Dalrymple Cottage Block Pinot Noir 2019
Sourced from the Cottage Block, one of the oldest plots for the Dalrymple home estate. Maturation in French oak (35% new). Vigneron is he of the firm, warm handshake, Pete […]
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Dalrymple Tasmania Pinot Noir 2020
This is Dalrymple’s main “blend.” Fruit from both ends of Tasmania: Home vineyards in Pipers River (north east) along with Coal River fruit (from just outside of Hobart in the […]
Taylors Jaraman Pinot Noir 2019
A deviation here in the usual Jaraman paradigm, this release is a sourced from a single region, namely the Yarra Valley. Taylors, Jaraman, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2019 Upfront and […]
Matthew Atallah Wines Block 1 Cabernet Franc 2018
Matt Atallah snuck this one in with the other recent samples that he sent. From what I understand, it’s no longer commercially available, as such, I’m not going to rate […]
Matthew Atallah Wines Phoenix 8 Pinot Noir 2019
Hand picked and partially destemmed. 25% whole bunch in the fermentation. Sitting on skins for 15 days before being basket pressed straight into barrel. From the higher, cool climate region […]
Burton McMahon George’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
The sibling to the Syme On Yarra Pinot from Matt Burton (Gundog Estate, Hunter Valley) and Dylan McMahon (Seville Estate, Yarra Valley) under their Burton McMahon label. The bottle image […]
Vinteloper PP/19 Rosé 2019
The 2020 is the current release, but I purchased this last year and forget I had a few bottles. A blend of Pinots Noir and Gris. The artwork for the […]
Burton McMahon Syme On Yarra Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
Burton McMahon is the winemaking duo of Matt Burton (Gundog Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW) and Dylan McMahon (Seville Estate, Yarra Valley, Victoria). With Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from individual vineyards, […]
New look for Yalumba Y Series
The Yalumba Y Series are one of my picks when asked “What’s your favourite cheapie.” The Yalumba team have nailed varietal and value for money wines. Their 100% wild ferment […]
Giant Steps LDR Pinot Noir Syrah 2019
If the Hunter Valley can do it, why not the Yarra? For mine, the Yarra is far more suited for Pinot Noir, but the Hunter does have pockets of excellence. […]
