Lonicera by Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot Cabernet Franc 2023
Mainly Merlot with some Cabernet Franc. Stylistically, it is a nod to France’s Beaujolais, a vibrant and fruity red with a bit of whole bunch,
Mainly Merlot with some Cabernet Franc. Stylistically, it is a nod to France’s Beaujolais, a vibrant and fruity red with a bit of whole bunch,
Nebbiolo sparkling? Don’t mind if I do. Appearing like a rosé with bubbles, the vibrant nose presents red fruits and spice. There’s even some slight
Made with the three traditional grape varieties of Champagne but with some added Pinot Blanc, 60% of the base wine coming from the 2018, 2019
Tempranillo and Touriga appear to be thriving in Heathcote, and given the region’s continuing embrace of alternative varieties, that spells good things for wine lovers.
I honestly can’t get enough of Pinot/Syrah blends, particularly when they’re done in such a fun way as this wine and can go well either
A bright, dense, and uniquely Australian expression of Cabernet Franc. Ripe plum, dark cherry skin, black tea leaf, sage and leather with plenty of stuffing
This compelling 2021 single vineyard Pinot Noir is my favourite from the current releases which radiates with a strong savoury seam thanks to layers of
This expressive and approachable 2021 single vineyard Pinot Noir delivers an impressive array of aromas ranging from raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry through to more
This seamless 2022 Tasmanian Chardonnay delivers a more savoury expression with macadamia nut and nougat aromas with a faint smoky kick supported by a rich
This refined and acid driven 2022 Tasmanian Chardonnay delivers a powerful core of citrus and pear aromas with exceptional purity, nutty complexity adding attractive detail.
This generously proportioned vintage 2019 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir offers up rich aromas brioche and white strawberry, with a strong backbone of French
This was my pick of the whites in these two-litre casks and I can assure anyone considering purchasing one that this drinks a lot better
Premium wine casks may seem like an oxymoron but the team at Yalumba/Winesmiths have more than achieved it. Whereas so many casks seem to be
For me, Rosé in a two-litre cask, or I should say a Rose this good in a two-litre cask, was the biggest surprise of the
This is a wine made in partnership with Forage Built, an organisation helping to fight homelessness, hence the name. From a range of Barossa vineyards,
As with the Shiraz, the wine sees a blend of French and American oak, and again, from a superb vintage. This is fine example of
A stunning value, generously flavoured Barossa Shiraz. The wine spent time in a mix of French and American oak and is a quintessential Barossa Shiraz.
The Yalumba/Winesmiths range of two-litre casks have lead the category in quality terms for so long that one wonders if there are even any competitors.
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
A controlled fermentation was followed by 11 months maturation in a mix of French barriques (of which, 9% were new), and older French barriques and
A single vineyard (1.34 hectares) Barossa Shiraz from the sub-region of Light Pass, this was the vintage in which the vines reached their century, planted
A classic example of Cabernet Sauvignon from a top vintage and the famous Coonawarra region, this is excellent buying. Maturation took place in a mix
A famous wine which, fortunately, does not receive quite the extended oak treatment it once did. From Barossa vines dating back to 1854, maturation is
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