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The Roussanne providing earthiness, roundness and fresh natural acidity, and the Viognier filling that palate with stone fruits and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe winery's philosophy is simple:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"If we can improve our environment, we will improve our wines and leave the land better than it was before. Our efforts to minimise the environmental impact in the production of all Wild Duck Creek Estate products and to improve our environment include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReforestation of our vacant land. Over the past 10 years we have planted 10,000 trees on our unused land that was previously logged for farming;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe use 100% renewable energy in the winery and vineyards;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe elimination of the use of herbicides and synthetic chemicals in our vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe use compost undervine to develop richness in our soils, increase microorganism activity, and improve water holding capacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have planted and intend to keep planting many different species of trees, shrubs and grasses to increase biodiversity in our region.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are moving to becoming certified carbon neutral (and intend to be carbon positive) in early 2021. 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With a contributing average vine age of over 35 years they set a new standard for such releases from the Estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Top shelf Cabernet and surprisingly so with due regard to climate of the region. More fruit forward than the 2016 with a step-up in fruit purity. Never more the medium weight with sweet herbs, ripe green fruits, blackberry. Very linear through the palate. Does make you wonder what impact the tiering of the cab and shiraz labels does for the core range?\" \u003cstrong\u003eStewart @ Slowbeer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43241024028825,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/20230707_143039_d0b9602c-59a2-4fc6-9b59-f0b61a82db47.jpg?v=1689378906"},{"product_id":"spinifex-tannat-2019","title":"Spinifex Tannat 2019","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"richp\"\u003eWhile the origins of this variety lie in the Basque country, Tannat is best known for its role in the strapping, ‘hairs-on-your-chest’ kinda reds of Madiran in France’s southwest. This is a one-off release as it also came from the Adelaide Hills Bowe Lees vineyard which was destroyed by the bushfires in 2020.. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-product-description-more-content=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"richp\"\u003eWinemaker, Pete Shiell, picks up the story: “This is certainly a wine made in the vineyard. Multiple passes to thin shoots, manually managed canopy, dual green harvests and hand harvesting of bunches delivered fruit that we think shows the best of the variety and the site.” The grapes were fully de-stemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts in open fermenters, hand plunged \u0026amp; spent 10 days on skins prior to pressing. 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Dry red fruits and structure dominant with old wood and long crumbling tannin. 100% my kind of wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Aged in seasoned French oak for 14 months, it's elemental and vigorous (as it should be) with a classical claret-like structure. It was also the highlight of four vintages(2014, 2018, 2021 \u0026amp; 2022). Intense cassis\/ pure blackcurrant, blackberry hint brambly fruits are underpinned by fine-grained cedary\/ firm tannins and roasted walnut, hint mocha notes. The Shiraz part of the blend (43%) brings an overall roundness and mid palate buoyancy. The wine has excellent flow and torque, suggesting a long life ahead in the cellar. Drink: 2028 to 2042.\" \u003cstrong\u003e96pts | Andrew Caillard MW | Vintage Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The cooler vintage in Wrattonbully has contributed to a stylish medium bodied wine of impeccable presentation and poise. The medium bodied fruit has been worked with only old French oak and foudres, so as not to overpower. Nice combination of black fruits with a red fruit lift in a perfumed style with deeper slightly meaty black fruit characters. The tannins are finely integrated in this wine of great poise that will continue to evolve with extended cellaring. Drink to: 2024-2039\" \u003cstrong\u003e96pts | Ray Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"57\/43% cabernet sauvignon\/shiraz. Matured in French oak barrels and foudres for 14 months. Raspberry gel, pomegranate juice and morello cherries in syrup. Blackberry wine gums, sage and thyme. This really encompasses the claret style, the ease of drinking and the ability to please an array of palates. Still knitting together, this wine will cellar very well, as it opens like a flower in slow motion. Tannins are lacy and fine with peaks of acidity dotted throughout the palate. Cinnamon, cumin and mace spice to finish. Drink to: 2034.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts | Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A classic Australian claret Wrattonbully style and this smashes the brief. Vibrant and downright delicious, this is a fabulous Cabernet Shiraz to rip into. Subtle earthiness, red cherries and dark chocolate aren't far from the action and do their best to steal the limelight. The structure and shape are most impressive but what strikes me is its detail and presence, and even after a few days of tasting, it presented an attractive glossy sheen. Glorious!\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts | Steve Leszczynski | Q Wine Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44400629645465,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_8679.jpg?v=1722755111"},{"product_id":"fowles-ladies-who-shoot-their-lunch-shiraz-2000","title":"Fowles 'Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch' Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe leading producer in the Strathbogie Ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Interesting wine. A slightly bigger than average palate for cool climate but the hooks here are the savoury-died herb fruits running right through the palate. Much more Northern Rhone than Strathbogie.\"\u003cstrong\u003e Stewart @ GSW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is no Peppermint Pattie but it comes close, bringing a now-distinctive peppery elegance to the glass. Wild ferments can be unpredictable, but this is a mighty strong follow-up to 2020 with a similar high level of intensity: black pepper, acacia, five-spice, licorice, black fruits and spice rolling long, clean and bright across the tongue. Tannins, supple and well-crafted, sit back in readiness for time in bottle – it can easily take 10 years – and they are girded for the journey.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts | Jeni Port | Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45027752018073,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bindi-pyrette-shiraz-2023","title":"Bindi 'Pyrette' Shiraz 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBindi is one of the great pinot noir producers of Australia \u0026amp; has for some time cemented itself as the greatest of the Macedon Ranges wineries. In more recent times Michael Dhillion has expanded beyond the home vineyard, sourcing quality fruit from nearby sites and Southern Heathcote to build out quality wines under the 'Dhillion' and 'Pyrette' labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Bindi farm spans 170ha but only 7ha is planted to vines. 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Of genuine excitement is the addition of high-density pinot noir (11,300 vines\/ha, planted in ’14 and ’16), which is destined to add yet more lustre.\" \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An exuberant, dark red-purple; a powerful wine with charry oak dominating in this youthful stage, but underneath, a core of dark fruit spiced to the max, infused with cedar and a more exotic sandalwood note. Full bodied, with ripe, powerful tannins and some charcuterie-like reduction, appealing but clips the finish. 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Dean sources old-vine mourvèdre from Friedrich Koch's Old Garden vineyard, planted in 1853 at Rowland Flat, as well as shiraz and grenache from (up to) 110yo vines in Tanunda and riesling from 30+yo vines in the Eden Valley. Cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, mourvèdre and muscat blanc are estate grown.\" \u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHewitson is a member of Sustainable Wine Growing Australia - a national program for producers, committed to making wine sustainably.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Old dry-grown vines are rare in the world of wine and we are indeed fortunate that we can and do claim these as ungrafted. Growing in deep sandy soils, free of pests and diseases these old vines are strong, resilient and true to type. 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Displaying a silky palate with focus and finesse, the wine has fine balance and a long, lingering finish, with satiny tannins. This is a fifteen year proposition.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts | Ken Gargett | Wine Pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45533269786777,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2623.jpg?v=1759227006"},{"product_id":"balnaves-cabernet-sauvignon-2005","title":"Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Principles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the great producers of Coonawarra. Low fuss, zero hot air but consistently good to great wines. 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Today the oldest surviving vines on the property exist on the Dallwitz Block, a 20-hectare block considered to be the jewel in the crown.  Adrian’s grandfather, Gordon, purchased this block in 1954, \u0026amp; it came with treasured old Shiraz vines, planted between 1888 to 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hoffmann family are specialists in growing premium Shiraz with 75 percent of their vineyard planted to the variety.  During the 1990’s, it became apparent that premium Shiraz was in high demand from Ebenezer, and with their finger on the pulse, the Hoffmann family started to add to their existing vineyard with new plantings., \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Supplier to the stars' like no other - buyers include Izway, Torbreck, Sam Odi, Glaetzer, Two Hands, John Duval, Rockford, Soul Growers, Standish and First Drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great article \/ interview with Adrian Hoffmann can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/younggunofwine.com\/vineyard\/dallwitz-block-barossa-valley\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eDeep crimson with aromas of blackberry, plum conserve and black cherry fruits with hints of cold tea, dark chocolate, pan juices, blackstrap licorice, Cherry Ripe, earth and a fair lick of oak. Full bodied, powerful and inky on the palate, with uber-ripe black fruits, plenty of charry oak, thick, silty tannins and a long stretch of cassis and kirsch fruit on the exit. At 16.1% alcohol there is a bit of heat on the finish, but if you favour power over elegance than this might be right up your alley.\" \u003cstrong\u003e92pts | Dave Brooks | Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45600214417561,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2896_f1ff9e4c-0091-48ec-bd84-38d01fe5aed5.jpg?v=1761890915"},{"product_id":"hoffmann-mickan-block-durif-shiraz-2020","title":"Hoffmann 'Mickan Block' Durif Shiraz 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first vines were planted on the Hoffmann Vineyard in the 1880’s \u0026amp; sold to the Seppelt family at Seppeltsfield. 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Big and bold with a solid swell of black fruits that unfurls on the palate, some bittering herbs in the mix, plenty of charry oak, coal dust and earthen tones and a thickly tannined, darkly spiced finish.\" \u003cstrong\u003e92pts | Dave Brookes | Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45600215105689,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2895.jpg?v=1761890875"},{"product_id":"hoffmann-zinfandel-2019","title":"Hoffmann Zinfandel 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first vines were planted on the Hoffmann Vineyard in the 1880’s and sold to the Seppelt family at Seppeltsfield. 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Today the oldest surviving vines on the property exist on the Dallwitz Block, a 20-hectare block considered to be the jewel in the crown.  Adrian’s grandfather, Gordon, purchased this block in 1954, and it came with treasured old Shiraz vines, planted between 1888 to 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hoffmann family are specialists in growing premium Shiraz with 75 percent of their vineyard planted to the variety.  During the 1990’s, it became apparent that premium Shiraz was in high demand from Ebenezer, \u0026amp; with their finger on the pulse, the Hoffmann family started to add to their existing vineyard with new plantings., \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuppliers to the stars' like no other - buyers include Izway, Torbreck, Sam Odi, Glaetzer, Two Hands, John Duval, Rockford, Soul Growers, Standish and First Drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"On the nose, there are notes of leather and plum jam, dark chocolate, medjool date, aniseed and hung deli meat. The palate is soft, shaped by plump, profuse, grainy tannins and lingering over the finish. This is a gutsy wine, with a surprisingly soft countenance. I like the authenticity of this wine—it isn’t polished, but it is poised and detailed. Drink now and up to 2033.\" \u003cstrong\u003e91pts | Erin Larkin | Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Yes I know there's a lot of oak and yep it's 15.3% but you can't be helped charmed. Smooth, just short of juicy, lines of spice and saw dust. I don't think the fruit weight will equate to a long cellaring life but it doesn't really matter.\" \u003cstrong\u003eStewart @ SB\u0026amp;W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great article \/ interview with Adrian Hoffmann can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/younggunofwine.com\/vineyard\/dallwitz-block-barossa-valley\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45600215793817,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2655.jpg?v=1760073669"},{"product_id":"marc-bredif-sparkling-chenin-blanc-nv","title":"Marc Bredif Sparkling Chenin Blanc NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe domaine of Marc Brédif is one of the most famous names in the Loire, renowned for the longevity and quality of his Vouvray. Established in 1893 under the name of Château les Roches it wasn't until 1919 when Marc Brédif took over from his uncle, that the name was changed to mark the change of ownership. The ethereal Chenin Blanc from Marc Brédif remains a benchmark for the region; delicious, nervy \u0026amp; vividly sketched when young it morphs into an infinitely complex wine with age taking on characters of dried honey, lanolin and calvados, still with that ceramic-like sheen of minerally acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668663885977,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2602.jpg?v=1757225036"},{"product_id":"narkoojee-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Narkoojee Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven for the sparsely populated Gippsland region (in terms of wineries) Narkoojee remains a little under the radar. It was, initially, some very good efforts with Chardonnay that build a reputation but in recent years Pinot Noir and Merlot have flown the flag. Mind you, the Chardonnay remains one of the region's best. The wines are very consistent but it probably helps that Narkoojee is locted on the western border of East Gippsland and thus is typically a recipient of warmer weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ready to go if I ever saw one. Clean cherry, bitter dark notes late. 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Goes without saying they need time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45723119747225,"sku":null,"price":38.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2803.jpg?v=1760503468"},{"product_id":"blue-poles-alluran-merlot-cabernet-franc-2019","title":"Blue Poles 'Alluran' Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eA (very) low profile Margaret River producer who I happen to consider the region's most under-rated.  The 6 hectare vineyard is just shy of 25yrs old but super low yields \u0026amp; an unusually intense on the Left Bank classics - Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The reds in particular are serious wines - firm and stern structures with dry long-tailed fruits and BDX like tannin and spice. 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The result is a joyously fragrant, spice-driven wine with full, plump palate presence, svelte structure and a bright, long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__note\"\u003e\"The value here has always been super keen. That’s as true as ever with this iteration from a cool year, typically lifted and fragrant but also with some serious import. A tick up from mid-weight, this is spicy and peppered ferruginous minerality, along with blackberry, dark cherries, tapenade, violet, cassia, bay, coffee bean and salted licorice. Red berries swell up on the palate, with a thoughtfully woven skein of tannins underwriting its class. Excellent.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts | Marcus Ellis | Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-card__author\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Principles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45723125416089,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2619.jpg?v=1759227118"},{"product_id":"fighting-gully-road-verdicchio-2024","title":"Fighting Gully Road Verdicchio 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Walpole has graduated from being arguably one of Australia's greatest viticulturalists to become one of its greatest vignerons. 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Meticulous, sustainable viticulture and low intervention winemaking produce site-expressive wines of detail and structure. All wines are entirely domain grown, vinified and bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vineyard Beurrot comprises two Pinot Gris parcels: the tiny original 0.24 hectare section annexing the Meres block, \u0026amp; the all-Pinot Gris block which, at 2.74 hectares, provides the majority of the fruit. The large block is planted to a density of 5,600 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eFresh, bright and lively in the glass. Lifted aromas of pear drop, just-ripe white stone fruit, sweet spice and tangello pith. Crunchy, pithy, textured and long, with a drive of citrus, nectarine and a decent lick of grip.\" \u003cstrong\u003e90pts | Aaron Brasher | The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45731011756185,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2811.jpg?v=1760502949"},{"product_id":"dog-point-sauvignon-blanc-2024","title":"Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery's take on the classic dry aromatic style of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The citrus core of flavours are juicy and intense with deliciously refreshing saline acidity. 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Grafted to the newest mix of clones the vines produce strongly flavoured and intensely aromatic wines; using a number of fermentation techniques to build structure \u0026amp; palate length while maintaining lifted varietal aromas of dark cherry and savoury dried herbs. 5% Colorino in the mix which is a classic Tuscan touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Mark Walpole loves sangiovese and the feeling is reciprocated. This is a mighty strong follow-up to the '23, fairly bristling in cherry-fruited and aromatic brightness and crunch in youth, with an underlying brooding quality that says, 'just wait.' A smidge (5%) of the Tuscan colorino red grape adds to the iridescence of the cherry red, bright hues. Aromas rise in wild raspberries, red cherries, plum, florals, cumin, fennel seed, red earth and spice. The palate is nicely weighted, with brisk acid crunch, and is both upbeat and alive in spiced cherry, red fruits and an underlying savouriness of Campari, dried herbs, licorice and mineral earthiness. Potential? You bet!\" \u003cstrong\u003e96pts | Jeni Port | Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo insecticides are used and fungicide selection is careful made to protect predatory mites and other beneficial insects. Soil structure is maintained through minimal application of herbicide; soil cultivation is not practiced. The inter-row is sown to a permanent sward of grasses and legumes, which are seasonally slashed and thrown onto the ground immediately under the vine, to preserve moisture and increase organic matter. 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There have been a number of, frankly, disinterested owners post founder Tom Lazar, but the arrival of owners Stephen \u0026amp; Kerri Stack and, importantly, local winemaker Ben Kimmorley (ex Curly Flat) are giving this wonderful site every chance to flourish again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard was first planted in 1968, marking the modern era for winemaking in the modern era in the Macedon Ranges. The proprietory wine was a Bordeaux-inspired red blend, a combination of grapes that is rarely, if at all, attempted today given the marginal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine soon made waves and was a constant favourite of James Halliday and even made its way into Langton's 'Excellent' classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday Razal remains a work-in-progress and Kimmorley and team continue to rework the 25 acres of 'old vines'. The hommage to the original Virgin Hills BDX blend takes the form of the 'Heritage' blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Shiraz) and production is limited to ~500 cases per vintage. A Chardonnay is also produced under the proprietory label whilst the secondary label 'Dom Raz' includes Shiraz, a Shiraz 'pressings' bottling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are incredibly fine boned and it is clear they present best in warmer vintages. 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Still very youthful and it will reward cellaring.\" \u003cstrong\u003e93pts | Stuart Knox | The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45764143153305,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2645.jpg?v=1760074045"},{"product_id":"bannockburn-riesling-2024","title":"Bannockburn Riesling 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“…Bannockburn produces outstanding wines across the range, all with individuality, style, great complexity and depth of flavour. The low-yielding estate vineyards play their role. 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A gorgeous wine from go to whoa!\" \u003cstrong\u003e97pts | Phillip Rich | Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45794446868633,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2670.jpg?v=1760570975"},{"product_id":"quealy-balnarring-pinot-grigio-2024","title":"Quealy 'Balnarring' Pinot Grigio 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuealy is a true pioneer by any definition.  Kathleen Quealy \u0026amp; Kevin McCarthy were \u003cstrong\u003ethe producer\u003c\/strong\u003e to identify Mornington Peninsula's potential with Pinot Gris\/Pinot Grigio and their work with this variety made the grape a household name in Australia. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThis year’s Balnarring Pinot Grigio is drawn from the Hester and Campbell \u0026amp; Christine vineyards. 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There’s a trance-like state to its languid poise, giving way to a quiet reveal—graceful, generous, and deeply complex.\" \u003cstrong\u003eStephen Pannell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eMedium-full salmon-pink with a tinge of orange; a rich and engaging bouquet which shows some age development with nuttiness from some barrel involvement as well as density, richness and fleshy texture. There's plenty of phenolics without spoiling the drinkability. A powerful, complex, textural and thoroughly satisfying glass of deadly serious rosé. 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The region’s star varieties, Shiraz and Riesling, hold the lion’s share of acreage, closely followed by Bryan’s passion project, Sangiovese (on which The Wine Front has written, \u003c\/span\u003e“Bryan Martin and sangiovese should be shouted from the rooftops”\u003cspan face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\"\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\"\u003eThe estate is also home to small plots of Nebbiolo, Gamay, Chardonnay, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Savagnin and Ribolla Gialla. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eartin is unflinching when it comes to farming: the site is certified organic; no synthetic chemicals are ever used; and he uses under-vine cultivation, cover crops and green manure.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHis soils are rich in organic material, his vines and vegetable garden are thriving, and the biodiverse vineyard is filled with bees and birds – it’s a site humming with energy and life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan face=\"georgia, times, times new roman, serif\" style=\"font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Farming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45802358046873,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2842.jpg?v=1760951911"},{"product_id":"denton-shed-nebbiolo-2024","title":"Denton 'Shed' Nebbiolo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenton is a superb, unique terroir. 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His local legend status has been confirmed again and again, winning the Bushing Trophy for best red wine of show in McLaren Vale no less than four times: 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Steve Pannell makes no bones about this being inspired by Bandol Rosé – Domaine Tempier in particular. This comes off some of the property’s original vines, dating back to the late 1800s. Direct press with minimal skin contact, then natural fermentation in tank for two weeks; raised in neutral puncheons for eight weeks on lees. Red fruited, with cranberry, redcurrant \u0026amp; wild strawberry, there’s also orange rind, pink grapefruit and mandarin, wisps of white peppery spice and some subdued florals. It’s a wine of import and ready charm, both expansive and refined, dry, subtly but purposely structured, and just such a delight.\" \u003cstrong\u003e96pts | Marcus Ellis | Halliday Wine Companion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45803130847385,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2892.jpg?v=1761798646"},{"product_id":"neldner-road-shiraz-2022-100-at-cellar-door","title":"Neldner Road Shiraz 2022 ($100 at Cellar Door)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I have spent most of my career in the Barossa, in particular the warm and sunny Marananga of the Western Barossa Valley. However, I also learned early on to have great respect for the cooler, high hills of Flaxman’s Valley in Eden Valley. I understand their differences but equal greatness of the two regions and want my wines to reflect that. Therefore, my production is derived from both regions. My most premium wines are two single-vineyard Shirazes – one from Flaxman’s Valley in Eden and one from Marananga in the Barossa.\u003cbr data-w-id=\"23ab528b-9832-69e6-3092-b5a6a5b121df\" data-wf-id='[\"23ab528b-9832-69e6-3092-b5a6a5b121df\",\"LineBreak\"]'\u003e\u003cbr data-w-id=\"090c8fa3-b990-a28b-56e9-e324569a5730\" data-wf-id='[\"090c8fa3-b990-a28b-56e9-e324569a5730\",\"LineBreak\"]'\u003eThe six vineyards I chose to represent our single vineyard series: two Shiraz vineyards from each the Barossa Valley \u0026amp; Eden Valley, one Grenache vineyard and one Mataro vineyard. Some of these vineyards are the same vines that I first brought back to life and have now been tending to for over two decades. Many now live well into their second century of age. I named our single-vineyard wines after the original settling family that had the foresight to plant those vines in the variety and soil that they did over one hundred years ago. For those people, I will be eternally grateful.\u003cbr data-w-id=\"e4019bd0-26f0-c204-4e8b-1610fdc9f47d\" data-wf-id='[\"e4019bd0-26f0-c204-4e8b-1610fdc9f47d\",\"LineBreak\"]'\u003e\u003cbr data-w-id=\"9f43496d-5d0f-d62e-a6de-6be5837b635d\" data-wf-id='[\"9f43496d-5d0f-d62e-a6de-6be5837b635d\",\"LineBreak\"]'\u003eI make five wines under our regional series, which showcase traditional styles of wines that have been made in the Barossa and stood the test of time: a Grenache Shiraz Mataro blend; a blend of Barossa and Eden Valley Shiraz, a Western Barossa Valley Shiraz and an Eden Valley Riesling. In this series, we also produce a Barossa Valley Marsanne, which I recognize as one of the great white wine styles of the world and is the most premium white wine that I make.\"\u003cstrong\u003e Dave Powell | Owner \u0026amp; Winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\"Sourced from cuttings off seriously old vines on his Neldner Road vineyard in the Valley’s western district of Marananga. A tutorial in the meeting of powerful Barossa Shiraz fruit and fine oak maturation managed across 18 months in second use barrels used for his top-range Kraehe Shiraz. Royal purple in the glass, dark coffee, pain au chocolat, nutmeg led baking spices to the nose, elevating compote plum that soon finds its savoury counterpoints via long, fine-grained tannins, impressively integrated across the whole length of the palate, finished with a subtle olive-like edge. Total control at all times, seriously fine wine with seductive drink-now attractions and long-life ambitions of even greater pleasures.\" \u003cstrong\u003e98pts | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; font-family: calibri;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Dave Powell is very much a Barossa institution and his wines from this new operation are proving to be quite thrilling. Put bluntly, this is not only utterly delicious but outstanding value. From vineyards in excess of 30 years old, mostly in the Marananga and Seppeltsfield subregions, the wine spends a year and a half maturing in 4,500-litre French oak foudres. Under cork. Opaque maroon in colour, there is power, balance, concentration, great length and intensity in this line. The oak integration is impressive, and we have flavours weaving through notes of chocolate, blackberries, cassis, mocha and licorice. Hints of beefstock, soy and cold tea lurk in the background. Youthful, but ever so promising, this is absolutely cracking drinking and should be so for at least the next ten to fifteen years. Love it.\" \u003cstrong\u003e96pts | Ken Gargett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One thing that can be guaranteed with this Barossa vineyard and this maker is that you are going to get flavour plus in abundance. The vineyard was planted about 30 years ago from cuttings of quite old vines, and that contributes to the super-premium Kraehe shiraz. In fact, the wine was matured for 18 months in second-use barrels previously used for the Kraehe. Sure, it’s a powerhouse with loads of opulent fruit, but yet there is a degree of elegance here and refinement that is very much about a slightly more modern interpretation of Barossa shiraz. There’s a pure essence of deep, chocolatey, dark, plummy, savoury shiraz buried within this structured framework. There’s a slightly syrupy mouthfeel to it, which I find quite attractive, and captures the density and richness of the wine. An opulent style, supremely balanced and poised, with the potential for further ageing.\" \u003cstrong\u003e95pts | Ray Jordan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45803214667929,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2862.jpg?v=1761115182"},{"product_id":"narkoojee-the-athelston-merlot-2019","title":"Narkoojee 'The Athelston' Merlot 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven for the sparsely populated Gippsland region (in terms of wineries) Narkoojee remains a little under the radar. It was, initially, some very good efforts with Chardonnay that build a reputation but in recent years Pinot Noir \u0026amp; Merlot have flown the flag. Mind you, the Chardonnay remains one of the region's best. The wines are very consistent but it probably helps that Narkoojee is locted on the western border of East Gippsland and thus is typically a recipient of warmer weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45808432087193,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2849.jpg?v=1760997550"},{"product_id":"kanta-riesling-2024","title":"Kanta Riesling 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanta Riesling by Egon Müller is a unique winemaking partnership where German tradition and precision meets the premium, cool climate fruit from the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Another great wine from Kanta and for mine the best house for AH rResling (\u0026amp; for that matter a Top 5 SA producer for this grape). 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This youthful vintage of Kanta is incredibly approachable now, with the potential to evolve beautifully with age.\" \u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45813393752217,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2863.jpg?v=1761115141"},{"product_id":"onannon-pinot-gris-2025","title":"Onannon Pinot Gris 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnannon is three people with one goal. The people are Sam Middleton, Kaspar Hermann \u0026amp; Will Byron, each of whom contributed the last letters of their surname to make Onannon. A friendship forged in winemaking studies was cemented in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with each of them serving stints at Coldstream Hills in the Yarra Valley in the noughties. Sam and Kaspar are still based in the Yarra, making wine at Mount Mary, while Will works at a winery on the Mornington Peninsula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their goal at Onannon is to craft wines that speak a little of themselves and a lot of their place. 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Today the oldest surviving vines on the property exist on the Dallwitz Block, a 20-hectare block considered to be the jewel in the crown.  Adrian’s grandfather, Gordon, purchased this block in 1954, and it came with treasured old Shiraz vines, planted between 1888 to 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hoffmann family are specialists in growing premium Shiraz with 75 percent of their vineyard planted to the variety.  During the 1990’s, it became apparent that premium Shiraz was in high demand from Ebenezer, and with their finger on the pulse, the Hoffmann family started to add to their existing vineyard with new plantings., \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Suppliers to the stars' like no other - buyers include Izway, Torbreck, Sam Odi, Glaetzer, Two Hands, John Duval, Rockford, Soul Growers, Standish and First Drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great article \/ interview with Adrian Hoffmann can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/younggunofwine.com\/vineyard\/dallwitz-block-barossa-valley\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slow Beer and Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45879838212249,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4030\/6329\/files\/IMG_2974.jpg?v=1764476753"},{"product_id":"rockford-vine-vale-riesling-2018","title":"Rockford 'Vine Vale' Riesling 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen I first started my wine geek journey (~1998) getting your hands on Rockford was quite the holy grail. 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