Mallaluka
After years of roaming the Australian outback, young Sam Leyshon returned home to the Canberra region and hooked himself a job at Clonakilla.
Now with that invaluable experience under his belt, he has taken over the winemaking reins at his family winery in Yaas, an hour north-west of Canberra. His dynamic wines have already caused quite a stir as he finds his own winemaking groove.
These are modern wines that reflect the changing face of this exciting region. He makes wines with a wild side, they are made with minimal intervention and are insane value for money.
With Sam in the driver's seat, Mallaluka is one of the rising stars of the region, bringing a unique light and shade to the Canberra district.
2022 Mallaluka AmberGundagai
Skin-contact blend of Chardonnay, Fiano, Semillon and White Muscat. Flavour-packed and loads of fun to drink.
Sale price$28.00
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2022 Mallaluka SangioveseHilltops
Juicy sessionable Sangiovese from a bright spark in NSW wine.
Sale price$32.00
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2021 Mallaluka Cabernet SauvignonHilltops
Wicked value little medium-bodied Cabernet from 'the bloke from Yass', Sam Leyshon.
Sale price$30.00
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2022 Mallaluka BarberaHilltops
Difficult to pack more zest and flavour into a red wine than this. Uber juicy but carries some weight and depth. Goes down like the first post-work beer.
Sale price$36.00
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2022 Mallaluka Pinot GrigioHilltops
Pinot Gris made as essentially a red wine. Funky and delicious stuff here from Sam Leyshon.
Sale price$32.00
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2021 Mallaluka Pet-NatCanberra
Sam Leyshon's first crack at a Pet Nat. And he's nailed it. It's a fizzy, fruity, berry-filled delight.
Sale price$36.00
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2021 Mallaluka Cabernet FrancCanberra
Sam Leyshon making magic with this 100% carbonic maceration Cabernet Franc. Powerful aromatics, easy quaffing.
Sale price$36.00
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2021 Mallaluka SyrahCanberra
Excellent rendition of Shiraz from rockstar Sam Leyshon. Like falling into a pool of silk.
Sale price$40.00
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2021 Mallaluka Mataro ShirazRiverland
Lush, mellow Mataro/Shiraz, full of earthiness & dark, savoury fruit.
Sale price$28.00
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2021 Mallaluka AligoteKing Valley
Sam Leyshon's crack at an Aligote, and it's a ripper.
Sale price$36.00
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2021 Mallaluka Zibibbo Chardonnay RieslingRiverland
Luscious multi-region skinsy white blend, a hedonist's delight.
Sale price$30.00
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2021 Mallaluka Pinot GrigioHilltops
Pinot Gris made as essentially a red wine. Funky and delicious stuff here from Sam Leyshon.
Sale price$28.00
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2021 Mallaluka BarberaGundagai
Difficult to pack more zest and flavour into a red wine than this. Uber juicy but carries some weight and depth. Goes down like the first post-work beer.
Sale price$30.00
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2019 Mallaluka ShirazCanberra
Natural Canberra Shiraz set to 'intense-savoury' mode. Spicy, dark and sinister...
Sale price$30.00
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2020 Mallaluka Pinot NoirCanberra
Soft, spicy Pinot from Bellarine near Geelong. Velvety stuff.
Sale price$35.00
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