Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2021
The team at Heggies (Hill-Smith Family Vineyards) have the recipe right. Similar winemaking as the previous vintages: Fermented and matured for 11 months in French oak barriques (40% new, 24% […]
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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 […]
Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2023
The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847 and the label is part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (also well known for Yalumba). Chief winemaker Louisa Rose’s signature […]
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2019
Still arguably one of the most underpriced wines in the country. Celebrating leading winemaker Kevin “KG” Glastonbury and Rob Nettlebeck (Chief Viticulturist). This release a blend of 52% Barossa Cabernet […]
Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba) and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Marc Van […]
Earthworks Shiraz 2021
Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, Shiraz, […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Syrah 2021
When Yalumba call it Syrah: take note. Style is everything. Only the second release after 2019. Sourced from the Bartholomaeus family vineyard on the southern edge of Eden Valley (total […]
Yalumba Homefullness Shiraz 2021
A second release in this collaboration project with Forage Built to help combat homelessness by raising essential funds for innovative, sustainable and integrated housing for people experiencing homelessness. The Grenache […]
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