TarraWarra Barbera 2015
This is TarraWarra's first Barbera release. It comes as a result of an under performing Pinot vineyard planted in 1989, K Block, where...
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June 30, 2016
Golden Grove Estate Rosé 2016
Lots of yum and fun factor about this Golden Grove Rosé. Made from Shiraz and Sangiovese fruit, a small portion of barrel fermentation was...
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June 30, 2016
Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot 2014
This Leconfield Merlot is an enjoyable wine to kick back with. Sure it doesn't exude stylish pizazz but it does deliver comfort. A f...
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June 29, 2016
Golden Grove Estate Semillon 2010
Image of 2007 Semillon Deliberately held back, this aged released Semillon is showing some of the characters synonymous with the variety...
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June 29, 2016
Usher Tinkler Reserve Chardonnay 2015
I popped in to Usher's new cellar and salumi on McDonald's Road recently. It's one of those must visit places in the Hunter Va...
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June 29, 2016
Golden Grove Estate Vermentino 2016
Of all the white wines made by winemaker Ray Costanzo, I reckon Vermentino is his best - and he's proven this over recent years. Here ...
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June 27, 2016
Rochford Reserve 'Dans les Bois' Chardonnay 2015
Absolutely delicious! Dans les Bois translates to 'in the woods' referring to bushland at the base of this vineyard site. Aust...
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June 25, 2016
Bird On A Wire Marsanne 2013
Stewed apples, fennel seeds, honey mead, honeycomb. Quite rich, the warmer it gets in the glass the more it gives off some fortified Verde...
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June 25, 2016
Golden Grove Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Bursting with freshness, the use of barrel fermentation for a small portion has added some extra interest. The previous 2015 vintage was...
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June 24, 2016
Katnook Founder's Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This smells of a good Cabernet but the delivery doesn't follow through. I'd take the Founder's Block Shiraz over this particu...
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June 24, 2016
Patrick of Coonawarra Fumé Blanc 2015
Here's a Sauvignon Blanc that I enjoyed drinking! I know - it doesn't happen all that often so it's worth getting excited abou...
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June 23, 2016
Shaw Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
A good enough Cabernet but given the choice I'd head to the Shiraz . It just comes across with more polish. This Cabernet delivers v...
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June 23, 2016
Domain de Binet Grenache Barbera Nebbiolo 2014
Here's a little surprise packet from the Hunter. Grenache and Nebbiolo are certainly not common in the region, and whilst more Barbera...
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June 21, 2016
Domain de Binet Shiraz 2012
It's incredibly rare to see winemakers from the more renowned regions source fruit from Queensland's Granite Belt. Having seen ple...
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June 21, 2016
Domain de Binet Pinot Grigio 2015
I do like a Pinot Grigio with some colour and personality and this example ticks those boxes. Onion skin in appearance, aromas of peach ...
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June 21, 2016
Domaine de Binet Semillon 2013
A textural Semillon thanks to time on lees and in barrel. Delivery is tight driven by lemons and lemon pith. The acid profile leans toward...
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June 21, 2016
Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
After tasting several Cabernets this is the one I kept coming back to. There's a energetic vibe to it which I found quite appealing....
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June 17, 2016
Shaw Vineyard Estate Shiraz 2013
No complaints here - quality drinking for 25 bucks. Deliciously medium bodied, red fruits, char, peppery spice kicking on through. A l...
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June 17, 2016
Montalto Estate Shiraz 2014
You can see why people are warming to cool climate Shiraz - an attractive number here. Black pepper synonymous with the vineyard saunters ...
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June 16, 2016
Katnook Estate Shiraz 2012
Dense, rich, generous - you won't walk away wondering. This wine spent 18 months in French and American oak, 15% of which was new Fren...
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June 15, 2016
Tellurian Wines Tranter Shiraz 2013
First made in 2008, the vines used here were planted in 2003. Up until recently the Tranter was the flagship for Tellurian. New to the ...
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June 15, 2016
Montalto Estate Pinot Gris 2015
Creamy, textural, delicious and then some. Fermented and aged in old oak, this is class. Spiced and poached pear, honeysuckle, apple str...
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June 14, 2016
Patrick of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Dark berries, cigar box, black currant. Not overly deep but there's enough fruit to keep you interested. I tasted this over three days...
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June 14, 2016
Katnook Founder's Block Shiraz 2015
A good mid-week drop to ease your work day blues. Not overly generous or deep, it just ticks away with good varietal character and deliv...
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June 13, 2016
St John's Road Gee Whiz Tram Driver Traminer Riesling 2015
I learnt something new today - Gee Whiz Tram Driver is Barossan slang for Gewürztraminer. There you go. An interesting wine for varying ...
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June 12, 2016
Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Riesling 2015
Coonawarra is not all Cabernet, and although Riesling makes up only 1% of its overall production, there are some delicious examples out th...
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June 12, 2016
Airlie Bank Noir 2015
This wine is SO wrong but damn it is so right. It's the most confronting wine I have tasted for a long time. Will it create a stir i...
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June 10, 2016
Tellurian Wines Block 3 TLR Shiraz 2013
I recently caught up with Daniel Hopkins, GM of Tellurian Wines, when he was in town recently for Game of Rhones. Daniel was excited to show...
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June 09, 2016
Yelland & Papps Vin de Soif 2014
Pour, give a good breath of air and away you go. Such an easy drinking wine - that's the Yelland & Papps way really. A blend of ...
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June 09, 2016
Tellurian Wines Block 3 SR Shiraz 2013
I recently caught up with Daniel Hopkins, GM of Tellurian Wines, when he was in town recently for Game of Rhones. Daniel was excited to sh...
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June 08, 2016
Angullong Crossing Reserve Shiraz 2013
This is Angullong's new flagship wine - only two hundred dozen were produced. Aged for twelve months in French oak, it spent another e...
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June 07, 2016
Angove Family Crest Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2015
Load the gun and fire the shots with this deliciously inexpensive Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre (61/20/19) blend. Matured in second and thir...
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June 07, 2016
Helen & Joey Estate Inara Pinot Gris 2015
Good, reliable drinking and well priced. The image right is of the Pinot Noir, only the old Inara label was located on the website, but yo...
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June 06, 2016
d'Arenberg The Noble Mud Pie 2015
Generous delivery here. A blend of Viognier and Arneis (95/5), this is my preferred of the four Nobles but there's not a great deal of...
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June 06, 2016
d'Arenberg The Noble Prankster 2015
A blend of Chardonnay, Semillon and Viognier (60/30/10), aromas of frangipani, marigold flower, candied orange mandarin and honeyed tones ...
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June 06, 2016
d'Arenberg The Noble Wrinkled Riesling 2015
On the sweeter side but has more acidity than it's siblings. That acid is certainly saliva sapping. Aromas of green apple, a touch o...
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June 06, 2016
d'Arenberg The Noble Botryotinia Fuckeliana 2015
Botryotinia Fuckeliana is the scientific name for Botrytis named in honour of German botanist Karl Fuckel. I'm sure most readers could...
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June 06, 2016
Mezzo Shiraz 2015
You don't have to spend a lot of money to drink well, here's yet another example. From the Tatiara District which sits half way...
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June 04, 2016
Helen & Joey Estate Inara Rosé 2015
Red berries and red flowers hog the limelight here. Take another whiff and mandarin peel, red apple skin and cherries step in. A blend o...
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June 04, 2016
Rogers & Rufus Grenache Rosé 2016
Massive chug factor here. Sunshine and long lunches here we go. Mind you, I had a couple of glasses of this with winemaker Sam Wigan to ki...
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June 03, 2016
Yelland & Papps Devote Roussanne 2015
Yelland & Papps would have to be my favourite Roussanne producer - hands down, pants down. Every whiff and taste peels off something...
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June 02, 2016
Mezzo Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
From Bool Lagoon which sits half way (Mezzo) between Adelaide and Melbourne, the vineyard was planted in 1988. It's north west of Coon...
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June 02, 2016
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