Briar Ridge Big Bully Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully in South Australia, just above the Terra Rossa strip of Coonawarra. There are plenty of vignerons who believe that Wrattonbully has equivalent, if not […]
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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021
The embossed bottle has gotten much lighter over the years. It absolutely used to resemble a cudgeon. From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith and […]
DR3 x St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
No longer simply a rebranded “St Hugo.” This is the 3rd release of this joint label from Australian Formula 1 racing car driver Daniel Ricciardo and the St Hugo team […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021
The Bizots put a lot of care and attention into making their flagship Sauvignon Blanc. The juice spends three weeks cold-settling in a stainless-steel tank before being fermented in eight […]
Terre à Terre Down To Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Terre à Terre’s Down To Earth range is their ‘entry level.’ But even then, the fruit comes from the 35 million year old soil Crayères vineyard in Wrattonbully (north of […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2020
This vintage sees this as a dominant Cabernet Franc (92%) blend and only 8% Shiraz. From a cool and dry Wrattonbully vintage, allowing 30% whole bunch. French oak for 12 […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2020
A big move in the blend, now with the majority being Cabernet Sauvignon (81%) and only 19% Shiraz (19%). No Cabernet Franc. Fruit comes from the close spaced Crayères Vineyard […]
Wolf Blass Fire & Blood Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021
Winter is coming. Well, in 200 years it will be. To celebrate the the release of HBO’s “House Of The Dragon,” the impending prequel to one the most watched TV […]
Yalumba FSW Botrytis Viognier 2020
Yalumba proving that they’re more than capable of showcasing Viognier in all its forms. Part of the “Distinguished Sites” series. Yalumba, FSW, Botrytis Viognier, Wrattonbully, 2020 Medium yellow/gold in colour. […]
Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve 2018
This years blend sees an increase in the Shiraz from the 2016 with Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Shiraz (31%) and Cabernet Franc (11%). Fruit grown on Lucy and Xavier Bizot’s 37 […]
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