Savina Lane Fiano Classico 2017
Smart wines at Savina Lane. A gorgeous cellar door too with a stunning vista to welcome you. The cellar door is only open a few months of...
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September 30, 2018
Moonrise Estate Blue Moon Shiraz 2014
There's those cellar door experiences which take you to higher places where you get caught up in the moment enjoying the scenery or t...
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September 30, 2018
Ridgemill Estate Riesling 2017
There is only one Riesling vineyard on the Granite Belt with two producers benefiting. This example from Ridgemill Estate continues to del...
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September 30, 2018
Pyramids Road Wines Verdelho 2018
I was in the hood and popped into Pyramids Road. It's always great catching up with Warren Smith. A down to earth gentleman, no show,...
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September 30, 2018
Leeuwin Estate Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut 2014
A thoroughly enjoyable vintage fizz from Leeuwin Estate.
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September 30, 2018
Cooks Lot Allotment 666 Pinot Gris 2018
Pretty. Attractive aromas here to hook you in. Introduce yourself to Cooks Lot - you won't be disappointed.
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September 29, 2018
Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2018
Super rizza. I'm sure my innards gave me a high five after this slipped through to the keeper.
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September 29, 2018
Ricca Terra Nero d'Avola 2018
Gee this is a tasty drink. Such an easy wine to kick back with, pleasure comes in large pours.
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September 29, 2018
de iuliis LDR Shiraz 2017
There's no secret code to LDR - it just stands for Lovedale Road, the site where the fruit comes from and under the watchful eye of J...
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September 27, 2018
Ricca Terra Daisy Chain 2018
Damn these Ricca Terra wines have some shelf appeal. Great colours have been selected to draw the eye away from the onslaught of those whi...
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September 27, 2018
Cooks Lot Allotment 689 Sauvignon Blanc 2018
When Cooks Lot wines come across the bench, I can't help but think value. Well crafted they are at a great price. An energetic Savvy ...
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September 27, 2018
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2016
Such a pretty wine. Delicate and flavoursome with layers of pleasure awaiting you to peruse.
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September 26, 2018
Tyrrell's Brookdale Semillon 2017
One of eleven Semillons in the Tyrrell's range. It's hard to shake the prestige this winery has for the variety.
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September 26, 2018
Soumah Hexham Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2018
A delicious wine for your table bursting with freshness and a bright personality.
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September 26, 2018
Singlefile Wines Run Free Sauvignon Blanc 2018
A zippy and alive Savvy from the Great Southern region in Western Australia. Fish and chips at the beachside are calling.
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September 26, 2018
Heartland Directors Cut Shiraz 2015
Power and concentration are words that glow on the back label.
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September 25, 2018
Sirromet Terry Morris Chardonnay 2015
I review all wines which come through the door but this was hard going. Heavy oak and weighed down, it's a wine that barely moved out ...
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September 25, 2018
Cirillo 1850 Old Vine Grenache 2012
International Grenache Day came and went in its glory. I love the variety but clearly not all are. I received a tweet which described the ...
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September 25, 2018
Ricca Terra Colour of Calmness Rosé 2018
Super attractive packaging. The colours used certainly grab the eye. Good drinking Rosé too.
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September 23, 2018
de iuliis Semillon 2018
Here's a good refreshment to wet your insides with during the warmer months as you laze poolside.
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September 23, 2018
Rymill Coonawarra The Yearling Rosé 2018
Rymill's third release Rosé from a blend of Merlot and Shiraz.
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September 23, 2018
Raidis Estate Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris 2018
Cheeky by name, cheeky by appearance too. I love the blush appearance of this Pinot Gris. The berries are squeezed that touch bit more to ...
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September 22, 2018
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2017
Riesling not keen on putting on its party suit and socialising. Quite reserved and seemingly withholding itself.
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September 22, 2018
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Clever Sauv Blanc. A little bit of effort goes a long way and that's proven with dividends paid here.
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September 22, 2018
Rymill Coonawarra The Yearling Sauvignon Blanc 2018
A cheeky slurp. Super fresh, clean and crisp. Good going for the money.
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September 22, 2018
Raidis Estate The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc 2018
A sessional type Sauv Blanc. Why swim in the tsunami of New Zealand Sauv when there's tasty wines like this in our backyard?
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September 20, 2018
Heartland Shiraz 2015
A 2015 release for around $20 - not often you see a wine at that price point held back that long, but here we are. There's plenty on ...
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September 20, 2018
Tyrrell's Fordwich Verdelho 2017
There's an award at the Hunter Valley Wine Show for the winemaker of the best Verdelho - it's a tiara. Make of that what you will...
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September 20, 2018
Blackbilly GSM 2016
McLaren Vale Grenache making an enticing start. A few swirls of the glass and pretty aromas greet you.
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September 20, 2018
Soumah The Butcher 2016
If I owned a winery I'd name a wine after me. Why the hell not? That's what Soumah boss Brett Butcher has done here, and good on ...
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September 19, 2018
Sirromet Terry Morris Shiraz Viognier 2016
Give this a decant and you'll see it at its best. Some air under its wings delivers pretty aromas.
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September 19, 2018
de Iuliis Shiraz 2017
I had a number of Shiraz samples lined up on the bench. Some were double the price of this wine. Some were a little more fancy you could ...
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September 18, 2018
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2015
I'd love to say I loved this release, but it's not at the lofty heights expected. I was hoping to leap to attention, but not so. ...
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September 18, 2018
Golden Grove Estate Rosé Brosé 2018
Ray Costanzo has mastered Vermentino by playing around with texture and skin contact. He's applying some of those techniques here, pr...
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September 17, 2018
Bird in Hand Shiraz 2016
I don't see a lot of Adelaide Hills Shiraz let alone Bird in Hand wines, so it's good to be back in the frame. Shiraz sourced fro...
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September 17, 2018
de Iuliis LDR Shiraz Touriga 2017
Such a pretty wine - a cracking drop. Rush to this!
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September 16, 2018
Leeuwin Estate Classic Dry White 2017
Classic Dry White from the west bringing together Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon and Chardonnay (41/33/16/10) .
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September 16, 2018
Singlefile Wines Great Southern Riesling 2018
More of a fruit driven style compared to the Single Vineyard Mount Barker Riesling release, but a delish drop nonetheless.
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September 16, 2018
Singlefile Wines Single Vineyard Mount Barker Riesling 2018
Boom time Riesling. Slosh this into your glass and sunshine and smiles will be sure to follow.
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September 14, 2018
Sirromet Terry Morris Signature Collection Merlot 2016
Sirromet owner Terry Morris puts his name to this range of wines. Merlot from Queensland's Granite Belt.
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September 14, 2018
Angove Organic Rosé 2018
Pretty in pink, this cheeky Rosé is made from Shiraz fruit. Of the six Organic new releases received, this would be my top pick.
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September 13, 2018
Yangarra Estate Blanc 2018
I remember tasting components of this wine in barrel with Peter Fraser a few months ago. It's great to now see all elements coming tog...
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September 13, 2018
Singlefile Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Clever summertime drinking here folks. Good value too.
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September 13, 2018
Angove Organic Cuvee Brut NV
An easy drinking and relatively inexpensive fizz. There's a good chance you could nab it for under $15 too. Organic, vegan-friendly a...
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September 13, 2018
Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Hickinbotham wines ooze class. Single vineyard, the fruit is pristine and handled with kid gloves. Brace for power but with a soft caress ...
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September 11, 2018
Lindsay Wine Estate Shiraz 2014
I had never heard of Lindsay Wine Estate until this sample arrived. Such new labels are always welcome at my door, and in my glass more p...
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September 11, 2018
Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Dry Rosé 2018
Strawberries and cream all the way. Whiffs of raspberries entice early with time in the glass introducing orange peel for interest.
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September 10, 2018
Angove Organic Chardonnay 2018
A good drink seemingly wanting to be a little more complex than its shoes will allow.
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September 09, 2018
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