Sorby Adams The Thing Shiraz 2018
Winemaker Simon Adams calls this Eden Valley Barossa shiraz his 90s Octavius in a new pair of shoes. And Adams should know because he was
Winemaker Simon Adams calls this Eden Valley Barossa shiraz his 90s Octavius in a new pair of shoes. And Adams should know because he was
Another stunning Barossa Shiraz, built for the long haul, but just as ready to give over to immediate gratification, if that is your thing. The
There’s so much of everything in this marvelous example of the Barossa. Delivers with power, yet there is refinement and a smooth effortless grace about
May I begin by saying that I have no idea about marketing, but I must say that it would never have occurred to me that
This hails from a superb vintage for the Barossa and it is reflected in the wine. A cracker – for me, the pick of the
A good looking Temp that hits the mark for its rustic charm. Blood plums, dried meats and semi dried figs with hints of dark chocolate
Chardonnay meets Gewürztraminer in this aromatic dry white, two friends that don’t often find themselves in each other’s company. Gewürztraminer breaks the ice with cheerful
From vines grown along the famous Para River, the blend for this new wine is 50% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 20% Mourvèdre. The name comes
The latest release from the Curtis Family certainly looks the goods – semi-squat bottle, which is midnight black, minimalist label and white wax covering the
This is only rarely bottled as a single vineyard from this outstanding fruit source just across the road from the Graveyard vineyard. It delivers so
This is an excellent chardie from Victoria’s Beechworth. It’s made with the famous Mendoza clone that has been the mainstay of WA’s chardonnay. It’s tight,
The first thing you get on the nose is the initial stages of a light buttered toast development. It’s there but it’s still dominated by
This is the best vintage of The Steeple I can recall. The wine is drawn from a single 99-year old vineyard in Light Pass that
Pale golden with a touch of salmon pink, this wine opens up with fantastic complexity for the price with layers of powerful brioche, white strawberry,
From the highly regarded Mattschoss Vineyard high up in the Eden Valley comes this powerful yet reserved Barossan showing its cooler climate origins as it
The twin to the Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, this is the Merlot dominant version with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in support. This is initially
This 2021 single vineyard Chardonnay, made only from Gingin clone, from the cooler Wallcliffe zone opens up with beautifully savoury aromas of chalk, and citrus
A showcase of strong regional character. Indeed, Laudemas is a prime example of not just Barossa warmth of generosity, but Barossa shiraz. It’s a fitting
The fruit for this consistently outstanding Riesling comes from two blocks in the Polish Hill River. The aromas of lemon and lime with a little
Fits snuggling into the modern idiom of Grenache in Australia. It’s sort of been allowed to happen in the winery after hand picking. Some whole
Technical stuff, first. It’s been hand harvested on a biodynamic flower day and placed as whole bunches into amphorae, then pressed two days later into
Always good to see museum releases available at compelling and competitive prices. From what winemaker Kevin Mitchell’s father, Mort, has described as an old-fashioned vintage
A classic Clare Valley Riesling from a single vineyard on Springvale Road in the Watervale sub-region. Fruit crushed and drained with the pressings separated before
Another in the rather exciting collection of Reserve reds, the final blend for this wine comes from a range of carefully selected vineyards in the
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