Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard 1.5m Chardonnay 2023
To explain the 1.5m labelling: “In 2003 the Croser family removed 1.3 hectares of the original Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay (planted in 1979 in the Piccadilly Valley as the first Adelaide […]
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Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2023
The Piccadilly Valley is arguably one of the Adelaide Hills’ (and Australia’s) best sites for Chardonnay and Brian Croser farms this site wisely. 2023 was the coolest of the last […]
DAOSA Rosé 2021
Just the second release (note, bottle image is of the 2020) of this label from Xavier and Lucy Bizot and the Terre a Terre team. Comprising Pinot Noir (88%) and […]
DAOSA Natural Réserve NV 6th Release
The sixth release of the NV (should that be MV?) from Xavier and Lucy Bizot and the Terre a Terra team, using the trademarked “Method Classic.” Comprising Pinot Noir (60%) […]
DAOSA Blanc de Blancs 2019
DAOSA (Dedicated Artisans of South Australia) is the sparkling arm of Terre à Terre wines: Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser. Wine making similar to previous vintages: Cold settled juice in […]
Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2023
One of the most anticipated wine releases each year. Never mind that it’s Sauvignon Blanc. The S+S team throw a fabulous launch in major cities to highlight the wine’s versatility, […]
DAOSA Blanc de Blancs 2018
DAOSA (Dedicated Artisans of South Australia) is the sparkling arm of Terre à Terre wines: Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser. Wine making same as previous vintages: Cold settled juice in […]
Saint & Scholar Graduates Shiraz 2021
The Saint is Stephen Dew and the Scholar, Reid Bosward. Destemmed fruit and French oak barriques for 7 months (10% new). Saint & Scholar, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2021 Deep garnet […]
Saint & Scholar Graduates Pinot Noir 2021
The Saint is Stephen Dew and the Scholar, Reid Bosward. A combination of French barriques and stainless steel maturation to keep this one frisky. Saint & Scholar, Pinot Noir, Adelaide […]
Saint & Scholar Graduates Chardonnay 2022
Winemakers are Stephen Dew (saint) and Reid Bosward (the scholar and notably of Kaesler in the Barossa). Forget thinking that white wines can’t be big, this one labelled at 14%. […]
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