Colmar Estate Reserve Riesling 2022
Sleek and pure, this is a superb Riesling from Orange, NSW. This was my first introduction to Colmar Estate and I hope it isn't the la...
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March 27, 2023
Colmar Estate Block 5 Riesling 2022
What a great exercise it was to taste this Block 5 Riesling beside its sibling the Colmar Reserve Riesling . The two sites are 100 metres ...
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March 27, 2023
Clandestine Vineyards Shiraz 2021
If you like your Shiraz rich and generous, head on over this way.
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March 27, 2023
Clandestine Vineyards Malbec 2021
Clandestine Vineyards source fruit from a range of districts. Here we have Malbec from Margaret River ready for that ragu or osso bucco.
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March 27, 2023
Break Free Enfant de Lune Syrah 2021
Frankland River Syrah harvested by moonlight and fermented for ten days with some Viognier skins tossed in to lift aromatics. This is a gr...
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March 26, 2023
Jean-Claude Mas Le Rosé 2021
An easy-drinking Rosé from Jean-Claude Mas, owner and winemaker at Domaines Paul Mas. Readily available nationally, chillax with its cool ...
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March 26, 2023
Jean-Claude Mas Le Pinot Grigio 2021
A really pleasant drink at an affordable price, this imported Pinot Grigio from French producer Domaines Paul Mas goes well.
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March 26, 2023
Sorby Adams The Thing Shiraz 2018
Generous and rich, this brilliant wine is sourced from the Sorby Adams Home Vineyard in the Eden Valley that was planted in 1932. Dripping w...
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March 23, 2023
Dr Plonk The Good Doctor's Antidote Montepulciano 2021
The entry-level FU Manchu Montepulciano is a dangerously slurpable beast, but this Good Doctor's Antidote from Dr Plonk just takes th...
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March 21, 2023
Sorby Adams Morticia Sparkling Shiraz NV
Sparkling Shiraz is a great drink but sadly it gets pigeonholed as a "Christmas drink". Park that idea and reap the reward when ...
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March 21, 2023
FU Manchu Montepulciano 2022
If Montepulciano translates to "yummo" then the crew at FU Manchu and Dr Plonk have nailed the brief. Yikes! This is a great slu...
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March 21, 2023
Clandestine Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022
15% whole bunch, 30% new French oak and 100% juicy. This is the second Pinot Noir release from Clandestine Vineyards and it's a vibran...
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March 21, 2023
Sorby Adams Jutland GSM 2021
From an excellent Barossa vintage comes this delicious blend. GSMs are made for burgers and barbecues, well I think so anyway. The detail ...
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March 17, 2023
Break Free Little Wing Shiraz Noir 2022
Carbonic maceration is a sexy thing - thousands of little ferments all happening in one big ferment. It's a flavour orgy of sorts. Thi...
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March 17, 2023
Clandestine Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2022
Here we have a Pinot Grigio that is ready to refresh and delve into all at the same time. This is a great expression from Clandestine Vine...
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March 17, 2023
FU Manchu Mourvedre 2022
Dry and mouth-sapping, waves of spices wash through effortlessly. One thing you can't miss is the layers of interest that seem never-e...
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March 17, 2023
A Podcast! Something a little different...
I sat down with Tom Massey from The Cellar Door Podcast for a chat. Usually, I'm asking the questions of winemakers and producers but...
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March 16, 2023
Hayes Family Wines Mickan Block Releases 2021
The Mickan Block brings together cuttings of some super premium vines from across the Barossa to be grown on the same dirt at the Hoffman Vi...
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March 12, 2023
Dr Plonk The Good Doctor's Tonic 2014
The Good Doctor knows best. A muscular wine busting out with Tannat leading the charge, there is an elegance about its carry that I find i...
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March 12, 2023
FU Manchu Mourvedre Rosato 2022
Savoury, skinsy and lip-smackingly dry, this is a great starting point if you'd like to step into the world of natural wines.
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March 12, 2023
FU Manchu Cabernet 2021
Cabernet bliss 101. You can't go wrong here, be it now or stashed away for a few years.
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March 08, 2023
Soumah Single Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2022
Pinot Grigio with a little colour! You have my attention. That slight copper appearance has me snapping my fingers. More like this, please...
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March 08, 2023
Soumah Tutto Bianco d'Soumah 2022
A blend of all the white varieties on the Soumah property, Viognier, Savagnin, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay come together to deliver a text...
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March 08, 2023
River View Shiraz 2018
Give it a swirl and scents of Old Gold Rum 'n' Raisin skip about. That dark chocolate is definitely not shy.
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March 08, 2023
River View Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Much like its stablemates, this Cabernet starts strong with attractive aromas. Think choc mint, blackcurrants and handfuls of dried herbs....
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March 08, 2023
Dr Plonk The Good Doctor's Cure Mataro Shiraz 2019
Mataro and Shiraz are a killer combo when done well! Silky with some muscle, gimme it all!
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March 06, 2023
Lagoon View Sparkling Cuvée 2022
I really like the simple pleasure of this fizz from the Goulburn Valley. It's a non-pretentious crowd-pleaser with an easy-going appea...
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March 06, 2023
FU Manchu Carignan 2022
I taste this and my mind goes back to a McLaren Vale trip in 2020. I learnt that unique parcels of Carignan are all over the district, but...
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March 04, 2023
FU Manchu Mourvedre Rosé 2022
These FU Manchu wines are fun and interesting. Loaded with personality, there is satisfaction and joy around every corner. This Rosé hits ...
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March 04, 2023
River View Rosé 2019
It's not often you see a new release Rosé at four years of age but here we are. A Rosé with some depth and muscle, this is best served...
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March 04, 2023
River View Chardonnay 2018
An easy drinking Chardonnay but it's one of those wines where I found the aromas more enticing and vibrant than the flavour profile.
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March 04, 2023
Hayes Family Wines Hoffman DV Shiraz 2021
Boom! The power and the poise. The longevity of this Shiraz will have you punching the air no end. With superb structure and balance, go her...
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March 01, 2023
Hayes Family Wines Primrose Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Right in the slot, this is an impressive Cabernet. Sure it's young but brace yourself for what the future holds. I must admit, Barossa...
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March 01, 2023
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