Earthworks Shiraz 2021
Part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards (home of Yalumba). Often found much cheaper in retail land. Made by Marc Van Halderen. Vegan friendly if that’s your thing. Earthworks, Shiraz, […]
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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Arguably one of the more consistent mod Oz style Cabernet Sauvignon releases. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is […]
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 […]
Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2021
Apparently the 2022 is also out there now, but it feels like I only just received this one as part of the media release. Oh well, bound still be readily […]
Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
From the famed Menzies Vineyard in the heart of Coonawarra and named after former Prime Minister Sir Bob Menzies. Started off by former Yalumba winemaker Nat Cleghorn. Yalumba, The Menzies, […]
Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Cigar: thus named to describe the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil of the Coonawarra. This release cleaned up at many shows. Original winemaker Nat Cleghorn […]
Yalumba Eden Valley Syrah 2021
When Yalumba call it Syrah: take note. Style is everything. Only the second release after 2019. Sourced from the Bartholomaeus family vineyard on the southern edge of Eden Valley (total […]
Yalumba Homefullness Shiraz 2021
A second release in this collaboration project with Forage Built to help combat homelessness by raising essential funds for innovative, sustainable and integrated housing for people experiencing homelessness. The Grenache […]
Heggies Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2018
The flagship of the the Heggies range. Fruit from a single block on the high elevation Heggies Vineyard (Block “i”). For all the clone nerds out there, made from Bernard […]
Pewsey Vale Lighter Riesling 2022
An interesting take here, this is the just the second release from the powerhouse Hill-Smith Family Vineyards behind the PV estate. The very large 9% on the front giving indication […]
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