Punt Road Block 11 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Absolutely humming! I've said often enough that Yarra Valley Cabernet should not be underestimated but sadly it flies very much under ...
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June 30, 2022
Huntington Estate Tim Stevens Signature Shiraz 2018
The focus and precision of the maker (he who has his name on the label), is worth acknowledging here. It's a wine that grows on you an...
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June 30, 2022
Barringwood Grazier's Pinot Noir 2020
Measured, there is delicacy mixed with sophistication. Give it a chance to breathe and watch it bloom. It's a great expression of Tasm...
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June 30, 2022
Briar Ridge Stockhausen Shiraz 2021
A tribute to the late Karl Stockhausen who passed only a few months ago, the label now has the great man's face on it. For a number of...
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June 30, 2022
Patrick Of Coonawarra Block 5 Aged Riesling 2014
If aged Riesling is your thing, surely Patrick is already on your radar. Time and time again they produce the goods and this 2014 aged rel...
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June 29, 2022
Briar Ridge HRB Shiraz Pinot Noir 2021
Dancy red berries skip around with sheer delight. A joyous medium-bodied red wine well worth splashing in your glass. This is a tribute to t...
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June 29, 2022
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Semillon 2021
There is nothing like a vibrant and fresh Semillon to brighten your afternoon mood. Sip this in the sun or with a bucket of prawns. For me...
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June 29, 2022
De Iuliis Aged Release Semillon 2016
Although the shelves in retail land are packed with current vintage wines, isn't it a beautiful thing that some wineries hold back sto...
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June 29, 2022
Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Beechworth is bitterly cold right now but this Chardy will bring some warmth to your soul. What a beauty! Personality deluxe, it radiates ...
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June 29, 2022
TarraWarra Estate K Block Merlot 2018
One of those wines you can sit on for a while. This is a pleasant and enjoyable Yarra Valley Merlot that will please those looking for a s...
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June 29, 2022
Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2019
Do Yalumba wines ever miss the mark? Whatever the price point, variety or occasion, the quality just seeps through the label's veins t...
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June 29, 2022
Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Mudgee Cabernet. It's big, it's boisterous and it's damn comforting. Need a cuddle on the inside? Here's your weapon. In a...
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June 29, 2022
Juniper Three Fields Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Like its Chardonnay stablemate, this is a very smart wine. A generous, rounded and dense Cabernet awaits.
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June 29, 2022
Ring Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
One whiff and this is very Cabernet. Roasted peppers, blackcurrants and some dried herbs all race for your attention.
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June 29, 2022
Juniper Three Fields Chardonnay 2020
A Margaret River Chardonnay with plenty of layers to peel back. Well priced for the interest it offers, Chardy fans ought to stick this on...
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June 27, 2022
Barringwood Chardonnay 2019
A Chardonnay with some meat on the bones, this is a clever expression of the variety from the north of Tasmania.
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June 27, 2022
Rogers and Rufus Rosé 2021
One of those Rosés you often see on wine lists, and if you do, grab a glass to kick back with or a bottle to splash into the glasses of th...
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June 27, 2022
Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2021
Oh the freshness. It's something that leaps out here from the get-go. A barrel fermented Chardonnay from Mudgee's Huntington Estat...
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June 27, 2022
Yalumba Eden Valley Roussanne 2020
Layered and textured, there is plenty to admire and adore. Part of the Samuel's Collection, this range represents great drinking. This...
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June 27, 2022
Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache 2020
Well hello there! Fresh and aromatic, we have Mr Sociable on our hands.
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June 26, 2022
Barringwood Riesling 2021
Very tidy, this is Barringwood's first Riesling release off their Evandale site in northern Tasmania. Sit on the beach and soak up the...
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June 26, 2022
Hobbs Tin Lids Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
There is a lot to embrace here. Find that comfy spot in front of the fire or put a glass beside a juicy steak. A wonderfully generous and la...
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June 26, 2022
Huntington Estate Semillon 2021
Screaming for calamari, pour me a large glass thanks.
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June 26, 2022
Yalumba Eden Valley Chardonnay 2020
Part of Yalumba's Samuel's Collection, the fruit is sourced from Eden Valley vines perched 535 metres above. It's an enjoyable...
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June 26, 2022
Driftwood Artifacts Fumé Blanc 2021
Here we have an aromatic Fumé Blanc from the Margaret River.
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June 26, 2022
Yalumba Wyndy's Last Stand Shiraz 2020
The tentacles of the Hill-Smith family reach far and wide in the wine game but this Shiraz is a tribute to Wyndham Hill-Smith who fended o...
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June 23, 2022
Simpson Estate Jenny Cabernet Merlot 2017
A wine that grows on you, for a label I don't know much about I walk away suitably impressed. Very nicely done here.
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June 23, 2022
Wynns Reframed Coonawarra Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Two Cabernets are better than one the label says. A little shake up of the norm that delivers a summery red that will easily get a little ...
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June 23, 2022
The Flying Winemaker Prosecco NV
A crowd-pleasing King Valley Prosecco sure to put a smile on the dial for those looking for a cold glass of fizz.
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June 23, 2022
The Flying Winemaker Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
These Flying Winemaker wines have covered a bit of ground sourced from two regions in New Zealand, the King Valley and now this Cabernet f...
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June 23, 2022
Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Shiraz 2017
One of those sip slow and embrace wines, I was infatuated with the depth on offer. Decant for now or let it reward with some cellaring, th...
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June 20, 2022
Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2018
A wine that kept evolving the longer it sat in the glass, this is a fabulous long-term proposition. Slot this into the birth year wine/kee...
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June 20, 2022
Yelland and Papps Vin de Soif 2021
Fresh, vibey and damn inviting. This is one of those pour large and surround yourself with those who make you smile kind of wines.
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June 20, 2022
Barringwood Estate Pinot Noir 2021
I could get comfortable here. Very comfortable. It's juicy, it's dancy, it's just delicious. One large glass won't touch t...
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June 20, 2022
Yelland and Papps Greenock Shiraz 2020
If you love your Barossa wines you ought to make a beeline to Yelland and Papps. Open by appointment only, just make the appointment. The ...
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June 18, 2022
Silver Lining Shiraz 2021
Silver Lining is Marty Edwards' way of giving back. Living with Parkinson's Disease, he is giving back with all proceeds from sales ...
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June 18, 2022
Crittenden Estate Pinot Gris 2021
Just beautiful. What a cracking Pinot Gris this is, and I must admit, it's one of the best I've had for some time.
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June 18, 2022
Rockbare McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
A tidy McLaren Vale Shiraz that enjoys some air under its wings.
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June 18, 2022
Wynns Coonawarra Reframed Shiraz Riesling 2021
Shiraz and Riesling? Why the hell not! Pour this and admire the colour. Those cerise hues are glorious. Boom!
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June 18, 2022
Church Road Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2021
A long lunch, Moreton Bay bug rolls and a glass of this as I reclined on a comfy chair at a rooftop bar. How's good is life? A wonderf...
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June 18, 2022
The Flying Winemaker Pinot Noir 2019
An easy-drinking barbecue Pinot with some depth. More accurately, it's more of a lighter Shiraz than a pretty Pinot.
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June 18, 2022
Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Pinot Noir 2019
Dry and seemingly extracted, this Pinot seems much older than what it is. Savoury driven, the brown hues suggest it has more age on it tha...
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June 18, 2022
The Flying Winemaker Syrah 2019
Syrah sourced from New Zealand's Hawke's Bay region.
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June 18, 2022
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Shiraz 2018
Big love here. Cold nights, fireside chats, this is a cuddle in a bottle. A fabulous Mudgee Shiraz.
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June 14, 2022
Crittenden Estate Chardonnay 2021
Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay - what isn't there to like. This Estate release from Crittenden ticks all the boxes. It's a mighti...
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June 14, 2022
Hill-Smith Estate Chardonnay 2021
Fruit forward, there is some great energy here. The cooler climate fruit skips along. It's joyous really.
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June 14, 2022
Huntington Estate Grenache 2021
Bright in the glass and with a pretty aroma profile, it's easy to see how this is a cellar door favourite. Mudgee isn't your go-to...
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June 14, 2022
Rockbare Riesling 2021
Serious Riesling vibes. Pour me a large glass after mowing the lawn, or any time for that matter. Thank you very much.
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June 14, 2022
Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2019
A Chardonnay for those D&Ms with your love, or if you've just had a long week. Damn, I should have this on tap given the latter. I...
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June 12, 2022
Rockbare RB1 Single Vineyard Shiraz 2017
My first look at Rockbare for what seems eons. It's great to be back and check out this beauty. In short, it just feels great.
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June 12, 2022
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