St Hugo Shiraz 2013
I’m not usually lost for words, but this introductions has been written several times, none of which passed my usual muster. So I’m opting for honesty here, rather than an […]
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Bremerton Wines Special Release Vermentino 2015
Back label gives plenty of alternative names for Vermentino, but leaves no doubt as to the Italian origins. Bremerton Wines Special Release Vermentino, Langhorne Creek, 2015 Spiced mandarin, salt lick, […]
Taylors Promised Land Cabernet Merlot 2015
I like seahorses. They’re kind of cool, and in this case, a pretty reliable label indicator that you’re safe to drink a glass or two of the liquid contained within […]
Taylors Promised Land Shiraz 2015
This label carries the same “Optimum Drinking Temperature Sensor” as the Promised Land Chardonnay. Taylors Promised Land Shiraz, South Australia, 2015 Bruise purple with pepper, smoky plums and streaky meat. […]
Taylors Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay 2015
Probably takes some balls these days to put “unwooded” as a prefix to your Chardonnay label. The practice was borne as a marketing tactic to fight the Sauvalanche, and to […]
Taylors Promised Land Riesling 2015
Stalwart of the Clare Valley, this is the Taylor family’s everyday range. Taylors Promised Land Riesling, South Australia, 2015 Funky lime zest and “Thirst Lifesaver” citrus. There’s some riper, sweeter […]
d’Arenberg “d’Arry’s Original” Shiraz Grenache 2013
A return to form for one of the most dependable labels from McLaren Vale. d’Arenberg, “d’Arry’s Original,” Shiraz Grenache, 2013 Rich plum sauce with distinct Choc/Nut oak. Red currant lift […]
Amato Vino Nero d’Avola 2014
Nero d’Avola originated on the isle of Sicily but is fast gaining a foothold in Australia, along with many other Mediterranean grape cousins. Amato Vino is produced by Margaret River […]
The Parson’s New Clothes…Chapel Hill The Parson Reds
New clothes (label) for the Parson. Keeping the historical links to the old label (think stained glass window icon), plus giving a sense of place with the bottom info wrapping…I […]
d’Arenberg 2011 Icons
Funny old year 2011. There’s been a constant struggle with general (and somewhat ignorant) perception that the vintage was shithouse across Australia. It’s no secret that it was wet and […]
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