The New Aussies
No, it’s not a contradiction in terms. Kiwi’s may claim credit for all innovation in the Antipodes - as well as all classiness, perhaps. But we must admit a certain regard for what’s happening now in Aussie wine, where a long history is becoming a formidable support to some super-smart, up-to-date ideas. Flourishing artisan producers like Ben Glaetzer, Kalleske and Byron and Harold are raising Australia’s celebrated and satisfying styles to an all new level of brightness, harmony and sheer sophistication.
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2021 Glaetzer Barossa Valley Wallace Shiraz/GrenacheAnother supreme old vine Glaetzer wine, this time a mere 50 and 100 years of age. The richness and spice of Barossa Shiraz leads, rounded out with succulent, full-bodied Grenache. Massive yet ... read more$31.99 in mixed 6+ or $35.99 per bottle
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2021 Spinifex Lola White BlendA special white blend from a boutique producer in Barossa. The Lola demonstrates a Southern French ethos of blending in which a range of grapes contribute various enhancing qualities to an ... read more$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle
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2021 Spinifex Barossa SyrahA high-scoring Syrah from a boutique legend of the Barossa. This red is called a Syrah (not Shiraz) because its an effort by Spinifex to present nothing too heavy, but a more European or ... read more$33.99 in mixed 6+ or $37.99 per bottle
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2019 Spinifex Barossa AglianicoA delicious Australian expression of this rare southern Italian grape. Peter Schell of Spinifex is nothing if not independent-minded, and this non-standard bottling of Aglianico grown on the ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle
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2020 Spinifex Esprit Red BlendA rich and savoury Grenache-style blend from the Barossa. Spinifex are boutique players in Barossa, a couple originally from New Zealand and France who are influenced by the spirit of Southern ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle
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2021 Spinifex Bete Noir Barossa ShirazA value sweet spot for incredible Barossa Shiraz from a cult producer. Seen as the baby brother to the outstanding La Maline, this 'black beast' is deep, dark, and complex, and offers much of ... read more$46.99 in mixed 6+ or $52.99 per bottle
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