Oakridge Yarra Valley Series Pinot Noir 2018
Finger licking Pinot hitting the spot. The $20-30 price point for the Pinot in Australia can be hit and miss but this strikes the target ...
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March 31, 2019
Lobethal Road Tempranillo Graciano 2017
A glass of this was thrust in front of me when visiting a pub recently. My friend went asking for a Grenache and came back with this - a T...
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March 31, 2019
St John's Road Line and Length Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
These St John's Road wines represent great value. You don't need to be a wine connoisseur to know what a good wine looks like. Dr...
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March 30, 2019
Atze's Corner Wild Rose Vermentino 2018
Vermentino oozes refreshment factor. Be it on its own or with some food, there's so much I enjoy about the variety. Here's a very ...
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March 30, 2019
Oakridge Yarra Valley Series Chardonnay 2018
A Chardonnay for those who need convincing that Chardonnay is a tasty drink.
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March 30, 2019
Meerea Park Indie Roussanne 2018
Great to see a Roussanne standing on its own two feet rather than blended away. A tidy drop from the Hunter Valley.
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March 26, 2019
Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Roussanne 2017
I really like the freshness that this wine offers. A delicious drop.
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March 26, 2019
Indigo Vineyard Beechworth Shiraz 2016
Here's a tense character reluctant to give an insight to its true persona.
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March 26, 2019
Ballandean Estate Nebbiolo 2017
Nebbiolo from the cool Granite Belt climate. Varietal and moreish - tasty stuff.
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March 25, 2019
Sunshine Coast Cider Sunshine Cider
Long hot days and a tall glass of this cider ice cold will cure your ills. Beautiful!
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March 25, 2019
Hofer Family Wines Barbera 2017
Langhorne Creek Barbera from little known producer Marcus Hofer.
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March 25, 2019
Berton Vineyards White Rock Chardonnay 2018
Fellow writer Stu Robinson posed the question to me about the Berton Sauvignon Blanc - why would you plant Sauv Blanc in prime Riesling ...
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March 25, 2019
Juniper Estate Chardonnay 2017
It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to have a look at a wine from Juniper Estate. Not much has changed in that time b...
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March 24, 2019
St John's Road Motley Bunch GMS 2017
Dancy Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz. Juicy fruit skips about all nimble on its feet.
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March 24, 2019
Oakridge Yarra Valley Range Rosé 2018
Part of the new Oakridge Yarra Valley Range, this Rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Grigio.
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March 24, 2019
Sunshine Coast Cider Bottle Fermented Cider
There's a big kick to this but you wouldn't know it. Weighing in at 7.2%, it's made with apples grown on the Granite Belt.
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March 24, 2019
Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2018
Barrel fermented Chardonnay outta Mudgee that chugs along.
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March 22, 2019
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Super fresh Sauvignon Blanc to wet your whistle.
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March 22, 2019
Windowrie Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
An in interesting Pinot from Orange in NSW.
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March 22, 2019
Max and Me Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
When the train rolls into Pleasure Town station you just get off and make the most of your visit. Eden Valley Cabernet well worth getting...
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March 21, 2019
Hastwell and Lightfoot Montepulciano 2017
An attractive label greets the eye. Perhaps it's the small image of a magpie that gets my attention? My favourite Australian bird woul...
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March 21, 2019
Berton Vineyard High Eden Sauvignon Blanc 2018
A new label to me with an, "Oh wow," introduction. Clean, crisp and very refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from the Eden Valley - a gre...
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March 21, 2019
Max and Me Shiraz 2017
Phil Lehmann doesn't know how to make a bad wine. Quality is always plated up - here we go again.
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March 20, 2019
Heartland Directors Cut Shiraz 2016
Iron fist in a velvet glove kinda stuff. A big Shiraz from Langhorne Creek.
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March 19, 2019
d'Arenberg The Galvo Garage 2014
As with many of the d'Arenberg blends, this has a big frame and the muscle to carry it. A blend of Cabernet, Petit Verdot and Merlot...
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March 19, 2019
St John's Road Blood and Courage Shiraz 2017
Mouth-filling Barossa Shiraz. You can't go wrong.
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March 18, 2019
Torbreck The Hillside Vineyard Shiraz Roussanne 2017
A Barossa Shiraz and Roussanne co-ferment (92/8) and matured in large format French oak for 14 months.
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March 18, 2019
Windowrie Family Reserve Chardonnay 2017
Chardonnay has been made by Windowrie for nearly 30 years at their Cowra winery. Winemaker Anthony D'Onise says he is, "Looking t...
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March 18, 2019
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Chardonnay 2018
The entry-level XYZ Chardonnay 2018 is smart but this cranks the happiness dial up another level.
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March 17, 2019
Indigo Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir 2018
Yum factor Rosé. Lazy afternoons, social gatherings, sunsets - I dig this.
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March 17, 2019
Riposte The Dagger Pinot Noir 2017
I find Pinot Noir in the $20 to $30 bracket can be a bit hit and miss. There are a few reasons for this but a good quality Pinot in that p...
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March 17, 2019
Meerea Park XYZ Chardonnay 2018
Meerea Park's entry-level Chardonnay is on song. I could sip this happily watching the sunset.
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March 16, 2019
Samuel's Gorge Shiraz 2017
You can be assured that the wines out of Samuel's Gorge are rock solid. This Shiraz ticks the box once more.
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March 16, 2019
d'Arenberg The Cenosilicaphobic Cat 2012
Here's a big boy. No surprise it's been held back and released at seven years of age. If you like 'em big, give this a shot. ...
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March 15, 2019
Red Letter Days What She Said Tempranillo 2018
I can't say I've had a New England Tempranillo - til now. Winemaker Greg McGill is a proud Scotsman and also loves The Office - ...
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March 15, 2019
Penley Estate Project Shiraz McLaren Vale 2018
An eye-catching wine with fabulous shelf appeal. A remake of one of Rembrandt's paintings adorns the front label recreated by the wom...
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March 13, 2019
Penley Estate Project Shiraz Coonawarra 2018
I admire Kate Goodman for what she has done at Penley Estate since jumping on board as winemaker in recent years. To say she has shaken t...
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March 13, 2019
St John's Road Peace of Eden Riesling 2018
Sand between the toes and fish and chips are calling. A good Riesling to chill out with.
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March 13, 2019
Hayes Family Wines Field Blend GSM 2018
If you are yet to introduce yourself to Hayes Family Wines, I suggest you do so soon. Andrew Seppelt is producing some absolutely delicio...
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March 12, 2019
Indigo Alpine Valleys Beechworth Chardonnay 2017
What a ray of sunshine. A beautiful Chardonnay from Victoria's Beechworth region.
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March 12, 2019
Indigo Vineyard Beechworth Pinot Grigio 2018
Sip, lick the lips, repeat. Delish Pinot Grigio from Beechworth.
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March 11, 2019
Hayes Family Wines Regional Series Shiraz 2017
Rock solid Barossa Shiraz - you can't ask for much more really when quality is all you seek.
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March 11, 2019
Max & Me The House Blend 2017
A finger-licking blend from the Eden Valley. Swirl it around to give it a breath of air and it sings a rhythmic tune.
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March 10, 2019
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2018
Riesling and dumplings are best friends so don't break a winning combo I say. This is a good drink and the dumplings were damn tasty ...
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March 10, 2019
Samuel’s Gorge Kaleidoscope Horizons Grenache Tempranillo Graciano 2016
Winemaker Justin McNamee says this is the blockbuster in his range. It sure is. An interesting blend that just works, large plates of so...
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March 09, 2019
Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Summer is gone but things are warming up again - in my part of the world at least. Here's a tidy Savvy to douse the heat poolside. ...
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March 09, 2019
Hayes Family Wines Primrose Vineyard Shiraz 2017
Super Shiraz! I may or may not have had more than a few glasses... One of those wines that speaks to you and resisting temptation to go b...
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March 06, 2019
Dodgy Brothers Juxtaposed Shiraz 2017
Wes Pearson's wines are always well considered. Here's a very tidy expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz.
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March 06, 2019
Gundog Estate Indomitus Rutilus Shiraz 2017
Oh, this is good. Very, very good. Stylish and precise, medium bodied Shiraz screaming class.
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March 05, 2019
