Small Wonder Little Life Pinot Noir 2021
Tasmania has made a speciality of this notorious grape, challenging the very best made anywhere in the country. This delicious example comes from the Dijon
Tasmania has made a speciality of this notorious grape, challenging the very best made anywhere in the country. This delicious example comes from the Dijon
Great to see so many Tassie wines making it to the mainland these days. For too long, they were a local delicacy only. This delightful
The much loved Austrian variety, Grüner Veltliner, is spreading its wings. No longer limited to the Adelaide Hills, other regions are showing just how well
The grapes here have come from a single Estate vineyard in the Eden Valley. They are destemmed, not crushed, and then spend a week on
Grapes for the ‘Grand Barossa’ series hail from various vineyards throughout the region, but they still manage to retain notable Barossa characteristics and inevitably offer
I’ll confess, I’d never heard the word ‘Bethanian’ previously but, apparently, some Barossa locals use the term for the venerable old settlement of Bethany (settled
‘Grand Barossa’ is a lofty title perhaps, but the wine lives up to it. This Shiraz spends 18 months in a mix of new and
The team release wines in the ‘Heritage’ series when appropriate. The wines will come from vines at least 35 years of age, and which have
The grapes for this wine were harvested early to ensure that freshness and vibrant acidity is retained. Fermentation was in French oak, followed by maturation,
Vines dating back a full century form the heart of this thrilling Riesling. They are from estate vineyards which are located “on the Biscay soils
Anyone looking for a more formally structured wine will likely opt for this fine Cabernet over the more richly flavoured Shiraz. Take your pick –
It is a rare day when I find myself opting for the charms of a Margaret River Shiraz (as vast as those charms might be)
The danger for West Aussie Semillon is that it can drift off into leaner styles without providing the requisite flavour we might desire. No fear
The Margaret River region’s classic red grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, is done here in a more approachable style than we often see. That said, I still
Winemaking here is to ensure that this bright and fresh Margaret River Shiraz provides delicious drinking over the first few years. No sense in trying
A Shiraz based Rosé here, for which fruit has been sourced from different vineyards throughout Margaret River with immediate pressing ensuring the palest of colours.
60% of this wine comes from the estate’s own vineyard in the Yallingup sub-region, with the remaining 40% hailing from further south in Margaret River.
The fruit for this blend, the famous ‘classic dry white’ from the West, comes from various selected vineyards in the Margaret River region. While the
Another fine red from an excellent vintage and an always reliable region. Twenty-five year old vines, picked to ensure freshness. Again, whole berries assist in
Superb Cabernet from a dreadfully underrated region. Curious name, though I am sure that the team had its reasons. A fine vintage, the grapes were
An Italian variety that is continuing to make inroads into the Australian drinking psyche. This one is from the Fleurieu Peninsula and it shows all
This is everything you want Chianti to be – bright cherries, ripe yellow plums, savoury herbs and a delicate earthy minerality. With a quick slosh
This wine absolutely leaps from the glass with the enthusiasm of a Labrador puppy. There’s lemon, lime, and juicy white nectarine in droves. In the
Oh, I really do like this expressive Shiraz from McLaren Vale. Loads of plush dark chocolate and rich plum characters lift off the nose. The
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