Oakridge Hazeldene Chardonnay 2017
Oakridge don't miss the mark much at all when it comes to Chardonnay and here's another ripper. The Hazeldene block neighbours th...
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January 31, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Sagrantino 2016
Oh, hello! Close your eyes and take a whiff and be expected to be lifted to higher places. Such an expressive wine. I'd be happy to j...
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January 31, 2019
Vinomofo Homeless Grapes Project Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2018
Wine for good. Nothing describes the aim of this project better than those three words. The Homeless Grapes project rocketed to promine...
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January 30, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Chica Mencia Rosé 2018
Girls just wanna have fun - and make Rosé. Winemaker Corrina Wright has pulled all the Oliver's Taranga ladies out from behind t...
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January 30, 2019
Nautilus Clay Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Elegant and super fine with some depth to sink your teeth into. Delicious Pinot from New Zealand's Marlborough region.
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January 27, 2019
Castle Rock Estate Great Southern Shiraz 2015
Rock solid Shiraz from Castle Rock. A wine ticking the boxes - plenty of happiness lies within.
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January 27, 2019
Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2015
There's a lot to like about this Pinot. It's a serious type of fellow - furrowed brow, all concentration and focused on the busi...
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January 27, 2019
Dodgy Brothers Juxtaposed Cabernet Franc 2017
Cabernet Franc is experiencing a renaissance in Australia of late. Some very clever wines are being produced, be it fruit forward with no...
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January 27, 2019
Dodgy Bros Juxtaposed Bigger Boat Fiano 2018
Tasty Fiano. A wine you could get comfortable with very easily. Mind you, Wes Pearson's wines are pretty damn tasty across the board.
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January 26, 2019
Dirt Candy The Natural Riesling 2018
Tasty Riesling made with organic fruit sourced from Orange sitting 900m above. Called The Natural, it's not to be confused with a natu...
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January 26, 2019
Gundog Estate Hilltops No.1 Shiraz 2017
This is the third Gundog Shiraz vintage from the Hilltops region. It's a great drink to knuckle down with.
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January 26, 2019
Gundog Estate Hilltops No.2 Shiraz 2017
It's always great to sit wines such as these side by side. The No.1 Shiraz calls for steak night whereas the No. 2 thinks it's a...
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January 26, 2019
Gartelmann Stephanie Pinot Gris 2018
Pinot Gris sourced from the Orange region. Sit down and plug into this to recharge and unwind.
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January 24, 2019
Jilyara Honey Comb Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2018
It's always good to see new labels come across the bench. Here's a Savvy from Margaret River making a good statement from a smal...
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January 24, 2019
Gartelmann Jessica Verdelho 2018
Satisfying Verdelho from the Hunter Valley. Lots of tropical fruit within to take the sting out of a hot day.
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January 24, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Mencia 2018
There's little of the Spanish variety Mencia around in Oz and this is a beauty. It certainly has some Barry White factor, that is, I...
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January 23, 2019
Credaro 1000 Crowns Chardonnay 2017
Quite a level headed type of fellow. Some personality lies within, but on the whole, this is a sure and steady bet for a good Chardonna...
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January 23, 2019
Robert Oatley Pocket Watch Shiraz 2017
A brilliant little wine and an absolute steal for $17. Worth hunting down if your budget is $20 and under.
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January 23, 2019
d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
I used to be a wicketkeeper. Not as good as Tim Paine, but pretty close. He takes the ball with plenty of give - such is the fury fast bo...
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January 21, 2019
Oakridge Vineyard Series Sauvignon 2017
Sauvignon Blanc isn't my favourite variety by any stretch but Oakridge have done a good job to fancy up the label by removing the &qu...
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January 21, 2019
Schwarz Wine Co Meta Mataro 2018
Drink more Mataro! Perhaps it should be your new thing for red exploration in 2019? This release is such a satisfying drop and then some...
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January 20, 2019
Ridgemill Estate The Spaniard Tempranillo 2016
The crew at Ridgemill Estate have a soft spot for Tempranillo. There's no doubting the strength of the variety in the region either...
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January 20, 2019
Dodgy Brothers Juxtaposed Alright Hamilton Sangiovese Rosé 2018
Lunchtime Rosé. This is more about relaxing and smiles than complexity and over thinking. Good stuff.
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January 20, 2019
Robert Stein Farm Series Riesling 2018
One of three new wines in the recently released Farm Series.
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January 20, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Shiraz 2017
The type of wine you take to share with friends. You pour large, you chat, you laugh, you all walk away happy. A delicious McLaren Vale ...
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January 16, 2019
Shaw Vineyard Estate Cabernet Shiraz 2016
Juicy black fruit the highlight in this blend from the Canberra district.
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January 16, 2019
Opawa Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017
Pretty good New Zealand Pinot Noir for the money.
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January 16, 2019
Robert Stein Farm Series Semillon Riesling Gewurztraminer 2018
No bottle pic of this wine on the website but it's the same as the Rosé - just not pink. One whiff and the impact of the Gewurtz in ...
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January 16, 2019
Flametree SRS Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Cool as Cabernet. The type of wine you don't want to share... Four years young and developing a treat!
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January 13, 2019
Leeuwin Estate Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut 2015
Tidy fizz from the west. A great aperitif, no question.
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January 13, 2019
Robert Stein Farm Series Rosé 2018
Lunchtime Rosé. An easy drink offering good refreshment.
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January 13, 2019
Credaro 1000 Crowns Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Margaret River Cabernet in a happy place. From a top vintage, pleasure awaits.
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January 12, 2019
Bunnamagoo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016
The winner of the Best Red Wine (not Shiraz or Cabernet) at the 2018 Mudgee Wine Show.
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January 12, 2019
Sirromet Signature Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
From fruit perched 720 to 820 metres above comes this good Cabernet.
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January 12, 2019
Oakridge 864 Henk Aqueduct Pinot Noir 2017
Luscious Pinot. Can I keep the review to that?
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January 10, 2019
Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz 2017
A cracker for the money! Cut loose I say. It's a wine which will continue to evolve beautifully with a little more time too.
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January 10, 2019
Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo 2017
Long gone are the days where Nebbiolo was best approached years and years after bottling. More and more "drink now" styles are g...
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January 10, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Fiano 2018
A strong Fiano game played here by Oliver's Taranga. Great to see them back on the dais after a stumble in 2017. Corrina Wright showi...
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January 09, 2019
Parker Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Rock solid Coonawarra Cabernet that rarely misses a beat. A good buy for the money.
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January 09, 2019
Montalto Estate Pinot Noir 2017
Back to it in 2019 and it's best to start with a high, right? Big love for this - great Pinot!
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January 09, 2019
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