Even Keel Pinot Gris 2023
Cool, calm and charming, this is an excellent Pinot Gris from Polperro.
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April 30, 2024
Chapel Hill Road Block Shiraz 2021
Big, rich and dense, there is a whole lot of love in this Chapel Hill Block Shiraz.
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April 30, 2024
Chapel Hill The Vicar Shiraz 2021
Chapel Hill's flagship wine, the Vicar Shiraz 2021 glides along with absolute ease. Would it be bold to suggest it is even a little la...
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April 29, 2024
Yalumba FWS Botrytis Viognier 2023
Rich and concentrated, this is a great post-meal option matched with the right dessert. Lemon meringue pie, candied orange tart, or go one...
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April 29, 2024
Even Keel Heathcote Shiraz 2022
Heathcote isn't a region that hits this tasting bench all that often, so it was great to see this Shiraz make an appearance. Polperro...
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April 29, 2024
Penny's Hill Malpas Road Merlot 2022
This is a very tidy Merlot from Penny's Hill. It's generous and lengthy with fine lines. Tick!
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April 29, 2024
Hesketh Dangerous Type Merlot 2021
If you seek an easy glass or two of red wine, this Dangerous Type Merlot from Hesketh is armed and ready. Smooth, no fuss, it glides along...
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April 29, 2024
Mayfield Vineyard Mrs Crawford Pinot Noir 2023
A new wine for the Estate range, this Mayfield Vineyard Mrs Crawford Pinot Noir is a nod to Margaret Crawford who owned the property for 6...
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April 28, 2024
Head Wines Red Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A rock-solid Barossa Cabernet from Head Wines that slides down with ease.
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April 28, 2024
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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April 27, 2024
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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April 27, 2024
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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April 27, 2024
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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April 27, 2024
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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April 27, 2024
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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April 26, 2024
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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April 26, 2024
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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April 26, 2024
Hesketh Lost Weekend Chardonnay 2023
Curious aromas spill from the glass of this Hesketh Lost Weekend Chardonnay.
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April 26, 2024
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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April 25, 2024
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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April 25, 2024
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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April 25, 2024
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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April 25, 2024
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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April 25, 2024
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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April 24, 2024
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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April 24, 2024
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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April 24, 2024
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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April 23, 2024
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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April 23, 2024
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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April 23, 2024
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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April 22, 2024
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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April 22, 2024
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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April 22, 2024
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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April 18, 2024
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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April 18, 2024
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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April 17, 2024
Head Wines Old Vine Grenache 2022
Sleek, silky and juicy sum up this fabulous Old Vine Grenache from Head Wines.
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April 17, 2024
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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April 17, 2024
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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April 17, 2024
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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April 17, 2024
Hesketh Wild at Heart Rosé 2023
A bone dry Rosé looking to wash down a burger or a barbecued meal.
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April 17, 2024
Hesketh Bright Young Things Sauvignon Blanc 2023
This Hesketh Bright Young Things Sauvignon Blanc offers simple pleasure.
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April 17, 2024
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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April 16, 2024
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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April 16, 2024
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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April 16, 2024
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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April 11, 2024
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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April 10, 2024
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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April 10, 2024
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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April 10, 2024
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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April 10, 2024
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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April 08, 2024
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