Canberra and Cabernet aren’t the usual pairing, but some notable success for this wine: winning the Australian Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy at the 2018 International Wine Challenge. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Merriman, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
This edition carries plenty of Silver and Bronze awards from various international and local wine shows in 2016. Still the current release. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Merlot, Canberra, 2014 Christmasy cedar/pine […]
From the “spiritual” home of Cabernet in Australia…. Rymill Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2015 A deep garnet colour in the glass. Coonawarra eucalypt with blackberry, cigar ash, tomato leaf and […]
New look labels for this range from Shaw Vineyard Estate with a soft watercolour watermark motif and repositioned logo. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Winemakers Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canberra, 2015 A deep […]
New look labels for this range, with a soft watercolour watermark motif and repositioned logo. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Winemakers Selection, Riesling, Canberra, 2017 Very ‘green’ smelling nose with Cottee’s […]
The gt stands for gewürztraminer (gewürz is German for spice) and I’ve always had a soft spot for quality “gt.” Rymill, gt, Gewürztraminer, Coonawarra, 2017 This holds the palest blush […]
A smattering of gold, silver and bronze medals from Australia and overseas. Capitalising (no pun intended) on the region’s vinous strengths. 18 months French oak. Shaw Vineyard Estate, Shiraz, Canberra, […]
Grown on the slopes of the Cullerin Range at 700m. Note, they’ve just rolled onto the 2015s with an entirely new, much improved label. Lerida Estate, Lake George Cullerin, Pinot […]
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