Nikkal Pinot Noir 2017
From the experienced Kate Goodman. Sourced from 4 points in the Yarra Valley: Roundstone Estate at Steels Creek, Upper Ngumby at Yarra Glen, Gist from Christmas Hills and Willowlake at […]
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Nikkal Rosé 2017
The Nikkal range, in their attractive Gaia-esque labeling are made from the experienced Kate Goodman. This rosé is 100% pinot noir and aged in older French oak for 6 months. […]
Mandala The Butterfly Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Yarra Valley Cabernet sails somewhat under the radar…but can be a well crafted example. Mandala, The Butterfly, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, 2014 Expressive nose, with sweet little blackberries over Cherry […]
Mandala The Rock Shiraz 2014
Rock. Latin : Petra. Mandala’s Charles Smedley’s father is Peter, his Rock. From 26 year old shiraz vines Mandala, The Rock, Shiraz, Yarra Valley, 2014 Plaistowe chocolate, white pepper, plum […]
Mandala The Prophet Pinot Noir 2014
Named after founder Charles Smedley’s grandmother, who “sent a vision of rolling hills and vines to Charles’ mother in a dream ahead of the family’s first visit to the Dixon’s […]
Mandala The Matriarch Pinot Noir 2015
So named after Charles Smedley’s (winemaker) mother. From Dixon’s Creek region of the Yarra. Single clone (MV6), 50% new, 25% each one year and two year old French oak (barriques). […]
Mandala Pinot Noir 2017
Entry level Pinot Noir here for Mandala wines. Attractive packaging as always. Mandala, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2017 Pretty, floral nose with dried cranberry, varietal dark cherry, a touch of […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Road Block Chardonnay 2016
Franco D’Anna was excited by this parcel in barrel last year to create a new bottling run and now the new label joins the Syberia at the apex of the […]
Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay 2017
I was fortunate to taste this out of barrel last year at Hoddles Creek over a weekend in April, a year and then some and into bottle to create the […]
TarraWarra Estate Barbera 2016
The 2nd release of TarraWarra’s Barbera. Grafted 6 years ago onto then 23 year old Pinot Noir rootstock. Natural ferment and 18 months in French oak (20% new barriques). Released […]
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