Skimstone Wines Cabernet Merlot 2021
Winemaker Jean Francois calls this Cabernet Merlot blend Mr Winter. Take a sip and it's easy to see why. It's a wine with a comforti...
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September 27, 2023
Skimstone Wines Barbera 2021
Mudgee is doing Italian varieties very well and this Barbera from Skimstone is another case in point.
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September 27, 2023
Skimstone Wines Sangiovese 2021
Sangiovese done well is a classic pizza night wine and that is precisely what I thought when I put this to my lips. The wines in the Skimsto...
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September 27, 2023
Skimstone Wines Rosé 2023
Brand new in the bottle, I was fortunate to be the first to check this out with winemaker Jean Francois prior to its release. Winning! Thi...
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September 27, 2023
Skimstone Wines Chardonnay 2021
The cellar door at Skimstone Wines provides a beautiful vista and laid-back experience. This Chardonnay is a fabulous wine worth tracking ...
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September 27, 2023
First Ridge Wines Barbera 2021
This Barbera from First Ridge Wines is said to be their signature wine. Not too many Australian wineries hang their hat on Barbera, but is...
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September 26, 2023
First Ridge Wines Montepulciano 2022
I saw a couple of Montepulciano wines during my recent trip to Mudgee and this release from First Ridge Wines was one of the better exampl...
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September 26, 2023
First Ridge Wines Marco 2021
Marco is a 50/50 blend of Barbera and Sangiovese. This 2021 is the first release of the wine and it looks as though First Ridge might be o...
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September 26, 2023
First Ridge Wines Sangiovese 2021
The thing that strikes me about these First Ridge Wines is the consistency across the range. Well made with interest, they are reasonably ...
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September 26, 2023
First Ridge Wines Rosé 2021
This Rosé from First Ridge Wines calls for casual catch-ups, even a bag of sea salt chips as you watch the sun fall from the sky at day...
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September 26, 2023
First Ridge Wines Fiano 2022
A very well-made Fiano from Mudgee's First Ridge Wines. It's layered with detail yet there is crowd pleasing appeal due to its eas...
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September 26, 2023
First Ridge Wines Vermentino 2022
Formerly Mudgee Ridge, the name changed to First Ridge Wines in 2014. With a focus on Italian varieties, the cellar door is a must-do when...
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September 26, 2023
Rosby Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Rosby Wines is a beautiful cellar door perched 590m above and tucked away in Mudgee's hills. Some suggest it is one of the best vineya...
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September 26, 2023
Rosby Wines Chardonnay 2023
A cellar door with a glorious aspect to catch the sunset, this Chardonnay is a tasty wine to enjoy while absorbing the numerous sculptures...
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September 26, 2023
Rosby Wines Riesling 2022
Rosby Wines is a beautiful cellar door perched 590m above and tucked away in Mudgee's hills. Some suggest it is one of the best vineya...
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September 26, 2023
Rosby Wines Rosé 2023
This Rosby Wines Rosé is made with Shiraz. Personally, Shiraz is not my preferred grape to be used for this style of wine and it proves th...
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September 26, 2023
Robert Stein Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Just another great wine off the Robert Stein production cycle. This Reserve Chardonnay 2022 is a terrific wine made for relaxed vibes and de...
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September 25, 2023
LMB Wines Chardonnay 2021
Like a generous Chardonnay? This release from LMB Wines will hit the mark.
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September 25, 2023
Heslop Wines Estate Shiraz 2019
All the Mudgee Shiraz I tasted during my recent exploration of the region was very consistent. Cudos to the region and the winemakers. Thi...
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September 25, 2023
Heslop Wines Mr Rascal Whole Bunch Shiraz 2021
Great to see some carbonic maceration used with this Shiraz. Some dislike it. Some think it is a fad. Some couldn't care less. I think...
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September 25, 2023
Heslop Wine Mr Rascal Shiraz Cabernet 2021
Dead smooth, there is plenty of interest in this Heslop Wines Shiraz Cabernet.
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September 25, 2023
Heslop Wines Chardonnay 2022
A curious Chardonnay. The oak is heavy handed but it may well fall into the lap of those that enjoy generous styles.
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September 25, 2023
Heslop Wines Sangiovese Rosé 2023
A tidy Sangiovese Rosé courtesy of Mudgee's Heslop Wines.
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September 25, 2023
Heslop Wines White Frontignac 2023
Also known as Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains, White Frontignac isn't too common but dry styles such as this can be good partners for Thai...
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September 25, 2023
Heslop Wines Vermentino 2023
My first look at a wine from Mudgee's Heslop Wines. This Vermentino is easy going and no fuss.
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September 25, 2023
LMB Wines Shiraz 2019
This is all things Mudgee Shiraz. Voluptuous tannins and generous dark fruit are lined up for the taking. A wine of even flow, there is a ...
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September 24, 2023
LMB Wines Riesling 2022
Lisa Bray is a winemaker to seek out. These LMB Wines are a side project to her main role at a larger Mudgee producer. With some serious r...
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September 24, 2023
LMB Wines Rosé 2023
A brand new Rosé from Lisa Bray. It's so new there is no bottle pic. If a savoury Rosé is your go, burst out of the blocks for this bea...
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September 24, 2023
blü hen Montepulciano 2022
So, SO impressive! I tasted a few Montepulciano releases on my recent trip to Mudgee and this 2022 from Robert Stein was way in front. What ...
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September 23, 2023
Robert Stein Dry Riesling 2023
Fresh as a daisy, this brand new 2023 Riesling was tasted at the cellar door with winemaker Jacob Stein. It's so new it hasn't made ...
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September 23, 2023
Robert Stein Museum Release Riesling 2017
These Robert Stein Rieslings seem unstoppable. Be it the new releases of the dry Riesling, those with residual sugar or these museum release...
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September 23, 2023
In Two Minds Two Pairs Reserve MRV 2022
I met Kate Day, one of the two Kates behind the In Two Minds label, on my recent trip to Mudgee. Although Mudgee based, she makes her wine...
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September 23, 2023
O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling 2023
Why is Riesling the best value wine in Australia? Crack this for $30 and you'll sit bolt upright. What a blistering wine we have here!
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September 21, 2023
O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2023
Pretty as ever, the O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling is always an aromatic beauty.
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September 21, 2023
Slow Fox Wines Chardonnay 2021
2021 was also a wet and cold year in Mudgee but this Chardonnay bounds along with greater energy and presence than its 2022 sibling.
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September 21, 2023
Slow Fox Wines Chardonnay 2022
From a wet and cold vintage, this Slow Fox Wines Chardonnay is a tidy drink.
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September 21, 2023
Slow Fox Wines Rosé 2022
An easy-drinking Rosé from Slow Fox Wines with plenty of Sunday Sesh appeal.
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September 21, 2023
Slow Fox Wines The Blend NV
The Blend NV brings together Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec (60/30/10) from 2021 and 2022.
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September 21, 2023
Hutton Vale Farm Shiraz 2019
Curvacious, I'm a big fan of the shape of this wine. Not shy on generosity, hold this for a few more years to see it at its best.
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September 19, 2023
Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2023
Clean, fresh and pure. The 2023 Hunter Valley vintage is said to be better for reds but this is a very tidy expression of Semillon.
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September 19, 2023
Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2023
For an off-dry Semillon, this hits the mark. The texture from skins is evident and the delish factor is high. A smart wine from Gundog Est...
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September 19, 2023
Gundog Estate Off-Dry Semillon 2023
One of two off-dry Semillons in the Gundog Estate range, this release needs some food beside it.
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September 19, 2023
Chapel Hill MV Mourvedre 2022
All I want is a rack of pork ribs with this Chapel Hill MV Mourvedre in a glass to wash them down. What a beauty!
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September 16, 2023
Chapel Hill MV Shiraz 2022
I like this. A great representation of McLaren Vale Shiraz, this Chapel Hill MV develops impressively in the glass.
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September 16, 2023
Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mûres 2021
This juggernaut of a bottle from France hits our shores once more. For all its hulking presence, it's only $25 but its weight certainl...
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September 16, 2023
Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2022
Sexy as always, this is always my favourite Grenache in the Yalumba range.
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September 14, 2023
Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2021
Planted in 1889, the Tri-Centenary block has been around for three centuries, hence the name. A Grenache like no other, the weight and com...
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September 14, 2023
Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache 2021
Ever reliable, this is a great Grenache to wrap your lips around. A glass of medium-bodied delish, some of the fruit comes from 100+ year ...
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September 14, 2023
Chapel Hill MV Bush Vine Grenache 2022
A Grenache with some depth, the fruit and spices mingle with ease delivering a wine with an attractive presence and flow.
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September 14, 2023
Gundog Estate Hunter's Semillon 2023
If you were going to introduce someone (or yourself) to Semillon, this Hunter's Semillon from Gundog Estate is an excellent starting p...
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September 14, 2023
Dalrymple Pinot Meunier 2022
Something new and fabulous from Dalrymple... This debut Pinot Meunier is delicious and all I can say is just keep pouring. Millennials lov...
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September 14, 2023
