Mérite Malbec 2016
Oh boy. Here's a wine worthy of wrapping both arms around and embracing. And don't let go. Just don't. Such a wonderfully invi...
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January 30, 2020
Hidden Creek Merlot 2018
Solid Merlot from the Granite Belt. A good drink for those seeking something that doesn't need thinking.
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January 30, 2020
Bellwether Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Early days for this Cabernet as it begins to emerge from is chrysalis.
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January 29, 2020
Nick Haselgrove Clarence Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
A tidy McLaren Vale Cabernet from 40 year old vines.
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January 29, 2020
Nuova Scuola Tempranillo 2018
Tempranillo screams for food and this example from the South Burnett is in full voice.
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January 29, 2020
Altus Rise Wildlight Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
I'd like to think I can find the positives in a wine but this Cabernet challenged me to do so.
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January 29, 2020
Hidden Creek Shiraz 2018
I preferred this to its Syrah sibling. It comes across a little more polished. Perhaps more rounded is a better descriptor?
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January 28, 2020
Hidden Creek Syrah 2018
Give this some air to let the pretty perfume sing. There's some volume here too.
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January 28, 2020
Nomads Garden Gewurtztraminer 2018
Attractive scents from the outset hook you in. That's the Gewurtz way isn't it?
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January 28, 2020
Nomads Garden Dolcetto 2018
Slinky stuff. There's some versatility about this Dolcetto too. A little chill in the fridge adds another dimension. Great stuff.
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January 27, 2020
James Haselgrove Futures Shiraz 2017
Here's a big fella that needs to be tamed.
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January 27, 2020
Milford Pinot Noir 2016
From a small producer in Tasmania's Coal River, this is a handy Pinot.
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January 27, 2020
Nick Haselgrove Wines Clarence Hill Chardonnay 2019
Tasty Chardonnay ticking the boxes for not a lot bucks.
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January 27, 2020
Altus Rise Wildlight Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019
One of those greeny Sauv Sem blends.
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January 24, 2020
Altus Rise Wildlight Chardonnay 2019
Young Chardonnay that will pass the roast chook test.
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January 24, 2020
Bellwether Wrattonbully Shiraz 2017
Super smart Shiraz from the hands of Sue Bell. I could sit on a glass of this for some time just embracing the beautiful scents.
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January 23, 2020
Mitchell Wines Kinsfolk Riesling 2017
Mitchell Rieslings are always a treat to behold but I'm not so sure about this new Kinsfolk release.
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January 23, 2020
Nuova Scuola Viognier 2019
Viognier from the South Burnett - I can't say I've had one before so I was certainly curious when this arrived.
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January 23, 2020
Hidden Creek Chardonnay 2018
From the winery awarded Queensland's best at the 2018 Queensland Wine Awards comes this concentrated Chardonnay from the Granite Belt...
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January 22, 2020
Nuova Scuola Nebbiolo 2018
There are more of these 'drink now' Nebbiolos on the market, and I've got to say, I like what they bring to the landscape. ...
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January 22, 2020
Lightning Tree Tempranillo 2018
If eating Italian, invite this Spaniard along to keep you company.
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January 22, 2020
Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2019
My favourite Coonawarra Riesling - there, I said it. In recent years it has gained some serious momentum going from a fab thirst quencher ...
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January 20, 2020
Bellwether Ant Series Riverland Bianco d'Alessano 2017
Here's a variety that blew me away. My first look at Bianco d'Alessano as a table wine, although I have seen it as a Pet Nat previ...
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January 20, 2020
Bellwether Ant Series Montepulciano 2018
Sourced from the Riverland's Ricca Terra Farms, this Montepulciano with have you salivating for more.
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January 20, 2020
Bellwether Wines Ant Series Heathcote Vermentino 2016
If you ever get the chance to pop into Bellwether just off the Coonawarra strip, just do it. It's such a stunning property with so muc...
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January 20, 2020
Kidman Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
From a great Coonawarra vintage, here's a ripping Cabernet that will hold on longer than Wilson Phillips.
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January 19, 2020
Ottelia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Lovers of savoury driven Cabernets will find a friend here.
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January 19, 2020
Miners Ridge AT Shiraz 2017
It's always great coming across new labels. Here's one from the Grampians.
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January 19, 2020
Ladbroke Grove School House Block Riesling 2016
I spied this on the bench at a tasting and zeroed in. Coonawarra Riesling always piques my interest, there are some beauties out there. ...
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January 19, 2020
Wynns Coonawarra Riesling 2019
It's been a while since I've had a look at a Wynns Riesling so I was keen to make up for lost time when I saw this within reaching...
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January 19, 2020
Peter Thompson Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
The newest label to land on the Coonawarra strip with the cellar door in the middle of little Penola town.
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January 19, 2020
Gundog Estate Indomitus Rosa 2019
Proper Rosé. Pretty scents, gorgeous fruit, it's just such a delightful drink.
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January 13, 2020
Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus 2019
A white with soul. Some lip smacking textural appeal gets the juices flowing.
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January 13, 2020
Nuova Scuola Sangiovese 2019
Fabulous Sangiovese. Crunch factor, deliciousness, what more do you need?
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January 12, 2020
Lightning Tree Saperavi 2018
Saperavi is a Georgian variety gaining some good traction in Australia. Pair this a roast beef or hearty casserole and happiness with fol...
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January 12, 2020
Meerea Park XYZ Shiraz 2018
Steak night and a glass of this and you're in business.
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January 12, 2020
Nuova Scuola Rosato 2019
Sarah and Stefano Radici have been making all the right noises since starting their Nuova Scuola range a couple of years ago. Their motto...
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January 10, 2020
Usher Tinkler La Volpe Prosecco 2019
Such an easy slurp to kick off aperitivo hour.
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January 10, 2020
Auld Family Wines Wilberforce Cabernet Shiraz 2015
A wonderfully savoury driven Cabernet Shiraz blend.
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January 10, 2020
Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz 2018
A little shy initially, give this a little time to let it sing. And sing it does!
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January 08, 2020
Mitchell Wines Kinsfolk Gruner Veltliner 2017
Gruner is all the rage in Australia at the moment with a number of producers falling over themselves to get it in the dirt. Here's a r...
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January 08, 2020
Auld Family Wines Strawbridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Langhorne Creek Cabernet that perhaps needs more time to calm the farm.
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January 08, 2020
Yabby Lake Chardonnay 2017
I had the opportunity to have a look at this beside the Stonier Chardonnay 2017 . A wonderful comparison between two wines from the sa...
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January 07, 2020
Woodstock Collett Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
A face full of blackberry pie.
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January 06, 2020
Mitchell Wines Peppertree Vineyard Shiraz 2015
Terrific buying here. The pricing at Mitchell Wines is reflective of how they go about their work - classy with humility.
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January 06, 2020
Woodstock Shiraz 2015
Bit of a donut wine - there's a hole in the middle. Normally a comment reserved for Cabernet, I found it quite prominent here.
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January 06, 2020
