Aptitude Wines Connubio 2024

 

A Dolcetto and Sangiovese blend from Aptitude Wines, I'm fixated by the colour that spells good times with flashing neon lights. 

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Aptitude Wines Barbera 2024

 

This is the first Barbera that has come across my tasting bench from the Adelaide Hills. Records are meant to be broken, right?

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First Ridge Montepulciano 2023

 

Montepulciano from Mudgee coming in hot! What a beauty this is. It's a wine with terrific shape and carry and the fruit is seemingly painted on thick.

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First Ridge Barbera 2023

 

The wines from First Ridge walk with a charismatic charm and this Barbera is no different.

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Schwarz Wine Co Meta Shiraz 2023

 

One thing that can never be denied is the eminently drinkability that these Schwarz Wine Co wines deliver. So approachable yet intertwined with interest, this Meta Shiraz is a beauty.

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Pewsey Vale Estate Riesling 2025

 


Pewsey Vale Riesling remains one of my most reliable recommendations. For around $20, it never fails to impress and is a wine that consistently overdelivers. Fact!

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Renzaglia Sangiovese 2024

 

Give this some time and it rises up to the occasion. A most enjoyable Sangiovese from Renzaglia.

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Jericho Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2025

 

This Jericho Pinot Grigio sits in the richer vein and is perfectly suited to relaxed lunches with friends. It's a wine that will certainly find its people.

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Aptitude Wines Contact Theory 2024

 

The first of its kind in the world (there is absolutely nothing wrong with building the drama), this Riesling and Cortese blend from Aptitude Wines is brimming with texture and verve; it demands attention.

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Sutton Grange Fairbank Rosé 2024

 

Provence Rosé seems to be all the rage, but damn, there are some excellent styles coming from Australia. Rush to this superb release from Sutton Grange - you won't regret it. I suspect you'll probably be running back for more.

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Renzaglia Grenache Tempranillo 2024

 

The graceful allure of Grenache intertwines with the meatiness and savoury drive of Tempranillo. This is a super delish blend from Renzaglia to throw at your Friday night barbecue.

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Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2023

 

The Chardonnays from Huntington Estate have a knack for delivering complexity in spades, and this Barrel Fermented 2023 doesn't miss.

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