Limefinger Solace Polish Hill River Riesling 2022
Neil Pike has been making Riesling from this vineyard for over 30 years. Planted in 1994, the vineyard surrounds his home. The joyous pres...
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January 31, 2023
Mount Langhi Ghiran Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot 2020
Silky happiness in a glass courtesy of Mount Langhi Ghiran's Cliff Edge Cabernet Merlot. From a challenging year with small yields, yo...
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January 31, 2023
Limefinger The Learnings Watervale Riesling 2022
Neil Pike says that after 40+ years of making Watervale Riesling, you learn a thing or two, hence the name The Learnings. Limefinger is hi...
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January 31, 2023
Whistler Estate Shiraz Cabernet 2021
I find wines like this fascinating. Sure they'll live long, but the vibrancy and slurp factor now urge me to dive in with pike. Have o...
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January 31, 2023
Angullong Fossil Hill Sangiovese 2021
Classic pizza and pasta wine here. A reliable Sangiovese as ever from Angullong.
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January 31, 2023
Mount Langhi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2020
I dig this. Cool climate Shiraz hitting the high hats. It's unashamedly generous and layered with interest yet slides down with ease. ...
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January 29, 2023
Whistler Shiver Shiraz 2021
I'm sure Ed Sheeran's song Shivers is all about this Shiraz. "I took an arrow to the heart; I never kissed a mouth that taste...
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January 29, 2023
Usher Tinkler 9th Fable Shiraz 2022
Red plums and red cherries drive this medium-bodied Hunter Valley Shiraz. These 9th Fable wines from Usher Tinkler are part of his export ra...
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January 29, 2023
Nightfall Lupus Merlot 2019
Coonawarra Merlot courtesy of the upmarket brand Nightfall Wines. This is good gear and adds a little light to a variety that can often be s...
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January 29, 2023
Mount Langhi Ghiran Blanc de Blanc 2017
Grampians Blanc de Blanc. It's light on the fizz, the first thing that caught my eye. A little more energy and spark would have been g...
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January 29, 2023
Usher Tinkler 9th Fable Chardonnay 2021
Everyone loves a fable and a fairy tale, and those that love a Chardonnay with a little richness will be in their happy place here. These ...
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January 26, 2023
Usher Tinkler 9th Fable Semillon 2022
As per the label, "Semillon, the Lone Wolf, a somewhat misunderstood creature, is spirited and luminous at heart." These 9th Fab...
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January 26, 2023
Parched Crow Semillon 2017
Good gear this. A six year old Semillon from a relative newbie on the Hunter scene - The Parched Crow. It shows a gradual development with...
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January 26, 2023
Oxford Landing Stargazing Juicy Red 2022
Summer red wine drinking. That's what this is. Part of the new Oxford Landing range, it's a joyous red that will take a chill. And...
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January 26, 2023
Parched Crow Shiraz 2021
I was expecting a little more from this 2021 given the Shiraz from 2017 was in fine form. After a few tough years perhaps things would ha...
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January 26, 2023
Hayes Family Wines Marcus Shiraz 2021
Brett Hayes threw this pre-release sample at me recently. The bottle was clean and without a label. With a few choice words it was suggest...
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January 24, 2023
Whistler Double Back Grenache 2022
Juicy! This is a great example of why Grenache is so great. Load me up.
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January 24, 2023
Mount Langhi Ghiran Billi Billi Rosé 2022
Crisp red apple acidity with a long feathering of spice sums up this Grampians Rosé best.
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January 24, 2023
Artisans of Barossa Grenache Project 2021
Six wines, six different expressions of the same vineyard with the fruit picked at the same time. How's that for an exciting compariso...
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January 22, 2023
Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Riesling 2022
Led by gorgeous floral aromas, this minerally driven Grampians Riesling hones in on the refreshment zone that only a chilled Riesling can ...
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January 22, 2023
Parched Crow Chardonnay 2022
This is the type of Chardonnay you'd get the Chardy haters to spend some time with to commence their journey with this superb variety. A...
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January 22, 2023
Mount Langhi Ghiran Billi Billi Pinot Gris 2022
An easy-going, no-fuss Grampians Pinot Gris for your drinking pleasure.
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January 22, 2023
Oxford Landing Sun Chaser Pinot Grigio 2022
An inexpensive glass of fun. A well-made Pinot Grigio from the Riverland via Oxford Landing's new range.
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January 22, 2023
The Parched Crow Shiraz 2017
Dense and concentrated, this Shiraz from the Hunter Valley's Parched Crow walks through the door with arms wide open ready to give an ...
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January 18, 2023
Nightfall Libra The Balance Dry Red 2019
Is The Balance a nice way of saying the dregs? We will never know. What I can tell you is that this Cabernet/Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend s...
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January 18, 2023
The Parched Crow Limited Release Shiraz 2020
From a challenging year, this is a respectable wine. It's a different label to the previous Shiraz releases from The Parched Crow give...
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January 18, 2023
Lambert Wines Nebbiolo 2019
Arguably the best Nebbiolo producer in Australia, Luke Lambert has excelled once again with this 2019 release.
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January 14, 2023
Angullong Fossil Hill Rosé 2022
A very tasty savoury Rosé that has some great fruit behind it that propels the delish factor. Great stuff this.
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January 14, 2023
The Parched Crow Rosé 2021
If a bone dry savoury Rosé is your go-to, this release from The Parched Crow may become your weapon of choice.
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January 14, 2023
Oxford Landing Riverlife Wake Making Moscato 2022
A new range of fun, easy-going wines from Oxford Landing, this Moscato will please those who find delight in a little sweetness. Scan the ...
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January 14, 2023
Oliver's Taranga Vine Dried Cabernet 2021
A very herby and savoury Cabernet that gains terrific momentum with time in the glass. Made in the Amarone style, the fruit was rack dried...
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January 14, 2023
Nightfall Draco Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Let's start 2023 with a bang! In the words of the great Bruce McAvaney, this Nightfall Draco Cabernet is "something special"...
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January 14, 2023
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