Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
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 & […]
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Smith & Hooper Merlot 2022
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. No change in RRP from […]
Y Series Pinot Noir 2024
Y Series now starts to have its own identity away from the ‘Yalumba’ apron stings, with production officially by Hill-Smith Family Estates. The eternal question is asked, can you get […]
Pewsey Vale Prima 24GR Riesling 2024
Sugar and acid. Balance and class. From vines planted in 1966, the IRB dryness scale indicator sits firmly in the middle of the spectrum. Chief winemaker Louisa Rose’s signature on […]
Pewsey Vale The Contours Museum Reserve Riesling 2017
A slight departure here as this is just a museum release, rather than a 10 year old as per last releases. Winemaker is long time wine legend Louisa Rose. Pewsey […]
Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2023
The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847, while fruit for the 1961 Block comes from the oldest (modern?) part of the vineyard. Handpicked, wild ferment and briefly matured […]
Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2024
The original Pewsey Vale vineyard was planted in 1847 and the label is part of the Hill-Smith Family Vineyards (also well known for Yalumba). Winemaking legend Louisa Rose’s signature appears […]
Y Series Prosecco NV
Wild ferment and vegan friendly. With fruit harvested from all over South Australia. Residual sugars sitting at 8.3g/l. Winemaker is Andy La Nauze. Y Series, Prosecco, South Australia,NV  Very […]
Y Series Lighter Cuvée NV
Part of a new ‘Lighter’ series, with reduced (but not zero) alcohol. The neck label stating only 50 calories per 100mls. Fruit from the major regions of South Australia. Made […]
Y Series Cuvée NV
Fruit from the major regions of South Australia. Made with traditional grapes of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Residual sugars of 8.5g/l. Wild ferment and vegan friendly. Winemaker is Andy La […]
