Thomas Wines The Dam Block Shiraz 2021
Dam good Hunter Valley Shiraz you could say. From a tiny 0.8 hectare block that resides across the dam (funnily enough) from the famed Kis...
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April 29, 2023
Redman Wines The Redman 2019
A bit of Tina Turner action here from the gang at Redman Wines - the best! The best fruit and the best barrels are blended to produce The ...
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April 28, 2023
Soumah Equilibrio Chardonnay 2022
Soumah's Equilibrio Chardonnay is a selection of the best barrels from their Hexham vineyard. A wine that generally holds a wonderful ...
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April 28, 2023
Thomas Wines Belford Shiraz 2021
Hunter Valley Shiraz with some muscle. It's a street tough with a cheeky persona. You'd be picky not to enjoy this.
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April 28, 2023
Redman Wines Shiraz 2021
For $22.50 this is superb value. Decant and reap the reward. What a beauty! Don't for a second think Coonawarra is a one trick pony be...
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April 27, 2023
Crittenden Estate Kangerong Chardonnay 2021
I'm here for the texture. Coating the mouth with splendour, this is a great Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay from Crittenden Estate.
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April 27, 2023
Soumah Hexham Chardonnay 2022
I've been a big fan of the single vineyard Hexham Chardonnay from Soumah over the years. From a tough vintage, this 2022 drops back a ...
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April 27, 2023
Thomas Wines Synergy Shiraz 2021
Who's up for a medium-bodied Shiraz dance party? A seriously great slurp of Hunter Valley Shiraz, this is a blend of a range of parcel...
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April 25, 2023
Spinifex Late Release Riesling 2017
If aged Riesling spins your wheels, get amongst this late release from Spinifex. Wonderfully concentrated, it still has many years of plea...
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April 25, 2023
Chaffey Bros Tripelpunkt Riesling 2017
A museum release from Chaffey Bros, I was fortunate enough to give this a road test at Artisans of Barossa recently. With over 40 wines on t...
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April 25, 2023
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Shiraz 2009
What a joy it is to go back in time and revisit a wine previously sampled and see where its sits after some bottle age. The shape and presen...
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April 25, 2023
Yelland and Papps Barossa Valley Cinsault 2022
If you enjoy vibrant examples of Pinot Noir, Gamay or Grenache, you'll be sure to love this Cinsault from Yelland & Papps. It'...
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April 24, 2023
Max and Me Syrah 2021
This is the fourth release of the Max and Me Syrah. Made from Eden Valley fruit, it's a wonderfully silky wine that slides down with e...
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April 24, 2023
Crittenden Estate Peninsula Chardonnay 2022
Good gear this from Crittenden Estate. Their entry level of three Chardonnays, this is ready to go.
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April 24, 2023
Thomas Wines Elenay Shiraz 2021
What started as a one-off make up blend many years ago of the Lips and Arseholes (L&A = Elenay), the Elenay has morphed into a conside...
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April 23, 2023
Thomas Wines Kiss Shiraz 2021
Need a quality and contemporary take on Hunter Valley Shiraz? Pucker up to this Thomas Wines Kiss Shiraz 2021. Stay a while and be welcome...
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April 23, 2023
Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2020
Australia's premier Viognier without question, this is another excellent release from Yalumba.
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April 23, 2023
Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz 2021
The Sweetwater Shiraz from Thomas Wines can be relied upon to deliver prettiness and sexy factor and this 2021 is no different. Delicious ...
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April 23, 2023
Max and Me The House Blend 2021
A quick look at the Max & Me House Blend 2021 after a recent tasting with Phil Lehmann at his beautiful Eden Valley property. This is ...
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April 23, 2023
Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Grenache 2021
It's more than appropriate that I celebrate my 6000th review with Grenache! That's some journey and I'm most grateful to the w...
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April 22, 2023
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2019
After 24 years at Yalumba, it is great to see Kevin Glastonbury as a co-signatory on this Yalumba The Signature 2019. Perhaps the best pro...
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April 20, 2023
Tomfoolery Eden Valley Equinox Shiraz 2021
The prettiness and vibrance of Eden Valley Shiraz glisten. There is a juicy factor here too. Glorious and then some, you may be determined...
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April 19, 2023
Lienert Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
A brand new release for Lienert Estate comes with another eye-catching label. This time green locusts make their mark as they did when the...
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April 19, 2023
Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth 2019
This is the first First Growth to see the hands of Ox Hardy. The difference is telling with the fruit picked a little earlier and certainl...
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April 18, 2023
Chaffey Bros Triplepunkt Riesling 2022
I had a quick look at this Tripelpunkt from Chaffey Bros on a recent trip to Artisans of Barossa. It was my first taste of this wine and I m...
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April 18, 2023
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2021
A ray of morning sunshine in the glass. A delicate little number here showcasing the beauty of Viognier.
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April 17, 2023
Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2021
Looking for an approachable Chardonnay? Check this Hill-Smith Estate 2021.
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April 17, 2023
Auld Family Wines Strawbridge Shiraz 2020
Steak night or a glass of red to cuddle up to on a chilly winter's night - this Strawbridge Shiraz from Auld Family Wines has you cove...
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April 16, 2023
Heggies Vineyard Single Block Reserve Chardonnay 2021
Lean and precise, the focus is telling when this Single Block Reserve Chardonnay lined up alongside its siblings. The Estate is more comp...
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April 16, 2023
Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2021
In short, this Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay is flinty, complex and layered. A glorious wine and one you could muse over for some tim...
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April 16, 2023
Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay 2022
Fresh and ready to go, this is a bright and engaging Eden Valley Chardonnay from Heggies Vineyard.
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April 16, 2023
de Iuliis LDR Shiraz 2020
Reach for the sticky, smokey ribs says Mike de Iuliis but simply chilling out by the fire pit on a cool evening with a generous pour of th...
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April 16, 2023
Spinifex Riesling 2022
I haven't seen a Spinifex wine for some time so when I was hosted at Artisans of the Barossa recently and offered a glass of this Riesli...
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April 15, 2023
Colmar Estate Riesling 2022
I have only just come to know Colmar Estate but what I have learnt very quickly is that they produce excellent Riesling out of Orange, New...
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April 15, 2023
Parker Coonawarra Estate 95 Block 2020
Like 'em with a bit of muscle? Check this Cabernet and Petit Verdot (91/9) blend from Parker Coonawarra Estate. It reeks of the region...
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April 15, 2023
Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Seeking a solid representation of Coonawarra Cabernet? This Terra Rossa label from Parker Coonawarra Estate nails its time and again. Actu...
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April 15, 2023
Arila Gardens Gardens of Moppa GSM 2022
The 2021 release was an absolute belter and winemaker Adam Clay has levelled up with this 2022 GSM. A fabulous drink, the savoury appeal re...
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April 11, 2023
Max and Me High Eden Pinot Noir 2021
Eden Valley Pinot Noir is a rare thing. The fruit for this Max & Me release was planted in the early 80s on an east-facing site to a m...
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April 11, 2023
Arila Gardens Gardens of Moppa Nero d'Avola 2022
Another new wine in the Arila Gardens stable. This Nero d'Avola joins the immensely enjoyable Saparavi and stands tall in its own rig...
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April 09, 2023
Welland Wines Valley and Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Quite a different wine to its Shiraz sibling, I much preferred the structure and feel of this Cabernet. It's a quality wine for the mon...
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April 09, 2023
Lienert Estate Grenache 2022
Yet to be released, gee I love getting a sneak peek before a wine hits the shelves. This is the second release of this Grenache that hails...
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April 09, 2023
Welland Wines Valley and Valley Shiraz 2022
This was tasted on the back of Ben Chapman's ute while standing on his Welland vineyard in the middle of suburbia, downtown Nuriootpa....
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April 09, 2023
Max and Me Springton Vineyard Grenache 2022
I sat down with Phil Lehmann recently to go through some of his Max and Me wines. The quality across the board is most impressive. This Ed...
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April 08, 2023
Parker Coonawarra Estate Kidman Block Shiraz 2021
A Shiraz with an appetite to please, the wheels are turning for some longevity. Always a great site and one that often flies under the rad...
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April 08, 2023
Max and Me Mirooloo Road Eden Valley Riesling 2022
I haven't seen this Riesling from Max and Me since 2019. Little has changed, to be honest, it's still a superb drink. If you love ...
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April 08, 2023
Arila Garden Gardens of Moppa Saperavi 2022
Barossa Valley Saperavi! You have my attention. Like all the Arila Gardens wines, this is a fabulous expression of the variety.
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April 08, 2023
de Iuliis Estate Shiraz 2020
Full disclosure on this one... I spent some time in the Hunter Valley during the 2020 vintage and I had my mitts in this wine. Daily check...
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April 08, 2023
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