Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth 2020
Patience yields reward and this Parker Coonawarra First Growth is an excellent case in point. It took three days of tasting to find its gr...
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16:04:00
Turkey Flat Grenache 2022
The winds of change have started to shift through Turkey Flat with this 2022 Grenache release hitting different to those that have come be...
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15:37:00
O'Leary Walker Clare Valley Shiraz 2021
I could neck the lot. Such a fabulously approachable and well priced wine, this O'Leary Walker Clare Valley Shiraz is dense, silky and...
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15:09:00
Nightfall Wines Leo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
I reviewed the Nightfall Leo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 well before seeing this 2019. Nevertheless, here we are. Tuck this away in a dark p...
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11:43:00
Hesketh Twist of Fate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
This is good Cabernet. It hits the mark, lands in the sweet spot, and is very easy on the hip pocket. Well done by the team at Hesketh.
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10:22:00
Head Wines Riesling 2023
The label suggests to serve with white fish and a cream sauce. Bugger that. Find me a shady spot under a tree, a comfy recliner and a big ...
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13:06:00
Head Wines Rosé 2023
Bone dry, this Head Wines Rosé does the job well. With a delightful fruit presence and onion skin appearance, this is sunset material.
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12:14:00
Hesketh Auburn Fiano 2023
Two components of free-run juice and barrel fermentation have been blended to produce this Fiano from Hesketh Wines.
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10:27:00
Hesketh Lost Weekend Chardonnay 2023
Curious aromas spill from the glass of this Hesketh Lost Weekend Chardonnay.
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10:25:00
Castle Rock Estate A and W Pinot Noir 2023
In a word, excellent. This Castle Rock Estate A&W Pinot Noir speaks of the earth it sinks its roots into. Given its generosity, you co...
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16:19:00
Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Shiraz 2022
Pour this and your eyes will light up. There is a polish about its appearance as it glistens before you. Hello to another impressive Upper...
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15:32:00
Hesketh Watervale Riesling 2023
Boom! What a delicious Riesling this Hesketh Watervale Riesling is. I suspect you'll find it for less than its RRP around the traps, a...
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12:21:00
Penny's Hill The Agreement Sauvignon Blanc 2023
A little ray of sunshine, this Sauvignon Blanc showcasing the new Penny's Hill contemporary label is alive and excited.
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12:18:00
Hesketh Regional Selections Pinot Noir 2022
This Hesketh Regional Selections Pinot Noir is more of a lighter-bodied Shiraz than an elegant and fine lined Pinot Noir.
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11:18:00
Castle Rock Estate Diletti Pinot Noir 2023
Bright with an energetic lift, it was an excellent exercise tasting this beside its siblings. From the Porongurup sub-region of the Great ...
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15:17:00
Parker Coonawarra Estate Kidman Shiraz 2022
A rustic type, this Kidman Shiraz opens up a treat. The Parker Coonawarra wines have stepped up in recent years with Ox Hardy at the helm ...
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14:00:00
Ox Hardy Chardonnay 2023
This Chardonnay from Ox Hardy grew on me I must admit. Give it some time to settle and you'll be rewarded.
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08:14:00
Even Keel Chardonnay 2022
Even Keel. It's been a while. Hammered by weather issues, small crop volumes and the like in recent years, it's great to see the l...
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14:09:00
Nightfall Wines Lupus Merlot 2021
One of the better Merlots I've seen for a while, this Nightfall Lupus is coiled and focused with a furrowed brow. A keeper, give it th...
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12:04:00
Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2023
Damn, this is a great drink. It's a shining beacon for how fabulously approachable and delicious Great Southern Pinot Noir can be. Pou...
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09:53:00
Nightfall Wines Aquila Cabernet Franc 2021
What a beauty! This Aquila Cabernet Franc from Nightfall Wines glides with ease. There is an unmissable precision as it seemingly floats t...
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15:55:00
Ox Hardy Grenache 2022
Delicate, supple and a joy to embrace, this is a fabulous Grenache from Ox Hardy. If you seek a silky, juicy glass or two of a medium-bodi...
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12:46:00
Head Wines Red GSM 2022
A terrific food wine, you won't lose with this in your glass. This classic GSM blend from Head Wines is very much an all-rounder.
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12:43:00
Yalumba The Virgilus Viognier 2022
Australia's best Viognier? Absolutely! Not one winery in Australia has hung its hat on Viognier as its flagship white wine, but Yalumb...
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10:17:00
Hesketh Twist of Fate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
A smooth, soulful Cabernet at a very reasonable $16. Value much? This Hesketh Twist of Fate is a handy drink.
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10:13:00
Head Wines Les Blancs 2023
This is a ripping autumn drink. Great fruit. Great texture. Interest all round. Hello to the Head Wines Les Blancs 2023.
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15:50:00
Head Wines Old Vine Grenache 2022
Sleek, silky and juicy sum up this fabulous Old Vine Grenache from Head Wines.
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15:21:00
Hesketh Regional Selections Woodside Gamay 2023
Brand new and sourced from the Adelaide Hills subregion of Woodside, this Gamay is part of the ever-growing Hesketh range of wines. So del...
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15:14:00
Hesketh Rules of Engagement Pinot Grigio 2023
This Hesketh Rules of Engagement Pinot Grigio is a great buy for 16 bucks. Tidy fruit with some textural interest = winning!
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11:08:00
Hesketh Regional Selections Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Clean and crisp, this Hesketh Regional Selections Sauvignon Blanc is a clear step up from the entry level Bright Young Things .
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08:16:00
Hesketh Wild at Heart Rosé 2023
A bone dry Rosé looking to wash down a burger or a barbecued meal.
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08:15:00
Hesketh Bright Young Things Sauvignon Blanc 2023
This Hesketh Bright Young Things Sauvignon Blanc offers simple pleasure.
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08:13:00
Nightfall Wines Draco Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
The best of the best from Nightfall Wines, this Draco is a single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and is the flagship for the brand. A sheer d...
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14:50:00
Oakridge Vineyard Series Willowlake Pinot Noir 2022
The Oakridge Vineyard Series is on fire at the moment. This Willowlake Pinot Noir is such a beautiful wine. Pillows of super fine tannins ...
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14:31:00
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2022
There's a song that goes, "All we are saying, is give Viognier a chance." Or is that peace? Either or, you're winning bo...
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14:13:00
Hayes Family Wines Block 8 Field Blend 2023
A field blend in every sense, Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz were randomly interplanted in the 1940s. This Hayes Family Wines Block 8 is vibr...
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16:02:00
Thea Wines Shiraz 2022
There is plenty to unpack with this Thea Hilltops Shiraz. Give it the time it deserves in a decanter and it will reward splendidly.
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10:13:00
Oakridge Vineyard Series Henk Pinot Noir 2022
Henk does it again. Gee, I love this site. This Oakridge Vineyard Series is all polish and class.
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10:02:00
Oakridge Vineyard Series Hazeldene Pinot Noir 2022
Svelte and polished, this Oakridge Vineyard Series Hazeldene Pinot Noir is an excellent drink. It's a wine that would take it to many ...
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09:48:00
Thea Wines Chardonnay 2022
Cooler than the other side of the pillow, this Thea Wines release is such good drinking and it shines the light on how delicious Hilltops ...
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08:41:00
Hayes Family Wines Block 1 Shiraz 2022
Moreish and curious, this Block 1 is an excellent Barossa Shiraz from Hayes Family Wines. Of the five 2022 Shiraz releases, this was my pr...
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10:23:00
Oakridge Vineyard Series Henk Chardonnay 2022
Find this! Of the three Oakridge Vineyard Series Chardonnays, this Henk was my preferred with the Hazeldine hot on its heels. The precis...
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09:46:00
Hayes Family Wines Block 9 Shiraz 2022
More aromatic than its Block 1 sibling down the hill, this Hayes Family Wines Block 9 is richer and more generous. Strap in for a most impre...
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12:14:00
Cape Barren Old Vine Shiraz 2019
This Cape Barren Old Vine Shiraz doesn't take carry-on luggage, it packs a heap into its suitcase. A wine with plenty of generosity, t...
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11:37:00
Hayes Family Wines Stone Well Shiraz 2022
A blend of Block 1 and Block 9 from the Hayes Family Wines certified organic Stone Well vineyards, these two blocks sit less than 50 met...
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11:21:00
Oakridge Vineyard Series Hazeldene Chardonnay 2022
For $48 this Hazeldene is elite. If you are a Chardonnay lover, there is something for everyone in the Oakridge Vineyard Series. From the ...
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11:03:00
Oakridge Vineyard Series Willowlake Chardonnay 2022
You're on a winner with any of the three Oakridge Vineyard Series Chardonnays in your hand. This Willowlake is a ripper once again.
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10:41:00
Cape Barren Wild Goose Shiraz 2021
A serious Shiraz, this Cape Barren Wild Goose is a big step up from the Native Goose Shiraz . Bold yet it walks with a sophisticated swagg...
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10:05:00
Cape Barren Native Goose Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
This Cape Barren Native Goose Cabernet Sauvignon grows on you. The injection of the Mint Pattie (remember those?) has me coming back for m...
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09:54:00
Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz 2021
It's worth singing the praises of wines such as this Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz. Everything is in the right place - it looks good...
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