Huntington Estate Tim Stevens Shiraz 2015
It was great to line up this 2015 release beside the 2009 and 2016 . The flagship wine for Huntington Estate named after the winemaker him...
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July 31, 2018
Oates Ends Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Quite a grassy and herby Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blend. Despite being barrel fermented with ten months in one-year-old oak, the barrel co...
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July 31, 2018
Huntington Estate Tim Stevens Shiraz 2016
The flagship wine for Huntington Estate named after the winemaker himself. It's a smart wine now but will evolve beautifully in the ye...
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July 30, 2018
Oates Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
A work of art. There's a feeling of cool and charisma to this smashing Cabernet. Fresh and gorgeously medium bodied, the delish factor...
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July 30, 2018
Hemera Estate Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017
Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from Barossa producer Hemera Estate.
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July 30, 2018
Out of Step Margin Walker 2016
Words I thought I would never utter - I think I have found my favourite Sauv Blanc!
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July 29, 2018
Meerea Park Hell Hole Semillon 2018
I was privileged to attend the Meerea Park new release dinner in Brisbane a couple of nights ago. This Semillon was served pre-dinner and...
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July 29, 2018
Curly Flat Lacuna Chardonnay 2017
Such a beautiful Chardonnay. Winemaker Matt Harrop says the Lacuna Chardonnay hasn't been bottled since 2013. It's, "a humbl...
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July 29, 2018
Hemera Estate Single Vineyard GSM 2017
Happiness awaits. Be sure to pour generously. Barossa GSM with the delish factor cranking.
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July 27, 2018
Yelland & Papps Devote Roussanne 2017
A stylish example of what Roussanne can be when treated with creativity yet allowing it to demonstrate personality.
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July 27, 2018
Hemera Estate Old Vine Grenache 2017
A new label to me hailing from Lyndoch in the southern Barossa. Good drinking Grenache to sooth your long workday blues.
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July 27, 2018
Montalto The Eleven Chardonnay 2016
I don't dance, but I do when Montalto wines come through the door. Or perhaps it looks like I'm dancing albeit my knees giving...
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July 26, 2018
Tyrrell's Wines Vat 47 Chardonnay 2015
The Hunter Valley doesn't just do Semillon well. Murray Tyrrell planted these Chardonnay vines in the 1960s, and in many ways, change...
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July 26, 2018
Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2018
"Detail, precision and purity are the key themes driving this wine for us," says winemaker Matt Burton. A wine that delivers i...
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July 26, 2018
Irvine Icon Eden Valley Zinfandel 2016
Here's a variety I don't see much. It's great to see Irvine ripping in and giving it a crack - and differently too I might ad...
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July 24, 2018
Witches Falls Garnacha 2017
A step back on previous vintages, this release seems to have crawled into its shell. I've come to expect this wine to be vibrant and ...
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July 24, 2018
Punt Road Gamay 2017
Gamay is bringing sexy back. More and more wineries are dropping it in the dirt, and deservedly so. There's so much pleasure to draw o...
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July 23, 2018
Yangarra Estate Small Pot Whole Bunch Shiraz 2016
Devilishly delish. So much personality and charisma to sink your teeth into. The highlight for me is easily the savoury deliciousness cou...
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July 23, 2018
Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Chardonnay 2017
Quite a taut example of Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay.
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July 23, 2018
Tyrrell's Wines Vat 9 Shiraz 2016
Not a great year for Hunter red wines but it's those tough years are when the great winemakers stand up. Wrap your arms around this ...
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July 22, 2018
Gundog Estate Rare Game Shiraz 2017
Hunter Valley Shiraz - medium bodied pleasure awaits. Step right up to another respectable example.
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July 22, 2018
Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2018
What you want to drink with Asian inspired dishes. The back labels says, "This exciting wine pushes the boundaries of conventional S...
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July 20, 2018
Hayes Family Wines Cabernet Shiraz 2016
Exciting things are happening at Hayes Family Wines at the moment. The newly built cellar door is nearing its opening day and the wines...
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July 20, 2018
Shaw Vineyard Estate Reserve Merriman Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
From a Canberra district vintage said to be the best since the 70s, this is a great example of cool climate Cabernet. The list of trophies...
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July 20, 2018
Windowrie Family Reserve Shiraz 2016
I do like these Windowrie wines. Find a steak and you have a perfect partner in this wine.
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July 20, 2018
Tyrrell's Wines Vat 63 Chardonnay Semillon 2017
I was talking to a wine rep (not related to Tyrrell's) about wine varieties making waves. Talk shifted to blends and he made the poin...
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July 19, 2018
Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Pinot Gris 2017
Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris - what's not to like? Such a beautiful drink and a great region for the variety. A delicious wine for...
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July 19, 2018
Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Sauvignon Blanc 2017
I don't like Sauvignon Blanc as a general rule. Put it in the right hands and make an effort = great results. Wild fermentation in ol...
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July 19, 2018
Punt Road Shiraz 2017
A damn good slurp of cool climate Shiraz. A spicy sucker too.
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July 18, 2018
Singlefile Wines Family Reserve Chardonnay 2017
Classy Chardonnay. I'm sure I've said recently that the wines coming from Singlefile are brimming with enthusiasm with the qualit...
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July 18, 2018
The Lane Vineyard Block 1A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017
The Lane's entry-level Chardonnay.
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July 18, 2018
Singlefile Wines Great Southern Chardonnay 2017
A good example of Chardonnay which oozes easy drinking. I could have a glass or two no sweat. Well made, varietal characters tick away eff...
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July 17, 2018
Windowrie Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Great Cabernet outta Cowra - who wouldda thought? This is rock n roll time - so much enthusiasm and energy well worth embracing.
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July 16, 2018
Huntington Estate Semillon 2018
I was invited along to the Huntington Estate wine lunch on the weekend. Impressive food matched with well-crafted wines. This 2018 Semill...
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July 16, 2018
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Syrah 2017
Cool climate Syrah on point. Damn, Steve Flamsteed has nailed this style. Run to this!
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July 15, 2018
Ballandean Estate Angela's Reserve Liqueur Muscat NV
A tribute to Angela Crema, mother of Mary Puglisi, the wife of Ballandean Estate founder Angelo Puglisi. Cool nights and cheese boards w...
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July 15, 2018
Driftwood Artifacts Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A Cabernet that doesn't get the juices flowing. Sure it does the job, but the depth for this one is something that seems to be lacking...
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July 15, 2018
Yangarra Estate Shiraz 2016
A great Shiraz - I just want more. The generous fruit and super smooth feels ensuring this is a luxurious ride to happiness.
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July 12, 2018
Singlefile Wines Run Free Tempranillo 2017
Tempranillo from Western Australia isn't something I see much of. Here's a good match for a range of casual meals.
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July 12, 2018
Singlefile Wines Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2017
An earthy and spicy Pinot from Western Australia's Pemberton region. A cool climate region, this medium bodied wine demonstrates varieta...
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July 12, 2018
Yelland & Papps Devote Greenock Shiraz 2016
Slurp factor is high. Smokey, dense, alluring - I just want in. A great Barossa Valley Shiraz.
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July 09, 2018
d'Arenberg The Bonsai Vine GSM 2016
The name comes from the small bush vines used to grow the Grenache fruit. These vines are small for their age and grow on shallow soils a...
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July 09, 2018
Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache 2016
A cracking Grenache from the McLaren Vale subregion of Blewitt Springs. So fine, layers of interest keep you enthused. Vibrant and elegan...
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July 08, 2018
Turkey Flat Butchers Block Red 2016
A reliable red blend that can be found in retail land for under $20. It ticks the boxes for barbecues and causal meals.
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July 08, 2018
d'Arenberg The Sticks and Stones 2014
An intriguing blend which just works. How this blend ever came to be would be an interesting tale Chester Osborn will undoubtedly love to...
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July 08, 2018
Samuels Gorge Comet Trail Sparkling Shiraz 2015
Some wines are meant for drinking, not thinking. Slot this into that category. I reckon I could drink a gallon of this stuff. It's no...
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July 07, 2018
Dr Edge Tasmania Pinot Noir 2016
I was thrown a bottle of this by good mate Tony Peters. He's a passionate Taswegian and we swap wines often. He loves trying new thin...
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July 07, 2018
Singlefile Wines Run Free Pinot Noir 2017
An easy drinking Pinot, straight down the line showing good varietal characters.
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July 07, 2018
Vinomofo The Homeless Grapes Project Shiraz 2017
In some respects, this project could rightly be called the Selfless Grapes Project. So many people have given their time and resources t...
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July 05, 2018
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