This is the entry level for Driftwood Estate. If you can find for under RRP, doing good. Driftwood, The Collection, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2016 Easter egg chocolate sweet […]
Produced in an “Amarone” style: the fruit was basket dried for over 3 weeks prior to crushing and then a 15 day fermentation period. 18 months in a “selection of […]
14 months in a combination of 90% French (mostly older) and 10% in new American oak barriques. Katnook Estate, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2015 Cola, clove and nutmeg, followed by small hints […]
Last month Katnook Estate welcomed new Senior Winemaker Tim Heath to the position after the unfortunate passing of stalwart Wayne Stehbens late 2017. Tim has an impressive resumé: 14 years […]
Not strictly just shiraz, this blend also contains 5% Mourvedre and 1% Viognier. The 2016 has just been released, but there are stocks of the 2015 still available. Taltarni, Estate, […]
The stated alcohol has dropped a little from the 2015 release, but Clare Valley can still produce high ABV wines and maintain balance. Maturation in 20% new French and 80% old […]
Put together by Rob Quenby as viticulturist and his partner in the “risky business,” John Waldron as vintner. Really, the only thing risky about the enterprise is the name. The […]
Yes it’s from Margaret River. No it’s not from Tasmania. Yes, there are plenty of place names that Tasmania and Margaret River have in common due to the early French […]
A new release from the talented team at Robert Stein lead by 3rd generation (and award winning) winemaker Jacob. The “Nouveau” labelling giving a nod of winemaking intention towards early […]
Ramping things up a gear or 3 here: 73% whole bunch into the wild ferment. 14 days on skins before 8 months into French oak, 28% of it new. Friendly […]
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