Tahbilk Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2021
Somehow I’ve missed getting to this one in the sample pile. Tahbilk are now onto the 2023 release. Anyways, probably a bit of this still about. Label is 2017, but […]
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Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Shiraz 2023
An extended regional blend with fruit from Freeman’s Hilltops vineyard, the Will’s Hill vineyard in Pokolbin (Hunter Valley) and a parcel of Canberra fruit, Essentially a barrel blend designed to […]
Gundog Estate Hunter’s Shiraz 2023
Fruit coming from some of Pokolbin’s older vineyards, 12 months in French oak puncheons. Big jump in stated alcohol by volume from the 2022. Gundog Estate, Hunter’s, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, […]
Taylors Estate Masterstroke Shiraz 2021
The Taylor’s Masterstroke range with their tactile labels are a serious inclusion into the line-up, while the back label features a striking image by award winning landscape photographer Benjamin Goode. […]
d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Grenache Shiraz 2021
This is old vine, bottle matured McLaren Vale OG for silly coin ($22 RRP). Basket pressing, foot treading, French oak (new and used) in the d’Arry way. d’Arenberg, d’Arry’s Original, […]
Taylors St Andrews Shiraz 2021
Fruit soaked in skins for four weeks before 18 months maturation in new and one year old American oak. Taylors, St Andrews, Shiraz, Clare Valley, 2021 Deep ruby with bright […]
Earthworks Shiraz 2022
Part of the Hill Smith Family Estates (also home of Yalumba). Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve 2020
Flagship red blend from the Bizot’s. This year it’s only Cabernet Sauvignon (78%) and Shiraz (22%). Fruit grown on the 37 million year old soils in the Crayères vineyard, (located […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2022
An (almost) straight bottling of the Cabernet Franc (9% Shiraz for spice and seasoning), which only comes in the right years. Fruit comes from the close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2022
The fifth release of a classic ‘Australian’ blend. Cabernet Sauvignon at 57% and Shiraz at 43%. The close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m by 1.5m) is grown on the 37 million […]
