Mitchelton Sparkling Rosé Cuvée NV
A new release from Mitchelton in the central Victorian region of Nagambie Lakes. No mention of grape varieties in the blend. Well packaged in a broad shouldered bottle while the […]
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Taltarni Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2019
Taltarni in western Victoria have a reputation for long lived wines. This wine will do little to debunk that theory. Bottled under cork. Taltarni, Reserve, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees, 2019 […]
Taltarni Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Made from fruit sourced from the original 1960’s plantings, this label was previously “Old Block.” Taltarni, Old Vine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees, 2017 Showing leaner vintage derive elements the oak appears […]
Taltarni Old Vine Shiraz 2018
Made from the original 1960’s plantings of vines at Taltarni, spends 18 months maturing in French oak. Taltarni, Old Vine, Shiraz, Pyrenees, 2018 Spicy and focused: blackberry, plum, […]
Taltarni The Patron 2016
Taltarni’s new icon wine, The Patron. Only the best parcels are selected for the blend (50/50) which comes in a hefty individual package, embossed with a pewter image Taltarni’s logo, […]
Taltarni Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2018
This sits beneath only The Patron in the hierarchy for Taltarni. Shiraz 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%. Bottled under cork in an impressive bottle indeed. Taltarni, Reserve, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees, […]
Taltarni Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
With each release, Taltarni seek to find that sweet spot between immediate appeal and an imbued sense of longevity. The 2017 is still out there, but this release won’t be […]
Taltarni Estate Shiraz 2018
I’ve been fortunate to have been able to put a two of the Victorian Pyrenees wine region’s better known producers side by side in the last couple of weeks, which […]
Polperro Mill Hill Chardonnay 2016
From the single vineyard collection by Polperro. The Mill Hill block is 270 metres above sea level, planted in 1994. The fruit gently pressed into barrel with full solids at […]
Brokenwood Pinot Noir 2016
Brokenwood have long been sourcing from the north east Victorian region of Beechworth. Comments around the vintage from the winemaking team, lead by Iain Riggs and Stuart Hordern: A very […]
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