Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
From the producer of Australia's greatest Chardonnay comes a Cabernet that certainly pitches its case to be standing on the podium too...
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April 30, 2022
Curly Flat Western Pinot Noir 2020
From a low cropping vintage, the always anticipated Curly Flat Pinots will be released in May. Pardon the bottle pic with 2019, but you ge...
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April 30, 2022
Getting ready for International Viognier Day with a Yalumba Viognier Masterclass
I had the opportunity last week to spend some time (virtually) with Yalumba's Louisa Rose and Jessica Hill-Smith as well as Langmeil...
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April 29, 2022
Yalumba Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2018
Sip slow and sip all night. Behold another brilliant Yalumba Signature release. Given the incredibly high-level consistency of the red win...
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April 29, 2022
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2019
Dark cherries dipped in chocolate. Have I got your attention? A great Margaret River Shiraz from Leeuwin Estate.
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April 29, 2022
Oakridge Vineyard Series Henk Chardonnay 2020
Hello to freshness and energy. This just sizzles. Over a couple of days it found some shape and looked more refined. Oh, I like it now but...
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April 27, 2022
Lienert Estate Laudamus Shiraz 2016
A bit of old-school charm, this flagship Lienert Estate Laudamus Shiraz is named after pioneering father John A Lienert 1941-2014. Meaty, ...
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April 26, 2022
Ayelsbury Estate QO5 Tempranillo 2020
Not the Tempranillo I was hoping for. A wine that asks more questions than gives answers.
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April 26, 2022
Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2019
Yalumba's flagship white wine, this Virgilius Viognier sees 11 months in old French oak. Coming off vines planted in 1980, this is flirt...
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April 23, 2022
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2020
I really like the mouthfeel here. It weaves and bends around with ease. A quality Viognier from the Eden Valley.
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April 23, 2022
Yalumba FSW Botrytis Viognier 2020
Long and luscious, this incredibly silky botrytis Viognier was part of a tasting in preparation for International Viognier Day coming up o...
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April 23, 2022
Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Chardonnay 2019
I haven't seen a Ross Hill wine since 2014 when I hosted a dinner featuring a number of NSW high country wines so it's great to be...
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April 23, 2022
Soumah Hexham Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Hexham. I dig it. Big time! A site that keeps hitting the high hats time and again I find, this is a fabulous Chardonnay for $40.
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April 23, 2022
Guigal Cote Du Rhone Blanc 2019
This Guigal arrived as part of a sample pack from Yalumba in readiness for International Viognier Day on 30 April. If you were to describe...
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April 23, 2022
Domain A Lady A Sauvignon Blanc 2019
A lovely wine with a delicate touch but there is also richness here. It's focused with furrowed eyebrows - the game face is on. The le...
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April 20, 2022
Moorilla Praxis Pinot Noir 2019
Part of the Praxis Series, "Be liberated from the mundane," the label says. You sure will be here. Bunchy and funky, loads of sa...
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April 20, 2022
Ayelsbury Estate QO5 Gamay 2021
You could be mistaken that a Shiraz was in your glass. This is bigger and more robust for a Gamay than I expected, that's for sure.
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April 20, 2022
Tonic Shiraz 2020
A smooth and lacy Barossa Shiraz - just like its maker. This is quite something and not your usual big Barossan. Nor is it weighed down by...
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April 18, 2022
Leeuwin Estate Prelude Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A Prelude to the Art Series but this stands tall in its own right. What a great expression of Margaret River Cabernet we have here.
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April 18, 2022
Vickery Eden Valley Reserve Riesling 2019
The suggestion of some aged characters already in play surprised me a little, but rest assured, this Reserve Riesling will live long.
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April 17, 2022
Schild Estate Edgar Schild Grenache 2020
A Barossa Grenache showing some density and weight, the result of those clay soils it comes from on the southern end of the valley floor. ...
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April 17, 2022
Soumah Chardonnay d'Soumah 2021
Sunsets under fairy lights set the scene for this entry-level Chardonnay from Soumah. There is a buzz about it.
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April 17, 2022
Oakridge Horst Riesling 2021
From a 1970s planting of Riesling and named in recognition of the Oakridge founder, find some spicy Thai or Malaysian and you're set.
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April 15, 2022
Hesketh Ebenezer Shiraz 2018
Looking for a big Barossa Shiraz? This release from Hesketh ticks all the boxes and is sure to satisfy.
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April 15, 2022
Lienert Estate Grenache 2021
It's juicy. It's vibrant. It's delicious! The first Grenache off the Lienert Estate block and it's a belter.
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April 13, 2022
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Sauvignon Blanc 2021
A sizzling expression of Sauv Blanc from Leeuwin Estate. Clean and crisp, bright acid whips through the mouth.
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April 13, 2022
Yalumba Organic Viognier 2021
Part of Yalumba's Organic range, this Viognier is sourced from the Riverland.
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April 13, 2022
Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2021
The Rick Astley of the Yalumba Y Series range. It's never gonna give you up, it's never gonna let you down and it's never gonn...
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April 13, 2022
Tonic Chardonnay 2020
This Tonic Chardonnay normally comes from an Adelaide Hills vineyard but it was destroyed in the devastating fires of 2020. As a result, t...
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April 12, 2022
Schild Estate Narrow Road Shiraz Cabernet 2019
Australia's gift to wine blending is Shiraz and Cabernet. This second release of the Narrow Road is dangerously smooth with generous f...
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April 12, 2022
Tonic Wines Grenache 2020
I love this. It oozes class and deliciousness. Juicy fruit and silky feels reach out and pull you in - and I don't want to let go.
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April 10, 2022
Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 2020
If only all entry-level Chardonnays looked like this. What a beauty! Sure there is a big step up from this Prelude to the Art Series, but ...
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April 10, 2022
Schild Estate Old and Survivor Vine Grenache 2020
Much like the 2019, this is a juicy and excitable drink. It bounds along and you can't help but join in. A blend of two vineyards, one...
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April 10, 2022
Hesketh Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021
Lots of yum factor from Hesketh Wines highlighting the Lobethal sub-region of the Adelaide Hills. Perched 420 metres above, this Chardonna...
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April 10, 2022
Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz 2019
Leeuwin Estate's entry-level Shiraz is a common sight in many restaurants and cafes.
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April 10, 2022
Lienert Estate Shiraz 2017
Gee the label is pretty schmick. A salute to pink pin strips on the inside of a suit. The 2016 was a cracker at 93pts - no pressure on th...
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April 10, 2022
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2021
Clever. Very clever. A Riesling that is bursting with freshness for now yet has some tension readying itself for later. But I'm happy ...
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April 08, 2022
Hesketh Regional Selections Riesling 2021
A Riesling that left me a little flat. There is not too much to report here sadly.
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April 08, 2022
Domain A Pinot Noir 2016
Something the Kiwis do better than Australians is releasing Pinot Noir with some age on its side. Generally, once Australian Pinot is bott...
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April 08, 2022
De Iuliis Limited Release Chardonnay 2019
Rich and generous, comforting and embracing, this is a fabulous Hunter Valley Chardonnay from De Iuliis Wines.
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April 08, 2022
Ridgemill Estate WYP Chardonnay 2021
Peter McGlashan bleeds for his Chardonnay. Such is his passion, I must admit I keenly await this release each year. This 2021 can be best ...
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April 07, 2022
Hayes Family Wines Glengrae Old Bush Block Grenache 2021
Here's a challenge... Pour this and take one sip - I bet you can't stop there. It's hard to resist. A pretty and vibrant Baros...
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April 07, 2022
Moorilla Muse Pinot Noir 2017
Dense, twiggy, delicately spiced and autumnal, this is cool nights and deep chats with your love along with an optional side of duck. From...
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April 05, 2022
Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Big love here - a Cabernet going places. It's that wine to impress your fancy friends if your price point is not as lofty as theirs. Dec...
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April 05, 2022
Hesketh Regional Selections Sauv. Blanc 2021
Garden party wine. Clean and fresh and ready to please.
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April 05, 2022
Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Bright and energetic, this will please Sauv Blanc fans no end.
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April 05, 2022
Hesketh Regional Selections Grenache 2020
A works burger from the local fish 'n' chip shop, a slice of supreme pizza or nuggets in the air fryer, this is a wine to match th...
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April 04, 2022
Oakridge Meunier 2021
Cool evenings call for autumnal wines just like this partnered by a charcuterie board or a bowl of chips. It will take a slight chill too....
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April 04, 2022
Hayes Family Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
A good drink without the bells and whistles. It's dense and moody offering appealing fruit and handfuls of depth.
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April 04, 2022
Payten and Jones Shit Show Mataro 2021
Step right up. Step right up! Stop-Start Touring and Covid Interuptions Management present the Shit Show! A Yarra Valley Mataro unleashin...
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April 02, 2022
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