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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May 31, 2023
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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May 31, 2023
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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May 30, 2023
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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May 30, 2023
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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May 30, 2023
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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May 30, 2023
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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May 30, 2023
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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May 28, 2023
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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May 28, 2023
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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May 25, 2023
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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May 25, 2023
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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May 25, 2023
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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May 25, 2023
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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May 24, 2023
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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May 23, 2023
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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May 23, 2023
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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May 23, 2023
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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May 20, 2023
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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May 20, 2023
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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May 20, 2023
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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May 19, 2023
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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May 19, 2023
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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May 17, 2023
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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May 17, 2023
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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May 13, 2023
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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May 13, 2023
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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May 13, 2023
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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May 11, 2023
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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May 11, 2023
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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May 10, 2023
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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May 10, 2023
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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May 10, 2023
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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May 10, 2023
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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May 10, 2023
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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May 09, 2023
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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May 09, 2023
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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May 09, 2023
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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May 07, 2023
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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May 07, 2023
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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May 07, 2023
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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May 07, 2023
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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May 05, 2023
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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May 03, 2023
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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May 03, 2023
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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May 01, 2023
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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May 01, 2023
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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May 01, 2023
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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May 01, 2023
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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May 01, 2023
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