Yalumba The Steeple Shiraz 2019

 

I can't stop sipping this. Actually, substitute sipping with drinking. Just wow. Super silky with delicate spices, feed this Yalumba The Steeple to me via a drip.

Yalumba The Steeple Shiraz 2018

The Steeple is a biodynamic Shiraz from the Barossa's Light Pass sub-region planted in 1919. 

Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Blanc 2020

 

Welcome to the debut Ovitelli Blanc release. A magnificent wine, there is plenty going on as you'd expect from Yangarra Estate. The back label states, "Renowned for our Grenache and respecting the distant homelands of this variety, we planted its white varietal cousins." Lovers of texture and interest ought to dip their oar in.

Yangarra Estate King's Wood Shiraz 2020

 

Dense with some flirtatious mulberry fruit working the edges, this is an excellent Shiraz from Yangarra Estate.

Yangarra Estate Ironheart Shiraz 2019

 

Power but with subtlety, generous fruit is laced with delicate spices. This is another brilliant Ironheart Shiraz. 

Yangarra Estate High Sands Grenache 2019

 

Smart. Considered. Just ace. Another outstanding High Sands Grenache release.

Yangarra Estate Hickinbotham Clarendon Grenache 2020

 

Pretty and almost skeletal, this is a joyous and dancy number. The fruit glides through unobstructed. Silk sheet material. Bring it!

d’Arenberg The Love Grass Shiraz 2019

 

To sum this Shiraz up in a couple of words I'd say generous and savoury. It's a wine that grows on you and loves the chance to soak up some air to show its best form.

Brash Higgins Grenache Mataro 2020

 

A luxurious ride through the pleasure dome. There is so much to seek out here. Bright fruit, depth, savoury elements, persistence... Find me in a comfy chair over there as I tuck in.

d'Arenberg The Innocent Weed GMS 2020

 

The Innocent Weed is all about that pesky spear grass that pins itself to you unsuspectingly. These are kept at bay in d'Arenberg's organic and biodynamic vineyards by the use of herbicides put them to sleep and improve the soils.

Yangarra Estate Shiraz 2019

Wines like these are hard to fault - they just ooze class. A clever Shiraz once more from Peter Fraser and Yangarra Estate.

Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache 2020

 

Bliss. A lovely drink. Dancy, vibrant and mischievous, the fruit sings louder the longer it sits in the glass.

Yangarra Estate High Sands Grenache 2018

 

Yangarra's top Grenache and there's nothing stopping its impressive beauty. Another brilliant release from the High Sands with this 2018 edition.

Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Grenache 2019

 

Grenache purity at its finest. A sublime example of Grenache. Delicate, elegant and sophisticated.

Yangarra Estate Ironheart Shiraz 2018

 

A McLaren Vale Shiraz always destined to impress. This 2018 is no different. Another excellent Ironheart Shiraz.

Brash Higgins Ripple 2020

 

A wicked new wine from the ever creative and curious Brad Hickey. Whole bunch Cabernet flooded with Nero d'Avola juice for carbonic maceration.

Brash Higgins Nero d'Avola 2019

 

Brad Hickey made his name on this variety and he keeps smashing the high hats. Get comfy with another superb Nero d'Avola courtesy of his famed amphora.

Brash Higgins Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 

Off the Omensetter Vineyard adjacent to the winery, the fruit is certified organic and biodynamic.

Yangarra Estate PF Grenache 2020

 

Bright cerise in the glass, the fruit presents itself like a vortex. Mulberry and blueberry fruit swirl before drawing you in. A delicious slurp.

Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz 2017

Another superb Ironheart Shiraz. It's a wine that hits the target without fail. I was lucky enough to taste this in barrel with winemaker Peter Fraser during vintage back in 2017. It didn't miss the mark then and it's perched gorgeously now.