Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2020
So fresh, bright and delicious, this Viognier from Yalumba always over-delivers for the money. It is easily one of the best value wines yo...
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4 years ago
Yalumba Organic Viognier 2019
Enjoy International Viognier Day (30 April) with this Organic release which is a little more focused than its Y Series sibling.
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4 years ago
Witches Falls Provenance Rosé 2020
Pretty is the word. Those beautiful aromas just make you smile.
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4 years ago
Hesketh Negroamaro 2019
Negroamaro is catching on and I dig. This is a solid example that is well priced. Go forth and embrace.
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4 years ago
Maude Estate Pinot Noir 2019
A stunning Pinot! I must disclose though, I was in the engine room in February 2020 when this was in the early stages of blending. To be a...
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4 years ago
Nanny Goat Pinot Noir 2020
This is such an approachable and ever-reliable Pinot Noir. Readily available too, making this a go-to is not a silly idea - particularly whe...
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4 years ago
Wooing Tree Beetle Juice Pinot Noir 2018
Lounge bar beats, small plates of charcuterie and a glass of this set the scene for chillaxing quite well I feel.
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4 years ago
Carrick Unravelled Pinot Noir 2019
Playful and bright, this has some booty too. This is Carrick's entry-level Pinot made from the younger certified organic vines on the pr...
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4 years ago
Rouleur Pinot Noir 2020
This is a ripper. What's not to love about the juicy fruit and core of savoury goodness?
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4 years ago
Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Oh damn! A luscious and vibrant Cabernet that just oozes class. The best Terra Rossa Cabernet I have seen. Ever.
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4 years ago
Hesketh Penola Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
When you go to Penola you must go to the Windara Bakery and get one of those old-school long cream buns. The end. No more conversation req...
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4 years ago
Kimbolton Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Here's cheers to the Cheetah! Released in partnership with Zoos South Australia to support their vital work in Cheetah conservation, p...
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4 years ago
Berton Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A rich, dense and drying Cabernet from Berton Vineyards sourced from the Coonawarra.
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4 years ago
Parker Coonawarra Estate 95 Block 2018
This is a beauty. But let it breathe for a few hours or just put it away and forget about it for a while. A classy release no less. Slide in...
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4 years ago
Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Vineyard Shiraz 2017
Workmanlike Shiraz. Sleeves rolled up, shoulder to the wheel, rustic persona.
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4 years ago
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Tinta Barroca 2020
A chiseled jaw with a rough shave rocking a jacket. Some rough edges but very smart execution. Gee, I like this. A new release in the Witc...
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4 years ago
Rouleur Chardonnay 2020
This is such a wonderful Chardy to kick back with. I would definitely run for this if I saw it on the shelf. Fabulous and fresh. Yes!
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4 years ago
Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth 2016
Parker Coonawarra's flagship although this First Growth doesn't come across with the prestige I've seen in the past. It's ...
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4 years ago
Parker Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2020
For 20 bucks, this is a great Chardy. You'd be content tucking into it after parting with a lobster. It's a bargain really. Maybe ...
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4 years ago
Ox Hardy Grenache 2020
Grenache that feels like Pinot Noir. Such a pleasurable wine that's all about sleek delivery rather than complexity.
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4 years ago
Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2019
Nectar. An absolutely sublime McLaren Vale Shiraz dripping in history. There's an excellent story that goes with it too.
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4 years ago
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Garnacha 2019
Vibrant and asking for a dance. This will get you waltzing or twerking, you choose. A bright and delicious Grenache from Queensland's ...
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4 years ago
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2020
This is good. Really good. And I dislike Sauv Blanc immensely. So refreshing and lightly textured, it screams for sunshine, beaches and se...
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4 years ago
Hesketh Regional Selections Grenache 2019
A good slurp and well priced, this is an easy-going Barossa Grenache.
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4 years ago
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Marsanne 2020
A new Marsanne from Queensland producer Witches Falls.
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4 years ago
Berton Vineyard Metal Label Black Shiraz 2020
For 14 bucks this is super stuff. Berton Vineyards have a knack for producing smart wines for little outlay. Here we go again with a great...
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4 years ago
Berton Vineyard Reserve Shiraz 2019
An oak driven Shiraz from Berton Vineyard which has been sourced from the Barossa.
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4 years ago
Mount Avoca Old Vine Shiraz 2019
A great Shiraz from Mount Avoca, said to be Australia's most awarded organic winery.
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4 years ago
Curly Flat Western Pinot Noir 2019
This Western moves with grace but there is a focus and sophistication about it. My pick of the three Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2019 releases.
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4 years ago
Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2019
Always a treat. Masterfully blended and that stands out furthermore when tasted beside the single vineyard Central and Western wines. A ...
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4 years ago
Lienert Estate Shiraz 2016
I love this label. Pink pinstripes and all. It is so eyecatching. Better still, this is a fabulous Barossa Shiraz with density and drive.
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4 years ago
Curly Flat Central Pinot Noir 2019
Curly Flat's Central Block is home to their oldest vines planted in 1992. This release sees some density.
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4 years ago
Patrick Piuze Vaillons Les Minots Premier Cru 2019
Just fabulous. Layered pleasure coming at you.
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4 years ago
Patrick Piuze Vaillons Les Forêts Premier Cru 2019
A Premier Cru imported by Domaine Wine Shippers.
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4 years ago
Vino Intrepido Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Pinot Grigio 2020
James Scarcebrook is kicking out some pretty smart wines. His nomination in the Young Gun Top 50 is well deserved too. His Vino Intrepido ...
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4 years ago
Vino Intrepido Nero's Fiddle Nero d'Avola 2020
Pretty aromas flood the nose and ensure you sit up. What an intro!
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4 years ago
d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2017
The Laughing Magpie is creeping back to its glory years. The last few years have incrementally stepped up and this release is no different...
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4 years ago
Babo Wines Prosecco Rosé DOC
Fun in the sun! Who says we're done with warm days just yet. A very approachable Prosecco coming at you with a dash of Pinot Noir to g...
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4 years ago
Lienert Estate Roussanne 2020
I love these Lienert labels. They ooze shelf appeal. Little gold lightning bolts adorn this bottle - clear glass, a black label and gold h...
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4 years ago
Lienert Estate Mataro 2018
Lazy evenings, a chill in the air, rain tapping on the roof - all that. Have this in your glass and you're complete.
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4 years ago
Bloodwood Riesling 2010
Aged Riesling is a thing of beauty and well worth embracing in two hands. But don't let it slip, like I did...
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4 years ago
Whiskey Gully Wines Black Rod Shiraz 2019
Here is a lesson in patience. Don't drink this now. Please don't. Give it a couple of years in bottle and your patience will be re...
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4 years ago
Paulett Wines Shiraz 2018
A really impressive cool-climate Shiraz. The quality of the wines at Paulett is well worth embracing. Here we have another smart release.
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4 years ago
Mount Avoca Viognier 2019
Viognier. Get into it. There are some clever examples around the traps and this is one of them. Well priced at $26, it's a fab drink. ...
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4 years ago
Paulett Wines Cabernet Merlot 2018
Flashy? No. Edgy? No. Respectable and high quality? Absolutely. What a beauty! Silky smooth, this Cabernet Merlot slides down all too easi...
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4 years ago
d'Arenberg The Bonsai Vine GSM 2018
Snuggle up material. There is plenty of give here to provide that homely feel.
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4 years ago
Paulett Wines Brielle Grenache 2020
A ripping Clare Valley Grenache that hails from the Watervale subregion. Delicious and then some, I'd dive into this with pike.
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4 years ago
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