Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Red 2021

 

A blend of Hunter Valley and Hilltops Shiraz, I'm unsure why it's called a "Red" when Shiraz is actually what it is. It's a great drink by the way, make no mistake. 

Gundog Estate Rosé 2022

 

Sweltering summer afternoons can be sorted with an ice-cold glass of this Rosé from Gundog Estate.

Gundog Estate Indomitus Rosa 2022

 

Matt Burton sources fruit from a number of regions and it seems he has a habit of polishing a few gems. In short, this is delicious. A fabulous Rosé, I could neck the lot. Find this.

Cassegrain Edition Noir 2019

 

A melting pot of sorts that brings Syrah and Pinot Noir together from three regions - Canberra, Central Ranges and the Hilltops. An interpretation of the Hunter River Burgundy perhaps that seems very much in vogue at the moment.

Dirt Candy Rosé 2021

 

Barrel fermented Rosé made with Shiraz grown in Wiradjuri Country. Isn't it great to see producers acknowledging the First Nations people on their labels?

Gundog Estate Indomitus Rosa 2021

 

Lacy pleasure. Delicate and curvaceous. Gee, we are blessed with the high standard of Rosés available on the shelves. Considered winemaking continues to push the bar higher. Here is a brilliant Rosé from Gundog Estate.

Cassegrain Wines Spring Rosé 2021

 

Gee, this is one out of the box! A superb Rosé from a producer you may not have on your radar. Afternoon chills just got that little bit better with this in the glass.

Gundog Estate Rosé 2021

 

A Rosé made from Shiraz and Cabernet, I found the Cabernet to really stamp its authority. It's the type of wine more suited for a casual BBQ than sipping on the sun on its own.

Ridgemill Estate The Spaniard Tempranillo 2021

 

Bright and playful early on, this Tempranillo is quite dissimilar to previous releases which have been more focused with their game face on. This 2021 is all about big smiles and big plates of food with an abundance of friends nearby.

Wren Wines Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2019

 

Hilltops Grenache and Mourvedre meets Hunter Valley Shiraz in this spicy blend.

Sassafras Hilltops Fiano 2019

A great little Fiano. So much interest and so easy to throw back.

Grandis Wines Yin-Yang Rouge 2018

The beauty of small producers is their desire to try news things. Here's a wine infused with ginseng as an alternative preservative. The high natural antioxidants of the ginseng help protect the wine during fermentation and maturation resulting in a wine with very low sulphites.

Gundog Estate Indomitus Rosa 2019

Proper Rosé. Pretty scents, gorgeous fruit, it's just such a delightful drink.

Gundog Estate Hilltops No. 1 2018

It's always great to see this Hilltops No.1 sit alongside its No. 2 sibling.

Gundog Estate Hilltops Shiraz No. 2 2018

Shiraz sourced from the Moppity Vineyard in the Hilltops region of New South Wales.

Gundog Estate Squire's Shiraz 2018

A fab blend of Hilltop and Canberra fruit. It seems Matt Burton has magic hands when it comes to blending these regions.

Andevine Hilltops Shiraz 2018

Quite a savoury Shiraz. Nothing particularly jumping out of the glass. Some purple flowers rise up with time building some momentum.

Gundog Estate Hilltops No.1 Shiraz 2017

This is the third Gundog Shiraz vintage from the Hilltops region. It's a great drink to knuckle down with.

Gundog Estate Hilltops No.2 Shiraz 2017

It's always great to sit wines such as these side by side. The No.1 Shiraz calls for steak night whereas the No. 2 thinks it's a bit more fancy.

Gundog Estate Indomitus Rosa 2018

I made the comment in a recent review of a Gundog Estate wine that Matt Burton doesn't make bad wine. It's almost as though he's produced this just to prove what we already know. This is a cracker! Fist pumping, big smiles, large pours and all that jazz...