Coming from arguably what is Victoria’s best Nebbiolo vineyard, the Malakoff. Extended maceration follows (2–3 months), before pressing off and maturation in old French and Austrian 500L oak puncheons. Handpicked […]
The second vintage release of this sneaky ‘white from black’ bubbly. Made from 100% Shiraz (maybe the only BdN made from Shiraz in the land?) harvested from the Sugarloaf Creek […]
Part of their ‘Dynamic’ range and new livery. The blend includes 12% Shiraz, but not quite enough for co-labelling. Taltarni, Mourvèdre, Pyrenees, 2021 Dusty paper and bush flowers with licorice, […]
Quartz Hill are located near the western Victorian township of Avoca in the Pyrenees region. This Syrah made by Darrin Gaffy (of Principia Wines and Gaffy & Neal). Wild fermentation, […]
Quartz Hill are located near the western Victorian township of Avoca. The wine was made by Owen Latta (of Eastern Peake and Latta Wines). Wild ferment and 12 months maturation […]
Quartz Hill are located near the western Victorian township of Avoca. Winemaker is Darrin Gaffy (of Principia Wines and Gaffy & Neal). Wild ferment and 12 months maturation in old […]
Mencía hails from the N-W corner of Spain and there’s also plantings in Portugal. Here Quartz Hill and their winemaker Owen Latta (Eastern Peake, LATTA Wines) have crafted a stylish […]
Interestingly, this release is just entitled “Red.” It is actually a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Note, the “Little Gold Stickers” on the bottle image are for […]
I first tasted this wine in November 2020. Recently sent to me again in a media samples mail out, a re-visit 18 months later isn’t such a bad thing. Made […]
Unfortunately Blue Pyrenees have rolled to the 2021, so take this as ensuring my backyard is tidy. BP create their rosé from Pinot Noir and Merlot, with the winemaking including […]
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