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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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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13:41:00
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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09:12:00
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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15:52:00
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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11:08:00
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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10:59:00
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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12:31:00
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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08:40:00
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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08:38:00
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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08:37:00
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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08:22:00
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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13:43:00
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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13:39:00
Oxford Landing One to One Shiraz 2021
A bag of Burger Rings will partner this just Shiraz just fine.
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13:34:00
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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10:37:00
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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10:32:00
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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11:37:00
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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11:19:00
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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10:57:00
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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10:56:00
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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10:37:00
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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09:19:00
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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12:07:00
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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11:24:00
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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11:21:00
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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10:49:00
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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14:21:00
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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14:14:00
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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14:08:00
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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15:44:00
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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15:42:00
Hutton Vale Farm Riesling 2023
A pretty Eden Valley Riesling waiting for your empty glass. Smart gear this.
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15:41:00
Pertaringa Understudy Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
What a lovely, approachable Cabernet we have here.
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11:29:00
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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11:26:00
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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10:44:00
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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10:34:00
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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09:03:00
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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09:00:00
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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07:28:00
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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07:26:00
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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07:10:00
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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06:50:00
Huntington Estate Rosé 2023
Super pale. Super dry. Super tasty. Can we keep the review at that?
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06:42:00
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Rich and concentrated, this is a Chardonnay with plenty of meat on the bones.
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06:40:00
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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10:01:00
Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2021
Sleek! Decadent drinking, this is the type of wine you want with a bottomless glass.
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09:33:00
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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09:03:00
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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15:20:00
Stockman's Ridge Primrosé Sparkling 2022
What a pleasant glass of fizz this is! Crowd pleaser appeal deluxe.
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13:13:00
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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