Gartelmann Lisa Chardonnay 2017
A newly labelled flagship Orange region white from Gartelmann, named after founder Jorg’s aunt. Gold medal winner at the Orange Wine Show 2018. 10 months fermentation with lees stirred monthly. […]
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Robert Stein Half Dry RS15 Riesling 2018
Yet again Jacob Stein has made a riesling that over delivers. The wine’s fermentation stopped at 15 grams per litre of residual sugar. Left in tank on lees for a […]
Patina Wines Scandalous Riesling 2016
Gerald Naef, winemaker reckons when he “first released this style…it was somewhat of a scandal.” This si reference to retaining a decent amount of residual sugar, just at the time […]
De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 8 Shiraz 2014
A few wine show stickers adorn the bottle, including Gold from Royal Perth 2016 and a Silver at 2016 Royal Sydney. 12 months in American oak (15% new). Winemaker is […]
Berton Vineyards The Black Shiraz 2016
Part of “The Metal” range from Berton Vineyards. Has a bit of bling from some renowned award ceremonies. Sourced from “‘South Eastern Australia” fruit sources. Berton Vineyards, The Black, Shiraz, […]
Huntington Estate Chardonnay 2017
Tasted blind among a line up of cool-climate chardonnays. Huntington Estate, Chardonnay, Mudgee, 2017 Hyper fragrant: dishwashing sweet citrus over ripe peach, barley and tropical melon. (Potentially muscat clone?). The […]
Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
2012 was a “cold, wet” vintage in Mudgee. This “was the kind of season where grapes are often picked unripe in a rush to beat disease resulting in green, astringent […]
Highland Heritage Estate The Patrono Series Shiraz 2015
The new Patron Series range of wines was commissioned by winery owner Rex D’Aquino to commemorate the 70th year of his family’s involvement in the wine industry of Orange. Highland […]
Head Over Heels Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016
2nd from entry level white from Riverina’s Berton Vineyards. Head Over Heels,Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, SEA, 2016 Green snow pea, lime zest, melon rind, mandarin/orange tic tac and a little bit […]
Windowrie The Mill Shiraz 2015
This little baby picked up several trophies in 2016 at the New South Wales Wine Awards: Trophy for the Best Young Shiraz, then Best Dry Red Wine and then the […]
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