Innocent Bystander Syrah 2014
Kaboom! Winemaker Steve Flamsteed has this whole bunch thing covered. I really like the way he is making his wines at present. His Giant S...
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December 31, 2015
Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2014
This is Montalto's entry level Chardonnay and it punches above its weight. Peach skin, melted butter and some custard. Barrel fermen...
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December 31, 2015
Tellurian Fiano 2015
Tellurian have recently put their own Fiano in the ground with the aim to be using 100% of it in years to come. For now the fruit comes ...
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December 31, 2015
Heemskerk Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2010
Tassie sparkling is in a great place at the moment and here is yet another reason why. The bottle is eye catching and the contents are jus...
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December 30, 2015
Montalto Pennon Hill Shiraz 2014
After scaling some lofty heights with the Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio and Estate Chardonnay , I came back to earth with a thud here. I looke...
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December 30, 2015
Alkimi Le Mistral Rosé 2015
Hot days call for something cool. And this is. A blend of Syrah, Grenache and a splash of Roussanne, this oozes summer time drinking. ...
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December 29, 2015
Lowe Riesling 2012
Lots of interest. Lots of intrigue. Time will only develop these further. From a vineyard 1180 metres above, this is still tight and f...
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December 29, 2015
Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2013
There's some wines which always seem to please year after year, and positioned with pride on that list is this Mr Reliable from the Ba...
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December 29, 2015
Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2014
A solid wine but nothing to grab you by the nuts. Generous berries and earth as with previous vintages but it just seems to lack a little ...
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December 29, 2015
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Gris 2015
There's a cool and calming vibe about this. Sunday afternoon feels. Fresh and crisp, green apples chisel away. A gentle wash of pear...
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December 24, 2015
Scarborough Wine Co. Blue Label Chardonnay 2014
Crazy tasty. A warm night out for dinner on the Sunshine Coast had me yearning for a Chardy. I ordered this off the list and wrote these...
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December 24, 2015
Alkimi Grenache Noir 2015
Some old school Grenache with a modern twist and the type of wine I like to just sit down with and relax. There's interest but it'...
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December 24, 2015
Levantine Hill Samantha's Paddock 2012
Five varieties make up this Bordeaux inspired delight from low yielding vines. All fruit was hand picked and hand sorted spending 16 mon...
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December 23, 2015
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2014
My 400th review for the year so it needs to be top shelf, yeah? And this is. Wham, bam, thank you ma'am. I could smash a wheel of ch...
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December 23, 2015
Pig in the House Shiraz 2014
A new label for me and one which comes with some bling behind it. I was interested to read that these guys were a finalist in the Austra...
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December 23, 2015
Tellurian Redline Shiraz 2014
Black fruits, some char, shaved pencil. The fruit thins out in the mouth too much for my liking. Some alcohol warmth detracts from what co...
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December 23, 2015
Brimoncourt Brut Régence NV
This hits the spot as an ideal aperitif. Preserved lemon, brioche and almond meal. Textural presence and creaminess seems to last foreve...
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December 21, 2015
Cook's Lot #666 Pinot Gris 2015
True Gris in style, lots of poached pear and apple textural appeal. Some barrel fermentation has done its bit here too. The label says n...
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December 21, 2015
Matua Lands & Legends Chardonnay 2014
A bit of old skool chardy action coming at ya. Roasted peach, burnt caramel, a dash of lemon and buttery oak with fruit that is dense. It...
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December 21, 2015
Huntington Estate Gewurztraminer 2015
Pretty aromas from the outset with fragrant florals, a hint of ginger, musk sticks but lavender seems to drive the bus overall. Quite dr...
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December 21, 2015
Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2015
A recent night out for Thai called for something to douse the fire. I dashed around the corner to the bottle shop and was met with a limit...
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December 18, 2015
Robert Stein Half Dry Riesling 2015
So. Good. I could drink this for dayz... Twenty percent was fermented on skins, wild fermented and then momentarily housed in older Fren...
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December 18, 2015
Quartz Hill Pebbles Shiraz 2013
A delicious medium bodied Shiraz from the Pyrenees region. This is the entry level Shiraz from Quartz Hill throwing up gentle clove, peppe...
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December 18, 2015
Tellurian Pastiche Shiraz 2013
After tasting four new release 2013 Shiraz wines from four different regions, this is the one I wanted to come back to and drink. Maybe th...
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December 17, 2015
Running With Bulls Garnacha 2015
Garnache. Grenache. Same same but different, no? The good folk at Yalumba are sticking with the Spanish theme for the Running With Bulls...
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December 17, 2015
O'Leary Walker Shiraz 2013
Baked raspberry, mulberries, a light dusting of pepper, berry basket, subtle vanilla and wood spice. Some fruit sweetness clings on for th...
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December 17, 2015
Huntington Estate Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
A simple fizz with a 60/40 blend and a minimum 12 months on lees. There's a slight blush about its appearance. Not overly aromatic but...
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December 17, 2015
Quartz Hill Viognier 2014
A great example of how temperature can effect how a wine presents. Admittedly, I tasted this too cold (I was just thirsty!) and as it gr...
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December 14, 2015
Matua Lands & Legends Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013
I see Central Otago and I get excited. A little Big Kev style so the expectation parameters have already been set... Whilst OK I didn...
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December 14, 2015
Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir 2015
Super value fizz for 25 bucks! Salmon like appearance and made from 100% Pinot Noir. Strawberries and cream all the way here. Well weigh...
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December 14, 2015
Pig in the House Sauvignon Blanc 2015
A new offering in the Pig In The House range. Deliberately picked at two different times to bring different components to the finished win...
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December 14, 2015
Matua Lands & Legends Sauvignon Blanc 2015
A solid Savvy. Attractive aromas of pineapple, snow pea and capsicum flow onto a flavoursome palate which hangs on nicely. Acid is balance...
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December 08, 2015
Bird in Hand Rosé 2015
A taste of this and I start to picture lazy Sundays in the pool. This Pinot Noir Rosé is quite pale in appearance, salmon like, a result...
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December 04, 2015
Tintilla Estate Rosato di Jupiter Sangiovese 2015
This is a great little drink; a Sangiovese Rosé made from vines planted in the mid 90's. A small portion was barrel fermented for the ...
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December 04, 2015
Levantine Hill Rosé 2015
This has a cool yet trendy swagger about it made from Cabernet Sauvignon. Whilst some Rosé is all fun with a little sugar hit, this is all...
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December 03, 2015
De Iuliis Shiraz Touriga 2014
Mike De Iuliis says this will start to sing in 5+ years time. Although I'm patient I've gotta say my patience would be tested with...
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December 03, 2015
Gemtree Ernest Allan 2013
From premium certified organic Shiraz blocks, this spent 20 months in new and used French oak. Quite rich and generous, there's lash...
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December 03, 2015
Thomas Wines Murphy's Semillon 2015
This is a new vineyard sourced by Andrew Thomas. Planted in 1960 on Wilderness Road, the fruit is hand picked and whole bunch pressed. Co-in...
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December 03, 2015
Taylors Estate Shiraz 2014
This wine is riding on some impressive gongs recently, and I've got admit, it is pretty damn tasty. A delicious rendition of cool cl...
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December 01, 2015
Bimbadgen Signature Shiraz 2014
Rub your hands together with glee - if you can find any of this left that is. Although newly released, this is just about completely sold ...
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November 30, 2015
De Bortoli Villages Pinot Noir 2015
I had to do a double take when I saw this... 2015 vintage Pinot Noir already on the shelf? Nah, couldn't be. Dinner at a local club ...
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November 30, 2015
Knappstein Insider Shiraz Malbec 2014
Made with 100% whole bunches, this is packed with dark fruits - that whole bunch ferment certainly evident. Smells a little skinsy not sur...
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November 27, 2015
Oliver's Taranga Shiraz 2013
Gee I enjoyed this. It's wholesome, generous and delicious. The fruit comes from vines 7 to 70 years old. Sure there's a hit of ...
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November 26, 2015
d'Arenberg The Sticks & Stones 2011
Another intriguing blend sure to put hairs on your chest. If dense, ball tearing wines aren't your thing, you'd be best to steer c...
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November 26, 2015
Thomas Wines Braemore Cellar Release Semillon 2009
Bottled in June 2009, this has been sitting in a dark place patiently readying itself for your drinking pleasure. And time has started to ...
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November 25, 2015
Bimbadgen Estate Vermentino 2015
Summer time is calling and Vermentino presents itself as a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc. And it seems the market place is making a...
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November 25, 2015
Tscharke 'Eva' Savagnin Frizzante 2015
Here's a glass full of fun to stop you melting on a sweltering day. Picked early, this is a fun style with only 6% alcohol and a hef...
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November 24, 2015
Brimoncourt Champagne Extra Brut NV
An 80/20 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this was delicious and certainly a Champagne to savour. Aromas of sour dough, brioche and s...
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November 24, 2015
Robert Stein Riesling 2015
A new label to me and I like what I see. The winery dates back to 1976 and the fruit for this comes from a few different sites in the re...
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November 23, 2015
Yellowglen Perle Vintage Rosé 2008
Strawberries & cream all the way here. Stylish and hard to beat for the money - a quick search shows it can be found for under $20 - a...
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November 23, 2015
Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2014
Here's a quality Shiraz for the price. It seems more measured than the 5th Generation and carries itself with poise. There's mo...
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November 20, 2015
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