Vibrant and attractive, this is a dance party for your mouth. Cool vibes and silky feels, that juicy fruit keeps the beat pumping. What a delight!
Vibrant and attractive, this is a dance party for your mouth. Cool vibes and silky feels, that juicy fruit keeps the beat pumping. What a delight!
Don't be put off by the fact that it doesn't present in a traditional Riesling bottle, this Tamburlaine Organic Reserve Riesling is an absolute cracker!
From little-known Sorell, 13km east of Tasmania's Coal River home of Richmond, comes this precise and delicious Riesling courtesy of Parish Vineyards.
The Point 65 label is named after the fact that for every 100m elevation, the air temperature drops by 0.65. There's your science stat for the day covered, not to mention that this is a delicious drink.
Verdelho is the battler's prince of sorts. It keeps fighting the good fight but doesn't really go that next step. This Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Verdelho goes alright without beating the door down.
A ripping Tassie Pinot Gris, this release from Parish Vineyards is ideal Friday afternoon drinking that will take the heat out of your long work week.
My regular readers would know that Sauvignon Blanc is not my go-to but I could happily handle a glass or two of this Parish Vineyard from Tasmania. There is a tropical fruit, herby and minerally thing going on that calls you back for more.
This Mort's 1973 Single Vineyard from Kilikanoon will elevate Riesling lovers to their happy place. What a joyous and vibrant expression this is.
Tasted beside the Killerman's Run Riesling, this Kilikanoon Mort's Block levels things up. What a beautiful expression of Watervale Riesling this is.
This Cabernet from Stockman's Ridge is an interesting wine. It ebbs and flows doing its best to hook you in.
A plunge into a pool of dense plummy fruit is the order of the day with this Willow Bridge Solana Tempranillo. Ready to partner with a diverse range of dishes, there is much to unravel here.
A Chardonnay that kept growing on me, this is a wonderful cool climate expression from Orange's Strawhouse Wines.
This Strawhouse Naked Pig Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend (64/36) has some presence and carries some weight which is a neat take on the usual clean and fresh style you'd expect with these two bedfellows.
Made with 100% Chardonnay, The Fizz Pig from Strawhouse Wines draws plenty of crowd-pleasing appeal. I love the complexity that it delivers.
Like its WPK Shiraz sibling, I'm finding that these Strawhouse Wines are better with some air under their wings. A very good expression of cool climate Shiraz, give this a decant and it will sing.
Busting out with hyperactivity, this GSM from Willow Bridge either needs to be medicated or you just need to apply some patience. I did the latter and it showed much better on day two of tasting.
A wine that deserves some time to show its best, once it cooled its heels on day two of tasting this Strawhouse WPK Shiraz came to the party.
A softly spiced Cabernet Franc from Stockman's Ridge that unfurled nicely the longer it was open. Give it the time it deserves and you'll be smitten.
The Yarra Valley has found a comfortable home for Nebbiolo and this release from Soumah captures its mood wonderfully. Soft, rustic and lengthy with that fabulous tannin structure it is known for, this is a very good drink.
Pizzini and Sangiovese, what can possibly go wrong? Another ripping wine from their expansive range that is sure to impress.
A lovely wine to enjoy with a casual meal, Soumah has done a great job fusing Nebbiolo and Barbera together from the Yarra Valley and King Valley.
Much like its Shiraz sibling, this Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon gets the thumbs up for its clean lines and approachability.
Committed to the environment, these Regenerate wines put the spotlight on the winery's approach to sustainability. The planting of drought-tolerant varieties, 100% recycling of winery waste water, the use of light weight bottles and the focus on a biodiverse vineyard are only a few of the steps taken to fulfil this intent.
Committed to the environment, these Regenerate wines put the spotlight on the winery's approach to sustainability. The planting of drought-tolerant varieties, 100% recycling of winery waste water, the use of light weight bottles and the focus on a biodiverse vineyard are only a few of the steps taken to fulfil this intent.
A fresh take on Grenache, this brand new Penny's Hill Abstracts Grenache is made in the Joven style and adds another dimension to the portfolio. The Abstracts are a new collection of wines inspired by McLaren Vale’s Mediterranean climate.
For those seeking simplicity and no fuss, this Oxford Landing Regenerate Pinot Grigio is waiting with open arms.
Committed to the environment, these Regenerate wines from Oxford Landing put the spotlight on the winery's approach to sustainability. The planting of drought-tolerant varieties, 100% recycling of winery waste water, the use of light weight bottles and the focus on a biodiverse vineyard are only a few of the steps taken to fulfil this intent.
Svelte. Silky and Lacey, this Cri de Coeur is a divine Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir from Crittenden.
If this Tim Smith Bugalugs Shiraz was the house pour at your palazzo, damn, you'd be grinning from ear to ear. A quality producer you need to introduce yourself to, this is another cracker from a stable of wines that punch above their weight in the quality and value stakes.
A Pinot Noir with terrific flow and an attractive autumnal thing going on, this Crittenden Zumma is a great package.
A beautiful drink, I could soak up these late afternoons very easily with a glass or two. This Briar Ridge Limited Release Fiano hits the spot.
This Tim Smith Shiraz is an Easter wine and by that, I mean it rises up after three days. Be patient, tuck this away or give it a good decant and you'll be mightily impressed by its metamorphosis.
One whiff and I get the impression it's a fruit platter party. Think rock melon, lychees, honeydew melon and vibrant lemons all spilling from the glass.
A wine with a proven track record, but I can't see the brilliance in this Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon as I have in those of years gone by.
Oh, I like this. A lot! This is Hunter Valley Chardonnay in the slot from Briar Ridge. This Briar Hill is on the money and then some. Find me nestled in the corner pouring plentiful glasses and savouring every drop.
Like the Viognier, Tim Smith's delicate touch is evident and his fingerprints are clearly all over this Mataro - and there is a thumbprint on the label for the win. What a brilliant wine this is.
Winemaker Duncan Cook came across a Grenache parcel that he says he couldn't pass up. From the Central Ranges, just below the 600 metres above boundary GI for the Orange region comes this riper, darker fruit spectrum style.
This Kosciuszko Pinot Noir is sourced from Tumbarumba. A wine with some density and a blanket of warmth, it's best for a cool night to give your insides a cuddle.
Fabulous lunchtime slings and large pours await with this Willunga 100 Grenache Rosé. A label going places, this and the new Grenache Blanc are two 2024 releases that are absolutely singing.
Sitting beside the Briar Hill Chardonnay, this Block 7 from Briar Ridge was no match. Sourced from Orange whereas the other Chardonnays come from estate plantings in the Hunter Valley, I found this tough to get through.