Xavier in Grapegrower and Winemaker

Grapegrower & Winemaker invited four industry experts, including Xavier, to give their thoughts on the Australian wine’s current state of play. The full article can be read in the attached PDF. Grapegrower and Winemaker PDF

Bodegas Tradición Palo Cortado tops tasting

The Bodegas Tradción Palo Cortado came in equal top in the recent Palo Cortado Sherry tasting on JancisRobinson.com. 32 years old. RS 4 g/l. Deep apricot gold. Lots of dark, bitter cooked orange pith. Intoxicating aroma – rich and spicy. Incredible depth and intensity...

Nebbiolo in the press

Some recent press on a few of the Nebbiolos in our portfolio. The first couple from Gourmet Traveller WINE’s large tasting in the April / May issue, the second from Philip White in InDaily. 2008 Arrivo Nebbiolo, Adelaide Hills gained strong support from Bennie....

Down to Earth makes Halliday Top 100… again!

For the second year running the Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc has made it into James Halliday’s Top 100 with a whopping 96 points. Here is the full review: 2013 Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc Estate-grown, hand-picked, cool fermented in tank, and 5% matured in a...