Golden Grove Estate Vermentino 2022
Ray Costanzo would have to be Australia's best Vermentino producer. Find me another winemaker that consistently delivers super high-qu...
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November 30, 2022
Paisley Wines Turntable GSM 2020
GSM is always a good barbecue wine option. This release from Paisley Wines has a meaty profile that asks for it.
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November 30, 2022
Oliver's Taranga Brioni's Blend 2022
Your face lights up immediately when you meet Brioni. Her infectious smile brightens the room and this wine, much like her, brightens the ...
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November 29, 2022
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Grenache 2022
Tim Stevens has jumped on the Grenache bandwagon and found a comfy chair. A long time fan of the variety, he has planted a heap more vines...
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November 29, 2022
Valentine Chardonnay 2021
Dom Valentine knows a thing or two about Chardonnay having spent some time at Oakridge before breaking out to his solo venture. The fruit ...
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November 29, 2022
Heggies Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2018
A very tidy Chardonnay that shouldn't be served too cold so you can experience all of its beauty.
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November 29, 2022
Montalto Main Ridge Block Pinot Noir 2021
In the words of LL Cool J, "Paradise is very nice." This is everything Pinot Noir should be. Delicate, lacy and precise, the pl...
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November 28, 2022
Mesh Eden Valley Riesling 2022
Effortless. Big love for the flow of this wine. It just cruises about with ease.
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November 28, 2022
Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Red 2021
A blend of Hunter Valley and Hilltops Shiraz, I'm unsure why it's called a "Red" when Shiraz is actually what it is. It...
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November 28, 2022
Valentine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Fancy piss. This is the type of Sauv Blanc you'd be slinging in Fitzroy with cool beats in the background. It's good gear.
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November 28, 2022
Alkimi Wild Dreams Pinot Gris 2022
A certified organic Pinot Gris from Stu Dudine. The Wild Dreams showcases his inventive hipster side. This is Pinot Gris for those who rid...
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November 28, 2022
Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2017
Yalumba's flagship Shiraz. Long and moreish, this Octavius is best suited for those late night D&Ms. Sip slow and stay a while.
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November 24, 2022
Chapel Hill Abacus Shiraz 2021
This is a great Shiraz for the budget conscious. It's dense and generous - get your claws into kinda stuff.
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November 24, 2022
Chapel Hill Abacus Mourvedre Rosé 2022
Straight up and down, there's not a lot of excitement or get up and go with this Mourvedre Rosé.
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November 24, 2022
Yalumba Y Series Pinot Noir 2022
To be released in early 2023, winemaker Sam Wigan is pretty excited about this and sent a pre-release sneak peek my way. This is another Y...
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November 24, 2022
Chapel Hill Organic Small Batch Shiraz 2021
The organic wine market continues to surge and this small batch Shiraz from Chapel Hill is their red wine contribution. Good gear, it flo...
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November 24, 2022
Brash Higgins Smart Vineyard Grenache 2021
Brad Hickey has moved into the Grenache game. Usually producing a Grenache Mataro blend, he's stepped things up and sourced some fruit...
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November 23, 2022
Montalto North One Pinot Noir 2021
The Tuerong single vineyard Pinot Noir is normally the boss but not in 2021. North One stakes a strong claim and deservedly so. Formerly k...
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November 23, 2022
Hutton Vale Farm Eden Valley Riesling 2022
Wines like this fly the flag and give another reason to demand that you need to drink more Riesling. Another to add to that ever-growing ...
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November 23, 2022
Robert Stein Half Dry Riesling 2022
Half dry but 100% supreme awesomeness. I could have more than my fair share of this wonderful wine. Time and again it smashes it and the 2...
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November 23, 2022
Montalto Merricks Pinot Noir 2021
Quite a different wine to the Tuerong , this Merricks Single Vineyard is a beautiful Pinot that just hums along.
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November 21, 2022
Tenafeate Creek Durif 2021
Big rich and muscular. This is a generous and bullish Durif.
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November 21, 2022
Robert Stein Dry Riesling 2022
John Mellencamp has the Cherry Bomb but Robert Stein has the citrus bomb. This Riesling is a belter.
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November 20, 2022
Montalto Tuerong Pinot Noir 2021
Quite an intriguing Tuerong, one that is very different to previous releases. A wonderful wine as always, but there are a few shades of co...
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November 20, 2022
Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus 2022
Something a little different - Hunter Semillon meets Canberra Riesling. Bang! The first whiff slices through you. A smart wine this.
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November 20, 2022
Gundog Estate Gundaroo Riesling 2022
The second release of this off-dry Riesling courtesy of the Gundaroo vineyard in Canberra. This is a beauty!
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November 20, 2022
Oakridge Vineyard Series Pinot Gris 2021
Some wines are better with food. That's not to say they are dud wines, but wine was made to enjoy with a meal and that will only enhan...
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November 20, 2022
Paisley Wines Cashmere Riesling 2022
The Cashmere Riesling 2022 has had a little makeover with the labelling falling in line with others in the range. I must say, it's a g...
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November 19, 2022
Oliver's Taranga Tempranillo 2022
Brisket on steamed buns with a glass or two of this. Yes please! Tempranillo is made for food so load up a plate and fill your glass.
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November 19, 2022
Chapel Hill Organic Small Batch Chardonnay 2021
McLaren Vale is a lot of things but a Chardonnay hotspot is one thing it is not. More muted than the Abacus Chardonnay , this is quite a s...
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November 19, 2022
Chapel Hill Abacus Chardonnay 2022
Michael Fragos got in touch to share some new wines. I haven't seen any wines from Chapel Hill for some time so it was good to get bac...
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November 19, 2022
Montalto The Eleven Chardonnay 2021
The Eleven. Pat Cummins could be the face of this label, but not so. It's named after the eleven rows first planted back in 1986. Conc...
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November 18, 2022
Oakridge 864 Henk Vineyard Aqueduct Block Pinot Noir 2021
We are in elite company here. Yarra Valley on high. Sure it's at a premium price but heaven ain't come cheap.
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November 18, 2022
O'Leary Walker Gruner Veltliner 2022
The last O'Leary Walker Gruner I saw was way back from the 2015 vintage. It has been MIA since but the new winemaking team has brought...
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November 17, 2022
Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Montepulciano 2021
Cool nights and some comfort food are calling. A generous Montepulciano from Tenafeate Creek.
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November 17, 2022
Oakridge Vineyard Series Hazeldene Pinot Noir 2021
Like a Pinot with spice? Go to the Oakridge Willowlake . Love the sleek touch? Go to Hazeldene. What a stunning Pinot Noir this is.
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November 16, 2022
Yalumba Paradox Shiraz 2018
From one of Yalumba's best vineyards, this Paradox Shiraz is a brooding wine that glides through with ease.
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November 16, 2022
Oliver's Taranga Grenache 2022
Dive in, swim, paddle, whatever. Stay a while, that's the message. Grenache glory from Oliver's Taranga.
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November 15, 2022
Oakridge Vineyard Series Henk Pinot Noir 2021
Henk is the boss. The more I see the wines from this vineyard the more I play the fanboy. Yarra Valley Pinot Noir in the zone. Yes!
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November 15, 2022
Oakridge Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Oakridge has the luxury of covering all price points. Slotting in at $30, this Yarra Valley range Pinot Noir is a solid wine.
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November 15, 2022
O'Leary Walker Clare Valley Shiraz 2020
This whisked me away last year and here we go again. Stepping it up a little more, what a fabulous drink this is!
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November 15, 2022
Montalto Tuerong Chardonnay 2021
One of the wines I look forward to tasting each year and again there is nothing but joy and pleasure in the glass. A wine of serious quali...
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November 11, 2022
Anarchy Wines The Catalyst Grenache 2021
These Anarchy Wines are smart. The Rosé really hit the mark and this Grenache isn't far behind. Quality wines from a small producer w...
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November 11, 2022
Pewsey Vale Lighter Riesling 2022
A new addition to the Pewsey Vale range, this Lighter Riesling was picked early to tap into the lighter alcohol market. It's a clever ...
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November 11, 2022
Oliver's Taranga Shiraz 2021
That colour! So dense with a brightish hue. Those who love some generosity would be pleased with this McLaren Vale Shiraz.
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November 11, 2022
Oxford Landing Sunlight Shiraz 2021
The Sunlight by Oxford Landing collection is an answer to the global trend in moderation, health, well-being, and sustainability. Globally...
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November 11, 2022
Oxford Landing Sunlight Chardonnay 2021
With low and no alcohol wines gaining popularity, a new range of wines from Oxford Landing has hit the shelves. These Sunlight wines will ...
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November 11, 2022
Nightfall Leo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
This Nightfall Cabernet is the business. From clever packaging to a cracking wine in the glass, winemaker Sam Brand excels once again.
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November 08, 2022
Oakridge Vineyard Series Willowlake Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
Willowlake doing Willowlake things. A wonderfully weighted Pinot Noir from Oakridge albeit with a little more spice this time. I can't...
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November 08, 2022
Oakridge Original Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Guns 'n' Roses could have sung "Lay me down on a bed of Cabernet" and this bottle could have been on the album cover for...
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November 08, 2022
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