Domaine l’Aigueliere La Cote Rousse
Who makes it? The La Cote Rousse is one of the sought after wines from the Montpeyroux sub-region of Larzac in the Languedoc. Domaine l’Aigueliere is owned and run by the Commeyras family in this scenic area just to the North of Montpellier. Here, like the reds of...
Domaine Begude Espirit Pinot Noir
Who makes it? Domaine Begude has a gorgeous backdrop against the Pyrenees and the Corbieres near Limoux in South West France. Owners, Catherine and James Kinglake, took over custodianship of this organic wine estate in 2003. However, the vineyards on the gentle...
Muga Reserva Seleccion Especial
Bodega Muga is a family run winery in Rioja and is one of the names that have become synonymous with Spain’s most famous region. Particularly for their well regarded Prado Enea. Notably, Muga is known for only producing red Rioja wines at the Reserva or Gran Reserva...
Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay
Vasse Felix is one of the Margaret River’s first wine estates. Dr Tom Cullity planted the first of the estate’s vineyards in 1967 after recognising the region’s immense potential. The Holmes à Court family has owned the estate since 1987 and they have made the...
The Hedonist Shiraz 2018
The Hedonist Shiraz offers many things to many people. It is made from grapes from biodynamic vineyards in McLaren Vale, a region known for its soft, juicy, immediately approachable shiraz. The Clappis family are committed to making their McLaren Vale fruit shine...
Morrisons The Best Priorat 2016
Sometimes it is important to remember that supermarkets own brand wines offer value to shoppers on a tight budget. Particularly, if the wine is from a well established wine country such as France, Italy or Spain. These supermarkets have equally well established...
Matsu El Viejo Toro DO 2018
Who makes it? Matsu 'El Viejo' is one of Vintae’s label. Vintae is a family run wine business which also owns Hacienda Lopez de Haro and Bardos amongst others. El Viejo sports just as stylish a label like the other three in the line up. This one features a...
Bodega Classica Hacienda Lopez de Haro Blanco
Hacienda Lopez de Haro is another of the Vintae brands from around Spain. This time it is a Riojan white made from old Viura vines from vineyards around the area of San Vincente de la Sonsierra (Rioja Alta). Interestingly, this area has pre-historic wine...
Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay
Who makes it? Tolpuddle is the Tasmanian vineyard owned by Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW. The dynamic duo behind the outstanding Shaw + Smith label from Australia’s Adelaide Hills launched this label in 2013. The story behind the Tolpuddle label started with a...
Ochota Barrels The Fugazi Vineyard Grenache
Who makes it? The Ochota Barrels label is the brainchild of Taras and Amber Ochota. Together, they have made this wine brand one that continues to intrigue lovers of the not so usual. The antithesis of boring, these wines dance to their own beat starting from a pinot...
Bodega Torres Vina Sol
Bodega Torres has been a part of the fabric of the Penedes wine region since the 1870s. Although, the family were working vineyards prior to this. Torres Vina Sol is one of those very well known white wines that is often overlooked on the shelf. However, it is one...
Lustau PX San Emilio
Lustau Sherry house is an easy ‘go to’ for quality and there is always something interesting and distinctive to be found in their range. While Sherry is not something that appeals to everyone. Particularly this super sweet style. This wine is something that will...
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Jane Eyre is one of the Australian winemakers who makes a range of wines that cross international borders. She now makes wines in Burgundy after vintages making wine at Cullen in Margaret River, Felton Road, Central Otago and Ata Rangi in Martinborough. This Jane Eyre...
Cullen Mangan Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Cullen Mangan Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from Margaret River is one of my favourite SBSs. The combination is as popular in Australia as it is in Bordeaux. The Mangan Vineyard is a dry farmed, biodynamic vineyard by one of Australia’s great winemakers Vanya...
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