Yalumba FSW Botrytis Viognier 2023
Yalumba proving that they’re more than capable of showcasing Viognier in all its forms and continuing to be the torchbearer for this variety. This release is part of the “Distinguished […]
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Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2022
100% wild ferment. Approximately 50% of the blend fermented and matured in new French oak (around 15% of the final blend) and the rest 1 to 3 year old barriques, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rogers and Rufus Rosé 2023
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Vineyards stable. “Un-Australian” in style and 100% Barossa Valley Grenache. Fermentation and 6 months maturation in old Hungarian and French oak hogsheads for depth and […]
Dalrymple Single Site Pipers River Pinot Noir 2021
Part of the Single Site series from Dalrymple and grown on their home estate vineyards. Winemaker is Peter Caldwell. Dalrymple, Single Site, Pinot Noir, Pipers River, 2021 Mid ruby and […]
Dalrymple Small Batch Pinot Meunier 2022
A sneaky small batch release from Dalrymple. Fruit comes from their Coal River Valley vineyard. Winemaker is Peter Caldwell. Sold out according to the Dalrymple website, but if you see […]
Dalrymple Tasmania Pinot Noir 2022
Dalrymple’s main workhorse Fruit from both ends of Tasmania and a bit in the middle: Pipers River, Coal River Valley, and from the Derwent midlands at Ouse (pronounced “ooze”). Vigneron is […]
Rogers and Rufus Rosé 2022
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Vineyards stable. Made for summer. Winemaker is Sam Wigan. Rogers and Rufus, Rosé, Grenache, Barossa Valley, 2022 Pale dusky salmon in hue. All the pink […]
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