Raidis Estate Kefi Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Here's an interesting project wine. A collaborative effort of members who choose to buy in. Those who do so have input into winemakin...
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August 31, 2017
Penley Estate Phoenix 2015
Penley Estate's entry level Cabernet which seems to punch about its weight year after year. I recall buying it as a go-to back in the l...
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August 31, 2017
Soumah Equilibrio Syrah 2015
As per the back label, "Some would call it Reserve but we call it Equilibrio as, at the end of the day, it is all about harmony and b...
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August 30, 2017
La Bise The Thief? Shiraz 2015
A curiously named label in Natasha Mooney's La Bise range in honour of Walter Mooney from the mid 1800's. He was pinched for st...
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August 30, 2017
Koonowla Riesling 2017
The back label description reads awfully similar to its sibling, The Ringmaster . This Riesling drinks much better mind you.
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August 30, 2017
Koonowla The Ringmaster Riesling 2017
Established in the 1800's, Koonowla was one of the Clare Valley's first wineries.
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August 30, 2017
Polperro Pinot Noir 2016
Polperro's vineyard blend Pinot - there's quality in its blood and it delivers here again.
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August 29, 2017
Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Viognier 2015
Beechworth Viognier from the popular Indigo Vineyard.
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August 29, 2017
Robert Stein Half Dry Riesling 2017
Half Dry, Off Dry - same same but different. Riesling from Robert Stein is always top quality. This is no different.
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August 28, 2017
Blok Estate Coonawarra Riesling 2014
Unearth these guys. A surprise packet with value packed throughout their range. Many wines released with age under the belt.
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August 28, 2017
Indigo Vineyards Secret Village Beechworth Pinot Noir 2016
Beechworth Pinot Noir. Plenty of reasons to sit up and take notice here. I lined this up alongside some counterparts from the Yarra Vall...
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August 27, 2017
Leconfield Wines Chardonnay 2016
White wines from Coonawarra can at times seem to be dismissed. Do so at your peril - there are many great examples of various varieties...
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August 27, 2017
Giant Steps Syrah 2016
This wine is slowly creeping up my favourites list. Sure there are wines which offer all sorts of class on the list, but this Syrah in re...
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August 25, 2017
TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir 2015
I've always been quite partial to this Tarrawarra Estate entry level Pinot. Consistency is all you want - things are made that little...
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August 25, 2017
Yelland & Papps Shiraz 2016
Here's a bit of comfort for those seeking a cuddle on the inside when things aren't going right on your preferred reality TV prog...
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August 24, 2017
Bowen Estate Chardonnay 2016
A quick look at the Bowen Estate Chardonnay from the Coonawarra Roadshow.
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August 24, 2017
Raidis Estate Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris 2017
You could count on one hand the number of Pinot Gris wines in Australia retaining a copper and salmon like appearance. Steve Raidis doesn...
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August 23, 2017
Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2017
There are numerous Rieslings from Coonawarra worth your attention. Here's a consistent performer courtesy of Raidis Estate.
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August 23, 2017
Giant Steps Merlot 2016
Merlot done right. Sadly, this variety isn't treated with the respect it deserves at times. Often boring and one dimensional to some,...
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August 22, 2017
Robert Stein Riesling 2017
Classy Riesling from Mudgee - not your usual Riesling hotspot either mind you. Walk this turf friends if you are yet to discover the name....
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August 21, 2017
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Sauvignon Blanc isn't my thing. Give me something from the Adelaide Hills or Orange and I'll show some interest. If it has some b...
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August 21, 2017
Angullong Pinot Grigio 2017
This 2017 release doesn't seem to have the get up and go of its predecessor. Pinot Grigio from Orange, NSW.
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August 21, 2017
Tellurian Rosé 2017
Gee this is easy to throw back. Dry and savoury with buckets of yum factor.
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August 19, 2017
Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
I haven't had a look at a wine from Beechworth for a while. It's good to be back. This is a blend of fruit from the Indigo Vineya...
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August 19, 2017
Bailey Wine Co Grampians Shiraz 2016
Pretty aromas. Romantic in many respects. I just want in after taking one whiff. Tim Bailey has hit the nail on the head here. Clever win...
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August 18, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Vermentino 2017
I like these new Oliver's Taranga labels. They show some personality with a reference to the vintage. 2017 is referred to as 'The...
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August 18, 2017
Gundog Estate Hilltops No.1 Shiraz 2016
A joyous wine in many respects. It smells good and tastes even better. Lots of pleasure found here from the Hilltops.
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August 17, 2017
Rymill Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Things have changed up in the office and behind the scenes at Rymill but it is business as usual in the winery. Classic Coonawarra Cabern...
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August 17, 2017
Tellurian Riesling 2017
Here' something you don't see every day... Heathcote Riesling. The Hopkins family aren't afraid to try new things, and desp...
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August 16, 2017
Gundog Estate Rosé 2017
I don't go to Canberra much. Not many people do from what I gather. I'm pretty sure in the local dialect that Gundog means 'd...
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August 16, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Chica Mencia Rosé 2017
Here's the Chica Mencia version three and each vintage thus far has certainly had its own personality. A delicious drink.
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August 16, 2017
Golden Grove Estate Rosé 2017
Seinfeld's George Costanza was once a hand model. I reckon Golden Grove's winemaker Ray Costanzo could be a hand model too when he...
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August 12, 2017
Glandore Estate Regional Series Rosé 2017
Quite an attractive Rosé to take the sting out of a warm afternoon.
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August 12, 2017
Margan Aged Release Semillon 2012
I do like Semillon but I did find this hard to gravitate to. Deliberately held back and released at five years of age.
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August 12, 2017
Gartelmann Wines Stephanie Pinot Gris 2017
The Magpie is back! Hooray! It seems the Gartelmann label has gone back to it's roots - thank goodness. I do like the Magpie. That at...
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August 12, 2017
Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Chardonay 2016
Chardonnay to take you to your happy place. The fruit from this vineyard was previously destined for Penfold's Yattarna - not anymore...
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August 11, 2017
De Bortoli Deen Vat Series 8 Shiraz 2014
Part of the Winter Warmers pack sent out by De Bortoli. Interesting to note this 2014 was sent out when the 2015 is the current vintage o...
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August 10, 2017
Golden Grove Estate Shiraz 2007
Winemaker Ray Costanzo sent me this back vintage sample 'to see how Granite Belt Shiraz holds up with some age'. It drinks like a ...
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August 08, 2017
Glandore Estate Elliott Reserve Semillon 2017
My first look at Glandore Estate. I was curious to find out that this is the 'Reserve' Semillon yet there is no label below it. If...
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August 08, 2017
Delinquente Wine Co Roxanne Razor NDM 2017
"A great Nero year," Con-Greg Grigoriou tells me proudly. I get a sense that he has a soft spot for this wine and the variety i...
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August 07, 2017
Delinquente Wine Co Screaming Betty Vermentino 2017
There's so much to like about these wines from Delinquente's Con-Greg Grigoriou. Riverland born and raised, it's great to see...
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August 05, 2017
Delinquente Wine Co Weeping Juan Pet Nat 2017
There's a theory about Pet Nat that suggests it doesn't last in retail land beyond Christmas. I'll be keenly testing that the...
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August 05, 2017
Hayes Family Wines Mataro Shiraz 2015
Quite a satisfying and soothing piece here. Something to chill out with on a chilly evening - slippers on, chocolate at the ready to wedge...
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August 04, 2017
Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2015
I chose this off a wine list when dining out recently. I was intrigued more than anything - I haven't looked at a Chandon table wine ...
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August 04, 2017
Shaw Vineyard Estate Shiraz 2014
Good stuff coming out of Shaw Vineyards of late. This is a solid Shiraz right in the groove. Pardon the bottle shot - it's a year old...
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August 03, 2017
Angove Organic Shiraz Cabernet 2016
Organic Shiraz Cabernet from the Riverland. A good drop and decent value for the asking price.
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August 03, 2017
Delinquente Wine Co Tuff Nutt Bianco Pet Nat 2017
Bianco d'Alessano is not a familiar variety on these shores. In fact, Delinquente have the only planting of it in Australia. The Rive...
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August 03, 2017
Delinquente Wine Co Pretty Boy Nero d'Avola Rosato 2017
Hello sunshine! This screams for BBQs and lazy lunches in the sun. A delicious and super slurpable Rosato.
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August 03, 2017
Glenguin Estate Aristea Shiraz 2009
A wine to be held in two hands. The flagship of the Glenguin Estate range, this is only produced in superior years. Over the last decade ...
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August 02, 2017
Gundog Estate Shiraz 2016
Strap yourself in - we have a live one here. After a quick whiff I reckon I could keep my snout in the trough til bottle's end, easy....
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August 02, 2017
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