Carillion Wines Origins Fenestella Shiraz 2018
A must-do on your next Hunter Valley excursion is to eat at Bistro Molines. Trust me. It is here you will also find the home of Tallavera Gr...
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November 29, 2020
Heartland Director's Cut Shiraz 2018
Big and rich Shiraz just the way Heartland like 'em.
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November 29, 2020
Castle Rock Estate Great Southern Shiraz 2018
These Castle Rock Estate wines are always well dressed and ready to party. This Shiraz from the Great Southern is no exception and sweeps ...
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November 28, 2020
Clandestine Vineyards Chardonnay 2019
Vintner Nick Stacy describes his Chardonnay as, "Pure vineyard preservation married to integrated oak influences. Tidy gear this.
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November 28, 2020
Curly Flat Pinot Gris 2019
Graceful Pinot Gris. This Curly Flat just feels good. Oh, what a peach. Well, pear in fact...
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November 27, 2020
Naturalis Organic Shiraz 2019
Quality organic Shiraz for the money. Give it a little air to see it shine.
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November 27, 2020
Naturalis Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Organic Cabernet Sauvignon from Angove Family Wines new Naturalis label sold exclusively through independent retailers.
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November 27, 2020
Unsung Hero Novello Lagrein 2020
Winemaker Andy Williams reckons this is the perfect remedy for those stinking hot days we Queenslanders endure from time to time. Ice cold...
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November 27, 2020
Ravens Croft Petit Verdot 2019
One of those wines which will provide maximum comfort on a chilly night - when we get those back again. A great Petit Verdot from the Gran...
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November 26, 2020
Gerler Petit Verdot 2019
I had the opportunity to open this Petit Verdot alongside another from a different producer. Such exercises are excellent to do if you get...
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November 26, 2020
Born and Raised Malakoff Nebbiolo 2017
This Malakoff vineyard is the business. Every time I see a wine from it my eyes light up. A fabulous Nebbiolo right here folks.
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November 25, 2020
Born and Raised Heathcote Nebbiolo 2017
Nebbiolo done two ways. Two different vineyards, both handled the same. This is an very tidy wine from the sandy Heathcote soils.
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November 25, 2020
Dodgy Bros Juxtaposed Old Vine Shiraz Sandy Old Block Wait Vineyard 2019
A ripping McLaren Vale Shiraz, it is one of those wines I'd prefer to drink than review - that says it all really. Normally the backbo...
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November 24, 2020
Curly Flat Chardonnay 2019
A swim in the fairy pool of Chardonnay bliss. Pure class from top to toe. How good is living with wines like this in your glass!
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November 24, 2020
Naturalis Organic Rosé 2020
A delightful softness is what hooks me in here. Organic Rosé - what's not to like when quality whispers your name for less than 20 buc...
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November 24, 2020
Clandestine Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2020
A BIG shout out to marketing gun Tash Stoodley for sliding these samples from Clandestine Vineyards across my tasting bench. There are 6 w...
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November 22, 2020
Clandestine Vineyards Tempranillo Rosé 2020
Lunch time done well. This is such a great drink. Savoury driven, this dry style Rosé brings the mouth to water.
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November 22, 2020
Take It To The Grave Rosé 2019
A friend popped over with this under his wing. 'Deadly good' he reckons.
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November 22, 2020
Dodgy Bros Juxtaposed Old Vine Grenache 2019
Oh Grenache. You steal my heart every freakin' time. Talk about excellent buying too - considering the age of the vines and the qualit...
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November 21, 2020
Oliver's Taranga Grenache 2020
Delicious! Absolute smash factor. Corrina Wright's best Grenache release for a couple of years I say. Cut loose and smiles (as big as ...
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November 21, 2020
Gerler Vermentino 2020
A multi regional Vermentino blend - I haven't seen one of these before. A wonderful refreshment no less. Give me a large pour by the p...
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November 21, 2020
Naturalis Organic Chardonnay 2020
A bargain Chardonnay for under $20 that is part of a fresh new line of Organic wines from Angove Family Wines.
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November 20, 2020
Naturalis Organic Pinot Grigio 2020
An easy drinking Pinot Grigio in this fresh new line of Organic wines from Angove Family Wines.
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November 20, 2020
Naturalis Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2020
A fresh new line of Organic wines from Angove Family Wines. Say cheers with this easy drinking Sauv Blanc.
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November 20, 2020
Tellurian Block 3 TLR 2016
It's fabulous exercise sitting siblings beside one another and comparing their likeness. Tellurian's TLR stands for Top of the Lo...
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November 19, 2020
Tellurian Block 3 SR 2016
The beauty of Heathcote Shiraz. If you have yet to experience what quality wines can be found in this region, I couldn't recommend thi...
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November 19, 2020
Tellurian Tranter 2017
Beautifully perfumed, there's some restrained power lying within. A super Heathcote Shiraz.
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November 19, 2020
Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2020
I only reviewed the 2019 release in February earlier this year. A quick turn around sees the 2020 land on the tasting bench. Very much a s...
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November 19, 2020
Gerler Rej Montepulciano Mataro 2019
Blends fascinate me. The exploration is exciting, outrageous and fascinating all at the same time. Here are two varieties singing a duet t...
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November 17, 2020
Gerler Rosé 2020
Sunset slurps are done easy with pleasurable wines like these.
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November 17, 2020
Castle Rock Porongurup Chardonnay 2020
An easy going Chardonnay. Some fruit, some textural appeal, tick.
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November 17, 2020
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Chardonnay 2019
There's something about these Huntington Estate Chardonnays which I just love. Perhaps they are a mirror of their maker? Big presence ...
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November 15, 2020
Brand and Sons Fire and Ice Shiraz 2018
Coonawarra Shiraz from Brand and Sons.
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November 15, 2020
Meerea Park Black Shiraz 2018
Meerea Park's flagship. This was supposed to be a one off in 2011 but the good Hunter years keep coming. Now the fourth release of thi...
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November 15, 2020
La Petite Mort Tempranillo Reserva 2016
Gorgeous. Gimme all the charcuterie. Granite Belt Tempranillo on point.
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November 14, 2020
Golden Grove Estate Chardonnay Semillon NV
A curious blend of Chardonnay and Semillon that just works. Throw it at a roast chicken dusted with rosemary wine.
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November 14, 2020
Heartland Spice Trader Cabernet Shiraz 2017
These Spice Trader wines are fabulous value. Lip smacking density reaches deep into your soul seeking your love.
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November 14, 2020
Heartland Spice Trader Shiraz 2016
A 2016 release for a skinny price. Great drinking for the money.
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November 14, 2020
Chateau Yaldara Wild Goose Chardonnay 2020
Refreshing Chardonnay sourced from the Adelaide Hills. Oak has a strong presence aromatically but calms in the mouth.
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November 13, 2020
Heartland One 2016
The top dog in the Heartland range, get up to your neck in serious fruit depth.
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November 12, 2020
Brand and Sons Last Sunday Drive Cabernet Franc 2019
There are plenty of quality Cabernet Francs coming out of the Coonawarra of late. Add this to the must try list. A sophisticated type, it...
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November 12, 2020
Chateau Yaldara Lily Ponds Grenache 2020
I have no idea what Lily Ponds have to do with Grenache, but I reckon this is a great slurp nonetheless. Chateau Yaldara have gone about a...
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November 12, 2020
Nanny Goat Pinot Noir 2018
Deliciously savoury, this is a fabulous example of Central Otago Pinot Noir. In the words of winemaker Alan Peters-Oswald, "We aim fo...
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November 11, 2020
Golden Grove Estate Durif 2019
A generous Durif that comes across bigger than the stated 13.7% alcohol. Lip smacking deluxe.
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November 11, 2020
Tobin Wines Luella Plum Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Luscious. Satiny feels. A great cool climate Cabernet.
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November 11, 2020
Born and Raised The Super T 2017
A masterful blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot, this is an Aussie take on the Super Tuscan. It's a mighty impressive one at that...
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November 10, 2020
Expression Pinot Noir 2020
A whiff offers a glimpse of a good Pinot but this comes in weighty and dense.
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November 10, 2020
La Petite Mort Qvevri Saperavi 2019
Big love for this beauty. As winemaker Glen Robert says, "This is a quirky wine."
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November 08, 2020
La Petite Mort Qvevri DM 2018
Another creative master piece from the La Petit Mort label. A blend of Durif and Mataro, this sat on skins for 183 days inside Georgian Qv...
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November 08, 2020
Pig in the House Organic Shiraz 2019
A wonderful wine and a scream for $25. Great drinking like this doesn't need to tear a hole in your back pocket.
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November 08, 2020
