Smith & Hooper Pinot Grigio 2019
Smith & Hooper are part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable (which includes the famous Yalumba) and draw their fruit from Wrattonbully, just north of Coonawarra. The fruit is […]
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Hill-Smith Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Part of the the Hill Smith Family Vineyards which includes the Yalumba stable. Wild ferment and partial French oak maturation for 5 months with lees stirring for further complexity. Winemaker […]
Dalrymple Sauvignon Blanc 2018
When I worked in a bottle shop a few years ago, Dalrymple had some of the worst labels on the shelf. Wine was good inside, yet always a struggle to […]
Yalumba The Y Series Chardonnay 2019
Fruit from the major regions of South Australia. No oak, sits on the lees early for complexity. Wild Ferment and “vegan friendly.” Yalumba, The Y Series, Chardonnay, South Australia, 2019 […]
Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2019
Yalumba have done more to champion Viognier in Australia more than any other winemaker. The “red drinker’s white” does it somewhat of a disservice: whilst it can be powerful, it […]
Yalumba Wild Ferments Pinot Grigio 2019
Wild ferment and “vegan friendly.” This is the second release of the Pinot Grigio in this range. Yalumba, Wild Ferments, Pinot Grigio, Limestone Coast, 2019 Carrying a hue of light […]
Yalumba The Y Series Pinot Grigio 2019
Minimal contact with skins to ensure little colour from the bronze grapes and oxidative handling to drop any lingering hue. Wild ferment and left to rest on solids until ready […]
Yalumba Wild Ferments Sauvignon Blanc 2019
From a single block in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, regular battonage (lees stirring) to build complexity and as the name suggests, fermented with wild yeasts. Winemaker is […]
Yalumba The Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2019
There’s a lot work going into the Y Series from Yalumba: This spends 12 hours on skins prior to pressing, wild ferment and then lees stirring during maturation. That’s a […]
Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2017
Part of the Distinguished Sites range. Sourced from one block: VG04, bush vines on yellow clay soils. Winemaker is Kevin Glastonbury. Cork seal. Yalumba, Vine Vale, Grenache, Barossa Valley, 2017 […]
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