2023 Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva The cool, maritime climate of this estate vineyard in the Casablanca region preserves the natural aromatics and bright acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc. A versatile, food-friendly wine with a crisp, clean finish and refreshing citrus notes that call for grilled seafood or a summery plate of pesto-topped pasta. For more info, visit Root:1 website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note
2011 Rubinelli Vajol Destinée Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva DOCG Vajol is a is a sunny, warm, welcoming valley in the heart of the Valpolicella classica. The cradle shape, the micro-climate that envelopes it, the ancient stones that generate and support it are the aspects that qualify the uniqueness of its vineyards, its grapes and its wine. The best bunches of this beautiful Amarone are selected manually and placed in the trays, then placed in the loft for four months, during which the natural drying process takes place. For more info, visit Rubinelli Vajol website. VARIETALS 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, 5% Oseleta VINTAGE 2011 Download Tasting Note
2018 Rubinelli Vajol Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Vajol is a is a sunny, warm, welcoming valley in the heart of the Valpolicella classica. The cradle shape, the micro-climate that envelopes it, the ancient stones that generate and support it are the aspects that qualify the uniqueness of its vineyards, its grapes and its wine. Emblematic expression of the typicality of the Valpolicella territory, the ripasso technique is unmatched in any other region of Italy. For more info, visit Rubinelli Vajol website. VARIETALS 50% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, 5% Oseleta VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note
NV Ruggeri Argeo Prosecco Brut DOC The Ruggeri winery was founded in 1950 by Giustino Bisol , whose family boasts a centuries-old tradition and deep roots in the wine-growing culture of the Valdobbiadene area. Prosecco Argeo is a sparkling white wine that is born on the slopes of the first Dolomites, in the northernmost part of the province of Treviso . The grapes that make up Prosecco Argeo are Glera (min. 85%) and other local white grape varieties (max. 15%). Thanks to thermal excursions, to the soil rich in minerals and to the climate from the abundant precipitations the Prosecco vines grow in a well-drained soil and have a constant source of nourishment . Certified sustainable. For more info, visit Ruggeri website. VARIETALS Glera (min. 85%) and other local white grape varieties (max. 15%) VINTAGE NV Download Tasting Note
2023 Ruggeri Argeo Prosecco Rosé Brut DOC The Ruggeri winery was founded in 1950 by Giustino Bisol , whose family boasts a centuries-old tradition and deep roots in the wine-growing culture of the Valdobbiadene area. This elegant Prosecco Brut Rosé DOC “Argeo” by Ruggeri comes from a prevalence of Glera grapes combined with a lower percentage of Pinot Noir. The two varieties are vinified separately: glera in white, while pinot noir ferments in contact with the skins. Once the assembly is complete, the wine is placed in an autoclave for the second fermentation, in accordance with the Martinotti or Charmat method, where it remains in contact with the noble lees for at least 2 months. Certified sustainable. For more info, visit Ruggeri website. VARIETALS 85% Glera, 15% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note
2021 Ruggeri Giustino B. Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Prosecco Extra Dry Dedicated to Giustino Bisol, who founded the winery in 1950, this sparkling wine is the fruit of extensive trials and experiments with particular selections and techniques, from the vines to the bottle. The Giustino B. therefore embodies the living expression of the experience and determination in the search for the very best and of the passionate dedication to the grape itself (traditionally called Prosecco). Giustino B. is receiving constantly the Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso at every vintage, making the Ruggeri winery the only one in the world of Prosecco to be awarded the prestigious star award from Gambero Rosso. Certified sustainable. For more info, visit Ruggeri website. VARIETALS 100% Glera VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2021 Schild Estate Alma Schild Barossa Chardonnay Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. This wine is dedicated to “Alma Schild”, who raised a family of eight children in primitive conditions whilst supporting her husband Ben in establishing the Schild family vineyards and is a testament to her understanding, perseverance and sheer hard work. Sourced from the family’s finest parcel of Chardonnay off the Moorooroo Vineyard near Rowland Flat, the goal for our winemakers here has been to produce a wine which is varietally strong, retains its element of refreshingness, but possesses interest and complexity for the drinker. Varying degrees of oak barrel and stainless steel use, lees stirring and malolactic fermentation are all used in an effort to make a wine “with no arms and legs sticking out” and in which “Alma Schild” would be proud. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2020 Schild Estate Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. Their Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a combination of three estate vineyards ‘Angus Brae’, ‘Narrow Road’ and ‘Three Springs’. At 380m above sea level these are traditionally much lower yielding than those planted on the Barossa floor meaning the fruit produced is often of a higher quality. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note
2020 Schild Estate Barossa GSM This blend of Grenache and Shiraz and Mataro is an homage to the great wines of the Southern Rhone but with a very Barossa accent. These three classic red wine varieties are blended to showcase the unique qualities of each whilst ensuring balance, purity of fruit and the utmost drinkability. The three Springs Vineyard is located alongside the original Schild Family Estate: planted in 1926 the Grenache vines are classified as ‘Survivour Vines’ in the Barossa Valley Old Vine Charter. The Mataro is grown in ‘Kleeman’s Block’ where vines are high on the Eastern Hills overlooking Rowland Flat. Shiraz is taken from the Hermann’s Vineyards taking premium fruit from each to blend into this typical GSM. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 40% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, 30% Mataro VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note
2021 Schild Estate Barossa Merlot Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. The Three Springs vineyard is where the original Schild family estate is located. Situated on historic Narrow Road at Rowland Flat, this vineyard sits at 380 metres above sea level. Vineyards at this altitude are traditionally much lower yielding than vineyards planted on the Barossa Valley floor meaning the grapes from these vines are regarded as higher quality fruit, as this merlot clearly shows. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Merlot VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2020, 2021 Schild Estate Barossa Shiraz Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. This wine comes from a blend of Shiraz grapes from select parcels of vineyards including ‘Workshop’, ‘Angus Brae’ and ‘Three Springs’. Angus Brae is located in Altona between Rowland Flat and Lyndoch, named after Ed Schild’s grandson (Michael’s eldest). Three Springs Farm Vineyard is located at the site of the original family Estate. The classic example of Barossa Shiraz with an exceptional elegance. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Shiraz VINTAGE 2020 2021 (1,500ml) Download Tasting Note
2021 Schild Estate Ben Schild Barossa Shiraz Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. Sourced from a single vineyard this wine was created as a tribute to Ben Schild who began the family’s long association with winemaking and viticulture. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Shiraz VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note
2022 Schild Estate Chardonnay Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. The Barritt Vineyard is located alongside the original Schild Family Estate. Chardonnay from this block is blended with fruit from other local grape growers, which they grow exceptional chardonnay fruit with their mature vines on Church Road in the hills behind Rowland Flat. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2023 Schild Estate Clare Valley Riesling Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. An excellent illustration of Polish Hill in the Clare Valley. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Riesling VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note
2018 Schild Estate Moorooroo Shiraz Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa. This irreplaceable Moorooroo vineyard was planted in 1847 by Willam and John Jacob, just eleven years after the foundation of South Australia putting them amongst the oldest in the world. Situated between Jacob’s Creek and the North Para River the vineyard gets it’s name from the Indigenous word ‘Moorooroo’ meaning ‘meeting of two waters’. For more info, visit Schild Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Shiraz VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note