Fierce III Shiraz Grenache Mataro 2022
A dense and muscular blend, this Shiraz/Grenache/Mataro from Lou Miranda is steak night ready.
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March 18, 2025
Polperro Little Laney Pinot Noir 2023
A savoury-driven single vineyard Pinot Noir from Polperro, but this Little Laney carries more grunt and fruit than its Talland Hill sibli...
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March 18, 2025
Polperro Talland Hill Pinot Noir 2023
Wonderfully silky, this savoury Talland Hill Pinot Noir from Polperro is a fabulous drink. Organically and biodynamically farmed, it offer...
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March 18, 2025
Knappstein Ackland Vineyard Riesling 2024
The Ackland Vineyard Riesling from Knappstein comes from the Watervale dress circle. Standing on the hill overlooking Springvale Road you...
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March 18, 2025
Ox Hardy Fiano 2024
Fiano has found a happy home in McLaren Vale and this Ox Hardy release from the Upper Tintara vineyard in Blewitt Springs will elevate you...
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March 17, 2025
Knappstein Insider Riesling 2024
Three parcels of fruit have been handled differently and then blended to create this textural Insider Riesling from Knappstein Wines.
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March 17, 2025
Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2022
Steeped in history, this Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz was fermented in slate fermenters that are quite possibly the only remaining type in the wo...
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March 14, 2025
Parker Coonawarra Estate Kidman Block Shiraz 2023
The Kidman Block Shiraz from Parker Coonawarra Estate has shown very well in years gone by, but this 2023 appears to be much shyer.
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March 14, 2025
Chapel Hill 1941 Vines Grenache 2023
From Chapel Hill's 1941 Old Vines and yet to be released, give this a little lie down and it should pay dividends.
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March 14, 2025
Polperro Talland Hill Chardonnay 2023
Head to the Polperro cellar door and look out to the vines and you'll be surveying the Talland Hill vineyard perched 170 metres above....
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March 12, 2025
Brand and Sons Honeysuckle Riesling 2024
A new release for Brand & Sons, this is an off-dry Riesling that screams for a spicy Asian dish.
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March 12, 2025
Fierce III Shiraz 2022
Big, muscular and oaky sum up this Barossan born Fierce III Shiraz.
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March 12, 2025
Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay 2023
Fresh is the buzzword for this Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay given its uplifting persona. It's a wine that shows a respectable...
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March 10, 2025
Kyberd Hills Wines Brigadier Pinot Noir 2021
Three Kyberd Hills Pinot Noirs and three very different wines. A little spicy like the 2020 , this 2021 holds better shape and form. But g...
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March 10, 2025
Kyberd Hills Wines Brigadier Pinot Noir 2020
A very different wine compared to the previous 2018 , this Kyberd Hills Pinot Noir 2020 is more muscular and tense.
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March 10, 2025
Kyberd Hills Wines Brigadier Pinot Noir 2018
This is the first time Kyberd Hills Wines have come across the bench and the Chardonnays and these Pinots have had a neat consistency. Wit...
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March 10, 2025
Ox Hardy Upper Tintara 1891 Ancestor Vines Shiraz 2015
A McLaren Vale Shiraz masterclass, this is an elite ride through the pleasure zone courtesy of the Ox Hardy Upper Tintara 1891 Ancestor Vi...
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March 09, 2025
Parker Coonawarra Estate 95 Block 2022
The Parker Coonawarra Estate 95 Block is a blend of Cabernet and Petit Verdot (81/19) and I really like what the latter brings to the tabl...
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March 09, 2025
Polperro Mill Hill Chardonnay 2023
This is a delightful Mill Hill single vineyard Chardonnay from Polperro with plenty of textural interest and complexity to keep the juices...
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March 09, 2025
Ox Hardy Grenache 2023
This is delicious. A Grenache with a label that is eye-catching, this Ox Hardy 2023 slides down with supreme ease. Dive in!
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March 08, 2025
Chapel Hill Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Rich and dense, this Chapel Hill Gorge Block is a broad-shouldered Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale. A wine with serious longevity in ...
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March 08, 2025
Kyberd Hills El Rubio Tempranillo 2023
The Mornington Peninsula is not known as a homeland for Tempranillo, so I was curious when this slid across the tasting bench from Kyberd Hi...
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March 08, 2025
Brand and Sons Grand Central Chardonnay 2024
A super approachable Chardonnay from Brand & Sons, it walks with a softly softly disposition.
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March 08, 2025
Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
I won't get bored of saying that I love the ochre colour of this label. It's so Australian and really captures the place - those f...
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March 07, 2025
Fierce III Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
From the southern Barossa, the Fierce III wines come courtesy of Lou Miranda. A generous type with broad shoulders, this is indicative of ...
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March 07, 2025
Chapel Hill The Vinedresser Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
We move up a notch from the Chapel Hill Parson Cabernet Sauvignon to its sibling The Vinedresser. A wine showcasing more fruit and lift, ...
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March 07, 2025
Chapel Hill The Parson Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
For 18 bucks, The Parson from Chapel Hill delivers very well at the price point.
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March 07, 2025
Ox Hardy Chardonnay 2024
The fourth release, this Ox Hardy Chardonnay is driven by fine lines and a fresh citrus delight.
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March 07, 2025
Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth 2021
Never has a new release Cabernet Sauvignon captivated me as much as this First Growth from Parker Coonawarra Estate. Elegance, detail and ...
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March 05, 2025
Wykari of Clare Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021
From a former school principal turned fulltime vigneron, this is a beautiful Clare Valley Shiraz from Wykari of Clare. Measured density wi...
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March 05, 2025
Parker Coonawarra Estate SBW Bailey Block Cabernet Franc 2024
A joyous and vibrant Cabernet Franc, this release from Parker Coonawarra oozes incredible autumn barbecue appeal. Go here.
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March 05, 2025
Curtis Pasha Shiraz 2021
Big, rich and oaky, this Pasha Shiraz from Curtis is unashamedly old school and I feel like I'm being dragged back into a time warp. F...
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March 04, 2025
Curtis Small Batch Shiraz 2021
Part of the Small Batch range, this Curtis Shiraz has a minimalist label with an attractive teal colour which I find quite eye catching. A...
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March 04, 2025
Curtis Small Batch Durif 2021
Big, flabby and way overripe, it was hard getting past the opening swirl of this Curtis Small Batch Durif.
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March 04, 2025
Kyberd Hills Wines Turramurra Chardonnay 2021
Tasted alongside its 2020 sibling , this Kyberd Hills Wines Turramurra Chardonnay 2021 shines a different light. Leaner and not as concent...
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March 02, 2025
Vickery The Reserve Watervale Riesling 2022
This is excellent! Keeda Zilm is making all the right moves here in the late John Vickery's honour with this Vickery Reserve Watervale...
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March 02, 2025
Kyberd Hills Wines Turramurra Chardonnay 2020
This is my first look at these Kyberd Hills wines from the Mornington Peninsula and a very positive impression has been made.
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March 02, 2025
Vickery The Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2022
Traditionally released at three years of age, this Vickery Reserve Eden Valley Riesling is ticking along nicely with a little development ...
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March 02, 2025
Jericho Shiraz S3 Shiraz 2022
A smokey and meaty Shiraz from Jericho Wines, casual weekend barbecues are GO!
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February 28, 2025
Vickery Watervale Riesling 2024
Tasted alongside the Vickery Eden Valley Riesling , given the choice, I would run at this Vickery Watervale 2024. So pretty, so vibrant, sho...
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February 28, 2025
Vickery Eden Valley Riesling 2024
It may be the last day of February, but the summer of Riesling is not dead yet. A glass of this Vickery Eden Valley will undoubtedly keep th...
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February 28, 2025
Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2023
A brilliant expression of the great Australian claret, this Huntington Estate Grand Reserve Shiraz Cabernet is the business. Woah! What a ...
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February 28, 2025
Curtis Legion Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Swirl the glass and the scents of a solid Cabernet rise up. This is good gear from Curtis Family Vineyards.
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February 28, 2025
Curtis Legion Shiraz 2021
A wine of respectable complexity, this is a generous Shiraz from Curtis Family Vineyards.
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February 28, 2025
Curtis Limited Series Grenache 2021
The first whiff of this Curtis Limited Series Grenache caught my attention but not in a good way.
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February 28, 2025
After Five Wine Co Aglianico 2022
These alternative varieties from Purple Hands are in a supreme sweet spot at the moment. This After Five Wine Co Aglianico is an excellent...
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February 26, 2025
Holm Oak Cabernet Franc 2024
Cool climate Cabernet Franc pulling the right moves from Holm Oak.
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February 25, 2025
Curtis Cavaliere Shiraz 2021
Muscular and full-bodied, this is a sturdy McLaren Vale Shiraz from Curtis Family Vineyards.
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February 25, 2025
Curtis Cavaliere GSM 2021
A big framed GSM from Curtis, this Cavaliere made some positive moves early on.
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February 25, 2025
Curtis Small Batch Early Release Grenache 2022
Kicking off with all the attractive things highlighted by silky and juicy fruit, this Curtis Small Batch Early Release Grenache drops its ...
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February 24, 2025
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