King’s Creed Fiano 2023
It is probably too early to start calling Fiano a mainstream variety, but it is certainly on the way. From the Fleurieu Peninsula, this has
It is probably too early to start calling Fiano a mainstream variety, but it is certainly on the way. From the Fleurieu Peninsula, this has
An attractive Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio, the colour is a yellow straw. Crisp pear notes stand out with a minerally backing providing support. There are
It has taken little more than a blink of a viticultural eye for Mornington Peninsula to establish itself as one of the country’s top regions
The majority of the fruit used here is from the team’s vineyard in the Yallingup sub-region of Margaret River, with a third from further south.
The grapes used for this fresh and energetic Rosé hail largely from vineyards in the southern parts of Margaret River. The colour is the very
This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 20% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. A limpid pale salmon colour does a nice job of inducing
An attractive blend of Barossa Valley Mataro and Cinsaut – all very Provencal – destemmed and pressed with the aim of keeping the colour to
The seductive appeal is evident immediately the vibrant burst of red fruits leaps from the glass. A spicy and slightly savoury edge sits snuggly with
The Cabernet and Malbec combination has always been a winner from the Clare Valley. On the nose is a cascading combination of dark chocolate, bright
Every year, this wine causes me issues. Not the wine itself – it is always delicious drinking. But the link to the Liverpool soccer team
A cracking Shiraz Mataro blend from the Clare Valley, from a superb vintage, celebrating The Who’s famous song, ‘Who Are You?’ Deep garnet colour here,
Part of the team’s Alternative Series, which involves small quantities of wines from McLaren Vale which reflect what one might enjoy around the Mediterranean (or
An ideal season for Grenache rosé, this is 100% Grenache which has been treated to capture the essence of what this delightfully fragrant variety is
Semillon has always done well in Watervale and Clare and in outstanding years like this it soars to new levels. Fresh citrus, tropical pineapple-like fruit
This is a very punchy vibrant Riesling providing a compelling state of the Watervale region forRiesling…if it was ever really needed. It’s loaded with lemon
The fruit has been sourced from estate vineyards, from vines between two and five decades of age. A delightful and classic example of what Watervale
Only made in top years in the Clare, and 2023 is certainly that, the fruit comes from a vineyard in Watervale, very close to the
This is Crabtree’s first Grenache only Rosé. It has an alluring gentle pale pink colour and gives off notes of spices, a hint of dry
McLaren Vale fruit. Juicy, vibrant, fresh, and a darn right delicious Australian iteration of the variety, which originally hails from Tuscany in central Italy. It’s
Fleurieu Peninsula fruit. Lovely dark fruited juice hits the nose on opening, with vanilla-toned oak supporting a firm base. A lick of mineral-laden broody slate,
This McLaren Vale Cabernet is good evidence that warm regions can make delicious Cabernet, even if it is different to a typical Cab from the
Terrific value to be found here in this sumptuous blend of Shiraz and Grenache from McLaren Vale. Deep garnet in colour, there are big flavours
Delicious rosé from a single vineyard in McLaren Vale. It is made from 100% Mourvèdre, which receives just four hours skin contact, and fermented over
This is a thoroughly beautiful example of cooler climate Malbec. It’s a variety that is producing, more and more, most attractive wines and this is
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