Sea breeze in a glass. This Oliver's Taranga Vermentino screams for sunshine and a spot by the water.

  A rockstar debut from the first crop, this Oliver's Taranga Grenache Blanc has arrived with a bang. 

  Owner Wendy Stimpson describes Passel Estate as "Small and perfectly formed." I adore her humility - she has some very smart win...

  Big, ripe and seriously mouthfilling. This Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet is built for the plate and may well need a knife and fork to ...

  A curious blend of Tempranillo, Mataro, and Grenache comes together in a wine that is earthy, leathery and unapologetically savoury. 

  Earthy, woodsy and spicy, this In Praise of Shadows Shiraz has plenty of muscle in the tank. 

  I reviewed this Huntington Estate Special Reserve Shiraz 2021 twelve months ago and it has continued to evolve. It's a great expressio...

  Brooding, generous and wonderfully comforting, this Angove Family Crest Shiraz invites you to settle in. 

  A rock solid example of Mudgee Shiraz. Not a showy wine, just a stand and deliver type that walks comfortably in its own skin.

  Considered, savoury and beautifully focused, this Squitchy Lane Pinot Noir has plenty going on. 

  This is my first look at this Squitchy Lane Limited Release Merlot.

  I have to admit, Chardonnay from the Barossa Valley doesn't get me enthused and this release from Biscay Road doesn't alter that.

  This is Chardonnay with purity, drive and serious precision. All praise to the team at Indigo Vineyards for raising this from the ground i...

A blend on the richer side of the spectrum, this Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay Roussanne will reward some time in the glass bringing it closer ...

  Fresh! This Willunga 100 Grenache Rosé is sheer joy and delight parcelled up with a shade of pink. Delightful, silky and seriously smashab...

  If you enjoy Riesling, I reckon you'll enjoy Piquepoul. Less perfumed and with a broader palate, mind you, it could be suggested as th...

  Bright, vibrant and wonderfully approachable, this Saddler's Creek Single Suitcase Sangiovese is ready to get the party started. 

  Italian roots, Australian landscape and plenty of Barbera bounce. This release from Saddler's Creek is a little beauty. I get a sense ...

  The Single Suitcase range from Saddler's Creek is a tribute to the immigrants who arrived in Australia during the 1950s with a suitcas...

  Rich, generous yet effortlessly smooth. This Bowen Estate Shiraz is armed and ready for steak night. The 50th release, it pays tribute to ...

  A 50th release deserves a Cabernet with a little history behind it. Paying tribute to Joy Bowen on the front label, this is a traditional...

  There’s plenty of life left in this seven-year-old Shiraz, with dark plummy fruit, blackberries and dark cherries still buoyant in the gla...

  With seven years already under its belt, this Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet is still ready for the long haul. It's not as expr...

  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...

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

  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 wi...

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

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

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

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