Oakridge 864 Close Planted Block Syrah 2024
All praise to David Bicknell. Ousted from the Oakridge nest, his fingerprints are all over this excellent Syrah.
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October 20, 2026
Passel Estate Syrah 2022
Syrah from Shiraz country. A stylistic take from Margaret River's Passel Estate.
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October 20, 2026
Indigo Vineyard Shiraz 2023
Oh, I liked this. A delightful cool climate style, there's plenty happening here, but nothing feels rushed or overstated.
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October 20, 2026
Best's Great Western Bin No.1 Shiraz 2022
Stemmy and leafy on opening, this Best's Great Western Shiraz took a little convincing. Fortunately, a couple of days in the bottle sa...
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October 20, 2026
Brangayne Wines Pinot Noir 2023
A glass of pleasure awaits. I adore the simplicity of this Pinot Noir from Brangayne. It's not trying to be something it's not and...
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October 18, 2026
Holm Oak Riesling 2026
An avalanche of juicy limes cascades from the glass with pretty white florals in hot pursuit. This is a Riesling with purpose. Yes!
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October 18, 2026
Brangayne Wines Riesling 2025
From the cool climes of Orange, Brangayne has delivered an off-dry Riesling that leans heavily into balance and drinkability.
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October 18, 2026
John Wallace Wines Sisters Chardonnay 2024
A great rendition of Hunter Valley Chardonnay, this release from John Wallace Wines has the capability to take down a roast chook with eas...
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October 17, 2026
Steels Gate Melba Block Blanc de Blancs 2020
Six years on lees has worked its magic here, delivering complexity without sacrificing charm.
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October 17, 2026
M Squared Fiano 2026
Mike and Melissa Brown have set sail from Gemtree and have set up a new project, M Squared. Still passionate about organic and biodynamic ...
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October 17, 2026
M Squared Albariño 2026
The second release from Mike and Melissa Brown under their new label M Squared, this Albariño is still finding its voice.
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October 17, 2026
Saddlers Creek Single Suitcase Pecorino 2026
Pecorino is slowly gaining momentum in the Hunter Valley, so it's great to see this release slide across the bench from Saddler's Cr...
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October 17, 2026
John Wallace Wines Maggie White 2025
The last time I saw this Maggie White from John Wallace Wines was back in 2021. It was a blend back then of Vermentino, Chardonnay and Pin...
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October 17, 2026
Oakridge 864 Funder & Diamond Drive Block Chardonnay 2024
Focused, detailed and compelling, this Oakridge 864 Funder & Diamond Drive Block Chardonnay 2024 is simply brilliant.
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October 15, 2026
Oakridge 864 Henk Vineyard Aqueduct Block Pinot Noir 2025
This Oakridge 864 Henk Vineyard Aqueduct Block Pinot Noir feels like it's found the gym since I saw it last, carrying a little more w...
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October 15, 2026
Oliver's Taranga Fiano 2026
The Queen of Fiano is in her wheelhouse here. Another excellent release from Corrina Wright.
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October 14, 2026
Pikes Luccio Fiano 2026
This Fiano from Pikes bursts out of the blocks and never really lets up. Winning!
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October 14, 2026
John Wallace Wines BPD Shiraz 2024
Keep an eye on this label. While the BPD might not be the first Hunter Valley Shiraz you reach for, it’s quietly building a case to become o...
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October 14, 2026
Aloft Pinot Noir 2026
This Aloft Pinot Noir carries a little more weight and swagger than its Trueheart sibling.
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October 14, 2026
Trueheart Pinot Noir 2026
Bright in the glass, this Trueheart Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir opens with an inviting burst of glacé cherries, raspberries and strawberries...
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October 14, 2026
Schwarz Wine Co Meta Grenache 2024
This Schwarz Wine Co. Meta Grenache is walking a very different path from those previous, and one that raised my eyebrows.
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October 14, 2026
Orbis Wines Grenache Blanc 2026
Readers know that I am obsessed with Grenache. Naturally, my interest in its white sibling, Grenache Blanc, has heightened my curiosity as...
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October 11, 2026
Oakridge 864 Aqueduct Block Henk Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
Complexity, clarity and precision. This Oakridge 864 Aqueduct Block Henk Vineyard Chardonnay offers plenty to lean into. After the much-disc...
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October 11, 2026
Jericho S3 Shiraz 2024
An appealing and layered Shiraz from Jericho Wines, and much to my surprise, it is only $27!
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October 11, 2026
Meteora Vineyard Theodore Tempranillo 2025
The Granite Belt doesn't have a hero red wine variety, unlike many other regions around Australia. Although many varieties thrive in t...
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October 11, 2026
John Wallace Wines The Rowdy Bunch Pinot Gris 2026
Easy-going, no fuss and ready to kick back as the afternoon breeze brushes your face, this Pinot Gris from John Wallace Wines knows how ...
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October 11, 2026
John Wallace Wines The Wolf Semillon 2025
What a find! Consider this the alarm bell telling you to drink more Hunter Valley Semillon this summer.
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October 10, 2026
Orbis Wines Garganega 2026
The first release and a fascinating new addition to the McLaren Vale conversation, this Orbis Wines Garganega hails from Italy’s Veneto re...
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October 10, 2026
Corryton Burge The Brigadier Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Minty is the word! Proudly wearing its Cabernet colours, this release from Corryton Burge pushes the right buttons.
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October 10, 2026
