Hollick Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Sauvignon Blanc probably gets a bronze as far as Coonawarra whites are concerned, but with cool nights and a maritime influence, there can be some decent examples. Hollick Wines, Sauvignon […]
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Bethany Blue Quarry Chardonnay 2023
The longstanding custodians of Bethany, the Schrapel family are now involved in management and guidance. Lovely packaging. From the Batten Vineyard , 100% barrel fermented in French oak (26% new) […]
Hollick Wines Bond Road Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay sails under the radar in Coonawarra, but it has some pedigree. Pressed off to French oak (30% new). Fermentation in oak (50% wild yeast and 50% selected yeast) before […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Chardonnay 2024
100% wild ferment. 50% Stainless Steel and 50% in French oak barriques for 10 months (15% new remainder is 1–3 year old). Winemaker is Alexey Alon Doumbouya. Yalumba, Chardonnay, Eden […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Roussanne 2024
Still one of the few single Roussanne bottlings in Australia. Sourced primarily from a single vineyard next door to the Yalumba winery in Angaston. Part of the ‘Samuel’s Collection’ of […]
Earthworks Shiraz 2023
Earthworks are part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates and offer some very good value. Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen (also a dab hand […]
Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
The Earthworks range are Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates. Incredible value for Barossa fruit. Matured in a mix of French, American and Hungarian oak for 12 months. Made by […]
Earthworks Rosé 2025
Earthworks are the ‘value’ part of the Hill Smith Family Estates. No naming of grape varieties. Made by Kiki Han. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, Rosé, South Australia, […]
Earthworks Tempranillo 2024
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 […]
Earthworks Riesling 2024
Part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates . Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by the renowned Sam Wigan. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing! Earthworks, Riesling, South Australia, […]
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