Gundog Estate Hilltops No. 2 Shiraz 2022
From a cooler site than the No. 1 Shiraz , this walks with a sophisticated swagger despite rocking a street-style hoodie, you know the on...
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November 29, 2023
Gundog Estate Hilltops No. 1 Shiraz 2022
From low-yielding vines in heavier soil, the density and weight are obvious when tasted beside its Hilltops No.2 stablemate. With a gloss...
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November 29, 2023
Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Shiraz 2022
Such an approachable wine, it is no surprise that this Smoking Barrel is a popular choice in the Gundog Estate range. A 50/50 blend of Hun...
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November 29, 2023
Alkimi Marsanne 2021
Marsannne and all its nuttiness, honeyed tones and yellow stonefruit is a beautiful thing. This is a very good example from Yarra Valley p...
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November 28, 2023
Tenafeate Creek GSM 2022
Silky with a comforting embrace, this is a delicious GSM from Tenafeate Creek. Attractive aromas and great fruit combine to deliver a wine...
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November 28, 2023
Pikes Olga Emmie Riesling 2023
I've had the opportunity to taste a handful of off-dry Rieslings of late, and this Pikes Olga Emmie is the best of them. On first insp...
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November 28, 2023
Tenafeate Creek Judgement Shiraz 2021
That colour! So bold and dense. The flagship wine from Tenafeate Creek, this Judgement Shiraz is rich and generous and it deserves to be t...
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November 25, 2023
Flametree Pinot Rosé 2023
I like this Rosé purely for its simplicity. No fuss, it's cruisy drinking, and sometimes you need wines like that. Give it a run when ...
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November 25, 2023
Flametree Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023
An easy-drinking Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blend (75/25) that will find favour among those seeking a simple yet tasty white wine.
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November 25, 2023
Tenafeate Creek Riesling 2023
A serving of hot chips or some battered fish (or both) is the order of the day to help this Riesling along on its way.
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November 25, 2023
Arila Gardens Ironstone and Quartz Gardens Shiraz 2022
Review number 600 for the year so let's make it worth celebrating. I present another brilliant Shiraz from Barossa producer Arila Gard...
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November 24, 2023
Oxford Landing One to One Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Really good Cabernet for not a lot, I thought this was the best in the range. Check this new One to One release from Oxford Landing.
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November 23, 2023
Oxford Landing One to One Merlot 2021
An approachable wine without the glitz and glamour, sometimes you need a reliable wine like this Merlot from Oxford Landing's new One ...
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November 23, 2023
Oxford Landing One to One Shiraz 2021
A bag of Burger Rings will partner this just Shiraz just fine.
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November 23, 2023
Oxford Landing One to One Rosé 2023
An uncomplicated, no-fuss Rosé that is easy to befriend from Oxford Landing' new One to One range.
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November 23, 2023
Oxford Landing One to One Brut Cuvée NV
A new label in the Oxford Landing range that delivers an easy drinking fizz with crowd-pleasing appeal.
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November 23, 2023
Holm Oak Cabernet Franc Rosé 2023
Barbecue Rosé. Grippy with some depth, this is certainly a wine best enjoyed with food. That savoury and earthy flutter plays a neat hand....
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November 22, 2023
Schwarz Wine Co Grenache Blanc 2023
Hasn't Grenache Blanc seen a meteoric rise in the Barossa of late? A few years ago it was barely around, now there are several produce...
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November 22, 2023
Holm Oak Arneis 2023
Known as the 'little rascal' due to its difficulty to grow, Arneis has found a happy home in Holm Oak's Tamar Valley vineyards...
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November 22, 2023
Wildly Organic Cuvée NV
The flavour train has left the station and it appears this fizz didn't jump on board.
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November 22, 2023
Vinya Vella Old Bush Vine Grenache 2022
One from left field, and bang, we have a home run! What a pretty and delicious Grenache from the Barossa's Vinya Vella!
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November 19, 2023
Gundog Estate Canberra District Shiraz 2022
After going MIA due to bushfires and high rainfall in 2020 and 2021, the Gundog Estate Canberra District Shiraz is back for 2022. A good d...
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November 19, 2023
Arila Gardens Sand Garden Grenache 2022
Absolutely awesome! Adjectives just don't work here so it's best that you get this Arila Gardens Sand Garden Grenache 2022 into yo...
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November 18, 2023
Vinya Vella Grenache Rosé 2023
Bone-dry and savoury, picnics are a go-go with this Vinya Vella bush vine Grenache Rosé in your glass. It's a solid drink for those su...
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November 18, 2023
Gundog Estate Rosé 2023
Canberra Cabernet and Hilltops Shiraz combine to deliver this respectable and very approachable Rosé from Gundog Estate. With a watermelon...
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November 18, 2023
Soumah Nebbiolo 2021
The Yarra Valley has proven to be a happy hunting ground for Nebbiolo, but I felt this release from Soumah was a little off the pace.
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November 18, 2023
Pikes The Merle Reserve Riesling 2023
The Clare Valley Riesling highlights just keep coming. This Pikes The Merle Reserve 2023 is brilliant! It possesses a tang that just grabs...
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November 17, 2023
Gundog Estate Flintlock Shiraz 2022
The best parcels of fruit from the Hilltops are kept aside to produce this Flintlock Shiraz. Made for the long term, this is a wine I'...
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November 17, 2023
Hutton Vale Off Dry Riesling 2023
An off-dry Riesling from Hutton Vale Farm ready to take the sting out of your curry night.
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November 17, 2023
Alkimi Willowlake Pinot Noir 2021
Stu Dudine is on the Willowlake Pinot Noir bus! This is a new parcel of fruit that he has acquired for his range and he's worked his m...
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November 15, 2023
Alkimi Duck Pond Pinot Noir 2021
I've tasted a lot of Yarra Valley Pinot over the years but none from the Duck Pond Vineyard from what I know. A bigger style of Pinot,...
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November 15, 2023
Hutton Vale Farm Riesling 2023
A pretty Eden Valley Riesling waiting for your empty glass. Smart gear this.
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November 15, 2023
Pertaringa Understudy Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
What a lovely, approachable Cabernet we have here.
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November 14, 2023
Soumah Marzemino 2022
Marzemino hails from northern Italy and is new to this tasting bench. The thrill of checking out new varieties is exciting and never cease...
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November 14, 2023
Limefinger Solace Polish Hill River Riesling 2023
Just when you think the 2023 Clare Valley Rieslings can't get any better, along comes the Limefinger Solace. Woah! This is Riesling at...
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November 13, 2023
Limefinger Learnings Watervale Riesling 2023
Riesling lovers rejoice! Sound the alarm because the 2023 Clare Valley vintage is where the party is at. This Learnings Watervale from Lim...
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November 13, 2023
Alkimi Willowlake Chardonnay 2021
Woah! This one is out of the box. A big whiff and there is a lemon-infused ginger beer thing going on - and I'm hooked. The first rele...
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November 12, 2023
Alkimi Primavera Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
There is a lot to love about this Primavera Chardonnay's edgy feels and drive. Exploration of interest and texture is Stu Dudine's b...
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November 12, 2023
Willunga 100 Trott Vineyard Grenache 2022
Slightly cooler than the Smart Vineyard in Clarendon, this sits in the deep sands of Blewitt Springs. And we all know the jewel in the Mc...
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November 11, 2023
Willunga 100 Smart Vineyard Grenache 2022
Two top Grenache expressions from Willunga 100 fall under this label. The fruit for this wine comes from the older material on the Smart V...
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November 11, 2023
Soumah Savarro 2023
Tight! Quite different to the releases tasted in the past, a lasso of acid around the edges keeps tugging leaving a firm imprint.
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November 11, 2023
Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2023
A label not foreign to lovers of quality Riesling, this Pikes Traditionale 2023 release keeps the status quo with the quality as high as e...
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November 11, 2023
Huntington Estate Rosé 2023
Super pale. Super dry. Super tasty. Can we keep the review at that?
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November 11, 2023
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Rich and concentrated, this is a Chardonnay with plenty of meat on the bones.
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November 11, 2023
Stockman's Ridge Outlaw Chardonnay 2017
It's not often that Chardonnays are held back so it was good to see this 2017 from Stockman's Ridge for a change of pace.
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November 10, 2023
Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2021
Sleek! Decadent drinking, this is the type of wine you want with a bottomless glass.
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November 10, 2023
Pertaringa Tipsy Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Blewitt Springs Cabernet to make you sit bolt upright in your seat. Such a captivating wine from 1999 plantings, its silky feels express n...
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November 10, 2023
Vickery Watervale Riesling 2023
Another great Clare Riesling to add to your black book, you can find this around the traps for under 20 bucks. At that price, you have qui...
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November 09, 2023
Stockman's Ridge Primrosé Sparkling 2022
What a pleasant glass of fizz this is! Crowd pleaser appeal deluxe.
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November 09, 2023
Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Fiano 2023
I was walking around the winery with Ox Hardy earlier this year and we had a taste of this out of the tank. It was quite complex then but ...
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November 09, 2023
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