d'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2014
This is the most enjoyable Dead Arm release I've had the pleasure of tasting in recent years. A few glasses went through to the keepe...
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May 31, 2017
Philip Shaw The Idiot Shiraz 2015
Good label, eye-catching name. Good drinking Shiraz too. One for a steak and a lazy night in I say.
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May 31, 2017
Comyns & Co Black Cluster Shiraz 2016
My first look at Scott Comyns' new 2016 reds. A tough vintage to make a debut mind you but he's done the job here. Small batch Hu...
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May 30, 2017
David Hook Reserve De Novo Bianco 2014
A blend of Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from the Central Ranges sure to pass the roast chook test.
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May 30, 2017
Forester Estate Chardonnay 2016
Here's a ripping bargain for Chardonnay fans to track down. This wine ticks all the boxes with ease. Listed at $34 on the website, I f...
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May 29, 2017
Quartz Hill Mencia Rosé 2016
A couple of months ago I had only tasted one Mencia in the form of Oliver's Taranga Chica Rosé. In that time another four have come t...
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May 29, 2017
d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
There's lots to like about the 2014 icon releases from d'Arenberg. Cabernet Sauvignon on song here - a super drop.
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May 28, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Pinot Gris 2016
A delightful drink from an excellent producer. Plenty going on as you'd expect from TMBT.
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May 28, 2017
Mitchell Wines Watervale Riesling 2016
My first look at a Mitchell Riesling for a very long time. It's good to be back - disappointed I haven't been back sooner. Classy...
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May 28, 2017
Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 2017
Always a good drink. Always great value. Find it for under or around $15 and you're laughing.
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May 28, 2017
David Hook Central Ranges Nebbiolo 2015
A drink now rather than later Nebbiolo if there's such a thing, from Young in the Hilltops region of New South Wales.
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May 26, 2017
d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2014
Always a solid return on this 'red stripe' classic. This 2014 is no different.
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May 26, 2017
David Hook De Novo Rosso 2015
A blend of Barbera, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese from the New South Wales Hilltops and Orange regions.
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May 25, 2017
Deakin Estate River to Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Ten buck Cabernet punching above its weight.
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May 25, 2017
Deakin Estate River to Vine Shiraz 2016
A new label for Deakin Estate celebrating the 'Mighty Murray' whose vineyards border one of the world's longest navigable riv...
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May 25, 2017
Twisted Gum Moscato 2017
This could be the best Moscato I have ever had. Mind you, I generally steer clear of the style so have little to compare it to. Perceptio...
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May 24, 2017
Twisted Gum Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Coming off a small three hectare, dry grown vineyard, this is the best offering from Twisted Gum's current releases.
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May 23, 2017
Quartz Hill Pyrenees Shiraz 2014
I've had a couple of wines from Quartz Hill now. I know little about them but I'm yet to have a bad experience. Pyrenees Shiraz g...
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May 22, 2017
d'Arenberg The Peppermint Paddock Sparkling NV
I was once told Chambourcin is like eating a wet newspaper. Sometimes perceptions are best left at the door. This has Chambourcin. And Sh...
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May 21, 2017
David Hook Central Ranges Vermentino 2016
The Central Ranges aren't exactly a Vermentino hot spot. A fair wine this.
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May 21, 2017
d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2016
One of the d'Arenberg staples is this Viognier Marsanne blend.
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May 21, 2017
d'Arenberg The Ironestone Pressings GSM 2014
More of a Grenache/Shiraz blend (72/25), this is a delicious release with a drop of Mourvedre (3%) for good measure.
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May 19, 2017
Pikes Los Compañeros Shiraz Tempranillo 2014
A great drink for a couple of flat mates or Los Compañeros (the Companions) chatting away watching some reality TV perhaps. Easy drinking ...
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May 18, 2017
Tyrrell's Special Release Pinot Noir 2016
The famed Vat 6 wasn't produced in 2016 and the fruit pushed to this label.
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May 18, 2017
Twisted Gum Shiraz Cabernet 2014
A blend coming off a small three hectare vineyard from Ballandean in the heart of Queensland's Granite Belt.
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May 18, 2017
David Hook Central Ranges Sangiovese 2015
An easy drinking red with the feet up on the dash enjoying the ride.
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May 17, 2017
Tyrrell's Old Winery Pinot Noir 2015
Easy drinking Hunter Valley Pinot Noir that's kind on the hip pocket.
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May 17, 2017
Robert Oatley Signature Heathcote Shiraz 2014
Heathcote Shiraz fit for steak night.
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May 17, 2017
Pedestal Margaret River Chardonnay 2016
Margaret River Chardonnay from the hands of Larry Cherubino. Great value drinking this - impressive for $25.
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May 15, 2017
Flametree Margaret River Chardonnay 2016
A leaner style of Chardonnay with an element of class ticking the boxes.
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May 15, 2017
Parker Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2015
I saw this advertised on special recently for $18 - hello Mr Bargain! A great drinking red from Coonawarra country.
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May 14, 2017
Margan Wines Shiraz Mourvedre 2015
A field blend from the Hunter Valley. Good drinking too.
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May 14, 2017
Eldridge Estate Chardonnay 2015
The best way to describe this release is precise. This is Chardonnay at its finest.
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May 12, 2017
Twisted Gum Verdelho Semillon 2015
Two friends here but rarely ever bedfellows. A Verdelho Semillon blend from dry grown vines.
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May 12, 2017
Twisted Gum Chardonnay 2014
Granite Belt Chardonnay from a little dry grown vineyard in Ballandean.
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May 12, 2017
Gartelmann Jonathan Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Cabernet from a Mudgee vineyard sitting 630m above.
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May 11, 2017
Ravens Croft Pinotage 2015
2014 label shown There's only a couple of Pinotage wines produced in Australia. A South African variety, it's no surprise South ...
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May 10, 2017
Ravens Croft Verdelho 2016
2015 label shown I dropped by the Granite Belt over the weekend. A fantastic couple of says spent with great folk and passionate winema...
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May 10, 2017
Ruckus Estate The Q Merlot 2015
Not named after me people - settle down. Mind you, I got a little excited at the thought. Oh to be famous! The Q Merlot from Ruckus Estat...
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May 09, 2017
Tyrrell's Special Release Shiraz 2014
Special Release for a special year. This is the business.
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May 08, 2017
Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 2013
It's been well over 12 months since I've tasted a wine from Heathcote. Things must be moving slowly there. Tyrrells bought a vine...
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May 08, 2017
Gartelmann Diedrich Shiraz 2014
There's always plenty of surprises in the wine industry. Particularly when the Hunter Valley produces a said 'vintage of the cent...
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May 07, 2017
Windowrie The Mill Merlot 2015
Merlot from the NSW Central Ranges. I looked at this three times over two days - I still couldn't get into it.
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May 07, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Corrina's Blend 2015
A field blend of Shiraz and Cabernet from McLaren Vale only made in years when optimal ripeness is achieved simultaneously.
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May 05, 2017
Margan Breaking Ground Barbera 2015
The Hunter Valley's first Barbera planted back in 1998.
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May 05, 2017
Blackbilly Sangiovese 2015
An easy drinking Sangiovese which slides down carefree without a trouble in the world.
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May 04, 2017
Margan White Label Semillon 2016
A delicious release from the ever consistent Andrew Margan.
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May 04, 2017
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Semillon 2016
Tasting wines like this makes me wish summer wasn't a thing of the past already. Fresh and vibrant, this is great drinking in the sun...
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May 04, 2017
