Ben Riggs, winemaker extraordinaire, made this from grapes sourced from McLaren Vale with some coming from the original Thomas Goss Vineyard established in 1849. Ben recommends this wine be best enjoyed over the next 7 years- that puts it 7 years ago in 2017- see back label. I think he was a little conservative. ThisContinue reading “Thomas Goss McClaren Vale Shiraz 2010 – big, bold, and opulent! From the Cellar.”
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Classic Aussie Shiraz’s from Two Hands plus.
Two Hands Winery was born out of a conversation between two mates- Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, at an engagement party. They both agreed that they wanted to make the best possible Shiraz (and Shiraz based) wines from prized winning regions in Australia in order to showcase the diversity of the Shiraz grape to theContinue reading “Classic Aussie Shiraz’s from Two Hands plus.”
Robert Oatley’s G-19 Grenache
Robert Oatley Wines started in the late 1960’s when Robert planted vines with the sole purpose of selling them to another winery. Let’s fast forward 10 years, that contract fell through and on a “Friday afternoon decision’ they decided to make wines for themselves. Assisted by his son Sandy, progress was made with the wineryContinue reading “Robert Oatley’s G-19 Grenache”
Hugh Hamilton Wines- making wine since 1837.
The Hamilton family first planted vines in 1837 less than a year after Sth. Australia was established. Hugh, current 5th generation winemaker is most definitely the Black Sheep and Larrikin in the family history. With wine names like The Rascal, The Scallywag, The Ratbag and The Villain you don’t have a case to stand onContinue reading “Hugh Hamilton Wines- making wine since 1837.”
Hickinbotham Winery McLaren Vale.
These are some of the best wines from one of the prettiest spots in South Australia. Visit the website to see some awesome content. “The Hickinbotham Vineyard sits in an oasis-like setting at the top of a long ridgeline that traces the northern end of the McLaren Vale wine region, just above the township ofContinue reading “Hickinbotham Winery McLaren Vale.”
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