Golden Grove Estate The Skins Vermentino 2017
I don't know who Ray Costanzo is anymore. He's gone from being a conservative introvert to a guy unleashing his creative juices a...
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September 30, 2017
Thomas Wines Dam Block Shiraz 2015
A new release from Andrew Thomas, I had the opportunity to taste this at Thommo's members dinner a couple of months ago. Lined up with...
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September 30, 2017
De Bortoli Winemaker Selection Chardonnay 2016
Winemaker Julie Mortlock has worked with De Bortoli for 25+ years at the company's Riverina base. A new range, she says these DB Wine...
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September 30, 2017
De Bortoli Winemaker Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Winemaker Julie Mortlock has worked with De Bortoli for 25+ years at the company's Riverina base. A new range, she says these DB Wine...
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September 30, 2017
Hayes Family Wines Ebenezer Shiraz 2015
If I were charged with awarding a prize to the best newcomer for 2017, Hayes Family Wines would be right up there to take the gong. The qu...
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September 29, 2017
Warramate Chardonnay 2016
If this was your daily tipple, you'll live a satisfied life. Crank the delish dial to 12! Super value drinking for 28 bucks!
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September 29, 2017
Montalto Pennon Hill Shiraz 2016
A pepper bomb coming at ya in stealth mode. This Shiraz is quite expressive and may catch a few on the hop. Soft and generous no less, the...
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September 29, 2017
Usher Tinkler La Volpe Prosecco 2017
If you're in the Hunter Valley, Usher Tinkler's Cellar and Salumi is a must do. There's a point of difference everywhere you l...
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September 28, 2017
Savina Lane Lamiro Lady of Spain Graciano 2013
The only Graciano on the Granite Belt and it hits the spot. There's a magnetism about it. Great stuff.
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September 28, 2017
Schild Estate Sparkling Shiraz 2016
One of the great gifts of the Australian wine industry to the world - Sparkling Shiraz. You could put a hole in this with ease.
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September 28, 2017
Whiskey Gully Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Two Cabernets tasted on a recent Granite Belt excursion and two wins. This Reserve Cabernet is big and buxom with a long future ahead of ...
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September 28, 2017
Margan Chardonnay 2017
In a line up of four Chardonnays, this got my attention for different reasons. Of the four, this was the only one from a warm region. Int...
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September 26, 2017
Pyramids Road Petit Verdot 2016
Two big thumbs up. Things have started to heat up but find a steak to sit beside this nifty Petit Verdot.
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September 26, 2017
La Bise The Thief? GSM 2016
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 stea...
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September 25, 2017
View Wines Alvarinho 2017
Sancerre Estate is a B&B nestled in the hillside at Ballandean. With a picturesque view overlooking the vineyards across to the hills ...
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September 25, 2017
Whiskey Gully Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Owner John Arlidge is a quite entertaining when he runs you through a tasting at his historic cellar door. The building itself, Beverley S...
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September 25, 2017
Whiskey Gully Division Bell Shiraz 2014
One of two Shiraz produced by Whiskey Gully Wines.
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September 25, 2017
Margan Semillon 2017
Andrew Margan looks for Lime Splice in his Semillon. He has hit the target with this 2017 release.
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September 24, 2017
Pyramids Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I have found Cabernet on the Granite Belt to be hit and miss. While some winemakers suggest it is their best performer, others don't ...
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September 24, 2017
Pyramids Road Verdelho 2017
It was only right to drop by Pyramids Road Winery after scaling the Pyramid at nearby Girraween National Park. A great climb which works ...
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September 24, 2017
Sticks Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
What's there to do at the airport when your flight is delayed by an hour? That's right, find the bar. But all bars have generic w...
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September 22, 2017
Yarra Yering Dry Red No.2 2015
This is pretty. This is class. It's always a privilege to taste wines of such prestige and history in the Australian landscape. The le...
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September 20, 2017
Langmeil The Long Mile Shiraz 2015
I haven't looked at a Langmeil wine for ages, so when a mate bought this at a steak restaurant recently, intrigue got the better of me...
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September 20, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Fiano 2017
Corrina Wright is a Fiano gun. But something just isn't right here.
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September 20, 2017
Schild Estate Alma Schild Reserve Chardonnay 2015
There's lots of great stories behind the Schild Estate labels. I had the privilege to be walked through many of them in January this ...
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September 17, 2017
Huntington Estate Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Block 3 is a single vineyard sitting 500m above. A delicious wine with longevity in its veins - a great Cabernet release.
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September 16, 2017
Warramate Riesling 2016
You don't see a lot of Riesling in the Yarra, though the small patches I'm aware of are producing some good wines. This is no dif...
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September 16, 2017
Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Cabernet + Mudgee + Bargain isn't the typical equation but this is a cracking drink. Everything is in alignment delivering oceans of ple...
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September 15, 2017
Yelland & Papps Vin de Soif 2016
A good easy drinking Barossa blend of Grenache, Mataro and Carignan.
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September 15, 2017
d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2017
I saw a different perspective on this wine a couple of years ago when sharing lunch with winemaker Chester Osborn, his supercharged media...
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September 14, 2017
Hayes Family Wines Semillon 2017
Call me daft, but Barossa Semillon is something I still find hard to warm to. It lacks that get up and vibe which can be seen in other pa...
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September 14, 2017
Yarra Yering Dry Red No.1 2015
From one of Australia's cult wineries, it's a privilege to taste such wines. Nothing but sheer pleasure here.
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September 13, 2017
Indigo Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2017
Another winner from the Indigo Vineyard range. Track these guys down - smart wines.
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September 13, 2017
Hofer Family Wines La Epico 2016
After a few set backs, Marcus Hofer is back on his feet. His label officially launched in 2017 with a focus on small batch production. Hof...
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September 12, 2017
Yarra Yering Underhill Shiraz 2015
Sit back and let the magic happen. Effortless is the first word that comes to mind.
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September 11, 2017
Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Shiraz 2015
The wines I've seen of late from Beechworth's Indigo Vineyard have been impressive with quality across the board. Medium bodied S...
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September 09, 2017
Flametree SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay 2016
Quality Chardonnay. Cliff Royle and his team at Flametree have been making a statement of late. One whiff and my heart is beating through ...
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September 08, 2017
d'Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Super value Cabernet from a Shiraz stronghold.
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September 08, 2017
Warramate Black Label Yarra Valley Shiraz 2015
A fraction heavier on its feet than some of its Yarra counterparts, yet still comfortably in the medium bodied realm, it's hard to res...
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September 08, 2017
Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec 2015
It's hard to look past the curved lines and silky feel of this blend. Cool climate wine on song.
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September 07, 2017
Soul Growers Provident Shiraz 2016
This Shiraz gets a tick. I like what the team at Soul Growers are on about. They are literally bringing small growers together and sharin...
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September 07, 2017
Penley Estate Atlas Shiraz 2016
Straight up and down Shiraz played with a straight bat. Fair going for around $20.
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September 07, 2017
Strenua Syrah 2016
I was in Melbourne last week. I couldn't help but drop in to the City Wine Shop. I love that place. Such great diversity, the atmosph...
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September 06, 2017
Angove Family Crest Shiraz 2016
The Family Crest label has taken on a face lift and gee I like it. The crest is still the centre piece with an addition of five dots abov...
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September 06, 2017
Hayes Family Wines Shiraz 2015
I've seen four of the Hayes Family Wines now and to say I'm impressed would be an understatement. Andrew Seppelt is making a bold st...
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September 04, 2017
Rymill Coonawarra Maturation Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Coonawarra nights can be bitterly cold. This will warm your insides with ease. Rymill's Maturation Release at five years. Quality ...
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September 04, 2017
Indigo Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir 2017
Spring is the season of new growth - and to drink pink. I could drink buckets of this. Delicious!
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September 03, 2017
d'Arenberg Stephanie the Gnome with Rose Tinted Glasses 2017
For the record, Stephanie is a he. It's a long story but Chester likes it that way. Great drinking Rosé dished up front and centre. Gl...
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September 03, 2017
Behind the Brand - Delinquente Wine Co
The Riverland is barely seen as a region to produce premium wines, but Delinquente Wine Co's Con-Greg Grigoriou is keen to change that...
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September 02, 2017
Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Riesling 2011
Write off Coonawarra whites at your peril. There's some terrific aged Riesling deserving your attention. This is a beauty.
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September 02, 2017
