Yalumba Wrattonbully Vineyards Marsanne Viognier 2006 $18.55 What a scrumptious drop – oozing with vibrant rich viognier, tempered somewhat by the more restrained marsanne, and with the silk-smooth texture that comes from barrel fermentation and ageing. It’s one of several outstanding new releases from Yalumba: Mawson’s Hill Block 3 Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and Bridge … Continue reading Wine review — Yalumba Wrattonbully, Paxton & Oakvale →

Smith and Hooper Wrattonbully Cabernet Merlot 2012 $16.15–$21 During the red wine boom of the mid nineties, Australia’s large winemakers began broad-acre vine plantings at Wrattonbully, adjoining Coonawarra’s north-eastern boundary. Ten years later, the area contributed large volumes of high quality fruit for many popular wine brands. But nobody new for sure how high fruit … Continue reading Wine review – Smith and Hooper, Kangarilla Road and Yering Station →