Credaro 1000 Crowns Chardonnay 2022
It has taken just half a century for Margaret River Chardonnay to take its place among the very finest examples of the grape to be
It has taken just half a century for Margaret River Chardonnay to take its place among the very finest examples of the grape to be
Both parcels used here were grown at Credaro situated in the Wilyabrup sub-region, with high density planting and the Houghton clone. Sixteen months maturation in
From the Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River, for many the very heart of the region. 15% whole bunches used with regular pumping over and hand
This the entry level Shiraz, but it is a little confusing. Entry level wines are not supposed to be this good or to sit on
Mataro, Mourvèdre, Monastrell. Call it as you wish, but the most important thing here is that it can shine by itself without being the third
Prunes, kirsch, bramble, stewed black plums and black cherry. Seems like that the crostata alla frutta nera (black fruit tart) that my grandmother used to
Whenever I see that translucent blueish hue, a deep-like-a-dark-night colour, and a concentrated blueberry/plum/violet trio, I’m always in the Malbec territory. The moderate level of
A Shiraz Montepulciano blend is perhaps not the most common mix one regularly encounters, but this French/Italian combination is a delicious one. Hailing from the
An appealing, rich style of Barossa Shiraz, with a rather immodest 15.3% alcohol, though the balance seems to make that near invisible. Chocolate, red fruits,
Just 130 dozen made of this delicious Rhone style red, Shiraz with a dollop of Viognier. The fruit all hails from the Hobbs own vineyard
From vines which were planted, and this will come as no surprise, in 1905. A natural fermentation in open 500 litre vats with gentle hand
A wine which is of such enormous interest, as well as quality – an Amarone style from Barossa Shiraz. Handpicking into ten kilo buckets, before
Dense purple in colour, there is serious concentration immediately evident here with depth and richness. The nose offers notes of dark chocolate, coffee grinds, cherries,
An attractive vibrant magenta hue. There is early complexity evident on the nose, with notes of warm earth, cigar boxes, licorice, smoked meats and blackcurrants.
Dark maroon colour. Notes of chocolate, black fruits, plums and cassis oozing forth. This is still very young and has a cracking future. The wine
We have been blessed with so many wonderful wines, red and white, from the superb 2021 vintage. If for any reason you have not stocked
Crime scene red hue, the nose is redolent of plums, cassis, aniseed and red jellybeans. The texture is supple and soft, the wine delicious –
Dark magenta in colour, this is a classic Barossa Shiraz. A bold, full-flavoured red with no edges that is soft and seductive. Flavours of chocolate,
Deep maroon colour here. Bold flavours to the fore, there is an almost explosive nose, with flavours and aromas just pouring out. Shows just what
Not many Margaret River Cabernets to be found for this price. The wine is a bright crimson with slightly earthy aromas, a hint of rusticity
Small batch production for this Margaret River Merlot. A gentle red hue, the nose offers dry herbs, mushrooms, plums, red fruits and animal skins. There
The ‘Belonging to the Hills’ collection from Pertaringa/Bec Hardy reflects the meaning of ‘Pertaringa’ in the local Kaurna language, which is, as you’ve no doubt
An absolutely gorgeous Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre blend from McLaren Vale. From another stellar vintage for the region, all parcels were fermented and then matured individually
Here we have a bit of a conundrum. The ‘standard’ is not supposed to top the ‘Reserve’, but for me, it did. Sure, not much
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