Mayfield Vineyard Block 14 Chardonnay 2022
Three wines make up the "Premier Range" for Mayfield Vineyard and this Block 14 Chardonnay is by far the best of the lot - well,...
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19:53:00
Stonehaven Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Coming in a big, weighty bottle with a wax seal, forego your gym fees and buy a dozen to do a workout instead. A rich and generous Caberne...
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19:44:00
Small Acres Cyder Sparkling Perry 2021
Sparkling Perry hits the tasting bench for the first time in a while. For a change of scenery, this is a fabulous aperitif or partner for ...
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21:06:00
Briar Ridge Stockhausen Shiraz 2022
A challenging Hunter Valley vintage can be seen in this wine. A few notches back from the 2021 which I could have necked entirely, this 202...
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21:03:00
Josef Chromy Chardonnay 2022
Quite a commercial style of Chardonnay, it's easy to see why this has so much appeal. It's a crowd pleaser done well with some spr...
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21:01:00
Barossa Boy Young Wisdom Mataro 2020
Meaty is the word - and I love it! This is your Friday evening special after a long week. A cuddle in a glass, the savoury delish is morei...
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11:27:00
blü hen Riesling 2022
Riesling but a little bit different. Barrel fermented, this release from Mudgee, NSW, delivers a neat textural vibe.
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11:24:00
Barossa Boy Risk It For The Biscuit Semillon 2022
Risk It For The Biscuit - one of those fascinating names for a wine. There is a great mouthfeel and presence with this Semillon. I've ...
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09:04:00
Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Chardonnay 2022
What a tidy wine this is! It's not going to break the bank and it's not going to bring home a swag of trophies, but it will delive...
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09:00:00
blü hen Shiraz Riesling 2022
Don't look at Shiraz Riesling and say, "Oh what!" but rather belt out, "Oh yeah!". This is a juicy, vibrant and en...
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11:38:00
Hesketh GAR Cabernet Shiraz 2021
GAR stands for the Great Australian Red and that red would be the Cabernet Shiraz blend that Aussies can call their own. A blend of Coonaw...
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11:35:00
Hesketh Midday Somewhere Shiraz 2022
Midday somewhere sounds like beer o'clock but in this case we splash Shiraz in the glass.
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11:26:00
Hesketh Unfinished Business Pinot Noir 2022
Unfinished business in my book is an open bottle of wine and empty glasses nearby. But hey, that's me. This version of the definition ...
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11:25:00
Josef Chromy Brut Finesse Rose 2017
What a delightful fizz we have here from Josef Chromy. An energetic bead and blush appearance on the eye, it slides down all too easily.
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12:39:00
Mercer Wines Malbec 2022
As we near peak fire pit and slow-cooked meal season, keep this Mercer Wines Malbec handy - it's a beauty. And then there is that colo...
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10:35:00
Mayfield Vineyard William Pinot Noir 2022
Part of the new flagship "Premier Range" for Mayfield Vineyard, a portion of this William Pinot Noir went through carbonic macer...
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10:21:00
Mayfield Vineyard Thomas Chardonnay 2022
Welcome to the new range of wines from Mayfield Vineyard under the flagship 'Premier Range'. The detail this Thomas Chardonnay car...
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08:09:00
Brand and Sons Old Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Smart Cabernet this. Everything just seems well-proportioned. These Brand & Sons wines are in a bit of a purple patch at the moment. L...
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16:48:00
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A pre-release look at this Special Release Cabernet from Huntington Estate. It's a wine that builds momentum the longer it is open. Gi...
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16:08:00
Brand and Sons Old Town Shiraz 2021
Sam Brand is on a quest to expose some "micro sites" of Coonawarra. This Old Town Shiraz comes from the centre of the district, ...
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15:50:00
Jim Brand Yates Chardonnay 2022
Coonawarra Chardonnays deliver an inherent richness. Although this example is not weighty, the generosity cannot be disputed. Roast chook ...
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08:04:00
Bobar Wines Chardonnay 2022
It's great to see Bobar come across the tasting bench. I've only ever had their Gamay previously which was bought on recommendati...
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07:56:00
Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Blanc 2021
Wonderfully textural with a faint minerally vibe, this Ovetelli Blanc is making quite a name for itself.
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15:24:00
Josef Chromy Pinot Noir 2021
A riot of red cherries sprint from the glass. From Josef Chromy, is a classic example of Tasmanian Pinot Noir.
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15:21:00
Bobar Chardonnay 2022
It's great to see Bobar come across the tasting bench. I've only ever had their Gamay previously which was bought on recommendatio...
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14:56:00
O'Leary Walker Seasonal Release Pinotage 2022
The debut release of this O'Leary Walker Pinotage was in 2019. A great drink back then, you'd be pleased to know little has changed....
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14:53:00
Redman Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Classic Coonawarra Cabernet from an all-time classic producer. This 2021 from Redman Wines doesn't miss a beat.
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14:46:00
Barratt Wines Uley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir from Barratt Wines. Earthy and leafy, it has an autumnal feel about it.
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12:54:00
Parker Estate Cool Climate Pinot Noir 2022
An easy-going entry-level Pinot Noir from Parker Estate. With some oomph to kick it along, it's on the denser side of the Pinot scale.
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12:39:00
Yalumba The Caley Cabernet Shiraz 2018
Strap yourself in for a sublime red wine! Here we have the sixth release of Yalumba's The Caley and it is an absolutely refined and eleg...
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21:19:00
Barratt Wines Uley Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
I love the energy and texture here. This is my first look at the Barratt Uley Vineyard Chardonnay and I like what I see.
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20:33:00
Parker Estate Cool Climate Shiraz 2020
Casual barbecues and camping are all covered with this wonderfully drinkable Shiraz from Parker Estate.
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20:31:00
Parker Estate Cool Climate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
This is good value drinking when you can spot it around $20. Parker Estate can be relied on for their quality across all price points.
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20:27:00
Max and Me Shiraz 2021
Dangerously smooth, Phil Lehmann has a habit of delivering lacy and super attractive wines under his Max & Me label. Sip slow and embr...
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13:48:00
Crittenden Estate The Zumma Pinot Noir 2021
The best of the Crittenden Estate Pinots, the step up from the Kangerong and Peninsula is clear.
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13:50:00
Yangarra Estate King’s Wood Shiraz 2021
I like this... A lot. There's a sweetness of blue fruit that hooks you in before an array of spices seduces and sends you into a frenzy.
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13:10:00
Gaelic Cemetery Premium Shiraz 2017
What a treat it is to sit this beside its 2016 predecessor. In comparison, it is more refined and polished as it slides through with silk...
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11:44:00
Yelland and Papps Brumeux Rousanne 2022
More funk than Funky Cold Medina and more layers than those Instagram rainbow layer cakes, this is an absolute joy to drink. Cool, conside...
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21:13:00
Crittenden The Zumma Chardonnay 2021
There's a subtlety yet precision about the drive of this Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay from Crittenden Estate. The top of the range,...
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21:01:00
Gaelic Cemetery Premium Shiraz 2016
The bottle aging has been done for you delivering a Clare Valley Shiraz that has good shape with soft edges.
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20:53:00
Redman Wines The Last Row Shiraz 2021
Predominantly from 100 year old vines with some help from their 80 year old siblings, this is a ripping Shiraz from Redman Wines.
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20:41:00
Gaelic Cemetery White Hut Riesling 2022
Tightly wound, this Clare Valley Riesling from Gaelic Cemetery is ready to cut loose with its focused acidity.
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06:40:00
Crittenden Estate Kangerong Pinot Noir 2021
You had me at the first sip. What a beauty! A Pinot for lovers of savoury goodness.
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07:40:00
Yelland and Papps Estate Syrah 2022
A more elegant take on the Barossa staple, this Syrah has a calming presence with the expected curiosity that Yelland & Papps wines de...
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07:28:00
Yangarra Estate Ironheart Shiraz 2020
If you are drinking this Yangarra Estate Ironheart then you are zeroing in on the apex of McLaren Vale Shiraz. It's always a superbly cr...
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14:29:00
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Roussanne 2022
Roussanne + Yelland & Papps = interest and this 2022 is no different. Kick back and peel back the veneers of pleasure one at a time, a...
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14:23:00
Crittenden Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir 2022
Loaded with lots of red fruity things, this Crittenden Estate Peninsula is a terrific drop of Pinot Noir for the money. Lots of fun, it ha...
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13:36:00
Parker Coonawarra Estate Cool Climate Chardonnay 2022
A slight tweak to the name with the appearance of 'Cool Climate' but the quality for the price point has not budged. This is solid...
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12:57:00
Parker Estate SBW King Kong Fumé Blanc 2022
This Sauvignon Blanc comes from Kongorong - 26 kilometres southwest of Mt Gambier. Handled like a red wine less the skins, as per the back...
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