Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
A reliable go-to Mudgee Cabernet for something beefy or a casserole.
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April 30, 2018
Dodgy Brothers Juxtaposed Sangiovese 2016
Scrumptious Sangiovese and a story of how good labelling sells wine.
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April 30, 2018
Ten Minutes by Tractor Judd Chardonnay 2016
Power with poise. Take with two hands and on bended knee. What a beauty!
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April 29, 2018
Seppeltsfield Eden Valley Riesling 2017
Zesty, fresh and vibrant - a great Riesling release. A classic yet eye-catching label has gravitating shelf appeal too.
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April 29, 2018
Higher Plane Cabernet Merlot 2015
A classic Cabernet Merlot blend from Margaret River. This gets a tick.
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April 29, 2018
Ten Minutes by Tractor McCutcheon Chardonnay 2016
Serious pulling power. The tension and density of the fruit captivating.
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April 27, 2018
Sherrah McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017
A really enjoyable wine to kick back and sip without a worry in the world. As per the label: Single vineyard, whole berry, small batch ope...
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April 26, 2018
Heartland First Release Malbec 2016
The second release of this 'premium' release Malbec from Langhorne Creek.
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April 26, 2018
Nannup Estate Rolling Hills Tempranillo 2016
Tempranillo from the Blackwood Valley in Western Australia.
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April 26, 2018
Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo 2016
Good drinking Tempranillo from the Orange region.
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April 26, 2018
Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz 2016
Mouth-filling fruit the talking point. It sways and moves with ease filling every crevice and cavity. Super McLaren Vale Shiraz.
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April 25, 2018
Ten Minutes by Tractor Estate Chardonnay 2016
From an interesting year. A cold winter led to the highest average maximum temperature on record, earliest flowering and harvest dates on...
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April 25, 2018
d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Here's a big guy. The serious business called upon, that's for sure. Bouncer material. A burly, strong type with broad shoulders....
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April 24, 2018
Sherrah Red et Al 2017
This dances to the words of Red Foo's song 'You can be my new thing'! A cracking blend and super delicious wine. A Grenache Sh...
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April 24, 2018
Hayes Family Wines Estate Mataro Shiraz 2017
Such an approachable and easy drinking wine. Find something meaty and you find happiness. Great drinking.
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April 24, 2018
Higher Plane Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
The pleasures of Margaret River Cabernet. A superb wine right here.
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April 22, 2018
Angove Family Crest GSM 2017
Rock solid GSM. A delightful drink for something meaty. I had it with burgers and it worked a treat. An easy slurp with some character. ...
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April 22, 2018
Geddes Seldom Inn Grenache 2015
I dropped into Geddes Wines on a recent trip to McLaren Vale. Go there. Smart wines, and if you get the chance to meet and chat to Tim Ge...
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April 21, 2018
Soumah Chardonnay 2017
Picked early to retain citrusy fruit and crisp acidity. Barrel fermented and aged for eight months to develop texture. A really good drink...
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April 21, 2018
Sherrah White et Al 2017
Your cure for a long day at the office is here! Such a beautiful wine injecting refreshment into your soul. Nothing but freshness with som...
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April 20, 2018
Cooks Lot Allotment 1010 Shiraz 2016
It gets boring repeatedly saying that these Cooks Lot wines are such great value. Oh well, here we go again I suppose. Super cool climate ...
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April 20, 2018
Parker Coonawarra Estate Merlot 2016
Although quite traditional in style, the colours of the Parker Terra Rossa range labels capture the eye well. Good drinking Merlot this t...
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April 20, 2018
Windfall Estate Single Handed Merlot 2016
Merlot played with the straight bat. Nothing to have me cut loose on the dance floor - mind you, that would take a bit anyway.
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April 20, 2018
Geoff Merrill Cilento Sangiovese 2012
Named after Geoff Merrill's great grandfather Joseph Cilento who immigrated to Australia in the late 1800's. This sees 27 months ...
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April 19, 2018
Sirromet Vineyard Selection Rosé 2016
A good Rosé for a quaff. Nebbiolo the variety used to charm your thirst. A job well done too.
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April 19, 2018
d'Arenberg Ironstone Pressings 2015
Damn this is a fab release of the great Grenache, Shiraz Mourvedre blend. So much interest and so much pleasure are rolled up into a bea...
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April 18, 2018
Rymill Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
A tasty number from Rymill. Already with three years under its belt, there's a youthful exuberance about it to ensure it will kick on...
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April 18, 2018
Singlefile Wines Cabernet Merlot 2016
What a beauty for 25 bucks! I wine I would happily share with generous pours. It smells fab and tastes even better. A delicious Cabernet M...
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April 17, 2018
Rymill Coonawarra Shiraz 2015
A good wine but it doesn't get the juices flowing with too much excitement. A solid rendition of what a good Shiraz should look like ...
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April 17, 2018
The Lane Vineyard Block 10 Sauvignon Blanc 2017
If you're going to drink Sauvignon Blanc, make it an Aussie from Adelaide Hills or Orange - the two best producing regions for the va...
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April 16, 2018
Allegiance Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
A good drinking Cabernet from an excellent Coonawarra vintage.
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April 16, 2018
Allegiance Wines The Artisan Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. No mention of winemaker nor where it was made. The press release is littered with rave reviews - I don...
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April 16, 2018
Yelland & Papps Second Take Roussanne 2017
Here's how to Roussanne folks. No one does the variety better - in my opinion anyway. Such a captivating and evocative wine.
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April 15, 2018
Geoff Merrill Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2012
A bloody good SGM. Current release at 28 bucks and six years old - bargain!
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April 15, 2018
Angove Family Crest McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2017
A new vintage and a new look for this release. McLaren Vale Chardonnay from a 30 year old vineyard on the outskirts of town. Sandy soil...
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April 15, 2018
Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2016
From the team at Angullong, “The Orange region has climatic similarities to Piedmont in Italy where the variety is widespread. We are ...
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April 13, 2018
d’Arenberg The Bonsai Vine Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015
Gee I like the look of these new releases from d'Arenberg. Here's a great take on the GSM blend.
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April 13, 2018
Hayes Family Wines Regional Series GSM 2017
It comes in a 500mL bottle for 'mid-week enjoyment or for that second bottle you just have to have'. A more than appropriate comm...
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April 13, 2018
Witches Falls Prophecy Merlot 2015
Prophecy is the name given to the best fruit parcels which fall to this label. A generous and flavoursome Merlot. So much to like here - ...
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April 12, 2018
Windfall Wine Estate Single Handed Rosé 2017
A Rosé made for long lunches under big shady trees with a barbecue or pizza oven not too far away. Cheers to great weekend drinking!
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April 12, 2018
Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Mourvedre 2016
Mourvedre grafted onto Malbec vines ten years ago. A good drink without the dancing shoes on.
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April 12, 2018
Chapel Hill Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2016
I tasted this at the Cellar Door last week. Bodhi Edwards, the resident marketing gun, was kind enough to give me his time and chat about...
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April 12, 2018
Peos Estate Four Aces Shiraz 2014
Hello Peos Estate. Pleased to meet you. A tidy little Shiraz which will reward time in the cellar.
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April 12, 2018
Yelland & Papps Second Take Shiraz 2017
I sip on this and hum along to the Incubus song 'Are you in?'. And if you're not on the Yelland & Papps train yet, perhap...
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April 10, 2018
Yangarra Old Vine Grenache 2015
I was privileged to have walked the Yangarra vineyard with Peter Fraser last week. To be able to put the site and vines into context is a...
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April 10, 2018
Katnook Estate Shiraz 2015
A beautiful Shiraz from renowned Cabernet country. So often everything else in Coonawarra gets overlooked but here's yet another exam...
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April 10, 2018
Good Hunting - Exploring the Hunter Valley
Pack the car up for a two day trip around Australia's oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley. Check out my latest article for Vinomofo...
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April 08, 2018
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Chardonnay 2017
Super smart Chardonnay. Some old school appeal but the elegance and smooth delivery cannot be denied. A great release for Chardy fans.
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April 08, 2018
Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2017
One of two new release Chardonnays from Huntington Estate, this continues to be a reliable and certainly affordable wine sure to please. ...
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