Thomas Wines Kiss Shiraz 2022
The flagship of the Thomas Wines range, the Kiss seems to gain a legion of fans each year. Dark, dense and incredibly elegant, it's ea...
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Thomas Wines Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz 2022
Previously known as the Sweetwater, the 2022 release sees a tiny tweak to the name now known as Sweetwater Ridge due to a naming rights is...
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10:15:00
Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz Pinot Noir 2023
This DJV is Andrew Thomas' tribute to the famed Hunter River Burgundy. Forever a Semillon and Shiraz specialist, it seems age has soft...
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10:13:00
Thomas Wines Elenay Shiraz 2022
Referred to as the 'beautiful accident' from 2011, the Elenay is now a considered barrel selection that has delivered significant ...
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15:19:00
Thomas Wines The Dam Block Shiraz 2022
Thommo's son and assistant winemaker Dan secretly wishes this was called the Dan Block but we all have dreams. The Dam Block sit acros...
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15:16:00
Thomas Wines The Cote Shiraz 2022
For those trying to pinpoint the Cote d'Or vineyard on a Hunter Valley map, you can locate it near the Audrey Wilkinson winery. Wonder...
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15:14:00
Thomas Wines Braemore Semillon 2023
I haven't reviewed the Thomas Wines Braemore since the 2019 release. It was a 95 point wine then and this 2023 has shown little has ch...
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15:13:00
Amour Wines Chardonnay 2022
A wicked Chardonnay from little known Orange producer Amour Wines, these wines are patient and delicately handled. I could huddle in the c...
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10:01:00
NSE Wines E Block Grenache 2023
A brand new range of wines hitting the ground for their debut, what a privilege it is to be the first to review them. Based in McLaren Val...
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09:58:00
First Drop Wines Moderno Barbera 2022
Sourced from the Adelaide Hills, this Barbera from First Drop Wines screams for a big bowl of spag bol or ragu. Tasty stuff indeed.
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09:48:00
Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Shiraz 2019
Loosen the belt buckle and recline - what a beauty! Big love for this Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Shiraz.
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14:08:00
Paulmara Estate Sangiovese Rosé 2023
There is a delightful simplicity about this Paulmara Estate Sangiovese Rosé. It could evaporate before your eyes such is the ease that it ...
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13:58:00
Tai Tira King Tide Reserve Pinot Noir 2019
One thing the Kiwis do is release their Pinots with some bottle age. I wish there was more of that here in Australia. This Tai Tira King Tid...
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13:08:00
Lou Miranda Leone Chardonnay 2022
The Barossa is known for a lot of things, but Chardonnay is not one of them. From Rowland Flat in the southern part of the district, this ...
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13:04:00
Nightfall Libra The Balance Dry Red 2021
Balance is the word. Give it a decant or tuck this away and patience will reward. This Nightfall Libra The Balance blend hit the mark delu...
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11:31:00
Yangarra Estate King’s Wood Shiraz 2022
Hold tight for now. This Yangarra Estate King's Wood Shiraz took a couple of days to work into a neat groove. Be patient and you'l...
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Even Keel Fiano 2023
This is a great Fiano from Even Keel. There is a delicate minerally pulse that has me hooked. Right in the groove, there is interest aplenty.
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First Drop Wines The Matador Grenache 2022
"Grab it by the horns," says the label. It's pretty tasty so perhaps you should. This Grenache from First Drop Wines is well...
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12:06:00
Fierce III Pinot Grigio 2023
An easygoing, no-fuss Pinot Grigio from the Barossa's Lou Miranda.
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11:52:00
Parker Coonawarra Estate 95 Block 2021
Boom! Like a face plant into a blackberry jube. Delicious!
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14:34:00
Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Merlot 2022
I've been fortunate to sample some Coonawarra Merlots of late and they've been on target. This Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Ross...
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14:23:00
Gunpowder Wines Shiraz Nouveau 2023
Energised and a little frisky, this Gunpowder Wines Shiraz Nouveau is a fabulous autumn sunset wine.
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10:30:00
Lou Miranda Golden Lion Shiraz 2020
Not as big and blustery as previous, this Lou Miranda Golden Lion Shiraz 2020 is Sunday roast material.
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10:21:00
Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Shiraz 2022
Just like the Terra Rossa Cabernet , you can always count on this Shiraz from Parker Coonawarra to hit the mark. As reliable as old boots,...
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09:13:00
Yangarra Estate Hickinbotham Clarendon Grenache 2022
I haven't seen this Yangarra Estate Hickinbotham Clarendon Grenache since the bright perfumed 2020 release. I found this 2022 to be t...
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09:24:00
Gunpowder Wines Chardonnay 2023
Alluring, engaging and absolutely delicious, this is a great Chardonnay from Gunpowder Wines. I'm happy to bang the drum again and pro...
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09:18:00
Hesketh Lobethal Chardonnay 2022
A Chardonnay with good bones, this is another solid performance from the Hesketh range. Sourced from Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, this ...
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14:20:00
Chapel Hill Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
A savoury Cabernet, this Chapel Hill Gorge Block possesses a polish and sheen with vibrant energy. You can't help but just want in.
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12:05:00
Lyons Will Chardonnay 2023
These Lyons Will wines are smart. They are incredibly appealing and very well made. This Chardonnay oozes catch-ups in wine bars, slinging...
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13:10:00
Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Chardonnay 2023
This Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Chardonnay has more fruit purity than its Beechworth Chardonnay sibling. And much like that wine, I r...
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13:07:00
Indigo Vineyard Beechworth Chardonnay 2023
If you like your Chardonnay with some shape and generosity, head on down this way and check out this Indigo Vineyard 2023. A wintertime Ch...
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12:50:00
Even Keel Cortese 2022
Brand new and damn fine. The first Cortese on the Mornington Peninsula that I know of, this is a glass of delish with a point of differenc...
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11:56:00
Nightfall Wine Leo Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
It was a great exercise tasting this Nightfall Leo Cabernet 2021 beside its 2019 sibling. For now, the 2021 is in a better place, but as ...
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11:49:00
Gunpowder Wines Shiraz 2023
This is my first look at Gunpowder Wines and I like what I see. Hunter Valley based, winemaker Harrison Medley sourced the fruit from Mudg...
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13:09:00
Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
One of the great labels in the Australian wine landscape, that classic ochre gets me every time. Despite the challenge of a cooler year, t...
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09:55:00
Lou Miranda 1917 Centenarian Grenache 2023
Some serious vine material here. Dry-grown and planted in 1917, this Lou Miranda Centarian Grenache comes in a big, sturdy bottle immediat...
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09:44:00
Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz 2022
In the groove. A rock solid McLaren Vale Shiraz from Penny's Hill comin' at ya.
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09:06:00
Lyons Will Gamay 2023
Gamay is hot property right now and if you are yet to commence your exploration, or still checking out the scene, make a bee-line for this...
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12:41:00
Mayfield Vineyard Eighteen Fifteen Chardonnay 2023
These wines from Mayfield Vineyard continue to make all the right moves. This 2023 release of the Eighteen Fifteen Chardonnay dials things...
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11:55:00
Even Keel Pinot Gris 2023
Cool, calm and charming, this is an excellent Pinot Gris from Polperro.
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14:18:00
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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13:45:00
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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17:20:00
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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16:45:00
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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16:28:00
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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10:20:00
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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10:16:00
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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15:56:00
Head Wines Red Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A rock-solid Barossa Cabernet from Head Wines that slides down with ease.
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15:42:00
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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