Arila Gardens Gardens of Moppa Shiraz 2021
Just imagine squished red berries and mulberries rolled in a dark chocolate crumb and that's pretty much what's going on here.
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September 30, 2022
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2020
Moreish and delicious in equal doses, the delicacy and generosity of these Pegasus Bay Pinots are captivating.
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September 30, 2022
Yelland and Papps Sparkling Vermentino 2019
Vermentino has me thinking of sunshine and seafood but this sparkling carries some weight given the style.
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September 30, 2022
Pegasus Bay Chardonnay 2019
Like your Chardonnays generous? Here is your weapon! There is so much to grab onto here. Handfuls of interest beckon for your attention.
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September 30, 2022
Arila Gardens Gardens of Moppa GSM 2021
This is how you GSM! More fruit driven than the 2020 release , it's a damn awesome drink.
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September 29, 2022
Levantine Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A Yarra Valley Cabernet that improved over a few days of tasting.
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September 29, 2022
Yarra Yering Chardonnay 2021
In a word - precise. There is so much to adore with this fine-boned expression of Chardonnay. It's seemingly in a class of its own.
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September 27, 2022
Hoddles Creek 1er Pinot Noir 2021
The pool of excellent Yarra Valley Pinot Noir continues to get deeper. If you are yet to come across this Hoddles Creek 1er, I highly reco...
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September 27, 2022
Driftwood Single Site Chardonnay 2021
Margaret River Chardonnay is awesome when done well and here we have another example. Interest awaits around every corner. This is an exce...
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September 27, 2022
Driftwood Single Site Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
This is good. Really good! It has that yin and yang appeal as the fruit and savoury goodness playfully seek the upper hand.
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September 27, 2022
Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Classy and considered, this is a superb Sauvignon Blanc. Yet to be released in Australia and New Zealand, what a treat it is to have a sne...
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September 26, 2022
Hoddles Creek PSB Pinot Noir 2021
Although only a small quantity was produced, this is an excellent Pinot Noir from Hoddles Creek.
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September 26, 2022
Tomich Woodside Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
A dense and spicy Pinot from the Adelaide Hills.
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September 26, 2022
Hoddles Creek 1er Chardonnay 2021
Due for release on 10 October, I had the luxury of having a sneak peek at this 1er with Franco D'Anna in his winery last week. A Chard...
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September 25, 2022
Wickhams Road Riesling 2022
A new label in the Wickhams Road range, I was lucky enough to have a quick look at this Riesling with Franco D'Anna at the winery last w...
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September 25, 2022
Tomich Woodside Vineyard Rosé 2021
This Pinot Noir Rosé is hyped and ready to charge at your soiree. Great stuff this.
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September 25, 2022
Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2019
I like this - a lot. If you enjoy oaky and flinty Chardys I suggest you wander over this way. This is a great drink with plenty in the bag...
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September 23, 2022
Castle Rock Estate Riesling 2022
From the Porongurup Range in the Great Southern region comes Castle Rock Estate's flagship wine. A blend of six blocks, this is an imp...
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September 23, 2022
Yalumba GEN Organic Shiraz 2021
The only red in the new Yalumba GEN Organic and sustainable range but I suspect that may not be the case in the years to come. A Shiraz th...
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September 23, 2022
Yalumba GEN Organic Chardonnay 2022
When you have some market reach and plenty of vineyards to access, hitting every consumer market comes easy. Enter Yalumba's new GEN Org...
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September 23, 2022
Yalumba GEN Organic Viognier 2022
Yalumba does entry-level Viognier better than anyone and this new GEN Organic release proves that point once more. Although I'd prefer...
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September 23, 2022
Yalumba GEN Organic Pinot Grigio 2022
Part of Yalumba's new GEN Organic range, it is much like its Sauvignon Blanc sibling - there isn't much to bang on about here. Th...
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September 23, 2022
Yalumba GEN Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Yalumba's latest range of wines is pitched at the Organic and sustainability market. They are vegan too.
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September 23, 2022
Hoddles Creek Syberia Chardonnay 2020
I saw a lot of excellent Chardonnays over the last few days when travelling around the Yarra Valley and this was right in the groove. A few ...
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September 22, 2022
Hoddles Creek 1er Pinot Blanc 2022
I caught up with Franco D'Anna this week at his Hoddles Creek winery and we had a quick look through a few new releases. This Pinot Blan...
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September 22, 2022
Sutton Grange Fairbank Rosé 2021
I was told to have a porchetta roll from Heart Attack and Vine before leaving Melbourne this week. It's a good thing I'm very compli...
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September 22, 2022
Greystone Organic Chardonnay 2020
Another wonderful Chardonnay from New Zealand's Waipara region.
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September 22, 2022
Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2022
Celebrating 175 years of the Pewsey Vale Vineyard, this is a glorious wine for some day drinking action. Poolside, seaside, parkside, spla...
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September 22, 2022
International Grenache Day 16 September
Some days are worth celebrating more than others. Along with International Bacon Day and International Ice Cream Day, another podium-worth...
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September 16, 2022
Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2019
I looked at this wine 12 months ago and it has softened up significantly since. Quite tense not long after release, this is a glorious and...
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September 16, 2022
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Old Vine Grenache 2021
This goes deep. Very deep. A Grenache grown on Survivor Vines (70 years+) in the Vine Vale sands, it offers plenty to consider. Want a Gre...
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September 16, 2022
Jim Brand Domain Cabernets 2019
One of the very best red wines to have come across the tasting bench this year, this is all about clever blending, great fruit and engagin...
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September 15, 2022
The Boneline Sharkstone Chardonnay 2020
This is all about blue skies and whispy white cloud days. Such a delicious and classy Chardonnay, this will evaporate slowly over the afte...
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September 15, 2022
The Blok Riesling 2019
The Blok Riesling has always impressed and this 2019 release is no different.
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September 15, 2022
Jim Brand The Remnants Shiraz 2020
Oh, this hits the spot. It's smooth, luscious, creates conversation and surges to a seemingly never-ending finish. A ripping Shiraz.
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September 13, 2022
Clandestine Vineyards Mourvedre Rosé 2022
A mouthful of creamy delish. A savoury and bone dry Rosé ready for those springtime soirees.
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September 13, 2022
Gundog Estate Hunter's Shiraz 2021
Line and length all the way and all day. A Glenn McGrath style Shiraz hurtling towards you.
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September 13, 2022
Heggies Vineyard Estate Riesling 2022
Damn. For the love of Riesling! I've only reviewed three Heggies Rieslings over the years and this is by far the best. Riesling is one...
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September 13, 2022
Zema Estate Shiraz 2018
A reliable and rock solid Shiraz with generous depth and concentration. It urges you to go deep calling for fire pit chats and camping exp...
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September 13, 2022
Tomich Wines Woodside Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Here is another example of why Aussies should be drinking more locally produced Sauv Blanc (if that's what you enjoy) rather than lini...
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September 13, 2022
Tomich Wines Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2022
An easy-drinking Sauv Blanc from the Adelaide Hills.
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September 11, 2022
Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Riesling 2022
This is a fab drink for 25 bucks. With a great minerally drive, you'll be grinning ear to ear with this in your glass.
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September 11, 2022
Levantine Hill Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay 2018
Wow! Just wow. A supreme Chardonnay with all the I's dotted and T's crossed. The precision and consistency of this Levantine Hill ...
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September 11, 2022
Willunga 100 Trott Vineyard Blewitt Springs Grenache 2021
There is no doubting the prettiness that seeps through Grenache's veins when it is grown on sandy soils. That is evident once more with ...
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September 11, 2022
Yangarra Estate King's Wood Shiraz 2020
Dense with some flirtatious mulberry fruit working the edges, this is an excellent Shiraz from Yangarra Estate.
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September 11, 2022
Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Primo Yalumba Cabernet from one of the sweet spots for the variety in Australia, Coonawarra. This is an excellent wine. I could sit in a c...
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September 10, 2022
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