Lyons Will Farrawell Pinot Noir 2024

 

Sitting this Lyons Will Farrawell Pinot Noir alongside its Single Vineyard sibling The Greys is an thrilling exercise. Add the Estate blend into the mix and you have quite a trio to feast on.

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Lyons Will The Greys Pinot Noir 2024

 


These Single Vineyard Pinots from Lyons Will are in excellent order, not to mention the Estate blend.

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Lyons Will Pinot Noir 2024

 

I'm not going to lie, there is a humility and graciousness that draws me closer to these Lyons Will Pinots, and this exemplifies that deluxe.

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Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2025

 

Considered, ripe and generous, this Piccadilly Chardonnay comes from the warmest, driest and earliest vintage on record at the winery.

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Lyons Will Riesling 2025

 

A very tidy Riesling from Lyons Will that is ready for some Thai or Malaysian.

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Flinders Run Crossing Borders Riesling 2024

 

Sourced from just north of the Clare township, this is slatey soils country and that is evident in this fabulous Riesling from Flinders Run.

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Angove Warboys Vineyard Shiraz 2021

 

Featuring bevelled edges and dangerously smooth lines, this Warboys Shiraz grew on me deluxe. I could be talked into another point. Clever stuff that is modestly priced, time in the cellar will reward.

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Angove Angles Rise Vineyard Shiraz 2021

 

From the McLaren Vale subregion of Clarendon perched 310 metres above, the Angels Rise vineyard is characterised by its slightly cooler climate and rocky shalestone soils. Be sure to decant this Shiraz from Angoves and it'll be humming.

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Coeur des Sages Blanc de Blancs NV

 

Imported by Joval, this 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blanc hails from Burgundy and is fermented in tank (Charmat method) rather than in the bottle. Approachable with respectable interest, this is a good drink for $28.
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Paulmara Estate DeNero 2024

 

I'm taking a punt and guessing that this wine's nickname in the winery is Robert. I digress... Barossa Nero d'Avola from vines planted in 2012 and it's bloody delicious! 

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Fontaleoni Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 2024


One of my astute readers reached out to ask if I had tried this wine after he read a review on another site for the 2023 vintage. In fact, I tasted it with winemaker Simona Troiani at Fontaleoni's cute little cellar door in San Gimignano's Piazza della Cisterna back in July last year. Scrambling through my notes, it seems I haven't published my reviews from this quick tasting with Simona. I'll rectify that.
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Days & Daze Freethinker Shiraz 2023

 

A cracking barbecue wine, the cheeky throwaway line on the back label, "not your dad's Shiraz", rings true.

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Days & Daze Sunchaser Rosé 2025

 

If easy-drinking Rosé is on your list, this Days & Daze ticks the box with ease. 

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Days & Daze Sunswill Pinot Gris 2025

 

This is a Pinot Gris that you could swill for days and days, pardon the pun. Joyous, approachable and damn delicious, this Days & Daze made me sit bolt upright.

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Paulmara Estate Lunch Red Sangiovese 2025

 

Called the "Lunch Red" and for good reason, this Sangiovese from Paulmara Estate is bright and crunchy, oozing an infectious vibrancy. Chill this - its guzzle factor is immense.

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Holm Oak Chardonnay 2025

 

I've been out of the chair for a few weeks, so we should get back into it... Let's start 2026 with a bang as I introduce this fresh and inviting modern Chardonnay from Holm Oak to you that oozes chillaxed sundowner vibes.

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