Allandale Winery Semillon 2023
$17.31
Picked early to preserve natural acidity and cold fermented in stainless steel using specially selected yeasts.
Crisp grapefruit, sherbet and lifted lemon/lime flavours on the palate with a lingering finish that is zesty and dry.
Moondarra Studebaker Bianco 2022
$24.36
2022 Studebaker Bianco Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Ribolla Gialla 750mlWe crushed fruit rather than press off skins. Some juice is left to ferment to dryness on skins, some partially fermented on skins and some just left for a few hoursโ pre-ferment.The portion of juice with skins is fermented in small, open bins and the cap plunged occasionally to keep wet and avoid volatility. The wine is drained to old oak with the yeast lees to integrate the sourdough flavours from the autolysis of the lees before bottling in Spring without fining or filtration. About a third of the juice is fermented in small, old oak without skin contact. We add sulphur after primary fermentation to preserve freshness.The overt green-melon โfruitinessโ is a pleasant surprise. Texturally itโs a joy. Leaving the wine unfiltered retains viscosity as well as almond blossom aromatics. The โphenolicโ, skinsy crunch (which comes from the fermentation on skins) acts as a kind of picture frame around the wine defining the honeydew and pear flavours complemented by ginger spice confined within these borders.
Moondarra Conception Bianco 2021
$37.75
Ultimately a blend of Picolit, Mendoza clone Chardonnay, and Ribolla Giallo blended with Picolit seedlings which have been crossed with Chardonnay and Ribolla. Thereโs also a little Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and Friulano to add to this fruit salad.
Hand picked fruit is crushed and fermented on skins without inoculation prior to maceration on skins for about a month after fermentation is complete. Sulphur is added at the conclusion of primary ferment to prohibit malolactic fermentation and preserve Granny Smith acidity. The wine is drained to old barriques for aging on lees. The dry grown fruit has extraordinary concentration of flavour which balances the tannin derived from the skins. The wine is bottled in Spring without fining or filtration.
Conception Bianco is a profound and complex wine. It has intensity and persistence of flavour with delightful balance. There is an array of different flavours competing for attention, with different nuances revealing themselves at each taste.
Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Nebbiolo...
$71.72
Bright crimson colour, powerful floral bouquet of violet and rose, rounded off with a red berry finish.ย ย Initial weight on the front palate creeps up on you to end with surprising length.ย ย Cherries, aniseed and charred oak.ย ย Soft subtle tannins allow this Nebbiolo to be consumed early; it will be exciting to see how it evolves over time.ย
Jasper Hill Stesso Fiano 2023
$30.27
A blend of 50% estate grown fruit and 50% purchased regional fruit, fully de-stemmed, fermented partially in new Austrian and French oak plus stainless steel.ย ย Pale green in appearance, aromatic pear with honey toasty oak.ย ย Fleshy pears, spice and apple cider on the palate with enough acid to balance the viscous, textured mouthfeel.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Screw-cap sealed, 13.5% alcohol
Jasper Hill Occams Shiraz 2022
$46.22
Grapes from Colbinabbin, mid-north of the Heathcote region, blended together with a smaller parcel from further south west.ย ย Harvested early to capture a great fresh feel.ย ย Delicate nose, dark crimson colour, soft tannins, forwardย ย bright fruit of rhubarb and red plum.ย ย Delicious, enjoy it now.
Pooley Pinot Grigio 2023
$37.97
A vibrant aroma of citrus blossom, candy apple and yuzu on the nose. Bright characters of white peach and apricot follow on the palate with subtle notes of green apple and beeswax. Strong acid and persistent length finish this lovely wine.
Domaine A Petit a 2017 Blend
$51.95
Domaine A Petit a is an assemblage of classic Bordeaux varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand from old estate vines. Typically, veraison will happen in February and picking in mid-April. Petit a is crafted in small batches employing traditional techniques including open vat fermentation, regular racking and hand plunging. It is matured in seasoned French oak barriques for 2 years and rested in the cellar for a further 4 years until ready for release.
This wine is one of the last years of Peter Althaus producing Domaine A wines before Conor van der Reest and David Walsh took over winemaking and ownership respectively.
Moorilla Estate Praxis Chardonnay 2023
$26.55
This season we again handpicked all fruit due to the inability to book a machine harvester.ย After crushing we were able to juice soak the skins for 6 hours prior to pressing.ย Cold settled juice was then split into two tanks where fermentation was performed using two different inoculated yeasts, both selected for their ability to enhance muscat and monoterpene aromas and flavours. ย Having had very low yields we decided to blend the 2023 Gewurztraminer into the Chardonnay Musque to help with volumes.ย This blend was racked early, again to ensure freshness of aromas.ย Rather than heavily fining and risking losing varietal character we blended in a very small amount of the unfermented juice.ย This small amount of sugar added mid-palate weight and mouthfeel and avoided the need to heavily fine the wine.ย The final blend was then stabilised and filtered before bottling July 10, 2023.
Tomfoolery Black and Blue Shiraz 2022
$50.31
The Tomfoolery โBlack & Blueโ Shiraz is sourced from a select premium vineyard in the northern sub-region of Ebenezer in the Barossa Valley. Grown by 5th generational grape grower Adrian Hoffmann this site offers soils that are commonly sandy loam over heavy red clay which provide a controlled yet accessible source of water allowing the vines to produce stunning fruit.
Colour: Black and blue!
Aroma:ย Big and bold, with a punch of plum pudding, liquorice and caraway seeds, all smothered in bramble jam.ย
Palate:ย Full-bodied, rich and satisfying with ripe plummy fruit and bacon smoke, tightened on the finish by fresh acidity and meaty chunks of firm tannin.ย
Moorilla Praxis Sparkling Riesling 2022
$33.71
We talk about Praxis wines being โdrink nowโ, and this bubbly mรฉthode traditionnelle beauty is exactly what weโre talking about. Fresh, fun and surprisingly moreish, the nose is all crisp orchard fruit, sweet citrus, and honeysuckle florals, while the palateโwith a soft, extremely effervescent mousse, aided by six months on leesโbalances a taut, lingering acidity and tart, apple-y fruit notes against a ripe hint of nashi pear sweetness. A great starter (or finisher). One bottle may not be enough.ย
Moondarra Studebaker Bianco 2022
$24.36
2022 Studebaker Bianco Pinot Grigio, Friulano, Ribolla Gialla 750mlWe crushed fruit rather than press off skins. Some juice is left to ferment to dryness on skins, some partially fermented on skins and some just left for a few hoursโ pre-ferment.The portion of juice with skins is fermented in small, open bins and the cap plunged occasionally to keep wet and avoid volatility. The wine is drained to old oak with the yeast lees to integrate the sourdough flavours from the autolysis of the lees before bottling in Spring without fining or filtration. About a third of the juice is fermented in small, old oak without skin contact. We add sulphur after primary fermentation to preserve freshness.The overt green-melon โfruitinessโ is a pleasant surprise. Texturally itโs a joy. Leaving the wine unfiltered retains viscosity as well as almond blossom aromatics. The โphenolicโ, skinsy crunch (which comes from the fermentation on skins) acts as a kind of picture frame around the wine defining the honeydew and pear flavours complemented by ginger spice confined within these borders.
Moondarra Conception Bianco 2021
$37.75
Ultimately a blend of Picolit, Mendoza clone Chardonnay, and Ribolla Giallo blended with Picolit seedlings which have been crossed with Chardonnay and Ribolla. Thereโs also a little Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and Friulano to add to this fruit salad.
Hand picked fruit is crushed and fermented on skins without inoculation prior to maceration on skins for about a month after fermentation is complete. Sulphur is added at the conclusion of primary ferment to prohibit malolactic fermentation and preserve Granny Smith acidity. The wine is drained to old barriques for aging on lees. The dry grown fruit has extraordinary concentration of flavour which balances the tannin derived from the skins. The wine is bottled in Spring without fining or filtration.
Conception Bianco is a profound and complex wine. It has intensity and persistence of flavour with delightful balance. There is an array of different flavours competing for attention, with different nuances revealing themselves at each taste.
Port Phillip Chardonnay 2022
$38.95
Lemon in colour, the nose offers a complex array of aromas: white peach, florals, flint and citrus. Nectarine and spicy grapefruit flavours emerge on the palate.
Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Shiraz 2...
$89.15
Weโre back, this time Georgia has no Friends.ย ย Itโs got everything you want from a typical Georgiaโs Paddock Shiraz.ย ย Powerful yet elegant, well rounded red and black fruits, brilliant spice with soft subtle tannins that extend through the whole palate. Very well balanced as usual. Cellar or drink now, your choice.
Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Nebbiolo...
$71.72
Bright crimson colour, powerful floral bouquet of violet and rose, rounded off with a red berry finish.ย ย Initial weight on the front palate creeps up on you to end with surprising length.ย ย Cherries, aniseed and charred oak.ย ย Soft subtle tannins allow this Nebbiolo to be consumed early; it will be exciting to see how it evolves over time.ย
Jasper Hill Georgia's Paddock Riesling...
$40.95
Very light straw colour with hints of pale green.ย ย Floral and oyster shell aromas with a palate full of all aspects of lemon, from zest to flesh and finishing highlights of lime and melon.ย ย Fabulous length, very moreish, bright and crisp.ย ย Great as an aperitif because of itโs fabulous natural acidity.
Screw-cap sealed, 13.5% alcohol
Jasper Hill Lo Stesso Fiano Organic, H...
$30.27
A blend of 50% estate grown fruit and 50% purchased regional fruit, fully de-stemmed, fermented partially in new Austrian and French oak plus stainless steel.ย ย Pale green in appearance, aromatic pear with honey toasty oak.ย ย Fleshy pears, spice and apple cider on the palate with enough acid to balance the viscous, textured mouthfeel.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Screw-cap sealed, 13.5% alcohol
Jasper Hill Occam's Razor Shiraz 2022
$46.22
Grapes from Colbinabbin, mid-north of the Heathcote region, blended together with a smaller parcel from further south west.ย ย Harvested early to capture a great fresh feel.ย ย Delicate nose, dark crimson colour, soft tannins, forwardย ย bright fruit of rhubarb and red plum.ย ย Delicious, enjoy it now.
Pooley Pinot Grigio 2023
$37.97
A vibrant aroma of citrus blossom, candy apple and yuzu on the nose. Bright characters of white peach and apricot follow on the palate with subtle notes of green apple and beeswax. Strong acid and persistent length finish this lovely wine.
Frequently Asked Questions About Australian Wines
Australian Wines
Australia is a wine powerhouse.
Weโre talking about the fifth-largest wine-producing country in the world! Australia is home to a talented community of winemakers championing all wine styles, from rosรฉ wine to sweet wine and everything in between.ย Chardonnay,ย Sauvignon Blanc,ย Riesling,ย Shiraz and many more to discover.
If you'd like to know more, we invite you to read our guide hereย to select the right Australian wine for you.