Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2018
Like all Angullong wines, I was looking forward to checking out this Barbera in the Fossil Hill range. Sure enough, it didn't disappoi...
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April 30, 2020
Hastwell and Lightfoot Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Pour this in the glass and you know it is a Cabernet. Those aromas synonymous with the variety leap out.
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April 30, 2020
Yangarra Estate Roussanne 2019
Roussanne. Such a delicious wine when made well yet so underrated, and for many, unheard of. Yangarra Estate are one of the best producer...
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April 29, 2020
Hayes Family Wines Alice's Mataro 2019
Often a work horse and regularly blended away, but when Mataro is left alone it has the ability to shine. A case in point here. A wonderfu...
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April 29, 2020
Yangarra Estate King's Wood Shiraz 2018
Oh what a beauty! I'm drawn to this release more than the 2017 and that release was gorgeous in its own right. Stunning McLaren Vale ...
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April 28, 2020
Hayes Family Wines Block 2 Grenache 2019
A super Grenache to get you in the mood. This Hayes Family Block 2 comes from a certified organic vineyard planted in the 1940s.
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April 27, 2020
Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo 2018
A fab Tempranillo. There are some great wines coming out of the Angullong winery at the moment. It's a label worth keeping an eye out ...
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April 25, 2020
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Semillon 2014
Alexander Munro is the flagship label for Meerea Park. This 2014 release is the eleventh from the famed Braemore vineyard in Pokolbin.
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April 25, 2020
Chateau Martinolles Chardonnay 2018
A fair imported Chardonnay from Limoux, France.
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April 25, 2020
Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Grenache 2018
Pure bliss. There's not much more to say really. Only last week I reviewed a Grenache and I suggested the variety was currently a pur...
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April 24, 2020
Irvine The Estate Shiraz 2018
Another reason that you don't have to drop a bomb to drink well. You can slide into your chair and get very comfortable with this Ede...
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April 24, 2020
Witches Falls Provenance Merlot 2019
Youthful Merlot from Queensland's Granite Belt.
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April 24, 2020
Shaw Vineyard Estate Merlot 2017
Terrific drinking. Merlot to make you sit up and take notice.
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April 24, 2020
Angullong Fossil Hill Sangiovese 2018
Sangiovese from Orange, New South Wales, that just feels good.
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April 23, 2020
Yangarra Estate Rosé 2019
Sunset sips drenched in rose gold beauty. A fabulous Rosé. Winemaker Peter Fraser has nailed it again.
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April 23, 2020
Dodgy Bros Juxtaposed Boomstick Tempranillo 2018
Big love for the meaty and savoury goodness here. A terrific Tempranillo!
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April 21, 2020
Rusty Mutt Tempranillo 2018
Wines like this just bring joy. An easy wine to kick back with as you work your way through a chacuterie board.
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April 21, 2020
Tim Smith Reserve Shiraz 2018
Tim Smith hasn't released a Reserve Shiraz since 2014. He's back on the dance floor with this brilliant 2018 edition. There's ...
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April 19, 2020
Hidden Creek Tempranillo 2018
Give this Tempranillo from Hidden Creek a decant to see it at its best.
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April 19, 2020
Antiquarian Pinot Noir Shiraz 2017
I see Pinot Shiraz blends as pretty and medium bodied. Recent years has seen an explosion of the blend. Originally born in the Hunter Vall...
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April 19, 2020
Soul Growers Defiant Mataro 2017
Mataro is that weird and freaky kid at the back of the party but in time every one wants to hang with him. He's the casual social who...
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April 18, 2020
Tim Smith Shiraz 2018
As we chat in Tim Smith's lab looking at a few of his new releases, he pours this Shiraz into my glass. There is a pause and then an a...
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April 18, 2020
Smidge Wines Uno Momento Montepulciano 2017
If Montepulciano is your thing, make a bee line to this. A stunning wine from Matt Wenk that just slides down with absolute ease.
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April 18, 2020
Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mûres 2018
An imported Syrah, Grenache Mourvedre (85/10/5) readily available nationally.
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April 18, 2020
Supporting Small Wineries During Covid - A Directory For Wine Sale Deals
An article published by the ABC paints a grim picture and suggests that up to 30% of Australian wineries (700-800) may go bust. This is ...
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April 17, 2020
Hayes Family Wines Block 1 Shiraz 2018
The Hayes Family Wines Block 1 sits beside the driveway directly opposite the winery as you head down towards the cellar door. The 70 year...
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April 17, 2020
Brash Higgins Nero d'Avola 2018
Nero d'Avola is the variety which harpooned the Brash Higgins name into prominence. As always, this release is a sleek ride.
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April 17, 2020
Tim Smith MGS 2019
Tim Smith has access to some spectacular parcels of fruit. On a recent trip to the Barossa, we jumped in the car and he drove me around a ...
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April 16, 2020
Tim Smith Viognier 2019
There are a few Viogniers I would highly recommend and this wine from Tim Smith is one of them. Year after year it keeps delivering the go...
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April 16, 2020
Singlefile Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Give this Singlefile Cabernet some more bottle age and it will be singing.
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April 15, 2020
Shaw Wines Riesling 2019
Find those prawns and grab a glass with a deep well ready for those generous pours. This Shaw Wines Riesling is a beauty.
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April 15, 2020
Berton Vineyards The Bonsai Shiraz 2017
From the cooler Eden Valley climate, there's a brightness to this Shiraz which is very appealing.
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April 15, 2020
Hayes Family Wines Sam's Grenache 2019
There are some seriously smashing Grenache wines out there at the moment. Perhaps they're in a purple patch? If you love the variety a...
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April 14, 2020
Brash Higgins Cinsault 2019
Of all the interesting wines Brad Hickey produces, I really grew a likening to this Cinsault. Light, bright and fresh, there's so muc...
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April 14, 2020
Cumulus Alte Shiraz 2017
From a new range of wines from Cumulus, here's a Shiraz to share at your barbecue.
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April 14, 2020
Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2018
Another superb Curly Flat Pinot Noir to be released in May, 2020.
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April 13, 2020
Samson Tall Shiraz 2017
I like the beat this Samson Tall Shiraz 2017 walks to as it strolls along with ease.
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April 13, 2020
Samson Tall Shiraz 2016
Of the two Samson Tall Shiraz wines on tasting at the cellar door, I preferred the 2017 .
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April 13, 2020
Curly Flat Western Pinot Noir 2018
Greetings to the inaugural release of the Curly Flat Western Pinot Noir (bottle pic not current - apologies). It's always a joy to put...
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April 12, 2020
Curly Flat Central Pinot Noir 2018
This is the first time I've seen Curly Flat's Central Vineyard in a separate bottling (bottle pic not current - apologies). From ...
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April 12, 2020
Sassafras Savagnin Chardonnay Ancestral Sparkling 2019
Balcony booze. A great aperitif to kick back with on a lazy afternoon - when you have nothing left to do during isolation.
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April 12, 2020
Singlefile Single Vineyard Shiraz 2019
I'm not going to lie, I do a happy dance when these Singlefile wines arrive at the door. Always well made, there's a sophisticatio...
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April 09, 2020
Wooing Tree Sandstorm Reserve 2014
Many of the current vintages of Central Otago Pinot Noir have a little bit of age on their side which is great to see. This Reserve Pinot ...
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April 09, 2020
Warramunda Estate Liv Zak Malbec 2018
Roast beef and a glass of this equals happy days. Yarra Valley Malbec sure to bring pleasure.
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April 09, 2020
Alkimi Whole Bunched Marsanne 2019
A textural dream boat. Mind you, skin contact wines don't float everyone's boat, but if yours is sailing strongly with the wind, ...
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April 08, 2020
Brash Higgins MCC 2018
Paella and tapas here we come with this delish Mataro, Cinsault and Carignan blend from Brash Higgins.
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April 08, 2020
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Chardonnay 2019
There's a wonderful consistency about the Huntington Estate Chardonnay releases. More concentrated than the Barrel Fermented 2019 rel...
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April 07, 2020
Hastwell and Lightfoot Vermentino 2019
Drink this sea side or on the deck as the sun falls from the afternoon's sky. A super refreshing drink with great acidity and textura...
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April 07, 2020
d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2018
Rich and dense McLaren Vale Grenache.
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April 07, 2020
