet Sauvignon and McLaren Vale. Does it work as a recognised regional match? Not always, but there are always exceptions. Chapel Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2015 Smells first of […]
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