Briar Ridge Albarino 2023
We have a lively one here! It was well away from my nose yet the aromas were exploding from the glass to get my attention. Clean, fresh an...
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June 30, 2023
Juxtaposed Fiano 2022
This is quite a lovely drink. From the Lacey Vineyard in McLaren Vale, attractive aromas and the detailed textural appeal make this a deli...
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June 30, 2023
Mount Pleasant Fiano 2022
A wonderfully textured white for a cool winter's afternoon. I'm keen on a creamy pasta dish after making friends with this.
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June 30, 2023
Wild Game The Dame Shiraz 2014
The value this represents given the age is exceptional. A quality Coonawarra Shiraz hands down. All you are doing here is winning.
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June 30, 2023
3 Rings Barossa Shiraz 2020
Blueberries and dark plums hit the palate in earnest with a thick smear of dark plums.
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June 30, 2023
Paringa Shiraz 2020
A stock delivery of Shiraz. That Glenn McGrath delivery on repeat. Fair gear for 15 bucks.
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June 30, 2023
So how does a $600 Yarra Valley Chardonnay stack up?
I was recently offered the opportunity to take a look at the debut release of Levantine Hill's Optume Chardonnay 2020. Rather than tas...
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June 28, 2023
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2020
The momentum is pulsating. It gathers you up as you're skating along with minimal friction and maximum flavour. What a Chardonnay we h...
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June 28, 2023
Levantine Hill Optume Chardonnay 2020
This is clever. Classy without question. A Chardonnay that glides with precision and speaks of winemaking excellence. Tasted blind in a li...
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June 28, 2023
Oakridge 864 Funder and Diamond Drive Block Chardonnay 2020
Lean and pristine, big love for the precision of this exquisite Chardonnay from Oakridge. Tasted blind in a lineup of six 2020 Chardonnays...
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June 28, 2023
Seville Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2020
Tasted blind in a lineup of six 2020 Chardonnays , the focus and fruit purity of this Seville Estate Reserve brings the mouth to water.
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June 28, 2023
Yarra Yering Carrodus Chardonnay 2020
A captivating wine, this Yarra Yering Carrodus caught my attention in more ways than one. Tasted blind in a lineup of six 2020 Chardonnays ,...
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June 28, 2023
Hoddles Creek Syberia Chardonnay 2020
A super Chardonnay. Spicy and tight, there is an entrancing measured depth and complexity about its swagger. Tasted blind in a lineup of s...
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June 28, 2023
Terre à Terre Crayères Sauvignon Blanc 2022
From now on, if you ask me what Australia's best Sauvignon Blanc is, this Terre à Terre Crayères will be my bullet-like response. I ca...
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June 27, 2023
Juxtaposed Home Block Minchella Shiraz 2021
Wine and food matching is overrated. Pour a glass of this Home Block Minchella Shiraz and have it with a packet of Freckles by your side. ...
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June 27, 2023
Mount Pleasant OP and OH Shiraz 2022
An energetic number on opening, this Old Paddock & Old Hill needs a lie down. After three days of tasting, the momentum it built was s...
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June 27, 2023
Colmar Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2021
The presence and mouthfeel of this Reserve compared to the Block 2 is significantly different. A wine that is focused and precise with a ...
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June 27, 2023
Colmar Estate Block 2 Chardonnay 2021
I preferred to drink this Block 2 Chardonnay from Colmar Estate for now rather than the more highly rated Reserve . A nutty thing, hazelnu...
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June 27, 2023
Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2023
Three 2023 Semillon releases from Briar Ridge have come and they are three very different expressions. The racy Stockhausen to the purity...
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June 16, 2023
Juxtaposed Wait Vineyard Grenache 2021
More sophisticated than the Smart/Wait Grenache blend, this walks with a furrowed brow and intent. The focus of this release is quite not...
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June 16, 2023
Terre à Terre Sauvignon Blanc 2012
I must admit, I've never had a Sauvignon Blanc that was over ten years old. No one I know keeps them and nor do I. This Terre à Terre ...
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June 16, 2023
Briar Ridge Hilltops Cabernet Shiraz 2022
Briar Ridge's take on the classic Aussie claret blend of Cabernet and Shiraz.
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June 16, 2023
Briar Ridge Black Cluster Hunter Valley Semillon 2023
Brilliant. Classy. All that. A superb Hunter Valley Semillon from Briar Ridge.
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June 15, 2023
Briar Ridge Stockhausen Semillon 2023
The first Hunter Valley Semillon hits the tasting bench for 2023. Full of energy and zip, find the seafood platter and a large pour of thi...
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June 15, 2023
Mount Pleasant Tempranillo 2022
Every winery needs a pizza and pasta wine in their portfolio and this Tempranillo is Mount Pleasant's take.
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June 14, 2023
Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Good gear loaded with juicy black fruits.
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June 14, 2023
Max and Me Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
From the cooler climate of the Eden Valley, this is a wonderfully fragrant and approachable Cabernet. The sleek touch and easygoing vibes ...
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June 14, 2023
Briar Ridge Big Bully Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
A members only wine once upon a time, the Big Bully is now out there for all. Made with fruit from Wrattonbully, you can take a guess wher...
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June 14, 2023
Juxtaposed Smart/Wait Grenache 2021
From the hands of the AWRI guru Dr Wes Pearson comes this Juxtaposed Grenache. A blend of fruit from the famed Smart and Wait vineyards (C...
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June 14, 2023
Barossa Boy Double Trouble Shiraz Cabernet 2020
A solid drop for 30 bucks that sees the fusion of Barossa Shiraz and Eden Valley Cabernet.
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June 14, 2023
Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz 2022
Mount Pleasant Rosehill Shiraz 2022 hits the tasting bench. It's an interesting wine and one that you want to just hang out with. That...
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June 12, 2023
Terre à Terre Down to Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2022
If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc, dive into this. It's fresh, vibrant and a little textural. Well made, it is considered and sophisticated...
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June 12, 2023
Angullong Fossil Hill Chardonnay 2022
With a little more sophistication than the entry-level wine , this Angullong Fossil Hill is a clever expression of cool climate Chardonnay...
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June 12, 2023
Angullong Chardonnay 2022
Fresh and citrus-driven, there is some good energy here for a $25 Chardonnay.
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June 12, 2023
Briar Ridge Briar Hill Chardonnay 2022
Sometimes I wish wine reviews could be as simple as, "This is brilliant! You should buy it." But life isn't that simple, is ...
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June 11, 2023
Briar Ridge Briar Hill Chardonnay 2017
A museum release from Briar Ridge, this Chardonnay is all arms and legs early but it then settles into a neat groove. Give it some time to...
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June 11, 2023
Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Padthaway Shiraz 2021
A softer and more approachable wine for now, this is my preferred Shiraz out of the Stonehaven Limited Release Vineyard range. With simila...
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June 11, 2023
Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Wrattonbully Shiraz 2021
Like the Robe , it's warm but generous. A cuddly warmth I must clarify, it's not that hot alcohol warmth which is not where you wa...
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June 11, 2023
Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Robe Shiraz 2021
From a strip of Terra Rossa soil in the Limestone Coast region, Robe is a place where many South Australians go on holidays. Did I mention...
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June 11, 2023
Slow Wine Co Riesling 2021
Steelier than your ex's heart. This Riesling could be mistaken to be from the Clare Valley's Polish Hill River sub-region. But oh no...
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June 10, 2023
Jim Brand Silent Partner Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Firm and generous, this Coonawarra Cabernet is big, dry and sapping - mouth puckering stuff.
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June 10, 2023
Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Shiraz 2010
I reviewed this Briar Ridge Dairy Hill many moons ago on release and what a treat it is to see it again over a decade later. Made by Scott...
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June 09, 2023
Barossa Boy Little Tacker GSM 2018
This is my first look at these Barossa Boy wines and the consistency across the range is what stands out. Well made with plenty of personali...
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June 09, 2023
O’Leary Walker Doctor’s Cut Riesling 2022
From a certified organic vineyard in Polish Hill River that is owned by two Adelaide heart surgeons, the Doctor's Cut is only made in ...
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June 07, 2023
Slow Wine Co Tribus 2022
A blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer (55/27/18), this blend is incredibly food friendly. Pretty scents and some textural ple...
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June 07, 2023
Hesketh Penola Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Penola is the main township of Coonawarra and this 'Penola Cabernet Sauvignon' is in the slot without being extravagant. There is ...
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June 07, 2023
Hesketh Twist of Fate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Tense and puckering, but for the money, I like the flow. An easy-going camping wine for fifteen bucks from Hesketh.
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June 07, 2023
Barossa Boy Lifeblood Shiraz 2018
The Boy can do no wrong! I'm getting through a batch of samples from Barossa Boy and what a neat set of wines they are. There is a regal...
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June 07, 2023
Briar Ridge Hillrose Shiraz 2022
Sourced from a single vineyard in the Hilltops region sitting 450 metres above, this medium-bodied Shiraz is a riot of sour cherries.
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June 07, 2023
Mercer Wines Picpoul Blanc 2023
"Keep an eye out for Picpoul," were the words of Yangarra Estate's Peter Fraser a couple of years ago when I had a chat with...
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June 06, 2023
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