Sauvignon Blanc doesn't come more Sauvignon Blancish than this. It could almost wear a t-shirt that says 'I love Sauvignon Blanc'. Thankfully it is not too full on though, a wine that carries enough tropical fruit juiciness to make it all work nic...
Movie fans, or more likely wine nerds, might remember a film from a few years back called “Sideways” It told the story about two self-centred middle-aged men who opted for a tour of Californian wineries, rather than a traditional buck’s night. Thi...
Marmaduke is named after marmalade, the lovely fruit based spread that works great on toast. Actually, this wine is named after Marmaduke Terry, one of the first settlers of the Margaret River region who farmed at Wallcliffe on the banks of Mar...
He does a greta job does Mike Press, managing the vineyard, the production, the sales, the marketing. Everything just Mike and his wife. By controlling everything, what he does is to make sure that the wines not only taste pretty bloody good but t...
Pretty simple really. This is a tasty mixed dozen, with the tastiness decided by us. Net result is 12 wines that taste pretty damn good indeed! 5 Crackas for deliciousness!
Hunter Chardonnay often gets overlooked for other regions, but you have to remember that it was one of the first places in Australia to produce this lauded and loved variety. We are pleased to report that while this wines still show a richness, th...
The famous vineyard in question? None other than Rosemount's old Roxburgh vineyard, itself one of the oldest Chardonnay plots in the country...
How does Mike Press do this so cheaply? Amazing value. Truly amazing. A spicy, leafy, structured red with loads of flavour, fine tannins and no shortage of concentration.
We have been searching for a wine like this since the day Cracka launched – a top value Merlot that we loved to drink. It might have taken us three years but here it is and from our old mate Grant Burge. Full of plush blueberry fruits, this mid we...
The Cricket Pitch has become one of Brokenwood’s most iconic labels showing not just multi-varieties but multi-regions in the mix. This is a BYO wine that works well with a variety of cuisines; anything from robust seafood, to pasta and gourmet sa...
This cheeky collection of reds and whites is bound to please even the fussiest palate. There's also something here for every occasion and food option. The whites will match with poultry and seafood, and the reds will go with anything from duck to ...
The other name for this bubbly is the 'night pick sparkling' a reference to the fact that the grapes that went into this fizz were picked in the cool night rather than the day. The reason for that move is all about preserving the essential freshne...
Geoff Hardy is a restless winemaker. A quick scan of Geoff’s Hand Crafted range reveals that he’smaking wines from an astonishing 17 different grape varieties, including such oddities as Teroldego and Tannat. It is the more ‘conventional’ varie...
From a vineyard that is almost 30 years old now, this light, pretty and fruit forward Pinot Noir is like a basket full of Pinoty goodness. Such a lively sort of wine this one, built for immediate drinking pleasure (you could even drink it cold).
