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Schoolhouse Cellar Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: March 7, 2023

Minty licorice varietal fruit characters with sweet oak, dense tannins and leathery hints

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A lean restrained style of citrus fruit laced with nettle-like nuances.

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Schoolhouse Block A2 Coonawarra Shiraz 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Good weight and concentration of blue fruits and toasty oak with some soft tannins.

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Schoolhouse Block D1 Coonawarra Merlot 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

Showing a good core of Dutch licorice-like characters here with some blackberry notes and menthol nuances.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Dark and powerful minty blackberry bouquet and ripe fleshy sweet oak derived flavours.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Shiraz 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Another very good example of a well-structured Coonawarra shiraz with a rich density of blackcurrant-like fruit and nice spiciness.

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

A wine with an intensity of sweet blackberry fruit characters layered with Bonox-like elements showing a spicy lift and balanced by the chocolaty oak.

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Aromas of cranberries and red licorice with intense sweet red fruit flavours.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Shiraz 2021

Posted: July 21, 2022

Cassis aromas and good tannic grip to the palate with a combo of sweet berry and oak flavours.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: July 21, 2022

Blue fruit fragrances with a violet lift and lots of fleshy blue fruit flavours with chocolate notes.

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Schoolhouse Coonawarra Shiraz 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Black and inky wine with a perfumed lift to the nose and an intense mix of fruit, spices and licorice on the palate with a long lingering finish. 3-5

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Schoolhouse Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

A classy young thing with aromas reminiscent of blackcurrants, tomato leaves and tobacco. The palate has a solid structure with great varietal fruit and masses of oak. 5+

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Still fresh and very drinkable with bright plush red berry fruits, hints of violets and chocolaty oak.

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A pretty cabernet; medium bodied with excellent length of dark cherry-like varietal fruit characters. Good use of oak and fine chalky tannins.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Limestone Coast Pinot Gris 2021

Posted: December 2, 2021

A tight, fine and elegant style with freshness of lemons and pears and a good acid finish. “Very classy!”

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A well-made passionfruit driven varietal just beginning to show some ageing characters.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pungent cassis bouquet with licorice-like nuances and a full flavoured palate tasting like blackcurrant, eucalypt and licorice with great length of smooth fine tannins.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Intensely red licorice/raspberry-like nose and very pleasant peppery fruit flavours on the bright and lively palate.

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Excellent cassis fruit nose with a menthol-like element and a classic cabernet palate with pure varietal fruit and fine powdery tannins. One for the cellar!

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark lifted cherry fruit with a medicinal edge and soft mocha oak characters.

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