Australia – Vinumlector

Miles From Nowhere Cabernet Merlot

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red with purple reflections.

NOSE
The enticing nose displays perfumed sweet red fruit aromas of cassis and cherry alongside notes of spice, dark chocolate, vanilla and charry oak. Savory aromas of dried juniper berries, bay leaf, and dried tobacco leaf round out the nose.

PALATE
Lucious, smooth, surprisingly full-bodied, generous but elegant. Juicy dark plum and cassis fruits are framed by fine-grained tannins with complex flavours of licorice and dark chocolate.

AGEING
Aged on oak for about 14 months.

PAIRING
Slow cooked pulled beef or stuffed portobello mushrooms with a rich traditional Italian sugo topped with caramelized garlic cloves.

RATINGS

Schild Estate Barossa GSM

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:22 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Bright crimson purple.

NOSE
Dark cherry, plum and red currant fruit sits alongside more savoury spice notes and an intense red cherry compote.

PALATE
Soft around the edges and deliciously drinkable. Old vine Grenache fruit presents itself on the front palate with a juicy red berry intensity while the Mataro and Shiraz add blueberries, ripe lush tannins and a vibrant mineral structure. Hints of white pepper and spice are evident with a soft tannin framework ensuring a supple, dynamic and long finish.

PAIRING
Full and flavoursome meat dishes are a classic pair and it would work wonderfully with mushroom or pepper sauces.

RATINGS

Schild Estate Barossa Old & Survivor Vine Grenache

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:22 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 4 g/l

APPEARANCE
Bright and light ruby red.

NOSE
This old vines Grenache offers dark cherries, red currents with floral undertones and savoury spices.

PALATE
The bright fruit is evenly layered amongst a softly tannic frame are followed by a long licorice-infused finish.

PAIRING
Pair with slow-braised beef and a medly of your favourite roasted root vegetables.

RATINGS

4.1

Bone Dry Sparkling

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:22 +0000

In the heart of South Australia’s wine country, from the Limestone Coast, Daimon Downey set out to do things differently. At Dem Bones boutique winery, they've revolutionised the way wine is enjoyed, focusing on reducing sugar and carbs without compromising on flavour. Completed by a modern, minimalist design that captures the essence of Bone Dry — bold, fresh, and effortlessly stylish. For more info, visit Bone Dry website. VARIETALS Chardonnay/Pinot Noir VINTAGE NV Download Tasting Note

Bone Dry Prosecco

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:22 +0000

Bone Dry Sauvignon Blanc

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:22 +0000

In the heart of South Australia’s wine country, from the Limestone Coast, Daimon Downey set out to do things differently. At Dem Bones boutique winery, they've revolutionised the way wine is enjoyed, focusing on reducing sugar and carbs without compromising on flavour. Completed by a modern, minimalist design that captures the essence of Bone Dry — bold, fresh, and effortlessly stylish. For more info, visit Bone Dry website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2025 Download Tasting Note

Bone Dry Rosé

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:22 +0000

In the heart of South Australia’s wine country, from the Limestone Coast, Daimon Downey set out to do things differently. At Dem Bones boutique winery, they've revolutionised the way wine is enjoyed, focusing on reducing sugar and carbs without compromising on flavour. Completed by a modern, minimalist design that captures the essence of Bone Dry — bold, fresh, and effortlessly stylish. For more info, visit Bone Dry website. VARIETALS 100% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2025 Download Tasting Note

Bone Dry Pinot Noir

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:22 +0000

In the heart of South Australia’s wine country, from the Limestone Coast, Daimon Downey set out to do things differently. At Dem Bones boutique winery, they've revolutionised the way wine is enjoyed, focusing on reducing sugar and carbs without compromising on flavour. Completed by a modern, minimalist design that captures the essence of Bone Dry — bold, fresh, and effortlessly stylish. For more info, visit Bone Dry website. VARIETALS 100% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note

Cranswick Lakefield Moscato

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:26:46 +0000

Founded by Graham Cranswick Smith, the wines take their cue from his family name, thought to derive from the Crane’s Wyke (the village of cranes) in Yorkshire as recorded in the medieval Domesday Book. The Cranswick wines are expertly crafted to reflect the very best of Australia’s winemaking heritage. Offering a three tier range of classic wines designed to be superb examples of Australian varietals from carefully selected vineyards in New South Wales and South Australia. A Moscato showing light musk aromas, with fruity flavours of peach, pear and apple, finishing with a light fizz. For more info, visit Cranswick Estate website. VARIETALS 100% Moscato VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note

Whitesands Estate Brut Cuvée

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:20:55 +0000

Brushtail Estate captures the essence of Australia, inspired by its prominent wildlife, that is much-loved by so many. Just like the Brushtail Possum, this range is a prized Australian native, with its very own distinguishing features. As a new addition to the range, Whitesands Estate Brut Cuvée is very refreshing with the fragrance and fruit of a classic sparkling, in a crisp, dry, frizzante style. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE NV Download Tasting Note