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, […]
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Earthworks Tempranillo 2022
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates stable and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Sam Wigan. Vegan friendly if […]
PHI by De Bortoli Chardonnay 2021
Sourced from the renowned Lusatia Vineyard which was purchased outright by the De Bortoli family in 2016. The 2019 is still available at time of writing. De Bortoli, PHI, Chardonnay, […]
PHI by De Bortoli Syrah Grenache 2022
59% Syrah and 41% Grenache from the Freemans Bridge Vineyard in the northern area of Heathcote, central Victoria. The blend saw 15-25% whole bunches included in ferments. Before being pressed […]
PHI by De Bortoli Gamay Noir 2023
From the Abbey vineyard. Fermentation of whole bunches and whole berries from a cool vintage. Only 6 months maturation in old 500l French oak to promote fruit freshness. De Bortoli, […]
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021
The 50th release of this incredible wine celebrates Yalumba’s Packaging & Development Manager Chris Gerhardy and his 51 years of service. Note that there was no 2020 vintage release declared. […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Chardonnay 2022
Ooops, I was meant to post this post 6 weeks ago and found it in my drafts! Yalumba, Chardonnay, Eden Valley, 2022 Pale gold with green highlights. 100% wild ferment. […]
De Bortoli La Bohème Cabernet & Sangiovese 2022
If this came from Italy, you’d put it in the category of a ‘Super Tuscan,’ those blends of traditional Italian varieties mixed up with mostly historical grapes such as Cabernet […]
De Bortoli Ancient Soils Tempranillo Touriga 2022
De Bortoli have significant plantings in the very old Cambrian dirt outside of Heathcote, central Victoria. Rare to see such an ‘Iberian’ blend in Australia. Winemaker Steve Webber is now […]
De Bortoli La Bohème Syrah Gamay 2024
Winemaker Steve Webber is now joined in the cellar by daughter Kate and young gun Jai Harrop (2nd generation winemaker from great lineage of Matt Harrop and Tamara Grischy). This […]
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