Tim Smith Viognier 2024
Tim Smith's deft touch elevates this Eden Valley Viognier onto the shoulders of giants. This is an absolutely superb expression of the...
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October 04, 2024
Willunga 100 Grenache Blanc 2024
Bright, uplifting, textural and with a tang to boot, this Willunga 100 Grenache Blanc is excellent. A variety that is really breaking out,...
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October 04, 2024
Tim Smith Bugalugs Blanc 2024
This is really tidy summertime drinking. It's a white wine with flow, shape, presence, texture and super high drinkability. I'd be...
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October 04, 2024
Pizzini Forza di Ferro Sangiovese 2022
The top Sangiovese in the Pizzini range, this Forza di Ferro 2022 comes from a cool year. A wine with great flow, some mouth warmth has pu...
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October 03, 2024
Turkey Flat Butchers Block Shiraz 2022
A rock solid Barossa Shiraz from Turkey Flat, the Bitchers Block is a reliable barbecue wine.
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October 03, 2024
Crittenden Zuma Chardonnay 2022
An expressive and sizzling take on modern Chardonnay, this Crittenden Zuma is ace. Layered and walking with gracious humility, I could get v...
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October 01, 2024
Pizzini Attendo Pinot Grigio 2022
Handled similarly to Chardonnay, this Pizzini Attendo Pinot Grigio was whole bunch pressed with a portion going to seasoned French oak (50...
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September 30, 2024
Kosciuszko Sparkling 2022
A fresh and inviting sparkling from Kosciuszko, this is an approachable and easy drinking aperitif. Of most importance, I feel I have some o...
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September 30, 2024
Crittenden Cri de Coeur Chardonnay 2022
The Crittenden Cri de Coeur (cry of the heart) range is their best of the best and this 2022 Chardonnay flies that flag with ease.
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September 30, 2024
Oakridge 864 Henk Vineyard Aqueduct Block Pinot Noir 2023
There is no question, the Oakridge 864 range is absolutely humming. Be it the Chardonnay , Cabernet , Syrah or Pinot Noir, you are winnin...
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September 29, 2024
Oakridge 864 Winery Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Pure joy, this medium-bodied Oakridge 864 Cabernet sits at the pointy end of cool climate expressions in Australia. Forever consistent, it...
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September 29, 2024
Turkey Flat Mataro 2022
Mataro done well and standing on its own two feet is a beautiful thing. I'm all for this cracker from Turkey Flat.
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September 29, 2024
Turkey Flat Rosé 2024
The king of Barossa Rosé does it once again. This Turkey Flat is an excellent drink and the price screams value too. Get around it.
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September 29, 2024
Oakridge 864 Aqueduct Block Henk Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
A brilliant wine in its own right, this Henk block continues to wow me. Chatting with winemaker Tim Dexter, he says Henk is a ' Grand ...
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September 27, 2024
Oakridge 864 Close Planted Syrah 2022
A superb expression of Syrah, the detail in the vineyard and winery ensure this Oakridge 864 Close Planted flies high. And oh my, get on b...
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September 27, 2024
Levantine Hill Sparkling Rosé 2017
A vintage Sparkling Rosé from Levantine Hill, this 2017 has had extended time on lees to develop an engaging textural interest. A smart dr...
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September 27, 2024
Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache 2023
Serious Grenache lovers need to buy two of these - one held in each hand as you skip down the street. What a beauty we have here.
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September 26, 2024
First Ridge Wines Barbera 2022
Better than the 2021 release , Barbera is the flagship wine in the First Ridge range. A fabulous drink, I could get very comfortable here.
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September 26, 2024
Pizzini Pinot Grigio 2024
A very tidy Pinot Grigio from Pizzini Wines, the consistency of these current releases seems unstoppable. Bravo!
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September 26, 2024
First Ridge Wines Fiano 2024
Such an aromatic and attractive wine, its beauty explodes from the glass. Fresh with some textural interest - go here.
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September 21, 2024
Juxtaposed Lacey Fiano 2023
Tasted beside two other Fianos from different regions, this Juxtaposed Lacey Vineyard was the most savoury of the three. Quite nutty and t...
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September 21, 2024
Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache 2022
For a long time, the Bush Vine Grenache has been one of the best value wines in the Yalumba portfolio, but this 2022 is more than arms rea...
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September 21, 2024
Paisley Wines Boombox Shiraz 2022
For $25 this is a good get. A little generosity without being heavy-handed is the order of the day. Slow cooked food, fire pit chats or mo...
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September 20, 2024
Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo 2023
The thread of consistency is neatly stitched throughout these Pizzini wines. This La Volpe Nebbiolo is a tidy wine and a drink now type th...
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September 20, 2024
Oakridge 864 Funder and Diamond Drive Block Chardonnay 2022
Absolutely sublime, we have a strong contender for wine of the year right here. I made the comment on the 2021 release that it's hard...
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September 20, 2024
Yalumba Grenache Rosé 2024
A new wine in the Yalumba range. The only thing longer than their list of wines is a road train. The 175 year anniversary stamp sits proud...
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September 20, 2024
Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc 2024
This is the second release of Yalumba's Grenache Blanc. Planted adjacent to their famed Tri-Centenary vineyard, this is a vibrant expr...
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September 20, 2024
Juxtaposed Wait Vineyard Sandy Corner Block Shiraz 2022
Dr Wes Pearson and his partner Cassie have bought out their previous business partner and they now own Juxtoposed outright. "Not the ...
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September 19, 2024
Pizzini Fiano 2024
As I look out the window, I've been fortunate to have been drenched with blue skies lately, and wines like this Pizzini Fiano almost p...
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September 19, 2024
Lambrook Wines Shiraz 2023
Of the four Lambrook wines sampled, I enjoyed this Shiraz the most. It's a fabulous expression of cool climate Shiraz and one I'd ...
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September 18, 2024
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