Soul Growers Gobell Single Vineyard Shiraz 2017


Of the single vineyard wines in the Soul Growers range, give me this Gobell every time. It's a peach.

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Singlefile Single Vineyard Frankland River Shiraz 2018

Veneers of pleasure come naturally with these Singlefile wines. There's certainly plenty to sink your teeth into here as well.

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Levantine Hill Melissa's Paddock Syrah 2015


Elegant Yarra Valley Syrah. There's a soothing and calming presence about this wine as you sit back and cool your heels.

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Soul Growers Hampel Single Vineyard Shiraz 2017



The Hampel vineyard is a low yielding site in Kalimna. There's a lovely elegance to this Shiraz - a fabulous wine.

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Atze's Corner The Mob Montepulciano 2017


Only 250 dozen were produced from this limited edition release. Named after a rogue group of sheep which snuck into the vineyard, "The Mob" came close to destroying it. Three years later the first crop produced this impressive wine.

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Luke Lambert Crudo Shiraz 2017

A ripping medium bodied Shiraz for around $25. Each vintage sells out super fast - it's easy to see why.

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Rochford Estate Chardonnay 2018


A lazy lunch and Chardonnay was calling me. This was the only one listed by the glass but I knew I was in good hands - I've known Rochford to reliably produce the goods previously.

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Soul Growers Hoffmann Single Vineyard Shiraz 2017


The Hoffmann vineyard was planted between 1888 and 1912. Over a couple of days of tasting, this unfurled beautifully.

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Soul Growers Kroehn Single Vineyard Shiraz 2017


Give this a little time in the decanter and you'll be repaid deluxe. A beautiful wine highlighted by delicate fruit.

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Patrick of Coonawarra P Cabernet Sauvignon 2015


Give this a sleep. A long sleep and you will be rewarded.

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La La Land Tempranillo 2017

Burger night and a glass of this would do the job while lazing in front of the tele.


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Deakin Estate Shiraz 2018

A simple Shiraz retailing for $10.

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Levantine Hill Katherine's Paddock Chardonnay 2016


One of those wines you just want to keep going back to. And I did. Classy Chardonnay.

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Hayes Family Wines Regional Series Rosé 2019

This yet to be released Rosé hits the mark.


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Willow Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018



A pretty expression of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. Dainty on its feet, a ballet dancer of sorts as it glides its way through the mouth with absolute ease. Poise and precision all the rage.

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Levantine Hill Samantha's Paddock Mélange Traditionnel 2015


A sublime rendition of the old Bordeaux blend classic.

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Willow Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2018


A gorgeous Chardonnay from the hands of Geraldine McFaul. With arms flung open, this is a welcoming and embracing wine with uber cool swagger.

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Singlefile Single Vineyard Family Reserve Chardonnay 2018

A concentrated Chardonnay with a clenched fist feel. Give it some time to reveal its true self as the door opens gracefully.

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Yelland and Papps Second Take Mataro 2018



Funky town Mataro. Whole bunches (84%), wild fermented, nine months in French oak (5% new), not fined or filtered.

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Yelland and Papps Second Take Shiraz 2018


Bunchy and damn tasty. Barossa Shiraz done a bit differently with the pleasure factor cranked high.

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Singlefile Tempranillo 2018

This is a beauty. Tempranillo leaping from the glass in search of an embrace.

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Bird on a Wire Marsanne 2014

Beautifully balanced, sexy curves the highlight of this elegant Marsanne.

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Goldman Wines Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2012


Wrattonbully is often overlooked for it's more famous neighbour just up the road. Here's a Cabernet that's spot on.

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Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

One of the classic labels on the market. I find the ochre colour quite eye-catching.

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Levantine Hill Colleen's Paddock Pinot Noir 2015


Pinot walking with its chest puffed out. A confident type striding to its own beat.

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Les Peyrautins Pinot Noir 2017


Imported Pinot Noir. It goes okay for $20.

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Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Merlot 2017

Coonawarra Merlot picked off 17 rows that were planted in 1985.

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Koonowla Clare Valley Riesling 2019


Rock solid Clare Valley Riesling.


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Koonowla The Ringmaster Riesling 2019


I'm thinking fish and chips with a glass of this soaking up the calm serenity of a river flowing nearby.

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Yangarra Estate Roux Beauté Roussanne 2017


A seductive wine that just oozes charm.


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Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Shiraz 2017

Sourced from the northern end of the Coonawarra, here's a tidy Shiraz from the region's rich, red soils.

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Yelland and Papps Second Take Roussanne 2018


They say beauty is only skin deep. Take a look at this and you see a wine that's cloudy - Perry and ginger beer like. Take a whiff and sip and you'll be grinning from ear to ear.


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Balgownie Estate Black Label Pinot Noir 2017

Quite an easy Pinot to kick back with from the Yarra's Balgownie Estate.


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Singlefile Run Free Shiraz 2017

Give this a breath of air and happiness laps at your feet.

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Les Peyrautins Chardonnay 2017


For a Chardonnay under 20 bucks, there's plenty of interest to coax you on board. A fab buy.

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Singlefile Great Southern Cabernet Merlot 2017

Twenty-five bucks for this just seems too cheap. I said the same with the last vintage too. Well presented in a sturdy bottle, it's bright hue glistens. I feel fancy holding this.

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Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017

This soon to be released Cabernet-Merlot blend from Flametree has some swagger about it. It's as though it wants to be a street tough with a gutsy feel but its soft inner presence is what charms.

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Juniper Estate The Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017


A tidy blend with some small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot making their voices heard.

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Wangolina Tempranillo 2018


Pizza, pasta and Tempranillo - a winning combo. A  tidy wine to sit beside your meal. No fuss, no nonsense. Solid drinking.

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Les Peyrautins Syrah Grenache 2017


A well-priced import from Vintage House that possesses a respectable slurp factor.

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Huntington Estate Vintage Fortified Shiraz 2013


There's power and ripe fruit awaiting your attention here. A fortified that slips down all too easily.

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Bird on a Wire Pinot Noir 2018

A clever Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that took a little time to get moving. Once the rubber hit the road, there was some serious momentum.


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Yelland and Papps Second Take Grenache 2018


Oh, I love this wine. Feed it to me via a drip. The press release says, "New world wine done the old world way." That nails it really.

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Bird on a Wire Rosé 2018

Welcome to the debut Bird on a Wire Rosé, and what a mighty fine entrance it has made.

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Logan Wines Weemala Pinot Noir 2018


A pretty simple Pinot Noir from Orange for 20 bucks.


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