Ravasqueira ‘Coutada Velha’ Signature Red Blend 2020
Being open-minded with food and wine matching can take you to places you never thought you could reach. The idea of ‘sticking to the norm’
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Brockenchack Megan Jane Grenache 2019
A Grenache which has attracted positive attention in various wine shows, this is named after a member of their team. It is the third release
Pepper Tree P.J.P. Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Nice touch here. The initials P.J.P represent the three men who worked to produce the fruit on Block 21A, which is Pepper Tree’s best cabernet
Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Pinot Noir 2020
Another of the single vineyards, the Deer Farm Vineyard was planted in 1994 on grey clay-loam soil. The blocks in this vineyard where the Pinot
Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Chardonnay 2020
A single vineyard Chardonnay from this prized Upper Yarra gem. It was Halliday himself who first started the tradition of single vineyard wines at Coldstream
Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2020
As with the Coldstream Hills Yarra Chardonnay, this wine is sourced from across the Valley. The techniques used by the winemakers are varied and diverse,
Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2020
The team at Coldstream Hills under winemaker, Andrew Fleming, source grapes from across the Yarra Valley to make this delicious, and excellent value, Chardy. They
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Sparkling 2016
A very fine sparkler, a single vineyard release from the Yarra Valley, in particular the south-facing slopes of the Deer Farm Vineyard which is located
Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Grenache 2019
Another in the Winemaker’s Selection series, this one is a bit of a no-brainer. Old vine Grenache from the Barossa. The vineyard was planted around
Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Fiano 2020
Good to see the bigger players dipping into the well of alternative varieties, even if only in a small way to begin. We expect that
Saltram No. 1 Shiraz 2017
This wine has its origins dating back around 160 years ago when William Salter cleared the land at his Mamre Brook property and planted Shiraz.
Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2020
Great to see one of Australia’s top Pinots back in the Coldstream Hills lineup. The fruit for this cracking effort comes from the famous, low
Pepper Tree Limited Release Shiraz 2019
Let’s hear it for the grower, the winemaker and, above all, the Orange wine region. There are quite a few deft hands – including Mother
Pepper Tree Strandlines Single Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2019
Cabernet shiraz, the ultimate Aussie red blend, is going through a bit of a purple patch. The blend can have numerous personalities from simple and
Pepper Tree Rock Knob Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Wine writers use a lot of descriptors. Some are clear-cut, others less so. Let’s take the word ‘elegant.’ I’ve applied it to Rock Knob in
Pepper Tree Stone Mountain Single Vineyard Riesling 2021
Yes, the Orange region can do chardonnay standing on its head. But have you tried its Riesling? If not, you are in for a very
Brockenchack Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
From a single vineyard planted in 2012 in the Eden Valley, this is named after the family’s eldest granddaughter, Bronte. It has done extremely well
Brockenchack Zip Lane Shiraz 2018
The name, Brockenchack, is an amalgam of the Harch’s four grandchildren, BROnte, MaCKENzie, CHArli and JaCK. The family were great lovers of the Barossa Valley and especially
Hugh Hamilton Black Ops Shiraz Saperavi 2020
Black Ops – a covert operation that may employ measures not generally authorised – sounds about right for a blend of Shiraz with one of
Brockenchack Hare Hunter Pinot Noir 2018
This Pinot is sourced from a single vineyard which was planted in the Eden Valley in 2012. The vines have been planted at an altitude
Brockenchack Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz NV
This delicious ‘spurgles’ (sparkling Shiraz) has been made as a tribute to Scott Pollock, a beloved member of the family and son-in-law to the owners,
Bromley Chenin Blanc 2020
Bromley Wines is a small producer based in the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, with fruit sourced from select vineyards in the Bellarine Peninsula and Moorabool
Bromley Alchemy Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Ageing nicely. Pure lemon and herb oils – reminds me a little of my grandma’s makeup table on the nose – something long forgotten but
Bromley Bellarine Pinot Noir 2017
A small amount of the fruit here had undergone carbonic maceration and it shows itself very deftly on the nose, almost like it’s playing peek-a-boo.
