Serafino Reserve Grenache 2014
Serafino, makers of the value Bellissimo range up the ante here with this Reserve. Serafino, Reserve, Grenache, McLaren Vale, 2014 If McLaren Vale Grenache can be reticent, then this is […]
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d’Arenberg Pollyanna Polly Sparkling NV
Label change after LVMH got a bit upset with cheeky Chester previously calling this bubbles “Dadd.” Now this one honours his mum Pauline, who was better known as Pollyanna Polly. […]
d’Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Pretty sure I’ve mentioned The High Trellis before. This wine was on the list at the J.W Marriott in Mumbai, where I spent 3 weeks in 2010. I think I […]
d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2013
A staple favourite for many a wine list. Giddy up. New and used French and American oak for 18 months. d’Arenberg, The Footbolt Shiraz, McLaren Vale 2013 Fruit full nose […]
d’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2013
So, apparently d’Arenberg look after nearly a third of all of McLaren Vale’s bush vine grenache, hence being “The Custodian” of grenache. French and American oak. d’Arenberg, The Custodian, Grenache, […]
Brokenwood Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2013
Whilst Brokenwood are a Hunter Valley institution, they do reach further afield and in this example, off to South Australia’s McLaren Vale. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, American and […]
Brokenwood Shiraz 2012
Quite simply labelled as “Shiraz,” this is known as Brokenwood’s “Area Blend” and not purely from the spiritual home of the Hunter Valley. Brokenwood, Shiraz, Hunter Valley/McLaren Vale/ Wrattonbully, 2012* […]
Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz 2014
Andrew “Thommo” Thomas’ nod to the land of his raising and his father in the use of the McLaren Vale fruit…. Thomas Wines, Two of a Kind, Shiraz, Hunter Valley/McLaren […]
Brash Higgins…Up Close and Personal
Brad Hickey, AKA Brash Higgins contacted me just in late April letting me know he was on his way to Tassie for work/play. We got together at the wine/winemaker friendly […]
Serafino Bellissimo Pinot Grigio 2016
McLaren Vale suits the Mediterranean varieties well. Even for the more delicate styles, like a Pinot Grigio, warmer temps can give a lift of richness. Serafino Bellissimo Pinot Grigio, McLaren […]
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