Zema Estate Family Selection Shiraz 2019

 

There’s plenty of life left in this seven-year-old Shiraz, with dark plummy fruit, blackberries and dark cherries still buoyant in the glass, joined by a little red fruit brightness. 

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Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

 

With seven years already under its belt, this Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet is still ready for the long haul. It's not as expressive or joyous as the 2018 release, but it still has plenty to offer. 

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Limefinger Solace Riesling 2026

 

This is a wine that is more about the quality of the winemaker than the product itself. I subscribe to the theory that quality is nurtured in the vineyard before the grips of human hand go about their work, but like many things, there are exceptions to the rule.

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Limefinger Learnings Watervale Riesling 2026

 

Stunning as ever, this Limefinger Learnings Watervale Riesling has class written all over it. 

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Sorby Adams Gudilly GSM 2026

 

If the intention was to capture a bright, fruit-forward expression of the famed GSM blend, the team at Sorby Adams has nailed the brief with this Gudilly 2026.

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Hey! Marbelle Rosé 2025

 

A Rosé that quietly cruises along without making too much fuss, Hey Marbelle is a partnership between friends Marcelle Freeman and Belinda Groth.

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1847 First Pick Shiraz 2022

 

This First Pick Shiraz from 1847 Wines needs time. Give it that grace and you’ll be rewarded deluxe.

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1847 Grand Pappy's Shiraz 2022

 

Big, rich and generous, this Grand Pappy's Shiraz from 1847 Wines fills the mouth and demands a slab of protein as its preferred partner. 

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Indigo Beechworth Chardonnay 2024

 

This is ace. Drive with measured generosity, come at me.

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Indigo Small Batch Chardonnay 2025

 


From a warm year, this Indigo Small Batch Chardonnay has a little extra snuggle factor. 

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Soumah Hexham Chardonnay 2025

 

Pure, silky and beautifully driven, this Soumah Hexham Single Vineyard Chardonnay leaves its thumbprint on the palate. 

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Soumah Upper Ngumby Chardonnay 2025

 

Lean, tidy and quietly satisfying, this Soumah Upper Ngumby Chardonnay knows its purpose and the path it's on. 

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Hey! Marbelle Pinot Grigio 2026

 

Sips in the sunshine, pinkie raised. This is summer drinking with a little class. A collaboration between friends Marcelle and Bel, this Hilltops Pinot Grigio is so approachable and ridiculously easy to slurp.

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Pokolbin Vintners Light Dry Red 2024

 

If you love medium-bodied red wines, break the land speed record and rush to this Pokolbin Vintners Light Dry Red 2024. Seriously. 

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Pokolbin Vintners Light Dry Red 2025

 

Sourced from a single vineyard also supplying fruit to Tyrrell’s and Mount Pleasant, these 50-year-old vines have delivered an exquisite medium-bodied Shiraz. 

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In Praise of Shadows Akira Grenache 2024

 

Sleek, dainty and ridiculously pretty. This is Akira Grenache from In Praise of Shadows knows how to charm. 

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In Praise of Shadows Komorebi Grenache 2024

 

Decant, pause, embrace, infatuate. This Komorebi Grenache from In Praise of Shadows is worth falling for. 

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Brand & Sons Yates Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

 

Excellent contemporary Coonawarra Cabernet. This Brand & Sons Yates is a belter.

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Angove Family Crest GSM 2025

 

A smart GSM from Angove Family Wines that scoots along with plenty of charm. 

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Huntington Estate Nouveau 2026

Edgy, frisky and inviting, this is a whole lot of fun in a glass. A blend of Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Grenache, this is fresh, medium-bodied and perfectly happy to take a chill on warmer days. 

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Corryton Burge Grenache 2024

 


A burger, a snag and a bottle of Grenache. Sometimes that’s all you need. 

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Corryton Burge Shiraz 2024

 

A glass of Barossa comfort without breaking the bank. 

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Huntington Estate Special Reserve Chardonnay 2024

 


More focused, more detailed and a big step up from the 2023. This Special Reserve Chardonnay from Huntington Estate is a touch leaner and more precise than the Barrel Fermented Chardonnay.

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Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024

 

Richer in style, but there’s plenty of zip keeping this Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay on its toes. 

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Dalrymple Pipers River Pinot Noir 2024

 


Glossy in the glass, savoury at heart, this Dalrymple Pipers River is an excellent Pinot Noir. 

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Dalrymple Coal River Pinot Noir 2024

 


Savoury Pinot Noir can be utterly hypnotic, and this is a beauty. 

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Russell & Suitor Ladera Pinot Noir 2025

 


From Pipers River in Tasmania, this is a solid expression of Pinot Noir from Russell & Suitor.
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Corryton Burge Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2025

I posted a reel to Instagram sharing my thoughts on Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir. Although there are some exceptions, I see many that present as a lighter-bodied Shiraz. This release from Corryton Burge is yet another example of that.

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Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2026

 

Mudgee is not Pinot Noir country, but damn, it makes a cracking Rosé in the right hands. This Huntington Estate expression is a ripper. Come at me sunny days.

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Huntington Estate Gewurztraminer 2026

 


A cascade of perfume spills from the glass. Wonderfully aromatic, as you’d expect from Gewürztraminer, this Huntington Estate release is all about the fragrance. 

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Dalrymple Coal River Chardonnay 2025

 


Creamy, complex and carrying enough length to keep the conversation going, this is a moreish and seductive Chardonnay from Dalrymple. 

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Corryton Burge Rosé 2026

 


Sunday afternoon picnic in a glass. What a ripper! This Grenache Rosé from Corryton Burge is vibrant, energetic and downright joyous. 

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Yangarra Estate Ironheart Shiraz 2023

Powerful without heaviness, polished without losing its grace. This is a seriously accomplished Ironheart Shiraz from Yangarra Estate that has been beautifully composed.

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In Praise of Shadows Ki Fiano 2025

 

Golden in the glass, this Fiano from In Praise of Shadows glows like a late-afternoon sunset. 

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In Praise of Shadows Grenache Blanc 2025

From Lacey Vineyard and the first release of this wine for In Praise of Shadows, these vines were grafted to Grenache Blanc in 2023 using cuttings from Yangarra Estate. Handpicked and barrel fermented, half the barrels received weekly bâtonnage while the balance was left quietly resting for eight months. 

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In Praise of Shadows Sakura Rosé 2025

 

A 51/49 blend of Sangiovese and Grenache, this nails the brief for a modern Rosé with its attractive salmon appearance. But there’s more going on beneath the surface than first meets the eye. 

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Angove Warboys Shiraz Grenache 2023

 

Terrific drinking, this Angove Warboys Shiraz Grenache from certified organic vines proves once more that great blends are all about balance. 
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Kilikanoon Ashton 1920 Mataro 2022

 

From dry-grown vines planted in 1920, this Kilikanoon Ashton 1920 Mataro has some serious pedigree and plenty of personality. 

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In Praise of Shadows Grenache 2024

 

A Grenache that refuses to slow down, it's an excellent expression from McLaren Vale producer In Praise of Shadows.
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In Praise of Shadows Mankai 2024

 


Full bloom in a glass, this Mankai blend from In Praise of Shadows has the swagger and charisma to steal the limelight at your next barbecue.

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Gunpowder The Spark Sparkling Fiano 2026

 


An energetic and vibrant Sparkling Fiano from Gunpowder Wines, it's a wine that I'd be more than happy to share with my friends.

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Yangarra Estate Kings Wood Shiraz 2024

 


This Kings Wood Shiraz from Yangarra Estate isn't interested in hiding its muscle. Big, bulky and wearing the vinous equivalent of a muscle t-shirt, it happily flexes from the moment it hits the glass. 

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Ross Hill Family Series Jack Shiraz 2024

 

Easy-going and approachable, this Family Series Jack Shiraz from Ross Hill carries a medium-bodied frame that offers plenty of energy and drinkability. 

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Corryton Burge The Patroness Chardonnay 2025

 

It's been a while since I have seen this wine, so it's great to be back in the saddle. A more focused and detailed Chardonnay from Corryton Burge, its appeal is immediate from the first whiff.

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Corryton Burge Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2025

 

A solid Chardonnay from Corryton Burge, you'd be happy to serve this at a function or reception.

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Ross Hill Max Pinot Grigio 2025

 


Lighter in alcohol and coming in at 9.5%, this Pinot Grigio from Ross Hill is a more than respectable option for those conscious of their intake.

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Corryton Burge Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2026

 


Sourced from the Adelaide Hills, this Pinot Gris from Corryton Burge shows the richer form of the variety (with Pinot Grigio being picked early and presenting with crisper acidity).

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Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2026

 


This Adelaide Hills Riesling from Corryton Burge takes an interesting turn. It seems more developed than expected, showing a little extra maturity from the outset rather than the youthful, razor-edged profile often associated with the variety. 

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Yangarra Estate Roux Beaute Roussanne 2024

 

This expression of Yangarra Estate Roussanne is a superb example of why patience matters. Serve it at the right temperature, let it reveal itself and the beauty and bliss will present themselves.

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Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Blanc 2024

 

This Yangarra Estate Ovitelli Blanc is considered blending at its best. Thoughtful, complex and beautifully composed, above all, it's thrilling drinking. It's a wine that carries itself with remarkable grace.

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