Waterton Hall Tamar Valley Riesling 2017
A beautiful Riesling shared by a generous mate who is incredibly passionate about Tasmanian wines.
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October 29, 2019
Brand and Sons CBD Shiraz 2014
One of the top tier wines from Brand and Sons soon to be released.
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October 29, 2019
Brand and Sons Baker's Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
I'm liking these new releases from Brand and Sons - a lot! This Cabernet is a beauty for the money.
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October 27, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Shiraz 2018
One of those reliable drops you can easily turn to when the bottle shop shelves become a blur.
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October 27, 2019
d'Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Tinted Glasses Rosé 2019
McLaren Vale Rosé with the longest name in the history of all Rosés.
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October 26, 2019
Nannup Estate Phillip Stanley Chardonnay 2015
Nannup Estate can be found in the Blackwood Valley region, 70km east of Margaret River. This Phillip Stanley label represents their best ...
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October 26, 2019
Boireann Winery Shiraz Viognier 2018
A gorgeous Granite Belt wine which glides through the mouth with ease.
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October 25, 2019
Brand and Sons Last Sunday Drive Cabernet Franc 2018
The rebirth of a new Brand label so famous in the Coonawarra region. You can't help but admire the excitement that gushes from Sam Br...
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October 24, 2019
Soumah Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Single vineyard Yarra Valley Cabernet from Soumah's Hexham site.
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October 24, 2019
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
Oh, what a treasure. A blend of two blocks which were planted in 1983 and 1989, this silky smooth Pinot saw 20% new French oak for ten m...
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October 22, 2019
d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2019
McLaren Vale Roussanne. A good drink to accompany a creamy based pasta dishes or even a roast chicken. There's plenty of depth to app...
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October 22, 2019
Wine 4 Water - Raising funds for those impacted by drought in the Granite Belt region
Enduring one of the most crippling droughts on record, the Granite Belt community is on its knees. The knock-on effect from this natural...
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October 21, 2019
Redman Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
If longevity is your thing, grab a few of these to stick in a dark place and forget about them for a decade or so. A great example of how ...
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October 21, 2019
Angullong Pinot Grigio 2019
What a step up in class. I didn't rate the 2018 all that highly but it seems this release has gone from driving a Datsun 120Y to a Por...
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October 21, 2019
Vinomofo Homeless Grapes Project Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This Cabernet screams out for sitting around big tables with good friends and large plates of food when the laughs come for free. Better s...
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October 20, 2019
d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2019
Hot day thirst-quenching Riesling at the right price.
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October 20, 2019
Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2019
I've said before the Orange region in New South Wales produces some of the best examples of Australian Sauvignon Blanc. Here's ano...
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October 19, 2019
Patrick of Coonawarra P-Series Rosé 2019
Gee we are blessed with the quality of Rosés on the shelves at present. Check out this beauty which even gets you change from a lobster.
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October 19, 2019
d'Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc from McLaren Vale's d'Arenberg.
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October 19, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Brioni's Blend 2018
Let's set the record straight - Brioni is a gun. She's such an easy person to chat and she's not afraid to roll up the sle...
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October 17, 2019
Gundog Estate Shiraz 2018
Medium-bodied Canberra District Shiraz you want to call your friends around for. Crazy delish.
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October 17, 2019
Chalmers Lambrusco 2018
Let's move away from the stereotype that Lambrusco is a cheap, semi-sweet wine because this rendition doesn't fit those shoes.
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October 17, 2019
Pierre Amadieu Côtes-du-Rhône Roulepierre 2016
A Rhone blend imported by Cellarhand.
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October 17, 2019
Montalto Estate Pinot Noir 2018
A stellar Pinot. Over a few days, this just shone bright like a diamond - Rihanna like if you will.
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October 15, 2019
Meerea Park Hell Hole Shiraz 2018
Hunter Valley Shiraz made from vines planted in the 1960s.
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October 15, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Chica Mencia Rosé 2019
It was tools down in the office and all hands on deck when the ladies at Oliver's Taranga all went into the winery to produce this f...
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October 15, 2019
Boireann Winery Shiraz 2018
Sitting at 875 metres above, Boireann Winery has always been seen as a premium boutique producer of red wines on the Granite Belt.
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October 13, 2019
Gundog Estate Hunters Semillon 2019
A super easy Semillon to kick back with. The freshness and wonderful fruit presented in Hunter Valley Semillon nowadays is just fabulous....
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October 13, 2019
Oliver's Taranga Vermentino 2019
The kind of wine which oozes beachside getaways.
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October 13, 2019
Wildflower Rosé 2019
A snap decision to have some Chinese called for an easy slurp. I found this in the bottleshop next door - job done.
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October 13, 2019
Rouleur Ronda Nero d'Avola 2018
Nero named Ronda. My rugby team had a move called Ronda (or was it Rhonda?). It worked a treat too - many tries were scored as a result. T...
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October 11, 2019
Konpira Maru Mt Midoriyama Pet Nat 2019
The crew at Konpira Maru call this the Dame Judy Dench of sparkling. And if you were to pop your Pet Nat cherry, I reckon this is a good p...
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October 11, 2019
Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2018
Drink me now kinda stuff. Step right this way!
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October 09, 2019
Berton Vineyard Metal Label Durif 2018
Durif fans can soak up the value here.
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October 09, 2019
Ravens Croft Tempranillo 2019
Mark Ravenscroft has a deft touch when it comes to Tempranillo. Some in the region suggest he makes the best one. This 2019 release is a ...
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October 08, 2019
Ravens Croft Graciano Rosé 2019
A new wine added to the Ravens Croft stable this vintage.
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October 08, 2019
Ravens Croft Good Girls Chardonnay 2016
I was keen to ask winemaker Mark Ravenscroft what makes this the "Good Girls" Chardonnay and if there was a "Bad Girls&quo...
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October 08, 2019
Ravens Croft Pinot Grigio 2019
A trip to Ravens Croft is always time well spent when on the Granite Belt. This Pinot Grigio is a case in point.
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October 08, 2019
Gundog Estate Riesling 2019
As beads of sweat run down your brow this summer, this is a cool climate Riesling primed to help cool your heels.
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October 06, 2019
Robert Channon Reserve Shiraz 2016
Reserve Shiraz from Robert Channon. Good to see a current release with a few years already under its belt.
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October 06, 2019
Robert Channon Reserve Pinot Noir 2016
Many varieties work well on the Granite Belt but I'm yet to be convinced Pinot Noir is one of them. That said, I'll keep trying a...
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October 06, 2019
Robert Channon Chopin Chardonnay 2016
Of the wines tasted on a recent visit to the cellar door, this was my preferred choice.
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October 06, 2019
Robert Channon Chardonnay 2016
Chardonnay on the old school side of the spectrum.
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October 06, 2019
Robert Channon Verdelho Bubbles NV
It's been a while since I've popped into the Robert Channon cellar door. Here's a wine I have not seen previously.
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October 06, 2019
Boireann Winery Shiraz Viognier 2019
I popped into Boireann Winery while hanging out on the Granite Belt. A cute little producer of red wines, a change of ownership and winema...
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October 05, 2019
Chalmers Felicitas 2016
Felicitas means happiness. Fair enough too. Check this wonderful aperitif to put a smile on your dial.
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October 05, 2019
Berton Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Handy value for those shopping around the $20 mark. Cabernet from Coonawarra.
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October 05, 2019
Chalmers Fiano 2017
Fiano released with some bottle age under its belt to emphasis the natural beeswax character of the variety.
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October 05, 2019
Heartland Wines Sposa e Sposa 2016
Heartland Sposa e Sposa celebrates the successful marriage of Italian grapes, Lagrein and Dolcetto, two northern Italian grape varieties ...
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October 04, 2019
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