Golden Grove Estate The Little White Box GSM 2016
A great story this... Created by winemaker Ray Costanzo for his father Sam, founder of Golden Grove Estate. "Dad loves Grenache an...
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November 30, 2017
Iron Cloud Rock of Solitude Purple Patch GSM 2016
A new label to me coming off a single vineyard in the Ferguson Valley. As per the label, "The 'rock of solitude' is a singl...
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November 30, 2017
Angove Alternatus Rosé 2017
A dry, Spanish inspired Rosé made up of Grenache (36%) Tempranillo (26%) Vermentino (18%) Graciano (10%) and Carignan (10%).
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November 30, 2017
Shaw Vineyard Estate Cabernet Shiraz 2015
Only the third time this blend has been made, others include 2004 and 2009. Winemaker Graeme Shaw says he tried a number of blends before...
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November 29, 2017
d'Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2016
A good Chardy sitting on the old school side of the ledger.
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November 29, 2017
La La Land Pinot Gris 2017
A fair Pinot Gris. Some texture but it seems broad and a little top heavy.
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November 27, 2017
Heartland Spice Trader Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Value+. I was impressed by the Shiraz Cabernet 2014 sampled recently, and this straight Cabernet stacks up just as well.
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November 26, 2017
The Wishing Tree Unoaked Chardonnay 2016
Nothing fancy here - Chardonnay less the oak.
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November 26, 2017
Angove Alternatus Fiano 2017
I've been quite a fan of this Alternatus range. This Fiano ticks the boxes. Classy stuff.
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November 25, 2017
Blackbilly Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Good drinking Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills and surrounds.
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November 25, 2017
Meerea Park Hell Hole Semillon 2016
The fruit for this wine comes off a 40 year old vineyard in Pokolbin.
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November 25, 2017
Schwarz Wine Co GSM 2016
Every wine tells a story, no different here. As per the label: "I have trodden the soil along countless rows of vines in search of ...
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November 24, 2017
Eldridge Estate PTG 2017
Such a versatile red. So delicious - dare I use the word smashable. A 60/40 blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay. It's a slight shift from ...
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November 24, 2017
Schwarz Wine Co Meta Mataro 2017
Mataro with street wise attitude. I love it! Handpicked, wild yeast fermented, 20% whole bunches, unfined and unfiltered.
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November 23, 2017
Irrewarra Chardonnay 2016
Irrewarra is an Aboriginal word meaning 'long spear throw'. This label comes from the hands of Nick Farr and I was thrilled when...
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November 22, 2017
Meerea Park Indie Shiraz Pinot 2015
Good drinkin' without the need for thinkin'. A 70/30 blend co-fermented.
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November 22, 2017
d'Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2016
Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from McLaren Vale's d'Arenberg. Fermented and aged in French oak for seven months.
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November 21, 2017
Robert Stein Shiraz 2014
Made from a range of blocks and aged for 14 months in new and old oak.
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November 21, 2017
Golden Grove Estate Vermentino 2017
Ray Costanzo is turning Vermentino into a mean beast. This is a ripping rendition of the Italian varietal. Take a bow for going next level...
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November 19, 2017
Oliver's Taranga HJ Shiraz 2014
Dense. Luscious. Generous. Food for the soul.
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November 19, 2017
Eldridge Estate Fumé Blanc 2017
From one of the prettiest and oldest vineyards in the Mornington Peninsula region, this comes from a 3 hectare site. David Lloyd doesn...
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November 18, 2017
d'Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Partial fermentation in old French oak for three weeks has imparted some texture and complexity to this tropical fruit driven wine.
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November 18, 2017
Schwarz Wine Co Chenin Blanc 2017
Tight, vibrant and fresh. There's few Chenin Blanc produced in the Barossa and not many more in Australia with the main players comin...
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November 18, 2017
Gartelmann Dietrich Shiraz 2015
One of the best Shiraz releases from Orange I've seen in recent memory. The best wine I've seen from Gartelmann too. The brand...
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November 17, 2017
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Chardonnay 2016
Handpicked, whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented in French oak - 40% of which was new.
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November 17, 2017
Rowlee Wines Chardonnay 2016
My first look at Rowlee Wines from Orange. David Cummings from Define Wine does an excellent job bringing wines from Orange and Mudgee (p...
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November 16, 2017
Schwarz Wine Co Meta Grenache 2017
Lots to ponder here - hand picked, 91% whole bunch, wild yeast fermentation, unfined, unfiltered... I just want to get knee deep in this...
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November 16, 2017
Penley Estate Wild Ferment Shiraz 2016
Penley Estate have been cranking the interest factor high of late. Tick that box here once more. A super slurpable Shiraz from the hands ...
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November 15, 2017
Robert Stein Mudgee Reserve Chardonnay 2016
Mudgee's Robert Stein Wines planted their vines in 1976. These Chardonnay vines come from those original platings. Handpicked and whol...
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November 15, 2017
Meerea Park Indie Marsanne Roussanne 2016
A 70/30 blend which underwent barrel fermentation for ten months, 25% of which was new oak. 230 dozen made. Great drinking.
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November 15, 2017
Steels Gate Chardonnay 2016
A good Yarra Valley Chardonnay at a competitive price.
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November 14, 2017
Vinifera Organic Tempranillo 2015
Organic Tempranillo from Mudgee. Good tapas drinking.
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November 14, 2017
Behind the Brand - Tellurian Wines
General Manager - Daniel Hopkins Ian Hopkins went for a relaxing drive and came home having bought a vineyard. And that was that. When I...
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November 12, 2017
Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2015
I don't see many Grant Burge wines. A glass of this was plonked in front of me at a pub as we sat around having a steak. After then b...
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November 12, 2017
Golden Grove Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Sauvignon Blanc to make the sun shine a little bit brighter and your seafood taste a little more indulgent. Good stuff here.
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November 11, 2017
Redman Wines Coonawarra Cabernet 2015
The Redman gang have found their mojo of late. Some super impressive wines are being released. One to stick in the black book, this will ...
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November 11, 2017
Gartelmann Benjamin Semillon 2017
A summer time pleaser. Be my guest to indulge - delicious Semillon sourced off 77 year-old dry grown vines.
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November 11, 2017
Airlie Bank Gris 2017
As per the back label: "Pulling apart Gris and putting it back together one piece at a time. Lairizing. Fermented on skins and bunch...
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November 10, 2017
Dirt Candy The Natural Riesling 2017
Scrumptious Organic Riesling from Orange. A dicey choice of wording on the label though - 'The Natural' could be misread by the u...
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November 10, 2017
Chateau Yaldara Foundations Petit Verdot 2016
A broad shouldered red to warm the insides on a chilly night.
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November 10, 2017
Oliver's Taranga Tempranillo 2016
Wines like this tend to have the ability to evaporate quickly from the glass. Grab a plate of food and tear in - lip smacking Tempranillo!...
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November 09, 2017
Logan Weemala Tempranillo 2015
Weemala is an Aboriginal word for 'good view' and the vineyard the fruit comes from for this wine also boasts this name. Good entr...
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November 09, 2017
Heartland Spice Trader Shiraz Cabernet 2014
Spice Trader by name. Spice Trader by nature. A good midweek quaffer.
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November 08, 2017
Parker Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Terrific buying for Cabernet fans here. I've spotted this in retail land regularly priced at $18 - a super deal.
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November 08, 2017
TarraWarra Estate Roussanne Marsanne Viognier 2016
A fraction leaner than the 2015 edition, rest assured there's still plenty of elegance to embrace.
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November 08, 2017
Seville Estate Chardonnay 2016
One of the consistently high performers in the Chardonnay game. This 2016 plays it hard too. Great drinking for Chardy freaks.
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November 07, 2017
Airlie Bank Franc 2017
Tim Shand has nailed this style. There's no Cabernet Franc like it. Moreish and ridiculously juicy, it's the business. As per the...
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November 07, 2017
Chateau Yaldara Cabernet Franc 2016
Those fans of big heavy wines will get knee deep here - I have no doubt.
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November 07, 2017
Parker Coonawarra Estate Rosé 2017
Here's an easy thirst quencher. The first release of this Pinot Rosé from Parker Coonawarra Estate.
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November 06, 2017
