Maude Chardonnay 2019
For 30 bucks I reckon this is a scream. So much interest and pleasure all rolled into one.
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February 29, 2020
Tar and Roses Nebbiolo Rosé 2019
A fab Rosé hands down. "Inspired by the women in my life" are the words on the label courtesy of winemaker Narelle King.
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February 29, 2020
Alkimi The Rhône Series Rosé 2019
Stu Dudine tears out some pretty smart wines. Here's another great Rosé from his very consistent label.
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February 29, 2020
Warramunda Liv Zak Rosé 2018
A very enjoyable Yarra Valley Rosé oozing textural feels and savoury goodness.
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February 29, 2020
Chateau Yaldara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A big personality with a kind heart. You could cuddle up to this Cabernet with ease.
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February 29, 2020
Bailey Wine Co Grampians Shiraz 2016
I reviewed this Grampians Shiraz nearly three years ago soon after release. It's great to have the chance to revisit it and see where...
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February 29, 2020
Maude Mt Maude East Block Riesling 2019
Only sold in New Zealand, if you get the chance to wrap your laughing gear around this one, please do.
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February 28, 2020
Maude Mt Maude Dry Riesling 2019
Such a delicious Riesling off 15 year old vines.
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February 28, 2020
Amisfield Pinot Noir 2017
The sommelier at Noble Rot Wine Bar in Wellington was very keen for me to buy this. Oh, why not? Quite a delicious wine with some weight...
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February 28, 2020
Berton Vineyards High Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Eden Valley Cabernet with three years under its belt.
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February 28, 2020
Bailey Wine Co Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A tense number, I reckon you'll see it at its best in a couple of years.
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February 28, 2020
Berton Vineyard High Eden White Road Chardonnay 2018
Berton Vineyards have a knack of producing respectable wines at good prices. This Chardonnay is no different.
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February 28, 2020
Bailey Wine Co Rosé 2019
A splendid weekend kick back kinda wine. Slide this into your glass and laze poolside or bird bath (or any body of water for that matter)....
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February 27, 2020
Pegasus Bay Vergence Red 2017
Pegasus Bay's General Manager Paul Donaldson, the youngest of the family, was kind enough to walk me through their range of wines on a...
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February 27, 2020
Thomas Wines Kiss Shiraz 2018
Stand and applaud. What an absolute belter this is!
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February 27, 2020
Hidden Creek Viognier 2019
Granite Belt Viognier with engaging aromas ready to let loose.
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February 27, 2020
Irvine Wines Spring Hill Pinot Gris 2019
As easy going Eden Valley Pinot Gris.
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February 27, 2020
Bailey Wine Co Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017
Tim Bailey is smashing out some smart wines at the moment. His little side project has grown to become his #1 winemaking venture. Small op...
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February 26, 2020
Pegasus Bay Virtuoso Chardonnay 2016
Such a fabulous Chardonnay from New Zealand's Wairapa region. There's great depth and drive here yet it feels unforced.
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February 26, 2020
Pegasus Bay Estate Malbec 2017
I wasn't expecting to come across a Malbec when in the Waipara district, and here we are. A pretty handy wine this is too.
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February 26, 2020
Pegasus Bay Estate Pinot Noir 2016
Damn I enjoyed this. An expressive and inviting Pinot Noir. I even grabbed one for the road.
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February 26, 2020
Pegasus Bay Estate Chardonnay 2017
Chardonnay in the zone. A rock solid drink from the Waipara district.
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February 26, 2020
Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon 2017
As summer draws to a close, here's a tidy wine to help you ride into Autumn.
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February 26, 2020
Chateau Yaldara Reserve Shiraz 2016
Here's a big street tough outta the Barossa.
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February 26, 2020
Curly Flat Chardonnay 2018
A beautifully balanced Chardonnay smashing the pleasure zone. Wow!
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February 25, 2020
Aitken's Folly Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
If there was such a thing as a sessional Pinot, this would be awfully close. It's such a delicious wine with no fuss or pretentiousne...
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February 25, 2020
Aitken's Folly Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
A luscious fruit forward Chardonnay from a little place called Wanaka.
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February 25, 2020
Peregrine Pinot Noir 2017
I hired a bike and rode from Arrowtown to Gibbston last week. If you're ever in that neck of the woods, do it! The scenery is stunning...
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February 25, 2020
Peregrine Rastasburn Riesling 2018
There is plenty of Riesling with varying amounts of residual sugar being toyed with in the Central Otago region. This wine from Peregrine ...
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February 25, 2020
Thomas Wines Elenay Shiraz 2018
What this wine demonstrates best is Andrew Thomas' ability to blend parcels of his top fruit and create a wine of supreme class. Soon...
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February 24, 2020
Thomas Wines Dam Block Shiraz 2018
I just want in. Big love for this release of the Dam Block.
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February 24, 2020
Luna Estate Eclipse Chardonnay 2018
I was in Wellington recently and it was suggested that I head to the Noble Rot Wine Bar - what a place! A smart list coupled with clever f...
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February 24, 2020
The Bone Line Bare Bone Chardonnay 2016
Head off the main track and down Georges Road in the Waipara region to find The Bone Line. This Chardonnay is a beauty and shows once aga...
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February 24, 2020
Akarua Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2018
If big is your thing, here's a Pinot Noir with some muscle.
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February 24, 2020
Georges Road Williams Hill Pinot Noir 2018
Such a pretty wine from the Waipara region. Only 45 minutes north of Christchurch, it's a region that doesn't get the respect it d...
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February 23, 2020
Valli Waitiki Riesling 2019
A very tidy Riesling to arm yourself with when the bell rings for aperitivo hour.
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February 23, 2020
Georges Road Cuvée 43 Syrah 2016
From a warm Waipara vintage comes this Syrah.
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February 23, 2020
Kinross Kilted Pioneer Waitaki Pinot Noir 2018
Pinot Noir from a relatively new region in New Zealand. Waitaki can be found in the North Otago area.
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February 23, 2020
Kinross Kilted Pioneer Gibbston Pinot Noir 2018
A simple Pinot Noir from the Central Otago sub-region of Gibbston.
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February 23, 2020
Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz 2018
I was offered the opportunity to have a look at the 2018 Thomas Wines reds prior to their release. This Sweetwater oozes adorable precisi...
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February 18, 2020
Thomas Wines Belford Shiraz 2018
Just up the road from the Sweetwater vineyard you can find the home for this Belford. Grown on 20 year old vines on red loam over limesto...
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February 18, 2020
Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling 2019
Super classy stuff. Get on board!
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February 15, 2020
Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2018
Pleasure zone material. There's an alluring prettiness about each DJV release.
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February 15, 2020
Irvine Wines Spring Hill Riesling 2019
Eden Valley Riesling which starts with promise.
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February 15, 2020
