Pizzini Attendo Pinot Grigio 2022
Handled similarly to Chardonnay, this Pizzini Attendo Pinot Grigio was whole bunch pressed with a portion going to seasoned French oak (50...
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September 30, 2024
Kosciuszko Sparkling 2022
A fresh and inviting sparkling from Kosciuszko, this is an approachable and easy drinking aperitif. Of most importance, I feel I have some o...
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September 30, 2024
Crittenden Cri de Coeur Chardonnay 2022
The Crittenden Cri de Coeur (cry of the heart) range is their best of the best and this 2022 Chardonnay flies that flag with ease.
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September 30, 2024
Oakridge 864 Henk Vineyard Aqueduct Block Pinot Noir 2023
There is no question, the Oakridge 864 range is absolutely humming. Be it the Chardonnay , Cabernet , Syrah or Pinot Noir, you are winnin...
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September 29, 2024
Oakridge 864 Winery Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Pure joy, this medium-bodied Oakridge 864 Cabernet sits at the pointy end of cool climate expressions in Australia. Forever consistent, it...
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September 29, 2024
Turkey Flat Mataro 2022
Mataro done well and standing on its own two feet is a beautiful thing. I'm all for this cracker from Turkey Flat.
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September 29, 2024
Turkey Flat Rosé 2024
The king of Barossa Rosé does it once again. This Turkey Flat is an excellent drink and the price screams value too. Get around it.
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September 29, 2024
Oakridge 864 Aqueduct Block Henk Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
A brilliant wine in its own right, this Henk block continues to wow me. Chatting with winemaker Tim Dexter, he says Henk is a ' Grand ...
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September 27, 2024
Oakridge 864 Close Planted Syrah 2022
A superb expression of Syrah, the detail in the vineyard and winery ensure this Oakridge 864 Close Planted flies high. And oh my, get on b...
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September 27, 2024
Levantine Hill Sparkling Rosé 2017
A vintage Sparkling Rosé from Levantine Hill, this 2017 has had extended time on lees to develop an engaging textural interest. A smart dr...
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September 27, 2024
Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache 2023
Serious Grenache lovers need to buy two of these - one held in each hand as you skip down the street. What a beauty we have here.
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September 26, 2024
First Ridge Wines Barbera 2022
Better than the 2021 release , Barbera is the flagship wine in the First Ridge range. A fabulous drink, I could get very comfortable here.
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September 26, 2024
Pizzini Pinot Grigio 2024
A very tidy Pinot Grigio from Pizzini Wines, the consistency of these current releases seems unstoppable. Bravo!
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September 26, 2024
First Ridge Wines Fiano 2024
Such an aromatic and attractive wine, its beauty explodes from the glass. Fresh with some textural interest - go here.
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September 21, 2024
Juxtaposed Lacey Fiano 2023
Tasted beside two other Fianos from different regions, this Juxtaposed Lacey Vineyard was the most savoury of the three. Quite nutty and t...
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September 21, 2024
Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache 2022
For a long time, the Bush Vine Grenache has been one of the best value wines in the Yalumba portfolio, but this 2022 is more than arms rea...
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September 21, 2024
Paisley Wines Boombox Shiraz 2022
For $25 this is a good get. A little generosity without being heavy-handed is the order of the day. Slow cooked food, fire pit chats or mo...
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September 20, 2024
Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo 2023
The thread of consistency is neatly stitched throughout these Pizzini wines. This La Volpe Nebbiolo is a tidy wine and a drink now type th...
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September 20, 2024
Oakridge 864 Funder and Diamond Drive Block Chardonnay 2022
Absolutely sublime, we have a strong contender for wine of the year right here. I made the comment on the 2021 release that it's hard...
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September 20, 2024
Yalumba Grenache Rosé 2024
A new wine in the Yalumba range. The only thing longer than their list of wines is a road train. The 175 year anniversary stamp sits proud...
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September 20, 2024
Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache Blanc 2024
This is the second release of Yalumba's Grenache Blanc. Planted adjacent to their famed Tri-Centenary vineyard, this is a vibrant expr...
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September 20, 2024
Juxtaposed Wait Vineyard Sandy Corner Block Shiraz 2022
Dr Wes Pearson and his partner Cassie have bought out their previous business partner and they now own Juxtoposed outright. "Not the ...
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September 19, 2024
Pizzini Fiano 2024
As I look out the window, I've been fortunate to have been drenched with blue skies lately, and wines like this Pizzini Fiano almost p...
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September 19, 2024
Lambrook Wines Shiraz 2023
Of the four Lambrook wines sampled, I enjoyed this Shiraz the most. It's a fabulous expression of cool climate Shiraz and one I'd ...
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September 18, 2024
Pizzini Nonna Gisella Sangiovese 2023
Right in the slot for a slinky and juicy Sangiovese, this Pizzini Nonna Gisella is precisely the potion you need for an easy glass or two ...
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September 18, 2024
Brand and Sons Night Owls Shiraz Malbec 2021
Not common bedfellows, this Brand & Sons Shiraz Malbec tosses up another great wine in the Coonawarra Untold range. Consistency is a h...
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September 18, 2024
Mayfield Vineyard Three Boys Cabernets 2023
The Three Boys Cabernets from Mayfield Vineyard hits the ground for the first time in 2023. From a cool year, this is a bright and vibrant...
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September 18, 2024
De Iuliis Limited Release Shiraz 2019
The De Iuliis Limited Release Shiraz has quietly ascended into the upper echelon of Hunter Valley Shiraz, yet many are still getting to kn...
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September 17, 2024
Yalumba Tri-Centenary Grenache 2022
From Ancestor vines planted in 1889, no one else handles Grenache like this Yalumba Tri-Centenary and the results achieved by winemaker Ke...
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September 17, 2024
De Iuliis Estate Rosé 2024
The Rosé from De Iuliis in recent years has really started to hit its straps thanks to some more considered winemaking. Throw this 2024 on...
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September 16, 2024
De Iuliis Aged Release Semillon 2019
Only five years young, that extra time has certainly done its thing. A superb wine, I had the luxury of tasting this De Iuliis Aged Releas...
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September 16, 2024
De Iuliis Wilderness Road Semillon 2024
Clean, crisp and wonderfully fresh, this Wilderness Road Semillon from the Hunter Valley's De Iuliis Wines nails the delish brief.
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September 16, 2024
Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2023
An excellent expression of Grenache, this Yalumba Vine Vale rarely misses the mark. Of all the Grenache wines in the Yalumba range, this i...
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September 16, 2024
Juxtaposed Old Vine Grenache 2022
Quite a different Grenache that I've come to expect from Juxtaposed and I reckon it needs a couple of years to find its feet. Normally...
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September 16, 2024
Pizzini Lambrusco 2023
A super easy drinking Lambrusco from Pizzini Wines. Give it a chill and you're sailing.
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September 16, 2024
Pizzini L'Aquila Nebbiolo 2021
Brilliant! For where this is at, this Pizzini L'Aquila Nebbiolo is just ace. What a long and rewarding life this will have.
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September 14, 2024
Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir 2023
One whiff and this Tapanappa Foggy Hill showcases its pinosity. From a cooler, low cropping year, give it some time to show its best.
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September 14, 2024
Pizzini Arneis 2024
Really tasty stuff. Enthusiastic aromas spill from the glass and encourage you to shuffle closer. This Pizzini Arneis is ideal for blue sk...
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September 14, 2024
Mayfield Vineyard Jonty Met Otto Cabernet Franc 2023
Jonty Met Otto eh? A curious name and one of those I always seek to find the story's meaning. Named for viticulturist Charles Simons a...
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September 10, 2024
Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Dry Rosé 2024
Tim Stevens has been toiling away to nail the secret code for his Rosé and I reckon he has hit the jackpot. This Dry Pinot Noir Rosé is th...
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September 10, 2024
Pizzini Prosecco NV
An inexpensive fizz that will please a large audience. Serve ice cold on a sweltering day, enjoy as an aperitif for a weekend lunch or jus...
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September 10, 2024
Limefinger Solace Polish Hill River Riesling 2024
Clean and pure, the Limefinger Solace was awarded the second best wine I tasted in 2023 and this 2024 release doesn't lose any of its...
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September 08, 2024
O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2024
Always the prettier of the two O'Leary Walker Rieslings I find, this 2024 Watervale hits a home run once again. It's simply a high...
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September 08, 2024
Limefinger Learnings Watervale Riesling 2024
Jam-packed with flavour, the concentration is a step up from the usual pretty types that Watervale can deliver. An excellent Limefinger Le...
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September 08, 2024
Brand and Sons Last Sunday Drive Cabernet Franc 2021
Much like the Baker's Run Cabernet , this Cabernet Franc from Coonawarra's Brand & Sons is right in the slot. A wine with some...
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September 07, 2024
Paisley Wines Six Strings Tempranillo 2023
A pleasant, easy-going Tempranillo that oozes approachability, this Paisley Wines Six Strings release is armed and ready for anything from...
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September 07, 2024
Brand and Sons Baker's Runs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
These are good, reliable wines from Brand & Sons with some fabulous family history and stories behind the label. This Baker's Run ...
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September 06, 2024
Lambrook Wines Rosé 2024
Cool afternoon breezes on the back of a warm day set the tone for this Lambrook Rosé. Good fruit with some savoury appeal, it's a very...
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September 06, 2024
Lambrook Wines Pinot Gris 2024
Much like its Sauvignon Blanc sibling, this Pinot Gris from Lambrook Wines brings and engaging energy and a zest for life.
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September 06, 2024
Lambrook Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2024
An Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc fit for your hot summer nights courtesy of Lambrook Wines. Vibrant and expressive, it bursts from the gl...
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September 06, 2024
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