Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo 2018
12 months maturation in 20% new French puncheons, with the remainder 2 and 3 year old. From a “near perfect” vintage for the team at Angullong. Angullong, Fossil Hill, Tempranillo, […]
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Berton Vineyards Durif 2018
I still marvel at the price of the Berton wines….bang for buck is an understatement. From the Riverina district of New South Wales. Berton Vineyards, Durif, Riverina, 2018 Dense near […]
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 […]
Angullong Pinot Grigio 2019
This vintage has a Trophy under its belt from the 2019 Australian Highland Wine Show, being awarded the Trophy for the Best Pinot Gris/Grigio. Angullong, Pinot Grigio, Orange, 2019 Pale lemon and […]
Gartelmann Jessica Verdelho 2018
Plenty of Verdelho in the Hunter Valley and can be a thin, green tropical wine, especially in the leaner years. Here Gartelmann give it some oomph. Gartelmann, Jessica, Verdelho, Hunter […]
Angullong Pinot Grigio 2018
From the cool climes of the picturesque Orange region 3 hours west of Sydney and grown by the Crossing family. Angullong, Pinot Grigio, Orange, 2018 A very light onion skin […]
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2018
From the high climes of the Orange region, approx 3 hours west of Sydney. Angullong, Sauvignon Blanc, Orange, 2018 Creamy passionfruit, warm asparagus, lime pips, orange zest, chalk and […]
Nick Spencer Wines Tempranillo 2018
Gundagai….Rioja….Same same but different Nick Spencer Wines, Tempranillo, Gundagai, 2018 Crunchy cranberry and lipstick bright youthful sweetness. Darker berries (black and mul) sit beneath providing a plump derriere, overarching […]
Nick Spencer Wines Chardonnay 2018
The big fella….the big guy….the big….errr…you get it. Nick threw most of the winemaking book at this, and it still came out on top. Nick Spencer Wines, Chardonnay, Tumbarumba, 2018 […]
Nick Spencer Wines Grüner Veltliner 2018
Nick was worried about this wine. Whilst maturing after fermentation, he thought he’d made another riesling or pinot gris, such was the acid and lightness of being. After around 8 […]
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