Mercer Wines Nero 2021
Nero. Roman emperor. Also a popular EDM group from the UK. Also means black in Italian. Nero d’Avola is arguably the most important red grape on the island of Sicily. […]
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Mercer Wines Joven 2021
Hola! Tempranillo here from the inner and cool climes of Hilltops, NSW. Joven translates to “young” in Spanish, and while Rioja is a long way away, it shows its influence […]
Mercer Wines Grigio 2021
The Mercer range increases! Simply titled “Grigio,” Aaron Mercer takes fruit from the cooler New South Wales region of Hilltops. A little time on lees and some barrel work sees […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. TRIPELPUNKT* 2021
*Triple point as the translation, which references the 3 different aspects of the Fechner vineyard in Moculta where the fruit is grown. Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela have […]
Chaffey Bros Not Your Grandma’s Riesling 2021
From a 40+ year old vineyard in the upper reaches of Springton in the Eden Valley. Chaffey Bros, Not your Grandma’s, Riesling, Eden Valley, 2021 Flavour-full Riesling. Doesn’t shy away […]
Chaffey Bros Not Your Grandma’s Red 2021
Aptly, this was done via a cool ferment for “Not Your Grandma’s Chillable Red.” Old vine Barossa Grenache and Mourvèdre. Clear glass for early consumption and a temperature sensitive label […]
Longview Vineyard Jupiter Barbera 2019
A tweak to the packaging. The short squat bottle of 2018 has gone, now into a “Burgundy” frame with a screwcap. The bottle still embossed with Jupiter astride an eagle, […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. TRIPELPUNKT* 2020
*Triple point as the translation, referencing the 3 different aspects of the Fechner vineyard in Moculta, Eden Valley where the fruit comes from. This is Vegan and Vegetarian “A-OK.” Winemakers […]
New look for Yalumba Y Series
The Yalumba Y Series are one of my picks when asked “What’s your favourite cheapie.” The Yalumba team have nailed varietal and value for money wines. Their 100% wild ferment […]
Chaffey Bros Not Your Grandma’s Red 2020
Technically this is entitled Not Your Grandma’s Chillable Red. A blend of old vine Barossa Grenache and Mourvedre, it’s packaged in clear glass for early consumption and comes complete with […]
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