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 […]
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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 […]
Mercer Wines Nebbiolo Rosato 2021
Aaron Mercer reaches to the cooler New South Wales region of Hilltops for this, his flagship rosato. Vegan friendly. Mercer Wines, Nebbiolo, Rosato, Hilltops, 2021 Pale salmon, peachy sunset in […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. KONTRAPUNKT* 2020
*Counterpoint as the translation. Winemakers Daniel Chaffey Hartwig and Theo Engela are now joined by young gun Huon Fechner (of the same name as the vineyard where this wine is […]
Yalumba Organic Viognier 2019
Yalumba are synonymous with Viognier in Australia, more so than any other winery. With a quality range that starts with their excellent value Y Series and through to most serious […]
Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz 2016
Well, technically this review is of all The Caley labels released to date. Th 2016 is the fifth release of the Icon red wine, named in honour of Fred Caley […]
Winesmiths Riesling 2019
I’m a big fan of Riesling. It’s incredibly undervalued in Australia as it is. And here we have a “premium” 2L Cask from the family owned Yalumba. Masters of the […]
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