Polperro Talland Hill Pinot Noir 2015
This is all hugs and kisses and seductive caresses - damn Pinot can be extraordinary. Here's one for that list. Of the three Single V...
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July 31, 2017
Gundog Estate Riesling 2017
I dig this. Great Riesling and great drinking! A terrific debut release.
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July 31, 2017
Balgownie Estate Black Label Chardonnay 2015
Good drinking Yarra Chardonnay. Not overly complicated but something that just ticks the box.
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July 30, 2017
La Violetta Patio Pét Nat 2017
For those playing at home, Pét Nat is a wine bottled before fermentation has finished. There are no sugar adds and the wine is cloudy and ...
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July 30, 2017
Shaw Vineyard Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
The more I get the chance to look at the wines from Shaw Vineyard Estate, the more I continue to become impressed by the quality across the...
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July 29, 2017
Polperro Landaviddy Lane Pinot Noir 2015
Sitting at 160m above, this Single Vineyard was planted in 1992 on a south westerly facing slope. The wine is handled exactly the same as...
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July 28, 2017
Schwarz Wine Co Rosé 2017
I had every intention of dropping into Artisans of Barossa to check out these Schwarz wines plus a few other small operators all under the...
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July 27, 2017
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2015
I shared this bottle with Montalto's Simon Black. He's a Chardonnay freak so a bottle was destined to be on the table at some sta...
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July 27, 2017
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2015
I lined this up with a few Pinots from the Mornington Peninsula - just to see how things are looking from different perspectives. Rest as...
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July 27, 2017
Polperro Mill Hill Chardonnay 2015
Clever Chardonnay from a clever producer. This Single Vineyard Mill Hill oozes sophistication. Splendour in the glass.
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July 25, 2017
Polperro Mill Hill Pinot Noir 2015
I like its curves and feels though this delicious Pinot is my least preferred of the three Single Vineyard releases - oh to be picky.
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July 25, 2017
Mitchell Wines Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
I'm not sure what I like better here - the fruit purity or the fact it's a 2009 looking so youthful. Divine. Seriously. One whi...
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July 24, 2017
Margan Wines Breaking Ground Albarino 2017
A wine you could get dangerous with soaking up the springtime sunshine.
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July 23, 2017
De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 5 Botrytis Semillon 2013
A delicious post dinner sweetie to sip slowly beside a cheesecake or citrus tart. Terrific value too.
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July 23, 2017
Derwent Estate Lime Kiln Point Pinot Noir 2016
I recently dined at a restaurant which was in between wine lists. It was all a bit of a mess really - the waitress didn't know what w...
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July 23, 2017
Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Kilikanoon's entry level Cabernet ticking the boxes. Handy value too for around $20.
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July 20, 2017
Hayes Family Wines Mataro 2015
Mataro from the Barossa sub-region of Ebenezer. Low on the oak influence, enjoyment factor is high. Great drinking. Top value.
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July 20, 2017
Toolangi Yarra Valley Shiraz 2015
Cool climate Shiraz is gaining more and more friends. Its medium bodied presence coupled with aromatic fruit and supple mouthfeel makes a...
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July 19, 2017
Behind the Brand - Flametree Wines
Things could be worse than starting out a new winery and winning a Jimmy Watson with your first attempt. A pretty handy start in 2007 not on...
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July 19, 2017
Ridgemill Estate Joshua's Pup Shiraz Grenache 2016
Not a wine you'd expect from the Granite Belt - certainly one out of the box. Owner Martin Cooper's love for Chateauneuf-du-Pape ...
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July 18, 2017
Angove Organic Merlot 2016
Sometimes you taste Merlots and it's as though the winemakers just aren't trying. And then you get energetic and juicy examples like...
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July 17, 2017
De Bortoli La Bossa Merlot 2016
An easy drinking red to ease you through the mid-week blues without blowing a hole in the back pocket.
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July 17, 2017
Balgownie Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Seamless Cabernet. Depth with a harmonious drive - what's not to like about wines like this?
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July 17, 2017
Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016
Quality Chardonnay and you get change from $25. The 2017 Chardonnay is released at the same time as this Barrel Fermented 2016. Spend th...
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July 15, 2017
Huntington Estate Chardonnay 2017
Huntington Estate seems to churn out consistent wines at reasonable prices year after year. This 2017 is an enjoyable Chardonnay - straigh...
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July 15, 2017
Polperro Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris 2016
One of those white wines which gives you a sense of prestige as you sip away ever so smugly. Classy stuff.
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July 14, 2017
Pig In The House Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Organic Cabernet Sauvignon. And while the label states, "No animals were harmed in making this wine," it's anyone's gue...
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July 14, 2017
Montalto Single Vineyard Tuerong Block Pinot Noir 2015
You can see Simon Black cranking the volume on the beat box as he unleashes his inner self through this wine. Expressive and creative - i...
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July 13, 2017
Montalto Single Vineyard Merricks Block Pinot Noir 2015
Pinot heaven. Sublime from top to toe.
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July 13, 2017
Glenguin Estate Schoolhouse Block Shiraz 2014
Need I mention 2014 was a ripping year in the Hunter Valley? This is a cracking wine to match.
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July 13, 2017
Montalto Single Vineyard Main Ridge Block Pinot Noir 2015
Talk to Simon Black, Montalto's passionate and meticulous winemaker, and he soon spit out the words 'carbonic maceration'. He...
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July 12, 2017
Montalto Single Vineyard Red Hill Block Pinot Noir 2015
My eyes light up every time samples from Montalto arrive, the quality is always high. 2015 was a great year too.
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July 12, 2017
Leeuwin Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Classic Australian Cabernet is something to behold. Leeuwin Estate seem to have the stranglehold on the magic recipe over the last several...
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July 11, 2017
Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Pinot Noir 2016
Always a reliable entry level wine, this sample seemed to get lost in the deluge. It was quite fortuitous though as it was lined up in th...
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July 11, 2017
Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir 2016
The Drumborg name is synonymous with quality. This pretty and lacy style of Pinot gets a big thumbs up.
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July 10, 2017
Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay 2015
I was a guest at a corporate dinner recently and this Chardonnay was on pour. A fair drink without flair.
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July 10, 2017
Mitchell Wines Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Decant this for an hour plus and then sit back and indulge in the pleasure of great cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon.
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July 10, 2017
Soumah Hexham Pinot Noir 2016
Enjoyable drinking. A quiet achiever of sorts - I like it.
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July 09, 2017
Balgownie Estate Black Label Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015
An easy drinking Yarra Valley Pinot and a good option for the asking price. I can see a lot of people choosing this as a solid go-to with...
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July 08, 2017
Angove Organic Rosé 2017
A Rosé with a cheeky smirk. Spring time lovin' in a neat package.
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July 08, 2017
Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Pinot Noir 2015
A beautifully crafted Pinot Noir from Tasmania's Coal River.
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July 07, 2017
Hayes Family Wines Grenache 2016
And thank you very much... What a delicious Grenache! I could be absolutely selfish and drink the whole lot myself. And I may just do tha...
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July 07, 2017
Seppelt Drumborg Chardonnay 2016
Another classic Drumborg release. One of my favourite wines without question. The fruit absolutely sings here.
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July 05, 2017
Pooley Wines Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2014
So pretty and fine, this is a gorgeous example of Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
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July 04, 2017
Balgownie Estate White Label Chardonnay 2015
Straddling the fence of some old school power here, those seeking a leaner style Chardonnay may shy away.
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July 03, 2017
De Bortoli Sacred Hill Traminer Riesling 2016
This came in a box of samples labelled as 'Winter Warmers'. Good concept though Traminer Riesling isn't something I'd con...
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July 02, 2017
Soumah Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
I like the wines coming out of Soumah at the moment. The duck egg label is certainly eye catching too. Things seem to be progressing nice...
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July 01, 2017
Angove Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Certified organic Sauvignon Blanc coming off vines 40 year old vines from t he Riverland. 2017 is the eleventh anniversary of Angove Fami...
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July 01, 2017
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