Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2018
The Hill-Smith Estate of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards family (including Yalumba). 40% of the blend was (wild) fermented & matured for 5 months in French oak of which […]
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Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2019
Yalumba have done more to champion Viognier in Australia more than any other winemaker. The “red drinker’s white” does it somewhat of a disservice: whilst it can be powerful, it […]
Yalumba Wild Ferments Pinot Grigio 2019
Wild ferment and “vegan friendly.” This is the second release of the Pinot Grigio in this range. Yalumba, Wild Ferments, Pinot Grigio, Limestone Coast, 2019 Carrying a hue of light […]
Yalumba The Y Series Pinot Grigio 2019
Minimal contact with skins to ensure little colour from the bronze grapes and oxidative handling to drop any lingering hue. Wild ferment and left to rest on solids until ready […]
Yalumba Wild Ferments Sauvignon Blanc 2019
From a single block in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, regular battonage (lees stirring) to build complexity and as the name suggests, fermented with wild yeasts. Winemaker is […]
Yalumba The Y Series Shiraz Viognier 2018
Wild fermented and Vegan friendly, this has a little of the Viognier for which Yalumba are so well known. Stainless steel fermentation and maturation only to ensure a smooth fruit […]
Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2018
From Yalumba’s Organic range. Vegan friendly. Yalumba, Organic, Shiraz, South Australia, 2018 Light brown spice with green peppercorn, plum fruit, cassis, cinnamon quill, purple flowers and choc raspberry. A little […]
Yalumba Wild Ferments Shiraz 2018
Attractively labelled, attractively priced. Wild Ferment and Vegan friendly. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Yalumba, Wild Ferments, Shiraz, Barossa, 2018 Bright and lifted fruit: good concentration of red and black berry […]
Patina Jezza Red Blend 2016
This red blend comprises Merlot (75%), Cabernet Franc (17%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%) and Pete Verdot (1%). A nickname bestowed upon winemaker Gerald Naef, while I know plenty of Jezzas, so […]
Yalumba Organic Pinot Grigio 2018
Yalumba have 3 Pinot Grigios in their range. That’s a lot. Anyways, this one is the Certified Organic, Vegan friendly one. Winemaker is Heather Fraser. Yalumba, Organic, Pinot Grigio, South […]
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