So fresh, bright and delicious, this Viognier from Yalumba always over-delivers for the money. It is easily one of the best value wines you can find around the $10 mark. Happy International Viognier Day (30 April).
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.
Hesketh Negroamaro 2019
Negroamaro is catching on and I dig. This is a solid example that is well priced. Go forth and embrace.
Maude Estate Pinot Noir 2019
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 when it is often priced around the $30 mark.
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.
Carrick Unravelled Pinot Noir 2019
Rouleur Pinot Noir 2020
This is a ripper. What's not to love about the juicy fruit and core of savoury goodness?
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.
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 required. Oh, and Penola is the heart of Coonawarra. I suspect the name of the wine may throw a few. Cast all that aside, this is super impressive.
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, proceeds from the sale of this wine will go towards Cheetah conservation at Monarto Zoo in South Australia.
Berton Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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 into your jim-jams and just relax on the lounge with a large pour.
Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Vineyard Shiraz 2017
Workmanlike Shiraz. Sleeves rolled up, shoulder to the wheel, rustic persona.
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 Witches Falls range that will be sure to have a surge in popularity.
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!
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 a solid wine but given the way it walks and the shape it holds, but the lights aren't flashing as brightly given its pedigree.
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 people don't have lobsters in their pockets anymore and just use pay wave? Check this out no less.
Ox Hardy Grenache 2020
Grenache that feels like Pinot Noir. Such a pleasurable wine that's all about sleek delivery rather than complexity.
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.
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 Granite Belt.
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 seafood. All at once would be preferable.
Hesketh Regional Selections Grenache 2019
A good slurp and well priced, this is an easy-going Barossa Grenache.
Berton Vineyard Metal Label Black Shiraz 2020
Berton Vineyard Reserve Shiraz 2019
Mount Avoca Old Vine Shiraz 2019
A great Shiraz from Mount Avoca, said to be Australia's most awarded organic winery.
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.
Lienert Estate Shiraz 2016
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.
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 label is one well worth sticking in your black book. Pinot Grigio lovers will enjoy this.
Vino Intrepido Nero's Fiddle Nero d'Avola 2020
Pretty aromas flood the nose and ensure you sit up. What an intro!
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.
Babo Wines Prosecco Rosé DOC
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 highlights draw the eye. Smart wine this too.
Lienert Estate Mataro 2018
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...
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 rewarded. This is a fantastic Granite Belt Shiraz well worth waiting for.
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.
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. Did I mention it's organic?
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 easily. Go here.
d'Arenberg The Bonsai Vine GSM 2018
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.
