The Best of 2021
2021 has certainly been a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Everyone has had a very different Covid experience but it has been wonderful to se...
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December 30, 2021
Pizzini Per Gli Angeli 2012
Christmas pudding in a glass is a more than apt description of this hypnotic dessert wine from Pizzini. Per Gli Angeli is Italian for 'F...
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December 30, 2021
Parker Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
A fair Cabernet from Parker Coonawarra Estate.
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December 30, 2021
Arila Gardens Quartz and Gardens Shiraz 2020
All rise. What a superstar we have here! Handled with white gloves it would seem such is the precision. Sure it's young, but oh my, embr...
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December 29, 2021
Yelland and Papps Limited Cuvée Shiraz 2014
A Barossa Shiraz that slides down with ease. Dripping in class, you'd be inclined to think this was an old-world wine on inspection - ...
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December 29, 2021
Dr Plonk The Good Doctor's Tonic 2012
Wines you don't expect to bowl you over and they do. Add this one to that surprise packet list. What a cracker we have here! It's ...
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December 29, 2021
Blue Pyrenees Section One Shiraz 2018
Cool climate Shiraz smashing it out of the park. A fabulous wine, it's hard to resist.
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December 29, 2021
Jim Brand The Remnants Shiraz 2019
Think of this as a classic muscle car. It won't beat those fancy European sports cars over a mountain, but as time goes on and things ...
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December 27, 2021
Howard Park Jeté Brut NV
A wonderfully structured and balanced sparkling from Howard Park. I'll have another glass thanks.
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December 27, 2021
Vickery Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2018
In bottle for two years prior to release, this Eden Valley Riesling offers good refreshment that will continue to develop with bottle age....
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December 27, 2021
Penley Estate Georgina Sparkling Shiraz NV
This time of year is cricket season and sparkling Shiraz season. Here is a handy wine from Penley Estate.
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December 27, 2021
Grandis Wines Earthed Montepulciano 2020
There is a lot to like about the shape and flow of this wine. Montepulciano from the Hunter Valley, it is infused with organic Australian ...
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December 27, 2021
Gundog Estate Rosé 2021
A Rosé made from Shiraz and Cabernet, I found the Cabernet to really stamp its authority. It's the type of wine more suited for a casu...
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December 27, 2021
Clandestine Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2021
Good gear. Find me that chicken salad.
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December 27, 2021
Lemon Villa Late Harvest Riesling 2019
There's good refreshment offered here with a slight texture and a lick of sweetness on close.
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December 27, 2021
Clandestine Vineyards Chardonnay 2021
The last time I saw this wine was the 2019 release. I'm not sure what happened with the 2020 but this 2021 is not where it's been ...
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December 27, 2021
Ballandean Estate Fiano 2021
Fiano is a white variety hitting its straps around Australia. Ballandean Estate has been producing this variety for several years now and ...
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December 23, 2021
Gundog Estate The Lived Experience Shiraz 2019
Gundog Estate's Matt Burton seems to be the Energiser Bunny with so many things going on at once. To add another string to his bow, 100%...
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December 23, 2021
Santa and d'Sas Renno Riesling 2016
I was gifted this Riesling a little while ago and held off for the right moment. Warming up for six kilos of Porchetta seemed an appropria...
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December 23, 2021
Golden Grove Estate Marnita Muscat NV
Soak your dried fruit in this overnight and then spoon over ice cream. There is a Christmas hack. Or just sip slow. A fab non-vintage Muscat...
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December 23, 2021
Onannon Chardonnay 2020
Love Chardonnay? You'll love this. A new label to me, it comes courtesy of Joe Caruso who runs the brilliant Somm Wine Store on the Go...
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December 22, 2021
Oakridge Vineyard Series Barkala Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Medium-bodied Cabernet done right. Another example of why you should explore more of this variety from the Yarra Valley.
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December 22, 2021
Soumah Pinot Grigio 2021
I love a Pinot Grigio (and Pinot Gris) with a blush appearance. That copper tinge - just beautiful! This wine is pretty damn fine too. Anoth...
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December 21, 2021
FU Manchu Montepulciano 2021
A butcher's dreamboat, fistfuls of dark fruits flow with ease. Fine spices and a dash of pepper, there is an incredible moreishness th...
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December 21, 2021
Oakridge Over the Shoulder Pinot Grigio 2020
An easy-going and simple white wine.
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December 21, 2021
Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Life is made easy when you can buy a bottle off the shelf with some significant aging already under its belt. All that is required is for ...
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December 21, 2021
Yelland and Papps Limited Cuvée Grenache 2014
Pushing Grenache to the limits. This wine is not about being a "Barossa" Grenache per se. It's an expression of the variety ...
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December 20, 2021
Blue Pyrenees Dry Sparkling Rosé 2018
A little pink fizz to keep you smiling during these warm summer afternoons. An easy-drinking wine made for casual catch-ups.
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December 20, 2021
Vickery The Reserve Watervale Riesling 2018
As Kenny Rogers once said, "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em." So with this Riesling, do y...
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December 20, 2021
FU Manchu Rosé 2021
Lots of friends with big smiles and plentiful plates of food would welcome this fab Rosé with two hands. Clever gear from Dr Plonk.
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December 20, 2021
Clandestine Vineyards Shiraz 2019
Barbecues all the way. It's a good time of year for that activity too.
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December 20, 2021
Thick as Thieves Driftwood 2021
This is something. It's smashable deluxe! Juicy, dancy and pretty, it was recommended to me by Joe Caruso - the owner of the uber cool...
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December 15, 2021
Penley Estate Francis Cabernet Franc 2021
A kick arse label for a kick arse wine. It's so playful and energetic. Who would have ever used those words to describe Cabernet Franc...
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December 15, 2021
Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Like its siblings, this is a cracker for the price. Only 25 bucks for a whole load of Cabernet delish.
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December 15, 2021
Twisted Gum Shiraz 2019
Bright and joyous, this is a tasty number from little Granite Belt producer Twisted Gum.
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December 15, 2021
Twisted Gum Verdelho Semillon 2021
Tim and Michelle Coelli run a cute cellar door and rely on their 3 hectare site to supply all their fruit. With testing weather conditions...
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December 15, 2021
Yelland and Papps Limited Cuvée Roussanne 2016
Find me a better producer of Roussanne in Australia - I dare you. The consideration, judicious handling and layers of interest Yelland ...
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December 13, 2021
Miss Zilm Riesling 2021
Wow! Clare Valley Riesling in the zone. A personal project of Keeda Zilm, she has packed nearly 20 years of Riesling knowledge and experie...
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December 13, 2021
Soumah Single Vineyard Savarro 2021
I haven't seen this Savarro for a couple of years and little has changed - it's still a delicious and refreshing wine. Nicely done t...
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December 13, 2021
Oakridge Over the Shoulder Pinot Noir 2020
Even the most pompous wine snob would acknowledge the quality of this Pinot from Oakridge. As an entry-level wine, this is quite something...
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December 13, 2021
Miss Zilm Fiano 2021
I haven't had the pleasure of tasting a Miss Zilm wine previously, but it seems the work of Keeda Zilm has come across the tasting ben...
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December 12, 2021
Somos Pinot Meunier 2021
The Gold Coast has a lot of things but one thing it lacks is good independent bottle shops. Enter Somm at Nobby Beach. Masterfully curated...
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December 12, 2021
Ox Hardy Fiano 2021
A burst of prettiness leaps from the glass. It has that, "Pick me. Pick me!" vibe about it.
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December 12, 2021
Oakridge Vineyard Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A super classy and elegant Cabernet that shows everything that's great about this variety. Well played team Oakridge. Highlighted by won...
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December 11, 2021
James Haselgrove Futures Shiraz 2019
What a pleasure to drink. This Shiraz just glides through. Silky, elegant weight, it prances about on its toes. Lovely stuff.
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December 11, 2021
Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvée 2017
For the time of year when fizz flows freely, here is an impressive sparkling wine sure to impress. A pre-dinner drink - yes please!
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December 11, 2021
Soumah Tutto Bianco d'Soumah 2021
Sunday picnics, crowd-pleasing deluxe, there is so much to keep you engaged with this easy-going wine.
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December 11, 2021
Dr Plonk FU Manchu Carignan 2021
Smackdown Carignan! This is a variety McLaren Vale does well and is getting more and more airplay in recent times. Often blended away, in ...
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December 08, 2021
Draytons Bellevue Grand Reserve Semillon 2017
A mate brought this round to share. He was gifted it by a friend who received it as a free bonus bottle from one of those online clearance s...
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December 08, 2021
Vickery Watervale Riesling 2021
Dumplings anyone? Let me loose at a large plate with a glass of this Riesling by my side.
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December 08, 2021
