Concentrated, layered and devilishly moreish - this Montalto Estate Chardonnay is a fabulous drink to curl up to. Do you decant your whites? This is an excellent candidate to test that theory.
Montalto Estate Syrah 2023
O'Leary Walker Sauvignon Blanc 2024
So energetic, you'd think this Sauvignon Blanc from O'Leary Walker was running on batteries. The first 2024 vintage release to hit this tasting bench and it delivers aplenty.
Biscay Road Shiraz 2022
Biscay Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Stockman's Ridge Signature Right Bank 2022
This Stockman's Ridge Signature Right Bank tips its hat to Bordeaux’s St Emillion wines, being a blend Merlot and Cabernet Franc 70/30. As I found in my trip to Orange in September, Cabernet Franc is a variety absolutely thriving in the region's soils.
O'Leary Walker Clare Valley Shiraz 2022
One of the best value Shiraz releases I have seen this year. I only reviewed the 2021 vintage in April and here we have the 2022 hot on its heels. A brilliant expression of Clare Valley Shiraz, I enjoyed it a touch more than its predecessor. Incredible value for $35, run to this.
Montalto Estate Pinot Noir 2023
When Montalto is in your hand, be assured you are drinking very well. This Estate Pinot Noir is a ripper once again and oozes versatility.
Stockman's Ridge Signature Left Bank 2022
As the name suggests, this Signature Left Bank is vigneron Jonathan Hambrook’s tribute to the French inspiration for the wines. The Left Bank is a nod to the Médoc region of Bordeaux and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot 60/40. Give this some time and you'll be rewarded deluxe.
Soumah Upper Ngumby Chardonnay 2023
A beautiful drink, the consistency of these Soumah Chardonnays over the years has been impressive. The Upper Ngumby vineyard is an east-facing site with an average vine age of 23 years. Handled the same way as its Hexham sibling, this was my preferred of the two.
Soumah Hexham Chardonnay 2023
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2021
One of the best Yalumba Signature releases to date, this 2021 celebrates the 50th vintage. Still incredibly humbly priced in my opinion, this is a most enjoyable wine to enjoy now but as proven many times over, it will age beautifully.
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2019
Absolutely brilliant. A captivating and detailed wine with veneers of interest peeling back with ease, give this Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc some time and you'll be rewarded. Three days of tasting certainly highlighted that.
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2019
The synergy and fusion captivate with this Tapanappa Whalebone Cabernet Shiraz. Joy and pleasure seep through every pore. A wine that evolved fabulously over three days of tasting, it's one to tuck away, that's for sure.
Yalumba Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 2019
Long and luscious, this superb Octavius Old Vine Barossa Shiraz possesses a delightful drive and presence.
Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2022
A brilliant wine once again, the Tri-Centenary is a Grenache to be enjoyed once it's given some air to breathe. It's not a strong performer in wine shows for that very reason. Kick back, let it open up and embrace the incredible delight that it is.
Yalumba The Steeple Shiraz 2020
Lying in the shadow of the Light Pass Immanuel Luthern Church steeple, it's clear where this Barossa Shiraz from Yalumba gets its name. From a Biodynamic site planted in 1919, this 2020 release is glossy with some juicy vibrance.
IronCloud The Alliance Cabernet Malbec 2021
Drinking well once it had time to breathe, this Cabernet Malbec from IronCloud Wines will age gracefully.
Altair Estate Malbec 2021
The third of a very tidy set of wines received from Margaret River's Altair Estate, this Malbec is the goods. Souvla, tomato-based pasta dishes and burgers are calling.
IronCloud The Alliance Chardonnay 2023
What a peach! A layered and complex Chardonnay that is serious in its presentation.
IronCloud Rock of Solitude Chardonnay 2023
From IronCloud Wines in Western Australia's Ferguson Valley, this is a really smart Chardonnay with delicious fruit and a glorious presence.
Altair Estate Sangiovese 2022
The essence of a delicious Sangiovese is right here. Bright red fruit and crunchy acidity have you salivating for more.
Jericho Adelaide Hills Fumé Blanc 2022
Creamy and focused. Eight months on lees in seasoned French oak has delivered a fabulous expression of Sauvignon Blanc from Jericho for those who enjoy the variety with some interest.
Altair Estate Vermentino 2023
Dripping with refreshment, this Altair Estate Vermentino from Margaret River is clean and crisp. Delightful drinking.
Jericho Adelaide Hills Chenin Blanc 2023
Scents of seaspray and oyster shell had me captivated from the get-go with this Jericho Adelaide Hills Chenin Blanc. Energised and ready to bust a move, this is a lunch time wine coming in hot.
Jericho Adelaide Hills Fiano 2023
Wonderfully fragrant, this Jericho Adelaide Hills Fiano is vibrant and delivers a fabulous textural drive. It spends five months on lees to build that texture but I'm hooked on the aromas that bound from the glass.
IronCloud Rock of Solitude Purple Patch GSM 2022
Hello pizza and pasta night! From the Ferguson Valley comes this food-friendly GSM that is eagerly awaiting a lazy Friday night catch-up.
Paringa Shiraz 2021
A really enjoyable Shiraz for little outlay, it shows you don't have to spend big to have an approachable red wine in your glass.
Varney Wines Chardonnay 2023
Delicate textural detail is brushed throughout this Varney Wines Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills. A great wine for the money, it carries an alluring complexity for the win.
Jericho Bracken Vineyard Grenache 2021
Juicy, refined and silky sum up this Jericho Bracken Vineyard Grenache the best. Oozing slurp factor, snuggle up on the lounge with a glass or two of this and you'll land in your happy place.
Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2021
That classic blend that Australians do all too well, this Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet oozes delish and charm. Armed to live a long and cherished life, it is approachable now with a decant, but tuck it away and embrace its beauty down the track.
Jericho Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2023
Good Pinot doesn't come cheap but add this to your easy drinking list. Straight up and down, this is a stand and deliver expression from Jericho without the bells and whistles.
Yelland and Papps Shiraz 2023
Come at me! Wrap your arms around this fabulous bottle of bliss. Poetry for the soul, this Yelland & Papps Shiraz possesses a fabulous gravitational pull. Go here.
Jericho Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2022
One whiff and all I can think of is lazy wintery afternoons grazing on cheese boards and charcuterie with a cheeky side of smokey chicken wings and that cool air brushing my face. Pour me a large glass of this Jericho Tempranillo, thanks.
Jericho Adelaide Hills Rosé 2023
Bone dry, Rosés like this from Jericho are ready to launch at a long lunch. I'd be happy to plonk myself on a chair and sip it through the afternoon - beautiful!