Whistler Stacks On GSM 2016
Driftwood The Collection Shiraz Cabernet 2016
Shottesbrooke Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A simple entry-level Cabernet. Not much getting the juices flowing here.
The Lane Vineyard Block 2 Pinot Gris 2017
As per the back labels, "Our Block 2 vineyard is the heartbeat of this wine. Vibrant flavours reflect crisp morning mists and ancient limestone soils warmed by dappled sunlight."
d'Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2017
There's a refreshing citrusy tang which keeps the interest levels high. Sourced from the Adelaide Hills, seven months on lees has added some complexity too.
Tuck's Ridge Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2016
Shottesbrooke Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017
An easy drinking Pinot etched with spice. A wine closer to a light bodied Shiraz than a typical Pinot Noir.
Smidge Wines The Gruve Gruner Veltliner 2015
I met Matt Wenk a couple of months ago when I was wandering around McLaren Vale. He shares the same winery facilities as Andy Coppard of Lino Ramble. A spontaneous tasting, Matt was kind enough to show me three of his wines. I had notes written for all plus those of Coppard's but a computer glitch ensured I lost the lot. Bugger. And that was that. It's funny what you remember though - this Gruner stood out from the three Matt showed me.
The Lane Vineyard Block 14 Shiraz 2015
Always medium bodied. Always delicious. Mighty fine Adelaide Hills Shiraz.
Curly Flat The Curly Pinot Noir 2015
Killer Pinot to make you weak at the knees. It's a bit hardcore too - 100% whole bunches no less. Boom!
Samuel's Gorge Graciano 2016
Stretch you interest levels a little further and be prepared to be rewarded. A smooth and seductive wine from a variety not that often seen standing on its own two feet in Australia.
Soumah Equilibrio Chardonnay 2017
Singlefile Wines The Philip Adrian Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2017
A ripping bargain. Damn this is a fab drink for the money.
Curly Flat William's Crossing Pinot Noir 2016
A Pinot with its feet firmly planted on the ground. So much to like for those that enjoy a confident style.
Parker Coonawarra Estate 95 Block 2015
Winter calls for wines like these. A Cabernet dominant blend which needs more time in the bottle but will reward handsomely in years to come.
d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache 2015
d'Arenberg is great for a story. The history of The Custodian another example. During the vine pull scheme of the 80s, d'Arry Osborn refused to remove his old Grenache vineyards. Today, d'Arenberg is the keeper of one-third of McLaren Vale's old bush vine Grenache earning the title of 'Custodian'.
Patina Reserve Chardonnay 2015
Bold as that may be, he has back up those words will a stellar release. Dive in worthy.
Powell & Son Eden Valley Riesling 2017
Gartelmann Wines Jesse Shiraz 2014
Rymills Coonawarra The Dark Horse Shiraz 2016
Barbecue wine. Dark, inky and brooding with generous spice.
Ten Minutes By Tractor Judd Pinot Noir 2016
Pristine. An exquisite Pinot. Can I leave the review at that?
Samuel's Gorge Grenache 2016
Is it wrong to drink a sample bottle dry? Well, I did. A rare occurrence but my actions are justified here. I could drink a gallon of this - responsibly of course!
Patina Chardonnay 2015
Ten Minutes By Tractor Wallis Tasmania Pinot Noir 2016
The privilege of looking at some amazing wines from amazing producers and sites is never lost on me. In this tasting pack from Ten Minutes by Tractor came this little surprise - the first release of the new Wallis Tasmania label. It slips straight in with the classy Single Vineyard wines this producer is renowned for.
Balgownie Estate Railway Block Bendigo Shiraz 2015
Ten Minutes By Tractor Wallis Pinot Noir 2016
A darker and intense Pinot. A masculine style if you will - can we say that these days? At the same time, it's a closed book that doesn't want to show itself too freely. Give it time and embrace the pleasure.
Balgownie Estate Centre Block Bendigo Shiraz 2015
Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 2016
Ten Minutes By Tractor Coolart Road Pinot Noir 2016
A beautiful drinking Pinot. I find the density of this site alluring.
d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2016
Reliability 101. A solid release year after year. Top value, too, and often around $15 in retail land - great buying.
Ten Minutes By Tractor McCutcheon Pinot Noir 2016
A gorgeous Pinot. So elegant with some depth for good measure. Balance and poise for the win.
Ten Minutes By Tractor Estate Pinot Noir 2016
Always a great expression of Pinot. This 2016 edition is a blend of four sites - Coolart Road, McCutcheon, Wallis and Judd (56/23/16/5).
Balgownie Estate Rock Block Bendigo Shiraz 2015
Samuel's Gorge Mourvedre 2016
Eminent drinkability. There's something about these Samuel's Gorge wines which just enable them to glide through the mouth. There's personality, there's charisma, but its almost as though they float on a cloud of pleasure.
Robert Oatley Signature Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Tuck's Ridge Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2016
Chardonnay blended from fruit grown on the home block and the Turramurra vineyard in Tuerong.
Tuck's Ridge Turramurra Chardonnay 2016
A good enough Chardy but nothing to grab me and make me jump up in attention.
Soul Growers Single Vineyard Gobell Shiraz 2016
The first release of the Gobell Shiraz by Soul Growers, and what a damn fine entrance it has made. Sublime. A stunning wine.
Huntington Estate Cabernet Shiraz 2016
XO Wine Co Shiraz Grenache 2017
TarraWarra Estate Nebbiolo 2015
Beautiful Nebbiolo. A wine which smells and tastes oh so good. A big thumbs up for this second release from TarraWarra.
Hayes Family Wines Regional Series Rosé 2018
The trickle of new 2018 wines is starting to form a stream. A tidy spot of pink delish here from the Barossan hands of Andrew Seppelt.
Driftwood Margaret River Artifacts Chardonnay 2017
Bunnamagoo Wines Kids Earth Fund Autumn Semillon 2016
A trophy winner at the Mudgee Show in 2017. Generous and luxurious - I enjoyed this wine immensely.
Chapel Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015
Chapel Hill's most popular wine at their cellar door. It's a beautiful cellar door too I might add. There's a great feel to the place. And there's sparkling water on tap. Fact.
Chapel Hill Cabernet Shiraz 2016
Chapel Hill did not blend wines until 2014 their marketing gun Bodhi Edwards tells me. And it was with Bodhi where this wine started its journey. He kept pestering for the classic Aussie blend to be put together - and finally it was. A good drink all up.
Bird on a Wire Nebbiolo 2015
Wow. What gorgeous aromas! Pretty factor and tripping over one another as they cascade from the glass.
Angove Warboys Vineyard Shiraz 2016
Super McLaren Vale Shiraz off the Warboys Vineyard. Broad, thick-set, street tough style. Yet, there's a charm to this wine when you take the time to get to know it. And perhaps you should.