Tahbilk Viognier 2022
While Yalumba have done plenty for enhancing the reputation of Viognier in Australia, it should be known that Tahbilk planted Viognier (and Roussanne) waaay back in 1990. A solid addition […]
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Tahbilk Viognier 2021
Tahbilk planted Viognier (and Roussanne) in 1990 so their Marsanne vines wouldn’t be a lone Rhone ranger. Tahbilk, Viognier, Nagambie Lakes, 2021 Trademark ginger and apricot with lemon rind and […]
Dandelion Vineyards Honeypot of the Barossa Roussanne 2021
Normally found in blends, there are only a handful of straight Roussanne in Australia. Originally hailing from the Rhone in France (where it is found alongside Viognier and Marsanne), it […]
Head Wines The Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019
Winemaker Alex Head’s vineyard notes only scratch the surface of how substantial this wine is: “From Stonegarden, a 162 year old vineyard planted near Springton at 400m altitude in the […]
Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz 2018
Alex Head has more than a fondness for the Rhone, so he has two single vineyard Barossa wines that tip their hat to their Rhone namesakes. “This single vineyard lies […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Roussanne 2018
The Second Take range nudge the boundaries of Barossa preconceptions. This edition: Crushed into 100% Old French Oak. Wild ferment for 10 months maturation with bâtonnage (lees stirring). Bottled unfiltered. […]
Yangarra Estate Small Pot Clairette 2017
Clairette hails originally from the south east of France, notably Provence and Rhone. Yangarra only have 0.4 hectares of the grape (certified biodynamic). Hand picked, basket pressed. Fermented in old […]
Yelland & Papps Second Take Roussanne 2017
Basket pressed into 100% Old French Oak. Wild ferment and 9 months maturation with bâtonnage (lees stirring). Bottled unfiltered. Vegan friendly. The label advises to mix before drinking, like a good […]
d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2016
d’Arry always deliver bang for buck with their “original” series. This label sees 2 of the staple “Rhone” white varieties blended together with a parcel of the Viognier aged for […]
Tahbilk Viognier 2016
Not quite as famous as their Marsanne, this Northern Rhone variety was planted on the estate in 1990. Tahbilk,Viognier, Nagambie Lakes, 2016 Expressively floral: light rosewater and pretty apricot flesh, […]
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