Retrospection, introspection – Glaetzer-Dixon Family Winemakers Mon Pere Vertical
On a day that turned out to be my own father’s last day on this planet, I sat in one of the most unique wine tastings in Tasmania’s vinous history. […]
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Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2018
The top Chardonnay here from Dalrymple. The Cave Block is a unique plot of land in the Pipers River region in North East Tasmania. Vigneron is the talented and welcoming […]
Dalrymple Cottage Block Pinot Noir 2019
Sourced from the Cottage Block, one of the oldest plots for the Dalrymple home estate. Maturation in French oak (35% new). Vigneron is he of the firm, warm handshake, Pete […]
Dalrymple Tasmania Pinot Noir 2020
This is Dalrymple’s main “blend.” Fruit from both ends of Tasmania: Home vineyards in Pipers River (north east) along with Coal River fruit (from just outside of Hobart in the […]
Bream Creek Reserve Old Vine Riesling 2018
Fred Peacock and the the Bream Creek Vineyard team are custodians of the oldest commercial Riesling block in Tasmania, planted in 1974. The Old Vine Reserve is only made in […]
Bream Creek Riesling 2020
Bream Creek’s Riesling vineyard was first planted in 1974 and is a highly respected piece of land, managed wonderfully by the viticultural legend Fred Peacock and team. Bream Creek, Riesling, […]
Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2013
A back vintage find self purchased at a local bottle shop. Stored in great conditions. Vigneron is the affable Pete Caldwell. Dalrymple, Cave Block, Chardonnay, Pipers River, 2013 A great […]
Handpicked Wines Collection Series Tasmania Chardonnay 2019
The labels for the Handpicked Wines Tasmanian Collection are striking. The Pinot with its Billy Buttons and now this Chardonnay with evocative and potential bias-rendering oyster shell. Just as well […]
Handpicked Wines Collection Series Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019
With beautiful bright Billy Buttons on the label, this is sourced from Handpicked Wines Tasmanian vineyards. 10% Whole bunch and 30% new French oak. Handpicked Wines, Collection Series, Pinot Noir, […]
Quiet Mutiny Venus Rising Syrah 2019
Syrah enters the fold for Greer Carland’s Quiet Mutiny line up. 40% of the fruit from 46 year old Derwent Valley vines. Wild ferment, with some parcels whole bunch. 20% […]
