Tim Smith Bugalugs Blanc 2022
Member Price €21.68
Barossa is best known for making big indulgent reds. But maybe its best-kept secret (for now) is Eden Valley.
The higher altitude and cooler weather here make it heaven for making crisp and refreshing whites, just like Tim’s Riesling.
And he reckons there’s huge potential for white Rhône varieties to thrive here - such as Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier and Clairette.
So much so that he’s made a new wine, called Bugalugs Blanc.
It’s inspired by a stint working for Chapoutier in the southern Rhône earlier in his career. After work he’d enjoy a glass of delicious local white. It would usually be a blend, which didn’t force you to think hard about what variety it might be.
The Viognier in the blend comes from Eden Valley, and it’s fermented and aged in barrel along with the Roussanne to give structure and layers to the blend.
The Grenache Blanc and Clairette come from Barossa and are aged in tank - which gives a bright and clean expression of fruit.
You land up with a refreshing, aromatic and creamy white which is so easy to drink.
You’re the very first in Europe to access this wine - try it and see if you agree with Tim on its potential!
| Wine type | White |
| Grape(s) | Clairette 52% / Viognier 20% / Grenache Blanc 14% / Roussanne 14% |
| Country | Australia |
| Region of origin | Barossa |
| Appellation | Barossa |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Oak? | Roussanne and Viognier only |
| Months in Oak | 3 |
| Type of Oak | Older French |
| Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | No |
| Average age of vines | 15 |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 250 m |
| Soil type(s) | Various-mostly yellow loams with ironstone flecks |
| Closure Type | Screwcap |
| Is this wine organic? | No |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | Yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential (years) | Too early to call-but at least 10 years |
| Ideal drinking window | Now-2026, then put away for 7 years |
Tim’s been a winemaker for 35 years - and during that time he’s worked for some of the Barossa’s most iconic names… Yalumba, St Hallett and Chateau Tanunda to name but a few.
Make your own mind up on this one from Tim - Barossa 'poached' (i.e 'stolen'!) yabbies - or freshwater crustaceans with dill mayonnaise
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
If you choose a safe place or a neighbour and the parcel is delivered to that place or person, responsibility passes to you from that point onwards.
5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
By placing an order you agree to these delivery terms. We may update or amend these terms from time to time - any changes will apply to orders placed after the update.