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 Spinifex Miette ShirazHuon HookeA succulent and juicy Shiraz from cult producers in the Barossa. Spinifex are in a position to do things their own way, and in this serious artisan Shiraz they make a bright, nuanced wine that ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle
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2022 Glaetzer Barossa Valley Wallace Shiraz/GrenacheRichard CaroAnother supreme old vine Glaetzer wine, this time a mere 50 and 100 years of age. The richness and spice of Barossa Shiraz leads and is softened by succulent, full-bodied Grenache. Massive yet ... read more$31.99 in mixed 6+ or $35.99 per bottle
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2021 Spinifex Barossa SyrahJames HallidayA high-scoring Syrah from a boutique legend of the Barossa. This red is called a Syrah (rather than Shiraz) because the concept here is a more European or Kiwi-styled expression of the grape. ... read more$33.99 in mixed 6+ or $37.99 per bottle
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2022 Spinifex Lola White BlendThe Wine FrontA 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$33.99 in mixed 6+ or $37.99 per bottle
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2022 Spinifex Esprit Red BlendJames SucklingA 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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2022 Glaetzer Barossa Valley Bishop ShirazRichard CaroA Shiraz from very old vines in some of the warmest spots of the northern Barossa Valley. This stunning wine is exactly what Aussie master Ben Glaetzer is known for — a Shiraz that is ... read more$44.99 in mixed 6+ or $49.99 per bottle
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2022 Spinifex Bete Noir Barossa ShirazThe Wine FrontA 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 satisfyingly deep and complex, so it offers a ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2022 Glaetzer Anaperenna Barossa Shiraz/CabernetJames HallidayNamed after the Roman Goddess of the New Year, this is another hugely compelling red by Ben Glaetzer. From vines over a century old, comes this black, soft and luscious Shiraz-Cabernet that ... read more$69.99 in mixed 6+ or $77.99 per bottle
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2022 Glaetzer Amon Ra Barossa ShirazParker's Wine AdvocateFrom very old vines up to 130 years, this stellar Shiraz from Ben Glaetzer is about quality over quantity. With boatloads of flavour but nothing heavy, the wine's incredible depth of lush fruit ... read more$90.00 in mixed 6+ or $100.00 per bottle
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2018 Spinifex Rostein ShirazJames SucklingA new label for us that represents a top selection of Spinifex's Shiraz fruit. Spinifex bought the Rostein vineyard in 2014 and after many years of hard work, they are only now harvesting fruit ... read more$140.00 in mixed 6+ or $160.00 per bottle
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