Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2008
What a fabulous wine this is! Age has delivered a glorious Shiraz. Given its age and quality, I highly recommend gifting this to someone des...
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October 29, 2021
Gaelic Cemetery McAskill Cabernet Malbec 2019
Give this time and you'll reap the reward. Quite tense early, it was still calming itself down on Day 3 of tasting. With a long life a...
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October 29, 2021
Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2018
I tasted this beside the 2008 - what a treat it was to receive a sample of each and witness firsthand the start of the journey and to see...
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October 29, 2021
Montalto Merricks Pinot Noir 2020
There is some bunchy goodness in this Merricks Pinot. Laced with wonderful spices, it doesn't push through the mouth as much as its si...
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October 29, 2021
Tyrrell's Special Reserve Shiraz Pinot 2021
What a delicious drink! The bottle will disappear in no time. Dangerously medium-bodied, the energy and vibrancy of this wine just oozes c...
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October 29, 2021
Montalto Main Ridge Pinot Noir 2020
Just gorgeous. So pretty and nimble, this Main Ridge Pinot evolved beautifully in the glass. This 2020 vintage comes with a jazzed up new ...
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October 27, 2021
Pirathon Black Label Shiraz 2017
If you like 'em large, this nails it. There is lots of oak here and plenty of clout. But its generosity has a welcoming hospitality ab...
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October 27, 2021
Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Chardonnay 2020
Here's one from the left field. Or is that Miles From Nowhere? An impressive Margaret River Chardonnay that just exudes moreish appeal...
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October 27, 2021
Gaelic Cemetery Celtic Farm Riesling 2019
Riesling with its game face on. Focused with some development under its belt, this Clare Valley treasure gives a wonderful insight into wher...
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October 27, 2021
Montalto North One Pinot Noir 2020
The Montalto Red Hill Pinot Noir has had a make-over and it is now to be known as the North One. The label looks pretty smart although I d...
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October 26, 2021
Paisley Wines Boombox Shiraz 2019
As a wine writer, I have received various things over the years to enhance my tasting experience. Socks and t-shirts always help - it beat...
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October 26, 2021
O'Leary Walker Seasonal Release Chardonnay 2021
Hello to the changing face of O'Leary Walker Wines. Their new Seasonal Release range of wines has been hitting the mark deluxe. This C...
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October 26, 2021
Pirathon Silver Label Shiraz 2018
There are several wines that demonstrate that classic Barossa entry-level Shiraz which you'd happily go back to time and again. Add this...
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October 26, 2021
Dodgy Bros Juxtaposed Rosé 2021
A Rosé that needs some food. There's some booty here that needs to be tamed. A burger will do the trick, even a sausage sizzle in the pa...
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October 26, 2021
Paisley Wines Cashmere Riesling 2021
The Jasmine flowers come out at my place this time of the year only to tell me that Riesling season is in full swing. Here is a very tidy Ri...
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October 26, 2021
Ridgemill Estate Joshua's Pup 2021
Talk about nailing the medium-bodied style. This Shiraz Grenache is balanced without being heavy-handed or weighty. It breezes through the...
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October 24, 2021
Montalto Estate Pinot Noir 2020
This Montalto Estate is more about the craftsmanship and skill of winemaker Simon Black than the Pinot itself. Here he brings together par...
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October 24, 2021
Burton McMahon Syme Pinot Noir 2020
Endearing, clever, arms wide-open. It's that inclusive friend that seeks you out and wants you to join in. And you should. This is a b...
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October 24, 2021
Hillsdale Estate Verdelho 2021
This is one out of the box - it's sleek and lean. Considering Verdelho is often lambasted in some quarters for lacking personality, ch...
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October 24, 2021
Burton McMahon George's Pinot Noir 2020
Darker in appearance, darker fruit too, this George's vineyard has a denser delivery than its Syme sibling. Two small parcels saw 100%...
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October 24, 2021
Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Classic Coonawarra. Classic Cabernet. As I've said before, this would be dearer from other regions. Lap this up Cabernet lovers. A ste...
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October 24, 2021
Brash Higgins Grenache Mataro 2020
A luxurious ride through the pleasure dome. There is so much to seek out here. Bright fruit, depth, savoury elements, persistence... Find ...
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October 21, 2021
d'Arenberg The Innocent Weed GMS 2020
The Innocent Weed is all about that pesky spear grass that pins itself to you unsuspectingly. These are kept at bay in d'Arenberg'...
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October 21, 2021
Brash Higgins Ripple 2021
Having witnessed Brad Hickey go about his work during vintage, his desire to let the fruit speak for itself is one of his core objectives....
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October 19, 2021
d'Arenberg The Conscious Biosphere 2018
Another one of those epic names from Chester Osborn. The Conscious Biosphere refers to the human impact on the earth and the need to plant...
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October 19, 2021
O'Leary Walker Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Bursting from the glass, this is so fragrant and aromatic. Sauv Blanc lovers ought to introduce themselves - you'll be impressed.
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October 19, 2021
Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay 2021
You'd be a hard marker to knock this $15 Chardonnay. Without a splinter of oak in sight, the fruit does all the talking. Readily avail...
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October 19, 2021
Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio 2021
An easy-drinking Pinot Grigio for not a lot of outlay. Another reliable performer in the ever-present Y Series range.
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October 19, 2021
Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2019
Pop 'n' pour. This is such an easy wine to turn to. For less than 20 bucks, no one loses here. Yalumba has pulled out a heritage l...
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October 17, 2021
d'Arenberg The Sensorial Surfer Fiano 2021
Part of the growing organic range from d'Arenberg that has been getting a good push of late, this is a shift from the "house...
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October 17, 2021
Dodgy Brothers Juxtaposed Fiano 2021
Lunchtime drinking done well. Find me a sushi platter, please.
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October 17, 2021
Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo 2020
Tempranillo is synonymous with pizza and paella but a sausage on bread (onions on top if you don't mind) is a more than suitable match...
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October 17, 2021
Paisley Turntable GMS 2019
If you are on the hunt to find a new small producer to support, Paisley Wines are worth throwing your arms around. I've seen their wines...
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October 15, 2021
Soumah Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
I made the comment in my recent review of the Syrah that Soumah wines are always interesting, approachable and easy to kick back with. Ma...
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October 15, 2021
Yalumba Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Simple, easy-going in nature, this is a fair drink for the money. If you like something to slurp on that is uncomplicated, go forth with t...
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October 15, 2021
O'Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling 2021
The marvelous Riesling duo from O'Leary Walker is one I look forward to each year. This Polish Hill River takes the flag once more in ...
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October 15, 2021
Lemon Villa Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Much like its predecessor , this is a respectable cool climate Cabernet. If anything, that fraction of sweet fruit pegs it back a touch.
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October 14, 2021
Lemon Villa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A really enjoyable Cabernet that demonstrates cool climate appeal.
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October 14, 2021
Quilty and Gransden Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Given the choice, take the Merlot in the range. This Cabernet is firm and bitsy.
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October 14, 2021
Quilty and Gransden Merlot 2018
A thumbs up for $15. A reliable wine to turn to for casual gatherings.
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October 14, 2021
Yalumba Y Series Pinot Noir 2021
The latest addition to the Y Series clan, here is a wine that wants to be trendy and hang with the cool kids. It wears skinny jeans but th...
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October 13, 2021
Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A firm, robust Cabernet. Lamb chops on the barbecue are calling.
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October 13, 2021
Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2019
A solid go-to and really good going for the money. You can often find these Y Series wines better than the $15 RRP. The better wines in th...
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October 13, 2021
Lemon Villa Cabernet Merlot 2019
Flat pan and muted. Not a great deal of interest. Too young and in need of more time perhaps?
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October 13, 2021
Lemon Villa Cabernet Merlot 2018
Everything you want in an easy drinking and approachable wine is here. It's measured and reliable.
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October 13, 2021
Lemon Villa Cabernet Merlot 2017
A Cabernet Merlot from Orange, NSW, that gets a tick.
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October 13, 2021
Pizzini Rubacuori Sangiovese 2016
These playful new labels capture the Pizzini history fabulously. This one is of Katrina Pizzini on the front of what seems her new car. I ...
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October 12, 2021
Lyons Will Estate Riesling 2021
Lacy and delicate, this is a damn clever Riesling.
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October 12, 2021
Gundog Estate Canberra Riesling 2021
Riesling from the Canberra district which I'd like to see with some bottle age on it.
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October 12, 2021
Dodgy Bros Juxtaposed Old Vine Shiraz 2020
As winemaker Wes Pearson says, "An expression of the Sandy Corner Block in 2020 and nothing more." Wes sure does love to stay out ...
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October 11, 2021
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