Ulithorne Frux Frugis Shiraz 2019
Sourced from a single vineyard in Blewitt Springs from old bush vines, the grapes are crushed with 40% whole bunches and then basket pressed. Matured
Sourced from a single vineyard in Blewitt Springs from old bush vines, the grapes are crushed with 40% whole bunches and then basket pressed. Matured
An old world approach to the Castle Rock style. Here we see a play on lees and barrel maturation. 10 months in seasoned French puncheons
A flagship wine for the brand which they have been making since 1986. So it’s no surprise they have absolutely NAILED it once again. It’s
The vibrancy of a cold pressed juice bar, green apple, celery and pineapple. White star jasmine, begonia and watercress. There is lemonade citrus and a
A wine made in honour of the founders Angelo and Wendy who had the foresight to plant Riesling vines in 1983. Hand harvested, whole bunch
Vine age sits between 12- 30 year old. Wild strawberries, musk and cranberry. Red cherries and gala apple skin. Strawberry leaf, cinnamon and rose. There
A selection of the top plots and barrels from the Estate. There is distinction in this glass with macerated strawberries, raspberry coulis and pink peppercorn.
White lilies, juiced lemons and nashi pear. Blue river stones struck against one and another, it’s so present you can almost hear it. Look, it’s
Whoa! That has to be the first utterance out of your mouth as you smell the might of this wine. Get ready cause this will
Wild lime blossom, meyer lemon zest and white nectarine. Acacia and lemon gum leaf. Talc and crushed limestone. Baked frangipani tart and peanut shell. There
Made in the traditional method, the wine opens with baked apple pie, lemon creamsicle and grapefruit segments. Showing it’s extended lees aging in its shortbread
Gentle east facing site produces a distinctive mineral and robust style of Chardonnay and one I always enjoy. The 2022 vintage displays the chalk dust
Fruit is sourced from a site in the Stevens Valley. Matured in French oak for 9 months of which 44% was new. The more classic
A selection of the best certified blocks made from a mix of gingin and Dijon 95 clones. Powdered icing sugar, shaved ice and lemonade fruit
Like the crackling and pop of a campfire that ushers up memories of great outdoor fun. The aromas of the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon are familiar
Vine age is around 20 plus years on a north facing slope. Wild ferment and matured on lees for 10 months in 38% new French
Perhaps one of the most generously aromatic vintages is the 2022 incarnation of Tolpuddle. Boysenberry, black cherry and red figs with a plethora of ground
Strap in folks because you’re about to be schooled on cool climate Chardonnay for the ages. This is one of the most talked about Australian
50% of the pickings were crushed and fermented to concrete and 50% was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in large-format seasoned oak. The Blewitt Springs vineyard
A marriage of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc makes up this Flamingo pink hue. Pink peppercorn, blood plum and persimmon, the wine is
A mix of free run juice with a portion seeing some contact with skins. The Hills really are alive with the vibrancy of fruit for
A consistently impressive traditional method sparkling and graces many of the top wine lists of this country. The 2017 is made up of 60% Pinot
The vine age sits around 22 years for this Mendoza clone, and it spent 9 months in 2-4 year seasoned 500L puncheons. A Chardonnay that
98% Shiraz and 2% Viognier. Lilac and violet blooms with bilberry and mulberry compote. Intensely concentrated black and purple fruits with highlights of tonka bean,
A side hustle from Frankland Estate’s winemaker Brian Kent, who can sniff out a good row of vines from a mile away. Here he lasered
Susan and Michael Papps established their boutique wine brand in 2005. Since then they have come to know and care for the classic and left
As luck would have it, the 2022 growing season resulted in delightful quality but like a kick to the guts it was a low yielding
Angelo and Wendy Diletti are the founders of Castle Rock Estate. Rob Diletti, their son, now drives the estate. He has a wealth of experience
Brendan Hawker’s first full flagship release and it’s clear he has been paying attention, to both the heritage of style and with an emphasis on
We have all been shocked by the recent passing of Morgan Dunn and not quite sure how to celebrate his life. Shanteh Wale has penned
If you haven’t picked up the Glaetzer wines of late, it’s time to revisit them. Not because a great deal has changed in the philosophy
Greg Clack and Kate Horstmann are making some of the most affordable, fragrant and unassuming wine in South Australia. You can feel safe knowing you’ll
You are undoubtedly in for something special when opening a bottle of wine labelled Bekkers. Emmanuelle and Toby are the duo growing, shaping and crafting
Six generations of growers and one winemaker make up the Oliver family that have over 182 years of connection to their land in Seaview, McLaren
Katie Priscilla Kerrigan sought to reflect the world around her and the changing times, in challenging her father’s norms whilst also seeking to compliment the
The Carillion Origins Range are single vineyard expressions selected from the most premium parcels and designed to express the characters of each region, variety and
Almost all Robert Stein wines are Estate grown, handpicked and crafted by Jacob Stein. The Stein family history dates back to the earliest days of
XO Wine Co is an Adelaide Hills based boutique winery that specialize in small batch wines in Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale, established by Greg
A winery with a hands-on approach at every aspect of the process, initially inspired by Europe’s finest single vineyard wine, Squitchy Lane Vineyard set out
Gaelic for ‘Beautiful wine’, the Álainn Fion Chardonnay and Grenache hail from selected parcels of fruit within South Australia.Álainn Fion JB Chardonnay 2018 Chardonnay fruit
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