Yalumba Y Series Lighter Chardonnay 2023
A pleasant, fresh Chardonnay, following the trend of lower alcohol – down to just 7% here. Hardly more than a beer. Deep yellow colour, this
A pleasant, fresh Chardonnay, following the trend of lower alcohol – down to just 7% here. Hardly more than a beer. Deep yellow colour, this
Lighter alcohol wines are all the range, so no matter what the old dinosaurs may think, time to get on the bandwagon and give them
Coming out of a cool vintage, this gives all the good Sauvignon stuff in spades. It’s a front-end loaded aromatic powerhouse, full of passionfruit and
The estate’s introductory Pinot Noir that collects a range of clones across its Oakbank vineyard. Winemaking with partial whole bunch, whole berry, wild ferments, and
An impressive estate wine that comes from a serious amount of detailed work in the vineyards across the Hills – for a start 12 separate
This is a case of the old Clare Valley hand – Riesling – rubbing shoulders with an exciting newcomer – Grüner Veltliner. It’s a 50-50
Say adieu to GSM and ciao to GSN. The inclusion of the über-friendly Italian, Nero d’Avola, into a traditional red blend incorporating Grenache and Shiraz
Finding a wine to match a tasty dish is always fun to pursue. Duck red curry is on the menu and this enticing Cabernet Franc
Adorable from the get-go. It opens with an expressive bouquet of Granny Smith apple, lemon curd and citrus blossoms. Dense and flavoursome, this sparkling is
Lonicera is the genus name for honeysuckle (and who among us did not know that), and Coonawarra is the local indigenous name for honeysuckle. The
In Coonawarra, Shiraz lives in the permanent shadow of Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a fact of life for the grape. Thank goodness for producers such as
The vintage was down fifty per cent on yield, but it certainly makes up for quantity with quality. Whole bunch, light solids in 100% barrel
Whole berry, cold four-day cold soak, open pot fermentation, hand-plunged, 40% new French oak. Pale and inspiring in colour, the nose is a brambly mix
This field blend from the Mt Benson region includes Cabernet Sauvignon, playing the leading role, along with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The aromas weave through
While Pinot Gris may take centre stage here, it is joined by both Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The wine enjoys a percentage of barrel fermentation
The fruit for this excellent value Margaret River Cabernet is mostly sourced from around the Wilyabrup sub-region. Deep maroon hue. Dry herbs, florals, cherries, chocolate,
Pewsey Vale does nothing but Riesling and they do it extremely well. No surprise with a winemaker like Louisa Rose in charge. This is from
A generously proportioned yet stylish Shiraz from the Limestone Coast. Although it’s a mix of French and American oak, it’s the American oak which tends
Smooth and elegant Limestone Coast Cabernet. A burst of red berry and subtle blackcurrant emerges from the nose immediately. Then into the palate the sumptuous
Merlot is not a common choice for Rosé, but there seems no reason it shouldn’t be. Certainly works here with this Clare Valley gem. A
For me, this more recent vintage is a step up in the Rosé stakes, but personal preference will decide. Both this and the ’21 are
It is always an intriguing argument. Does the Clare Valley do better Cabernet or Shiraz? Needless to say, opinions vary considerably on this. Personally, both
The colour here is a deep blood red. Another fine Clare Valley Cabernet with this example showing some red fruit notes along with the more
A single vineyard Malbec, from the Bass Hill Vineyard, this shows another side of the Clare Valley. It is fast forging a reputation as a
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