Soumah Hexham Vineyard Nebbiolo 2022
I was fixated by this Nebbiolo from Soumah, I'm not going to lie. A massive step up from previous vintages and I was on the edge up u...
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July 31, 2025
Hayes Family Wines Estate Mataro 2024
Highlighted by attractive and appealing dense fruit, this Hayes Family Wines Estate Mataro 2024 takes on a slightly different appearance t...
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July 31, 2025
Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Chardonnay 2024
The Paperwasp Chardonnay is a relatively new offering from Usher Tinkler wines, and if you don't mind me saying, the 2024 is bloody awes...
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July 31, 2025
Auld Family Wines William Patrick Shiraz 2021
Plush, rich and saturated with flavour, slot this flagship from Auld Family Wines, the William Patrick Shiraz 2021, into the traditional B...
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July 31, 2025
Brand and Sons Yates Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
A textbook contemporary Coonawarra Cabernet that combines the judicious use of oak and elegant drinking appeal ensures this Brand & So...
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July 31, 2025
Hesketh Adelaide Hills Gamay 2024
Is it uncouth to drink a wine through a straw? Anyway, you might find me doing just that with this Hesketh Adelaide Hills Gamay 2024. Juic...
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July 30, 2025
Willunga 100 Grenache 2024
Vibrancy, lift and energy all wrapped up in a parcel of absolute deliciousness, this Willunga 100 brings all the right moves.
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July 30, 2025
Riposte The Stiletto Pinot Gris 2025
There was a period where I saw a lot of Pinot Gris but I have noticed the tide shift predominantly to Mediterranean varieties. Then along ...
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July 30, 2025
De Iuliis Special Release Tempranillo 2023
Tempranillo is made to be hurled at food and this release from De Iuliis nails the brief. Winemaker Mike De Iuliis rates his barbecue skil...
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July 30, 2025
Soumah Hexham Marzemino 2024
Marzemino has ventured beyond its Northern Italy roots to find a comfortable home in Soumah's Yarra Valley vineyards.
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July 30, 2025
Head Wines Heart and Home Shiraz Cabernet 2022
Ridiculous value! Can I leave the review at that? I had to do a double take when I saw the RRP - wow! An articulate and expressive wine, ...
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July 29, 2025
Bloc Wines The Buchanan GSM 2024
I'm pretty confident that this Buchanan GSM shares the same ripe fruit as the Patrick Old Vine Grenache , but this strikes a better ba...
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July 29, 2025
Hesketh Regional Selection Pinot Gris 2025
Smart, crisp, wonderfully approachable, if you see this Hesketh Regional Selection Pinot Gris in the bottle shop fridge, don't err.
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July 29, 2025
Hesketh Small Batch Pinot Blanc 2024
A nifty little number, this Hesketh Pinot Blanc from the Adelaide Hills is captivating, fresh, juicy and is bound to impress.
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July 29, 2025
Hesketh Small Batch Chardonnay 2024
A bit of a head scratcher, this Hesketh Small Batch Chardonnay seems a little discombobulated, lacking the flow and shape I'd expect ...
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July 29, 2025
Lambrook Wines Aloft Pinot Gris 2025
With an ever so subtle copper-like blush, this Lambrook Wines Aloft Pinot Gris makes a fine statement on the eye, yet it goes further and ...
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July 28, 2025
Lambrook Wines Aloft Rosé 2025
A new range of wines from Adelaide Hills producer Lambrook Wines, this Aloft Rosé makes a very tidy debut.
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July 28, 2025
Lambrook Wines Aloft Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Fresh and vibrant, this Lambrook Wines Aloft Sauvignon Blanc oozes crowd-pleasing appeal and will find a legion of fans.
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July 28, 2025
Bloc Wines The Patrick Old Vine Grenache 2024
The top wine in the Bloc Wines range, The Patrick is only produced in exceptional years. From old Grenache vines in Marananga, this is qui...
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July 28, 2025
Bloc Wines Rosé 2025
Born as a passion project, the four mates behind Bloc Wines have elevated the level of seriousness, as well as their production. This Rosé...
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July 28, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Camp Gros Martinenga Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2020
Peak Barbaresco. What a sheer delight this Marchesi di Grésy Camp Gros Martinenga Barbaresco Riserva DOCG 2020 is. Refined, evocative and ...
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July 27, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Gaiun Martinenga Barbaresco DOCG 2020
Equally elegant and intense, this Marchesi di Grésy Gaiun Martinenga Barbaresco DOCG 2020 is an excellent wine.
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July 27, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Martinenga Barbaresco DOCG 2021
From one of Barbaresco's benchmark vineyards, the Marchesi di Grésy Martinenga Barbaresco DOCG 2021 is bright and expressive with a de...
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July 27, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Monte Colombo Barbera d'Asti DOC 2017
With a solid core of plums and black cherries, the Marchesi di Grésy Monte Colombo Barbera DOC 2017 delivers a confident expression of the...
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July 27, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Martinenga Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2024
The Marchesi di Grésy Martinenga Langhe DOC Nebbiolo was quite the game changer being the first unoaked Nebbiolo released in the district ...
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July 26, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Monte Aribaldo Dolcetto d'Alba DOC 2023
A charming and finely tuned Dolcetto, this Marchesi di Grésy's Monte Aribaldo d'Alba 2023 presents itself as a very tidy apertivo ...
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July 26, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Langhe DOC Chardonnay 2021
A pleasant surprise, this Marchesi di Grésy's Langhe DOC Chardonnay 2021 caught my attention - much more than I expected. It's a w...
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July 26, 2025
Marchesi di Grésy Langhe DOC Sauvignon 2024
The Marchesi di Grésy Sauvignon 2024 is a well-balanced wine.
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July 26, 2025
Castello di Neive Santa Stefano Riserva Barbaresco DOCG 1999
One of the unforgettable highlights of my journey through Piedmont was tasting this Castello di Neive Santa Stefano Riserva Barbaresco DOCG ...
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July 25, 2025
Castello di Neive Santa Stefano Riserva Barbaresco DOCG 2018
Only produced in the best years, the Castello di Neive Santa Stefano Riserva Barbaresco DOCG 2018 is a compelling expression of site and va...
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July 25, 2025
Castello di Neive Santa Stefano Barbaresco DOCG 2022
From the highly regarded Santa Stefano vineyard, this Barbaresco from Castello di Neive is a coiled spring that needs a sleep. Give it tha...
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July 25, 2025
Castello di Neive Barbaresco DOCG Classico 2022
A refined and intense Barbaresco, this Classico stands as the foundation of the Castello di Neive portfolio. The cellar door experience wa...
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July 24, 2025
Castello di Nieve Piedmont DOC Albarossa 2020
A powerful yet poised wine with great drive and balance, this is my first look at the Albarossa variety courtesy of Castello di Neive.
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July 24, 2025
Castello di Neive Langhe DOC Pinot Nero 2020
Think Langhe and Pinot Nero (Noir) is probably not one of the first varieties that springs to mind. In the ground since 1995, this Castell...
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July 24, 2025
Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 2021
From a highly regarded vintage, this Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 2021 is a rich expression.
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July 24, 2025
Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC Santo Stefano 2022
Get around this Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC Santo Stefano 2022. A wine of structured complexity, I want in.
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July 23, 2025
Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC 2023
A flavoursome and playful expression of Barbera, Castello di Nieve Barbera d'Alba DOC 2023, the "drink now" appeal brings vi...
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July 23, 2025
Castello di Nieve Dolcetto d'Alba 2022
The freshness and vibrance of the fruit got me enthused. Quite an introduction, this Castello di Nieve Dolcetto d'Alba 2022 is in grea...
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July 23, 2025
Castello di Nieve Langhe DOC Arneis 2024
There is more Arneis in the Piedmont than most would realise. This release from Castello di Nieve is a top drop and incredibly approachabl...
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July 23, 2025
Produttori del Barbaresco DOCG Classico 2021
A brilliant and elegant expression of Barbaresco, this is a wine of restrained power with layers of interest and complexity ready to sift ...
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July 22, 2025
Produttori del Barbaresco DOCG Classico 2020
From humble beginnings to now a Barbaresco powerhouse, the excellent quality and superb value have certainly ensured Produttori del Barbares...
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July 22, 2025
Produttori del Barbaresco DOC Langhe Nebbiolo 2023
Potentially the most affordable dance party you’ll ever experience, the Produttori del Barbaresco DOC Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 comes in at jus...
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July 21, 2025
Produttori del Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Muncagota 2020
The Produttori del Barbaresco Muncagota Riserva 2020 demonstrates classic elegance and structured depth for which this producer is renowne...
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July 21, 2025
Produttori del Barbaresco DOCG Riserva Ovello 2019
One of the five original single vineyard Barbarescos produced by this co-operative back in 1967, it also comes from the northernmost site. I...
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July 21, 2025
Giulia Negri Barolo DOCG Marassio 2023
Sourced from the highest vineyard on limestone soils (536 metres above), the Giulia Negri Barolo DOCG Marassio is a wine of striking purit...
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July 20, 2025
Giulia Negri Barolo DOCG La Tartufaia 2023
La Tartufaia translates to "the truffle ground" and depicts this elegant Barolo from Giulia Negri perfectly. From the highest vi...
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July 20, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annunziata Riserva 2019
An incredible expression and from the highest part of the vineyard, this Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annunziata Riserva 20...
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July 20, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annunziata Riserva 2017
The 2017 Rocche Costamagna Barolo Riserva Rocche dell’Annunziata is a compelling expression from a warm vintage that skillfully walks the l...
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July 20, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annunziata 2017
Tasted alongside the 2021 release, the additional years of bottle aging have allowed the Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annu...
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July 19, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annunziata 2021
From the Rocche dell'Annunziata sub-region in La Morra comes this medium-bodied Barolo from Rocche Costamagna.
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July 19, 2025
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