mesh Classic Release Riesling 2016
One of my favourite wines from the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable, and now they’ve gone and done the cellaring for you. Considering the current release is only $5 cheaper, I’m […]
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mesh Riesling 2023
One of my favourite wines to review. The story goes that Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill-Smith were contemplating buying the same vineyard at the same time, but instead of outbidding […]
Parish Vineyard Riesling 2023
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estate Vineyards and labels. This fruit comes from a 3-hectare block of mature vines on the Parish Vineyard in the Coal River Valley just outside […]
Tahbilk Flood Blend 2023
Yes, the title is correct: ‘Flood Blend.’ Back in October 2022, Tahbilk Estate bore the brunt of a 1 in 100 year flood, which affected the vines terribly, impacted yields […]
d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2023
Lovely label refresh for this Original from the beloved McLaren Vale winery. d’Arenberg, The Dry Dam, Riesling, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, 2022 Pale lemon in colour with green highlights. Floral […]
Allegiance Wines Alumni Riesling 2022
Allegiance Wine reach across the country to SA’s Clare Valley this release (2021 was Eden Valley). I do like a Muhammad Ali quote on a Riesling bottle. Allegiance Wines, Alumni, […]
Howard Park Museum Release Riesling 2017
Smart of Howard Park to have this program. Riesling does benefit from ageing and they’ve done it all for you…and for the same price as the current release. Madness. At […]
Pewsey Vale Prima 25GR Riesling 2022
The Germans have been mastering the art of residual sugar in Riesling for years, while Australia still suffers from “Oh, I don’t like Riesling, it’s too sweet.” And then you […]
Pewsey Vale The Contours 10 year Museum Release Riesling 2013
Very smart for the Hill-Smiths to have this 10 Year Museum release of this vital label. Winemaker is Yalumba’s Chief Louisa Rose. Pewsey Vale, The Contours, 10 Year Museum Release, […]
Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2022
While the original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847, this release of the 1961 Block comes from the oldest (modern) part of the vineyard. Handpicked fruit, wild ferment and […]
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