Six quality Victorian Shiraz from The Story, Balgownie, Tahbilk and more
The Story Grampians Shiraz 2014 Rory Lane's latest Shiraz and it's a beauty - if in need of another 2 years minimum to show it's best. Sourced from three Grampians Shiraz …
The Story Grampians Shiraz 2014 Rory Lane's latest Shiraz and it's a beauty - if in need of another 2 years minimum to show it's best. Sourced from three Grampians Shiraz …
R. Lane Vintners Westgate Vineyard Grampians Shiraz 2014 When you're presented with absolute primo fruit you've got to go 'all out'. To really think 'how can I make the best bloody …
Here's another new name to add to the list. Livewire is the label of Anthony Brain, a former chef who has spent time as winemaker for Bellarine Estate and De Bortoli (amongst …
Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2014 I'm not even sure this is commercially released, but expect high points and plenty of praise when it lands. The only thing working against this …
Now here is a quite unexpected exclusive. These new 2014 Best's super premium releases aren't due to be released for another few weeks, but a kindly wine rep popped around with …
150 eh? Not a bad innings. Best's celebrate their 150th birthday next year and they're making a big deal about the occasion with special new packaging. To honest, I'd demand new livery …
Sneak peak at 2012 Torbreck RunRig and more from Game of Rhones Today was the Sydney instalment of Game of Rhones, a clever event from Dan Sims' Bottleshop Concepts. What it …
Best's White Gravels Hill Great Western Shiraz 2012 This is largely a cellar door only job, but one worth hunting out (though Great Western really is the middle of nowhere, so …
MT.0° Shiraz 2012 (Grampians/Alpine Valleys, Vic) 14%, Screwcap, $25 This comes from the Grant Burge owned 'Vignerons of the world'. A blend of Grampians/Alpine Valleys fruit in some quite modern packaging. I'd love …
Best's Thomson Family Shiraz 2012 (Grampians, Vic)14.5%, Screwcap, $200 It's hard to think about this red without putting into the context of the dusty Best's cellars and those wonderful old vines …
The Story Garden Gully Shiraz 2011 (Grampians, Vic)13.5%, Screwcap, $50 100 year old vines, open fermentation in old, open puncheons, 40% whole bunches, tiny production (just 80 dozen made) and bottled …
The Jimmy Watson Winner: Bests Bin 1 Shiraz 2011 14%, Screwcap, $25 Source: Sample www.bestswine.com This wine officially won the Jimmy Watson trophy (and 2 others) at the 2012 Royal Melbourne Wine Show last …
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