Small Victories Vermentino 2022
With more Mediterranean varietals coming out of Riverland at the moment than ever before, there are so many fun options to explore and experience, offering
With more Mediterranean varietals coming out of Riverland at the moment than ever before, there are so many fun options to explore and experience, offering
There is a lot to like about Australian Rosé at the moment. It once played second fiddle to its counterparts but these wines are rivaling
Lots of fun factor with this juicy little number! This comes from a slightly cooler vineyard in the Eden Valley with shallow sandy loam over
The Adelaide Hills is producing some of the best Sangiovese in the country and it’s fascinating to see the evolution of this variety in Australia.
Jules and Bec Ashmead are sourcing some seriously great fruit across South Australia and I’m seriously digging Aussie grenache at the moment. It’s a great
I first came across Kirrihill wines whilst working as a sommelier at Aria in Sydney. They struck me by their consistency and flavour intensity. This
Quite possibly my favourite blend out of the Clare Valley. Lots of aromatic lift out of the glass – there is bucket loads of boysenberry,
Lots of incredible history here. The E.B. Gleeson Collection is named after Edward Burton Gleeson, the original founder of the Clare Valley. Cabernet is 60%
A textural and layered example with lots of florals on the nose – violets, blackcurrant, tea leaf, mint, liquorice strap. The palate is bold and
Some serious time in barrel – twenty months. Senior winemaker Andrew Locke uses a light touch though with vibrancy in all departments. Savoury and slightly
My Aussie Riesling infatuation continues. This new line by Kirrihill is designed for drinking now or for the cellar. The delicate aromas are all about grapefruit,
Garganega is a variety with so much history from the Veneto in north-east Italy. It’s so exciting to see Australian winemakers give this variety a
There is a real place for off-dry Riesling in Australia. There is something about that thirst-quenching element of these wines that is so engaging. This
Fermented in seasoned oak barrels, this is from the Mount Crawford vineyard in the Southern Barossa Valley. Lemon pith aromas, chamomile tea with bees wax
I won’t lie. I have a serious crush on the Rosé category. Why? There is no better wine that can be both a great drink by
Spring in your step, energy, vibrancy. This the common theme with this version of vermentino. So excited to see this variety thriving on Australian shores.
A damn classy pedigree of family winemaking talent going on right here. Lots of varietal expression in this wine too. Delicate aromas – nectarine alongside
I’ve been tasting a lot of Australian Riesling lately. It’s spring now but there is no doubt sommeliers (including myself) can be quite obsessive about
This project is the work of good mates Craig Stansborough and Mark Slade. Stylistically pinot gris/grigio in Australia can come in many different shapes and
Loving the label prints on the wines, designed by local Adelaide Hills artist Oliver Reutens. A fun field blend red consisting of a trio of
This is from the Stansborough vineyard with an altitude of 253 metres. The perfect conditions in the Barossa restrict Montepulciano’s natural tendency for high yields
Only 800 bottles produced here, and made from the clear juice of pinot noir from just six rows of shaded hillside vines. Beautiful copper colour
It’s not often you get to see Aussie pinot with a bit of age. When writing wine lists it’s always a treat to see some
Minimal batch winemaking, Burgundian approach. Love seeing pinot that has spent some time maturing in the bottle. Delicate aromas of smoky cherry, charcuterie and dried
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