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Credaro 1000 Crowns Syrah 2025
Fruit sourced from Credaro’s Kyella vineyard in Wilyabrup. 30% whole bunches in the mix. “Traditional” fermentation. 10 months maturation in French oak barriques (20% new) Winemakers are the legendary Cliff […]
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Kyneton Ridge Vermentino 2025
Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024 underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability […]
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Kyneton Ridge Riesling 2025
Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024 underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability […]
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Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne 2017
Harvested from 90 year old vines, this is Tahbilk’s icon Marsanne, and considering the price tag, an absolute bargain. Tahbilk, 1927 Vines, Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes, 2017 Pale with green highlights. […]
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Kyneton Ridge Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir 2025
Kyneton Ridge are the first Certified Sustainable Vineyard in Macedon Ranges. Owners Angela and Andrew Wood have embraced regenerative viticulture, and through 2024, underwent a rigorous audit process of sustainability […]
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Marchand & Burch Village Chardonnay 2025
Fruit from M&B/Howard Park’s Mount Barrow vineyard in Great Southern. Handpicked fruit, whole bunch pressed, natural ferment in French oak before being transferred to stainless steel for maturation. Marchand & […]
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Marchand & Burch Village Rosé 2026
Fruit from M&B/Howard Park’s Great Southern vineyards. A blend of Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Grenache. Winemaking same as 2025, with some some parts into stainless steel (cold ferments) and held […]
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De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Named after the famed Dame Nellie Melba. The Melba vineyard first planted in 1971 with further plantings in 1987, 1988 and 1990. Oak and stainless steel ferment (18-20 days) before […]
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Credaro Kinship Cabernet Sauvignon 2025
Fruit sourced from Credaro’s high-density planted Kyella Vineyard in Wilyabrup (comprising Houghton, 337 and 191 Cabernet clones). Some fruit batches cold-soaked for added complexity. Malolactic fermentation in tank (for freshness) […]
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Credaro Kinship Chardonnay 2025
Fruit sourced from Credaro Kyella (Wilyabrup), Carbunup, and a ‘premium Treeton grower.’ Whole bunches and whole berries in the press. Wild fermentation. Nine months maturation in French oak (barriques and […]
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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
From Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart of Ross Hill, being certified carbon […]
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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Cabernet Franc 2024
From ‘the Ridge,’ a small part of Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart […]
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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Shiraz 2024
From ‘the Ridge,’ a small part of Ross Hill’s Griffin Road home vineyard, planted over 20 years ago and 750 to 810 metres above sea level. Sustainability at the heart […]
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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Pinot Gris 2025
The new Pinnacle Series labels from Ross Hill . Winemaking sees a little difference from many Australian Pinot Gris, with maturation in 100% old French oak for 8 months with […]
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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Sauvignon Blanc 2025
The new Pinnacle Series labels from Ross Hill. Winemaking sees maturation in 100% old French oak for 10 months with regular battonage/lees stirring. Winemaker is Chris Jessop. Ross Hill, Pinnacle […]
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Sidewood Estate Shiraz 2024
Medium maturation in French oak. Select parcels from across the Hills. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2024 Deep and inky colour […]
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Sidewood Estate Pinot Noir 2025
Some whole bunch and whole berry fermentation. 8 months in French oak with around 20% new. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Pinot Noir, Adelaide […]
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Sidewood Estate Rosé 2025
From Adelaide Hills Shiraz grapes with stainless steel fermentation. Winemaker is Dylan Lee, while renowned Darryl Caitlin consults. Sidewood Estate, Rosé, Shiraz Adelaide Hills, 2025 Pale cerise, frgrant and floral/ […]
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Dalrymple Single Site Pipers River Pinot Noir 2024
Part of the Single Site series from Dalrymple and grown on their home estate vineyards. Winemaker is Peter Caldwell, he of the big sideburns, big handshake and big smile. Freshly […]
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Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2025 – Revisited
I first tasted this wine not long after release in 2025 8 months later, this knocked off one of the top gongs at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards to […]
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Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Part of Howard Park’s Distinguished Sites range. Planted in 2008, the Leston Vineyard is located in the heart of Wilyabrup in the premier wine growing region Margaret River. Fruit comes […]
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Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo 2023
The Iberian interloper in the Mediterranean Fossil Hill range. Grown by the Crossing Family, winemaker is Jeff Byrne. Note, bottle image is of the 2018, but naught has changed. Angullong, […]
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Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2023
Mediterranean varieties do well in the rolling hills of of the Orange region in Central West, New South Wales. From 24 year old Barbera vines. Winemaker is Jeff Byrne. Angullong, […]
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Angullong Fossil Hill Montepulciano 2023
Mediterranean varieties do well in the rolling hills of of the Orange region in Central West, New South Wales. Sees 9 month maturation in old oak. Winemaker is Jeff Byrne. […]