Superb Cabernet. Measured and precise, this Houghton Jack Mann is absolutely brilliant.
Damn, this is an excellent drink. Fruit, oak, balance, structure, longevity... What doesn't this Houghton CW Ferguson Cabernet Malbec have?
The wines from Zema Estate have skipped out of the ground, in my opinion, since Joe Cory was appointed as winemaker a few years ago. His fingerprints on these wines are now clear. And then there is the value factor. Woah!
The Smoking Barrel from Gundog Estate is an approachable and rock-solid expression of medium-bodied Shiraz that is sourced from the Hilltops, Hunter Valley and Canberra district.
Is anyone up for a glass of Barossa Berocca? Those in the know would be aware I refer to Sparkling Shiraz and this release from Tenafeate Creek is Christmas in a glass.
If you like them creamy and textural, head on over this way and check out this Paisley Wines Keyboard Rosé. Yum!
Good fruit and a pleasing presence ensure this Amplifier Chardonnay from Paisley Wines hits the mark.
Friday night barbecue wine. What a tidy piece this is. Good fruit with the expected spice that Tempranillo brings, casual meals are calling.
This is one of those, "Where have you been all my life," moments. An epic single vineyard release of the Tuerong Chardonnay from Montalto awaits.
Texture aplenty, The Eleven 2023 carries a little more weight compared to its Tuerong sibling. Planted in 1985, this is the oldest block at Montalto. Sitting 106 metres above on red clay soils, these eleven rows of vines are located outside the cellar door.
This Gundog Estate Hunter's Shiraz is an excellent release. A captivating depth and an alluring length demand you to return for more.
Deliberately made to be an approachable and crowd-pleasing style, winemaker Matt Burton has nailed the brief with this bright, vibrant and energetic Gundog Estate Hunter's Semillon.
A joyous glass of slurpable delish from Yalumba, this brand new Vat 11 hits the Grenache sweet spot and then some.
The new flagship for Schwarz Wine Co, this Gratitude Shiraz is a nod of respect from Jason Schwarz to his parents for not uprooting their Barossa vineyards during the government vine pull scheme in the 1980s. The very best of Shiraz from the vintage, it spent two years in French oak.
From the clay soils of the Barossa's Bethany parish comes this intriguing and curious Schwarz Meta Grenache. Throwing up a neat tussle between savoury and fruit, the 60% whole bunches used certainly play their part. Most importantly, this is delicious deluxe.
Approachability is the word with this Sangiovese from Tenafeate Creek. Crunchy red fruit is the lead act in a wine that is an easy go-to that can be enjoyed with a host of casual meals. Tick!
Wild and alive and I love it. Introducing this fabulous Single Vineyard Syrah from Montalto which is the best release I have seen of this to date.
What a cracking buy for 22 bucks! Big love for this Zema Estate Shiraz. It's a super reliable drink.
A number of Barossa producers rely on their relationships with growers throughout the district to deliver quality wines and this Grenache from Schwarz pays homage to that. Incredibly smashable, this Growers Grenache doesn't need to be dressed up to be enjoyed.
Fresh off the bottling line, the colour of this Tenafeate Creek Rosé is significantly different to the bottle pic shown. Think rose gold and onion skin, it's better than the photo suggests.
A new wine in the Brand & Sons range, this Grand Central Chardonnay is lean and skinny on the detail.
From Lyons Will's oldest vineyard, the Farrawell was planted by Bob and Barbara Farrawell in 1996. It's a wine that came across closed and keeping its secrets close to its chest, give it some to to show its best.
Beautiful drinking, I could happily drain a couple of glasses. Another great release of the Soumah Hexham Vineyard Syrah.
This Cabernet Merlot is great. What a beauty without dropping your week's wage in one hit. It's considered, layered and even a little glossy adding some polish to woo you. Well done to the team at Flametree once more.
Silky and creamy, this Glen Garvald Marsanne Roussanne blend from Levantine Hill is an absolute beauty. Did someone say sunset drinks?
An enjoyable Grenache with a little kick in the belly, pretty scents of purple flowers, squishy blueberries and a hint of lavender get things under way.
An easy, casual Cabernet that you'd be happy to see on the list at the local Italian restaurant. Its approachability certainly builds it's case.
From a single vineyard planted in 2017, The Greys pays homage to the Eastern Grey kangaroos that travel through this vineyard and often engage in some fisty cuffs along the way. An excellent first up release, the wines from Lyons Will never fail to impress.
The complexity in this Fiano from Rusty Mutt builds its form slowly. A wine that will show its best beside some food, there is a nuttiness that is the beating heart.
There is a lot to like here. With a great body and shape, this curvaceous and engaging Hexham Vineyard Viognier from Soumah is sure to impress.
A brilliant Estate Chardonnay from Levantine Hill with a delicious flow and wonderfully handled weight. Pour me a glass and just keep pouring...
Named after Usher Tinkler's father, Big Bad Bill is a veteran of 50+ Hunter Valley vintages. This Semillon is pristine with a delicious vibrance. Come at me summer.
Almost water clear in appearance, this Boydell's Pinot Gris is sourced from the Hilltops region of NSW and has some crowd-pleasing appeal.
Absolutely brilliant, this Levantine Hill Samantha's Paddock is a keeper. Demonstrating superb development over several days of tasting, its structure and shape ooze class.
Woah! If fistfuls of oak are your thing, this is your weapon. Of the three Rusty Mutt Vermilion Bird Shiraz wines tasted in a mini vertical, this 2018 was bludgeoning compared to its 2015 and 2016 siblings.
Of the three Rusty Mutt Vermilion Bird Shiraz wines I looked at in a mini vertical, this 2016 stood well above the 2015 and 2018 with the fruit and oak being more in sync.
The first of a mini vertical of the Rusty Mutt Vermilion Bird Shiraz, this 2015 is a big, concentrated Shiraz built to last.
Sleek, slinky and absolutely delicious, this Estate Pinot Noir from Lyons Will just doesn't miss. Super reliable and an excellent drink, go here.
Texture lovers, throw this funky Fitzroy and Brunswick wine bar material into your glass. This Death by Semillon from Usher Tinkler pushes a few boundaries and stretches the curiosity factor in a big way yet ups the drinkability. It's great stuff.
From the south facing slopes of Gruyere in the Yarra Valley comes this Squitchy Lane Chardonnay. With vibrant fruit and a tension that coils around the mouth, a parade of fine spices drives long on its tail.
A curvaceous and expressive medium-bodied red from Boydell's, this Reserve Shiraz Viognier is sourced from the Hilltops region of NSW.
What a tidy wine this is! Part of the NextGen Liquor Marketing range, this Travellers Rosé comes in the form of a sustainable 20 litre KeyKeg which offers the opportunity to pour wine on tap.
Verdelho on tap! This fruity wine is a fair all-rounder is part of the NextGen Liquor Marketing range and comes in the form of a sustainable 20 litre KeyKeg.