Smith & Hooper Merlot 2023
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates stable. Again, no change in RRP from […]
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Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Shiraz Cabernets Sauvignon/Franc 2024
A sneak peek prior to the wine’s release on 1st May 2026 Another vintage blend change up: Shiraz (43%) Cabernet Sauvignon (38%) and Cabernet Franc (19%). The close spaced Crayères […]
Smith & Hooper Pinot Grigio 2025
Grown on the ancient soils of Wrattonbully, just north of Coonawarra. The fruit is hand picked and the wine wild fermented. Vegan friendly, if that’s important to you. Made by […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve Fumé Blanc 2024
A sneak peak review, the wine is due for release on 1st of May 2026. Maintains the same winemaking as previous vintages: 2 days chilling the fruit, with whole bunches […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025
A sneak peek here, as the release date will be 1st of May 2026. The Bizots put a lot of care and attention into making their flagship Sauvignon Blanc. This […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve 2021
Flagship red blend from the Bizot’s. This release sees the mix as Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Shiraz (21%) and Cabernet Franc (21%). From fruit grown on the 37 million year old […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2024
The Bizots put a lot of care and attention into making SB. This sees a late harvest of 60% ‘clean,’ 35% shrivelled and 5% Botrytis affected grapes. Fermentation in tank […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve Fume Blanc 2023
With a nod to Bordeaux Blanc and Sancerre in the Loire with the wine making (rather than Fume Blanc style). After 2 months cold stabilisation, fermentation occurred in 6 old […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023
A slight change in blend this year: Cabernet Sauvignon at 65% and Shiraz at 35%. The close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m by 1.5m) is grown on the 37 million year […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023
Continues to be (almost) straight bottling of the Cabernet Franc (8% Shiraz for spice and seasoning), which only comes in the right years. Fruit comes from the close spaced Crayères […]
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