Ochota Barrels The Slint Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
I was generously gifted this Chardonnay - my mate Richard knows I'm a Chardy fan and he knows his wine. It's Richard's birthda...
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March 31, 2018
Robert Stein Semillon Riesling Gewurztraminer 2017
A modern twist on a blend first launched by winemaker Jacob Stein's grandfather 40 years ago. Today, this is a field blend, wild ferme...
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March 31, 2018
Yelland and Papps Second Take Grenache 2017
Wicked Grenache! This is an absolute treasure - not a drop was left. I couldn't help but keep going back to it. Boom!
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March 30, 2018
Chainring Cider Co Mosaic Madness 2017
The brainchild of Golden Grove Estate's diminutive winemaker Ray Costanzo and self-described mountain bike 'warrior'. Chai...
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March 30, 2018
Yelland and Papps Second Take Vermentino 2017
Gee I like this. Hello funky town! 231 days on skins, unfined and unfiltered. Dirty Vermentino to cleanse the soul. So, so good.
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March 29, 2018
Nikkal Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017
Kick arse Pinot for $25. Perhaps I just leave the review at that? What a treat!
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March 27, 2018
Nocton Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
A label I haven't seen before, I bought this off the shelf with a hankering for a glass of Chardonnay. Tassie Chardonnay - I couldn...
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March 26, 2018
Katnook Founder's Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Fresh and tropical fruit driven, this makes for easy drinking when the mercury rises.
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March 25, 2018
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Semillon 2016
Coming off 50 year old vines, the aim of this wine was to emulate the success of Hunter Valley Semillons but highlighted by Mudgee's ...
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March 25, 2018
Golden Grove Estate Joven Tempranillo 2017
Year after year this Joven is pursued with haste and sold out in quick time as a result. A superb drink in anyone's language. The jui...
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March 24, 2018
Geoff Merrill McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 2011
From the dreaded 2011 vintage. A challenging year but one where the good winemakers stood up and worked their magic. Case in point here. A...
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March 24, 2018
Brash Higgins Riesling Semillon 2017
Hello sunshine and hello seafood! A blend which is a little something different but deserves a whole lotta love. Brad Hickey is a McLaren...
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March 21, 2018
Singlefile Wines Single Vineayrd Frankland River Shiraz 2016
Find a comfy chair, loosen the belt and relax to embrace the deliciousness. Oozing chill out factor, this is a Shiraz that's easy to f...
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March 20, 2018
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Tempranillo 2017
There's no hero variety coming from the Granite Belt. Although so many work well, some are more consistent than others. Tempranillo i...
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March 20, 2018
Nikkal Rosé 2017
Hand up if you have bought a wine based on the label? Yup, me too. We all have. And in many cases, you are left disappointed with what...
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March 19, 2018
Peos Estate Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
Tasty Chardonnay from Manjimp which sits just north-east of Pemberton in Western Australia.
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March 19, 2018
Brash Higgins Grenache Mataro 2016
A silky ride on the magic carpet to happiness. Such a beautiful drink.
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March 17, 2018
Hayes Family Wines Ebenezer Shiraz 2016
Here's a big brooding type. Old school Barossa if you will. As dark as the night's sky, this is all bulging biceps and chest pumpe...
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March 17, 2018
Nikkal Chardonnay 2017
A lovely Chardonnay release from Kate Goodman. With a striking label, this is a damn easy wine to kick back with. Better still, any frien...
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March 17, 2018
Geoff Merrill Bush Vine Grenache Rosé 2017
An easy slurp to wash away a long work week. A little texture, a whole lot of fun. Bush Vine Grenache hand-picked from 60-90 year old vine...
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March 16, 2018
Patina Scandelous Riesing 2016
"I have a fascination with Riesling," says owner and winemaker Gerald Naef. I know that feeling all too well Gerald. Inspired b...
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March 16, 2018
Allegiance Wines Unity Barossa Shiraz 2014
Tasted blind along with some other Shiraz wines, you could have knocked me over with a breath of air when I later read the press release...
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March 16, 2018
TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir 2016
Such a pretty little thing. As with the Estate Chardonnay release, here's a label that rarely misses the target.
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March 15, 2018
Lowe Wines Organic Zinfandel 2013
Awarded the best Organic wine at the Mudgee Wine Show 2017. Zinfandel (also known as Primitivo) is big in the US.
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March 15, 2018
Higher Plane The Messenger 2012
A classic Bordeaux blend of five varieties, each contributing delivering a sophisticated wine which will reward cellaring for beyond a de...
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March 15, 2018
Peos Estate Four Kings Pinot Noir 2017
Three Peos Estate wines landed on the doorstep. A new label to me, no information came with them. No RRP, no specs. As per the website: ...
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March 15, 2018
Yelland & Papps Vermentino 2017
Tropical goodness coming at you in spades. Chill hard and refreshment is a breeze. Easy drinking Vermentino from the Barossa Valley.
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March 14, 2018
TarraWarra Estate Chardonnay 2016
Always a beaut Chardy. So much packed into a little package. It's more than an 'entry level' wine that's for sure.
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March 14, 2018
Cooks Lot Allotment 8989 Cabernet Merlot 2016
Easy drinking and easy on the back pocket. Soft fruit and smooth edges highlight this release.
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March 14, 2018
Allegiance Wines Fullylove Cabernet Merlot 2014
Margaret River Cabernet Merlot. Good varietal aromas start things off, think roasted peppers, leafy blackcurrant and red plums flanked b...
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March 14, 2018
Naked Lady Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
The label caught my attention immediately - only to find out that Naked Lady Wines is actually named after a South African bulb flower wh...
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March 12, 2018
Bird Dog Brut NV
A bit of fizzy fun to cure your thirst. Lots of refreshment factor.
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March 12, 2018
Patina Riesling 2016
Zesty, minerally and crisp Riesling from the Orange region's Mt Canobolas.
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March 11, 2018
Ballandean Estate Messing About Durif 2016
A wine ready to take aim for a long stint in the cellar but drinks well now ready for a big piece of meat beside it.
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March 11, 2018
Mitchell Wines Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
How the team at Mitchell Wines can release a wine at 8 years of age for $30 and make money has me scratching my head. But take the busine...
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March 09, 2018
Hayes Family Wines Regional Series Mataro 2017
Damn this just feels good. Mataro is so underrated. Often the wingman, here's a top example of the variety standing on its own two fe...
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March 08, 2018
Ridgemill Estate The Spaniard Tempranillo 2015
Pizza night and a glass or two of this will do just fine. A Crianza style Tempranillo.
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March 08, 2018
Heartland Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
If you're on the hunt for a Cabernet for around $20, you won't be disappointed by this Heartland release.
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March 07, 2018
Shaw Vineyard Estate Winemakers Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
A solid entry level Cabernet from the Canberra district.
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March 07, 2018
Allegiance Wines Fully Love Pinot Noir 2016
Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir. Quite dense and tight, there are good varietal characters at play.
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March 07, 2018
Tim Smith Grenache 2016
Meet Tim Smith - and then get to know his wines. Meticulous, clever, freakin tasty gear from top to toe. Grenache from 80+ year-old viney...
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March 06, 2018
Higher Plane Margaret River Fiano 2017
This is the first Margaret River Fiano I have had the privilege of looking at.
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March 06, 2018
Worlds Apart Wines Blewitt Springs 2017
McLaren Vale Grenache done different. Really different...
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March 05, 2018
Allegiance Wines Unity McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015
A wine dedicated to wine writer and industry figure Tony Keys. It's good to see a picture of him on the back label too - the last tim...
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March 05, 2018
Witches Falls Garnacha 2016
Bright, red fruits skip about, it's laced with delicate spices too - lots of glug factor about this Garnacha.
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March 04, 2018
Allegiance Wines Unity Barossa Valley GSM 2015
A back label which is inspiring - a tribute to Erik de Haart who survived the Bali bombings in 2002. There's a link for www.donatelif...
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March 04, 2018
Higher Plane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Tropical fruits spill from the glass. I barely poured a glass and its waft couldn't be curtailed.
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March 03, 2018
Yalumba The Tri-Centenary Grenache 2013
Gorgeous Grenache from 820 bush vines classed as ancient - planted in 1889. Handpicked and treated with kid gloves, just under 4000 bottl...
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March 02, 2018
Singlefile Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Sem Sauv with the top button done up and slick Windsor knot for added sophistication.
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March 01, 2018
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