Eisenstone Nitschke Road Greenock Shiraz 2018
I tasted three Barossa Shiraz wines - all blind. Of the two Eisenstone wines in the line up, I preferred this Nitschke Road to the Dimchur...
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February 27, 2021
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
It's great to be re-acquainted with an old friend. I haven't seen this wine for at least a decade. A trip to the cellar door many ...
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February 27, 2021
Welland Wines Old Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A tidy Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon from small producer Welland Wines.
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February 26, 2021
Barambah First Grid Shiraz 2019
Who doesn't love a sausage sizzle? This Shiraz would partner your snag on bread nicely as you relax in the park with friends.
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February 26, 2021
Welland Wines Old Hands Shiraz 2018
Proper Barossa Shiraz. Take your shoes off at the door, exchange pleasantries, come in and sit bolt upright, no elbows on the table thank ...
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February 25, 2021
Eisenstone Dimchurch Vineyard Shiraz 2018
A little leaner and dancier in the mouth than its Nitschke Road sibling yet it's a pretty and more aromatically expressive Ebenezer Sh...
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February 25, 2021
Balancing Heart Ambrosial and Lush Sagrantino 2017
From the Granite Belt's oldest Sagrantino vineyard comes this release from Balancing Heart.
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February 22, 2021
Barambah First Grid Chardonnay 2019
A Chardonnay that is said to be made to appease sommeliers and Gen Zers because it's the type of wine they want.
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February 22, 2021
Welland Wines Valley and Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A big, thick-set type. It's the bouncer at the door you give a polite nod to. He's not there for conversation, just to keep the ri...
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February 19, 2021
Welland Wines Valley and Valley Shiraz 2019
These wines from Welland landed on the doorstep recently with the Barossa Shiraz and Cabernet flags being flown. Plenty of happiness awaits ...
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February 18, 2021
Unsung Hero Aglianico 2020
A big slice of Black Forest cake in a glass. Dee-lish!
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February 18, 2021
Of Light and Shadow Pinot Noir 2019
Of Light and Shadow. If only life could be so simple. But perhaps, within that, Tim Shand from Punt Road Winery can show us it can be with...
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February 16, 2021
Balancing Heart Evolve and Inspire Viognier 2019
Viognier can be a super drink when done well. There are a lot of drifters on the scene but you get a sense this release floats on a cloud....
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February 16, 2021
Robert Stein White Label Riesling 2020
Seductive aromas. You wouldn't pick this as a Mudgee Riesling, that's for sure.
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February 12, 2021
Unsung Hero Lagrein 2020
Riverland Lagrein. A new addition to the Unsung Hero range.
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February 12, 2021
The Old Faithful Cafe Block Shiraz 2017
Lots of oak. Thirty-three months of it deliver heady aromas. But it settles and patience is rewarded. Throw it in a decanter and leave it ...
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February 08, 2021
Unsung Hero Touriga 2020
Andy Williams's exploration of emerging varieties is quite exciting. His plans for the future are worth sticking around for too. Watch t...
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February 08, 2021
Delatite High Ground Chardonnay 2018
It took me a little while to get enthused by this Chardonnay from Victoria's Delatite.
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February 08, 2021
Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet 2018
Cherry ripe in a glass. A fabulous Shiraz Cabernet blend. There is a lot to like about its swagger.
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February 05, 2021
The Old Faithful Shiraz 2017
A big and dense Shiraz that swings hard. Quite a bulky and muscular type, it's a bit of a gym junkie with its veins popping out.
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February 05, 2021
Geddes Maslin Shiraz 2017
A ripping McLaren Vale Shiraz. I could bath in this. And maybe I did...
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February 02, 2021
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