Ox Hardy 1891 Ancestor Vines Shiraz 2013
Said ‘Ox’ in Ox Hardy Wines actually goes by the name of Andrew Hardy. He’s the winemaker. Here, Ox takes fruit from 17 rows of
Said ‘Ox’ in Ox Hardy Wines actually goes by the name of Andrew Hardy. He’s the winemaker. Here, Ox takes fruit from 17 rows of
There is a pure essence of Coonawarra in this excellent cabernet sourced off the original 60-year-old vineyard planted near the family home. Masses of plush
The fruit for this excellent shiraz comes from south of Coonawarra at Wrattonbully. It’s a wine of some poise with those dark chocolate and slightly
You don’t see many Coonawarra rieslings, especially with a bit of age on them. In this case there’s a lot. But it’s a remarkably fresh
Elegance personified. That’s what you get with this beautifully refined and stylish cabernet from Coonawarra which has the distinctive leafy DNA that is part varietal
Just another super example of cabernet from the 2018 vintage. This is a thoroughly scrumptious cabernet selling for less than $50 – crazy stuff quite
Anyone who thinks vintage doesn’t matter so much should look at the 2020 and 2021 vintages in Margaret River. Both have produced quite different but
From the Yarra Valley, this is an impressive Cabernet. Dark magenta in colour, the nose offers classic cigar box notes, black fruits, mocha, coffee beans
From the Pyrenees, this is an exciting young Syrah from the esteemed Malakov vineyard. An inky black/purple in colour, it exhibits a lovely plush and
From the Yarra Valley, this is an interesting style (and a bit like playing wine options as who knows what is in it – I’d
Another single vineyard Syrah, this one from the Yarra Valley. Deep maroon in colour, the nose has some early complexity with aromas of tobacco leaves,
Bright crimson in colour, with a rather compelling nose, this single vineyard Pinot Noir from the Yarra Valley is quite brambly. Dry herbs, red fruits,
A serious and personality filled Shiraz – a little bit atypical for Eden Valley thanks to the vintage but also with plenty of clues as
A lovely Chardonnay by any standards. It would score higher, for me, if it had been given another 12 months in the cellar before release.
From Barossa Ranges fruit, this is a terrific Shiraz which will benefit for an extended stint in your cellar (in truth, delicious now, but if
Peter Schell has emerged as one of the serious talents in Barossa winemaking and, yet, he has done it without resorting to the over the
The brothers Lienert, John the grower and James the winemaker (which all sounds rather Biblical), have crafted a classic Barossa Shiraz here, in tribute to
Always surprises me that we do not see a lot more of this classic Rhône variety grown here, and especially in places like the Barossa
The team at Lienert, brothers John and James, have named their little piece of the Barossa as ‘Tierra del Puerco’, a nod to its history
Sustainability is a big issue for the wine trade which promises to become a more important part of our wine choices. Howard Park are getting
Young Porongurup Riesling can be hard work with bright citrus fruits often coiled up tight. But a slightly different tack here and a more approachable
Is this the year where Tom Cullity really hits the jackpot? Absolutely, with this vintage sure to be a Margaret River classic that will age
The origins of The Signature is one of the great, rarely told stories in the wine trade, a wine that is dedicated to individuals who
A seriously drinkable wine here which provides a delicious introduction to the Loire Valley in Northern France. It’s your classic bistro red with its bright
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