Yalumba The Steeple Shiraz 2019
A change from the 2018 with a move to screwcap and a low shouldered bottle. From a single-site and made from Centurion vines that were planted in 1919 in Light […]
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Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2020
Yalumba’s flagship white (and seriously underpriced). From a 40+ year old vineyard, the handpicked fruit is whole-bunch pressed to older French oak barrels for 11 months. Wild fermentation. Vegan friendly. […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2021
Nothing really needs to be said about the Hill-Smith family and their dedication to this grape in Australia. This release part of the Eden Valley /Samuel’s Garden collection from Yalumba […]
Heggies Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2021
The flagship of the the Heggies range. Fruit from a single block on the high elevation Heggies Vineyard (the 30 year old Block “i”). Made from Bernard Clones 76, 95 […]
Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba) and usually found a lot cheaper than the RRP (which is just made for the quality). Made by Marc Van […]
Earthworks Shiraz 2021
Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, Shiraz, […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. OMNIA NOVA 2022
OMNIA NOVA roughly translates to “All Become New.” Nouveau Style, Old Vine Shiraz/Syrah from the Barossa. Similar winemaking as the 2021: Fruit from the Noack vineyard in Springton and the […]
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. SALVIS GRATIA* 2022
SALVIS GRATIA roughly translates to “Saving grace.” The second release of this “secret project” that was crafted mid-vintage in 2021. From a 40 year old vineyard planted to the Madeira […]
Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2021
Apparently the 2022 is also out there now, but it feels like I only just received this one as part of the media release. Oh well, bound still be readily […]
Heggies Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2018
The flagship of the the Heggies range. Fruit from a single block on the high elevation Heggies Vineyard (Block “i”). For all the clone nerds out there, made from Bernard […]
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