DC Shaw Cabernet Franc 2022
Tasted at a trade tasting and I managed to sneak a little of the left over bottle home for a better look. DC Shaw, Cabernet Franc, McLaren Vale, 2022 Under […]
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Heirloom Vineyards Syrah 2021
Stylistic and regional counterpoint from Elena and Zar Brooks (and winemaker Alexandra Haselich) from their McLaren Vale and Barossa editions. From a single vineyard in Charleston. 30% whole bunch fruit, […]
Fox Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
McLaren Vale and Cabernet Sauvignon is a somewhat odd pairing. While the region gets warm enough for ripening, I’m not sure if there’s anyone who would hang their hat on […]
Fox Creek Postmaster GSM 2021
Fox Creek doing what McLaren Vale does well: Grenache (64%), Shiraz (28%) and Mourvèdre (8%) blend. Grenache matured in old French oak puncheons, the Shiraz in old French oak Hogsheads […]
Fox Creek Tempranillo 2022
Fox Creek take advantage of the ancient soils and maritime temperatures to grow this Mediterranean, Spanish staple. Maturation in older French oak and stainless steel. Fox Creek, Tempranillo, McLaren Vale, […]
Fox Creek Nero D’Avola 2022
Limited release of this Italian variety from Fox Creek. McLaren Vale is somewhat of a crucible for South Australia with regards to these “alternative” grapes. The ancient soils and maritime […]
Fox Creek Chardonnay 2022
Fox Creek may be in the ancient soils of McLaren Vale, but that maritime climate doesn’t quite suit growing Chardonnay: the nearby cool of the Adelaide Hills does that. 24% […]
Fox Creek Pecorino 2022
Fox Creek are based in McLaren Vale but head to the Hills for this still relatively unknown (in Australia) Italian variety. Pecorino also is an Italian Sheep cheese as it […]
Dandelion Vineyards Treasure Trove of McLaren Vale 2021
Fruit taken from Dandelion’s Firehawk Farm: a “single biodynamically run vineyard perched atop an ancient ridgeoverlooking McLaren Vale, the Willunga escarpment and the Gulf St Vincent.” 2/3rds whole bunches. A […]
Heirloom Vineyards Alcala Grenache 2021
Heirloom Vineyards flagship Grenache. Vinification of 50% whole bunch, with 9 months maturation in 20% first and second use French oak, with rest in old French oak and some parcels […]
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