Thorn Clarke Ron Thorn Shiraz 2017
Some things require a little more patience than others, here is a case in point. A most impressive wine at this stage, give it a few more ...
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November 30, 2021
Blue Pyrenees Estate Bone Dry Rosé 2020
A wine that lives up to its name - it's bone dry deluxe. Made with Pinot Noir and Merlot, this is a Rosé that needs some food. Tapas w...
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November 30, 2021
Winesmiths Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Time for a cask wine review, it's been a while too. Not everyone sits in the corporate box drinking wonderful wines - I get that. Here...
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November 30, 2021
Polperro Pinot Noir 2020
A cuddle in a glass. A wonderfully enjoyable and inviting Pinot Noir from Polperro.
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November 29, 2021
Oakridge Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019
An easy swirl and sip type. Wine bars with groovy beats would eat this up.
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November 29, 2021
Brash Higgins Zibibbo 2021
It's pretty wicked what Brad Hickey does with Zibibbo. Selected for its thicker skins and its ability to impart its personality on the...
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November 29, 2021
Balgownie Estate Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir 2019
Add this Balgownie Estate Macedon Ranges Pinot to the 'bigger style' list. The first Pinot from that region for this producer from...
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November 27, 2021
Patina Pinot Noir 2018
Spicy! A Pinot that comes across more like a Shiraz like. If you like 'em with a little more heft, this could be your calling.
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November 27, 2021
Vino Intrepido Sting Like A Bee Fiano 2020
There is plenty of interest in this Fiano to sink your teeth into.
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November 27, 2021
Jim Brand The Pursuit Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A beauty that will only get better with a few more years under its belt. It proved that over a few days of tasting.
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November 26, 2021
Even Keel Field Blend 2019
Sam Coverdale is a mysterious but incredibly hilarious individual. He's always thinking and scheming. Here we have a field blend but t...
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November 26, 2021
Ridgemill Estate The Spaniard Tempranillo 2021
Bright and playful early on, this Tempranillo is quite dissimilar to previous releases which have been more focused with their game face o...
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November 25, 2021
Oakridge Over the Shoulder Chardonnay 2020
Pretty darn good gear for $24. If only all entry-level wines looked like this.
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November 25, 2021
Parker Interloper Cabernet Malbec 2019
Coonawarra Cabernet meets Barossa Malbec in this food-friendly, easy-going red.
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November 25, 2021
Varney Wines Entrada Rosé 2021
Clever. Very clever. I could neck the lot. A Grenache Rosé smashing it out of the park and down the street.
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November 23, 2021
Oakridge Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2020
Yes! This is pretty damn good. Oakridge's Yarra Valley range of wines just keeps on pumping out the good stuff. Have you got 30 bucks ...
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November 23, 2021
Even Keel Pinot Gris 2020
Hello pretty. What a beauty we have here. If Pinot Gris is your thing, head over this way.
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November 23, 2021
Penley Estate EOS 2018
This just feels cool and sophisticated and possesses an air of elegance. Coming in a big solid and sturdy bottle that could double as a ro...
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November 23, 2021
Penley Estate Giliam Light Dry Red 2021
Crack this ripping bottle of delight. It's such a joyous wine that brings an inner smile. A smile in a bottle if you will. Yes!
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November 21, 2021
Parker Coonawarra Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2020
Hello flavour, where are you? This is the leanest Parker Chardonnay I have seen. I've previously listed this as a bargain buy but I ca...
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November 21, 2021
Thorn-Clarke William Randell Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A measured Eden Valley Cabernet with a placid persona.
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November 21, 2021
Eldridge Estate Clonal Blend Pinot Noir 2018
The Clonal Blend speaks of the original wineries to break ground on the Mornington Peninsula. Numerous varieties have been tried and teste...
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November 21, 2021
Vino Intrepido Nero's Fiddle Nero d'Avola 2021
Point the glass to the light and it's a glorious shade of crimson. Dangerously smooth, this is a great barbecue slurp to share around.
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November 21, 2021
Auld Family Wines Strawbridge Shiraz 2019
A generous Barossa Shiraz to wash down your weekend steak.
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November 21, 2021
Penley Estate Project E Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
There's a vibe pulsing through this Cabernet yet there is a focus as it goes about its work. The first wine released from the Coonawarra...
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November 19, 2021
Berton Vineyard Vermentino 2021
A clean, fresh and easy drinking Vermentino charged with refreshment that only asks for $14 for you to indulge in that pleasure.
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November 19, 2021
Oakridge Vineyard Series Pinot Gris 2020
There is not a lot going on here to excite me. Not usually the Oakridge way. You can't win them all I suppose.
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November 19, 2021
Varney Wines Grenache 2021
Stick the name Alan Varney in your Black Book. He is a winemaker doing great things. Small batches are produced but the wines come with an...
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November 18, 2021
Polperro Chardonnay 2020
Give this Polperro Chardonnay a go. It grows on you. The longer I left it in the glass the more I wanted in.
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November 18, 2021
Pizzini Pietra Rossa Sangiovese 2019
Love a Sangiovese? Wrap your lips around this. Happiness comes in spades.
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November 18, 2021
Montalto Tuerong Pinot Noir 2020
Lining up all the Montalto Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs is always a privilege. They all bring their unique personality to the table caterin...
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November 14, 2021
Oakridge 864 Funder and Diamond Chardonnay 2019
Climb the Australian Chardonnay pyramid and you'll see this near the top. An absolutely sublime expression of the variety, I just want...
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November 14, 2021
Polperro Fumé Blanc 2020
This is where a Hawaiian shirt meets linen pants - a playful side with a little sophistication and a dash of high brow. Sauv Blanc done we...
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November 14, 2021
Ponting Milestone 127 Shiraz 2019
The Ponting range of wines seems to continue to grow. Parcels of fruit are drawn from a range of districts. This Shiraz is sourced from the ...
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November 13, 2021
Golden Grove Estate Sangiovese 2021
Bright, fresh, crunchy, pizza and pasta night just got a little exciting.
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November 13, 2021
Eldridge Estate Fumé Blanc 2019
Humble, classy and adorned with sheets of sophistication. A brilliant Fumé Blanc that's in the zone.
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November 12, 2021
Brash Higgins Chenin Blanc 2020
A considered wine, much like its maker. If you are after a wine that provokes thought as you sip slow, this may tick all your boxes. Its e...
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November 12, 2021
d'Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Coloured Glasses 2021
Stephanie might have rose coloured glasses but her wine also possesses the longest name in the history of mankind. Once you've managed t...
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November 11, 2021
Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rosé 2021
A wonderfully bright and beaming Rosé for around the $15 mark. The Y Series plays the reliability card perfectly once again.
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November 11, 2021
Tyrrell's Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 2019
Two things skip out at me about Heathcote wines: those red Cambrian soils and eucalyptus notes. This Rufus Stone holds true to form.
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November 11, 2021
Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Shiraz 2019
A good Shiraz for those who enjoy a wine with a dense mouthfeel.
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November 11, 2021
Balgownie Estate Viognier 2020
If you enjoy a complex Chardonnay, perhaps stretching your interest a little further and indulging in a Viognier may be worth the adventur...
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November 10, 2021
Ridgemill Estate Snigleys Rosé 2021
Red cordial appearance, there is a little weight and booty to this Rosé.
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November 10, 2021
Witches Falls Moscato 2021
With a light spritz, this is like a taste of sideshow alley. It's all fun and playful with a bit of sweetness.
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November 10, 2021
Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2020
Tyrrell's produce six Chardonnays. Sitting near the entry-level, this is a good drink and offers an insight to those further up the ch...
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November 09, 2021
Oakridge Light Dry Red 2020
The Yarra Valley has seen a few Hunter Valley alumni successfully introduce the Hunter River Burgundy to the district - a blend of Pinot N...
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November 09, 2021
Hillsdale Estate Rosé 2021
An attractively scented Rosé from a little South Burnett producer, Hillsdale Estate.
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November 09, 2021
Eldridge Estate PTG 2021
Blink and it's gone. It doesn't take long for the 'sold out' sign to be posted beside this wine on the Eldridge Estate web...
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November 06, 2021
Balgownie Estate Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2019
A new addition to the Balgownie Estate range with the fruit for this Chardonnay sourced from the Macedon Ranges. It's a serious expres...
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November 06, 2021
