Unsung Hero Barbera 2017
Unsung Hero is a side project for winemaker Andy Williams, and what an entry he has made with this debut wine! Such a beautifully present...
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November 28, 2018
Credaro Kinship Margaret River Chardonnay 2017
These Credaro wines are a new label for me, and I like what I see. A great Chardy here ticking the boxes.
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November 28, 2018
Tyrrell's Belford Chardonnay 2016
A ripping Chardonnay from the sandy soils of the Belford vineyard planted in 1991.
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November 27, 2018
Cooks Lot Allotment 8989 Cabernet Merlot 2017
Pizza wine coming at ya. I'll have the meat lovers, please.
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November 27, 2018
Pizzini Lana Nebbiolo Barbera 2017
The back label suggests having this with Italian or Asian food. I reckon grab a burger in one hand and a glass of this in the other.
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November 27, 2018
Pizzini Pinot Grigio 2018
Here we go. Pinot Grigio in the groove. A classic sure to please.
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November 26, 2018
d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2018
Tasting this reminds me of an amazing Riesling tasting experience with Chester Osborn many years ago. Always out there for a challenge...
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November 26, 2018
Hastwell & Lightfoot Fiano 2018
An easy drinking Fiano from McLaren Vale and the first release of this variety from Hastwell and Lightfoot.
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November 26, 2018
The Natural Wine Co Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Organic Sauvignon Blanc from the NSW Central Ranges.
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November 26, 2018
Schwarz Wine Co Meta Grenache 2018
Winemakers take note: Please don't put wines like this in front of me... Such a delicious wine! The sort of stuff that could be fed t...
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November 24, 2018
Oakridge Henk Chardonnay 2017
Oakridge can Chardonnay! Oh my, this is a beauty. Sourced from a north facing Lusatia Park site, wrap your arms around this.
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November 24, 2018
Lou Miranda Leone Chardonnay 2018
Barossa Chardonnay is not all that common. This comes from a small Rowland Flat site planted in 2005.
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November 24, 2018
Alkimi The Good Earth Grenache 2017
A lip smacking Grenache with a kiss of savoury goodness partnering juicy fruit. Yummo!
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November 23, 2018
Credaro Five Tales Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Named Five Tales after the five vineyards Credaro tend to in the Margaret River region. Good Cabernet for the money.
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November 23, 2018
Pizzini Lana Il Nostro Gallo Sangiovese 2017
A great wine made for casual hangouts and long tables of food to share.
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November 23, 2018
Oakridge Meunier Rosé 2016
The Oakridge gang have really brought Pinot Meunier to the fore. They've even gone all hipster and removed "Pinot" in their...
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November 22, 2018
Airlie Bank Gris 2018
Something a little different. Something a little superb. It's a wine which may not be for everyone but it pushes the boundaries and g...
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November 22, 2018
Tim Smith Shiraz 2016
A reliable type, just like those old Triumph motorbikes you see Tim Smith riding around the Barossa.
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November 22, 2018
Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2017
Another vintage, another beauty for the Estate Chardonnay from Montalto. A glass of radiant sunshine!
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November 21, 2018
Singlefile Single Vineyard Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
I was expecting a little more pizzazz admittedly, but what you get is a solid Cabernet nonetheless.
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November 21, 2018
Lou Miranda Old Vine Grenache 2018
Barossa Grenache more in the old school realm, that is, ripe fruit with that boiled lolly thing going on.
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November 21, 2018
Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz 2016
Reliable Shiraz from Margaret River with a dollop of Malbec (3%) and a drop of Viognier (1%).
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November 20, 2018
Singlefile Great Southern Botrytis 2018
This wine takes my mind away to candied citrus tart with an almond praline. Oh the life... A delicious dessert wine nonetheless.
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November 20, 2018
Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
I was once referred to as a sexy beast, but that's another story entirely. Here's a solid McLaren Vale Cabernet.
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November 19, 2018
Heartland Directors' Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
They make 'em big in Langhorne Creek. Black and brooding in the glass, there's plenty of comfort in the glass.
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November 19, 2018
Ricca Terra The Marathon Man 2017
A blend of Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Merlot from the Riverland. A good barbecue wine.
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November 19, 2018
TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2018
I tasted five Rosés and this was head and shoulders above the pack. Damn it was impressive. Great fruit and a well-balanced wine oozing c...
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November 16, 2018
Ridgemill Estate Smigley's Rosé 2018
The more I look at this the more I think of a red berry danish. There's some textural goodness but it's the pastry aromas which p...
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November 16, 2018
Hidden Creek Rosé 2018
I popped in to see winemaker Andy Williams on the weekend to pick up a few samples he wanted me to check out. I asked him about this Rosé...
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November 16, 2018
d'Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Tinted Glasses 2018
A very easy slurp. It's easy to see how wines like this shift pretty easily. Dry to finish but the sweetness at the start is sure to ...
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November 16, 2018
Lou Miranda Leone Rosato 2018
A glass of this and a meat board is the go. Rosato from the Barossa Valley.
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November 16, 2018
Schwarz Wine Co GSM 2017
Such a delicious drink to throw in the glass and unwind. GSM for the win!
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November 15, 2018
Pizzini King Valley Arneis 2018
Arneis is a variety not seen much in Australia. Lots of happiness lies within the glass.
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November 15, 2018
Pizzini Lana Pinot Grigio 2017
The Lana range from Pizzini represents good value. This Pinot Grigio gets the nod.
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November 15, 2018
Credaro Five Tales Pinot Gris 2018
A new label for me and it's a good intro. Solid Pinot Gris from Margaret River.
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November 15, 2018
Hidden Creek Verdelho 2018
Thirty bucks for a Verdelho? Woah? Can't recall seeing that before...
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November 15, 2018
Lou Miranda Leone Pinot Grigio 2018
Some good aromas greet you to invite you in. Lemon zest and lemon meringue pie plus some canned apple.
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November 15, 2018
Tyrrell's Single Vineyard Belford Semillon 2013
Five years young and it screams of a youthful wine. Such a delicate and pristine Semillon which has many years ahead of it.
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November 14, 2018
Hofer Family Wines Lagrein 2016
This grew on me. Give it some air and it steps up. A lovely drink - if you like 'em big.
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November 14, 2018
Angullong Fossil Hill Chardonnay 2017
From a vineyard 800m comes this Chardonnay from Orange, NSW.
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November 14, 2018
Castle Rock Porongurup Riesling 2018
A good Riesling from Western Australia's Great Southern region. Bone dry with tight acidity, tempura prawns anyone?
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November 14, 2018
Tim Smith Eden Valley Viognier 2018
Tim Smith loves Viognier. He reckons it doesn't get the praise it deserves. Here's one very worthy of that praise - a winner prime...
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November 13, 2018
Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2018
Such a clever wine for the money. What's more, it's the blending of fruit from four regions - Riverland, Barossa, Murray-Darling a...
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November 13, 2018
Ballandean Estate Messing About Fiano 2018
The new release Fiano from Ballandean Estate, a variety which they have made some great headway with in recent times.
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November 13, 2018
Gartelmann Diedrich Orange Shiraz 2015
Gartelmann's flagship red. This 2015 Shiraz from Orange is a well-crafted number. A lovely wine all up.
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November 12, 2018
Schwarz Wine Co Meta Shiraz 2017
A blend of four Barossa vineyards, this Shiraz is a great drop.
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November 12, 2018
Punt Road Pinot Gris 2018
Drinking appeal here akin to Lionel Richie. You know the one, all night long...
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November 11, 2018
Even Keel Canberra Pinot Noir Rosé 2018
Straight up and down Pinot Noir Rosé made with fruit sourced from the Canberra district.
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November 11, 2018
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