There are plenty of great Chardonnays around the country, but few marry quality and value as convincingly as this release from Byrne Farm ...

  Fortis means strength, and this Vin Sol Fortis Shiraz lives up to its name from the get-go. 

  Rich, generous and unmistakably Geoff Merrill in style, it embraces old school generosity and wears its heart on its sleeve. 

  A captivating, complex and alluring Pinot Noir, this Hotshot is Holm Oak's flagship and it is more than worthy of that title. 

  No new oak and no whole bunches in the ferment are the keys to success with this glorious Fearless Pinot Noir from Holm Oak.

  A Pinot of purity, poise and quiet confidence, this Byrne Farm Glenidle Vineyard showcases exactly why the cool climes of Orange continue ...

  Composed and classy, I love this Chardonnay's swagger as it confidently strides out. The Wizard is Holm Oak's flagship white and i...

  From the Hayes Family Wines certified organic vineyard in Stone Well, planted in the 1940s and rooted deep into sandstone and clay, this i...

  When you see this Holm Oak Pinot Noir on the shelf, you know you won't lose. Such a reliable and soothing bottle of delish, it's a...

  I've had a lot of Grenache in my time, and I must say, this Yelland & Papps Limited Cuvée sits on top of the pile. Wow! What an in...

  I do love how the Hunter Valley alumni have spread their wings across the Australian wine landscape and given the old Hunter River Burgund...

  Ooft! This is the sort of Chardonnay that proves Orange deserves far more attention than it gets.

If you're chasing an old school Barossa Shiraz with no shortage of flavour, this Hayes Family Wines Hillside Shiraz delivers in spades...

  Big love for this excellent Hayes Family Wines Block 2 Grenache made under the keen eye of winemaker Andrew Seppelt. Juicy and vibrant, it...

  Quality Mataro here from Hayes Family Wines. Lovers of the variety will find plenty to embrace, especially if they're prepared to give...

  A fabulous Cabernet from Western Australia's Mount Barker region, this Gilberts Reserve absolutely hums with a good decant. 

  Made for long, contemplative nights by the fire, check this Gilberts Reserve Shiraz. 

  This flagship wine from First Drop, The Cream Shiraz, certainly lives up to its name. 

Leaning into its rich pedigree, this Seppeltsfield Shiraz was my preferred of the Fat of the Land Single Vineyard Barossa wines from First D...

  If you're chasing an old-school Barossa Shiraz, this First Drop Wines Fat of the Land Greenock release is right in the sweet spot. 

  Ebenezer has long been a source of powerful Barossa Shiraz, and this Fat of the Land release from First Drop Wines proudly flies that flag...

  Forget everything you think you know about Semillon because this Death By Semillon from Usher Tinkler happily tears up the rule book. 

  Maintaining the high standard of vintages gone before, this Holm Oak Shiraz 2024 is another very good release.

  More herbal than the juicy, fruit-driven style this Varney GSM has become known for, this 2023 slides back a notch or two from those that ...

  Fresh and bright, this Jericho Fiano is springtime in a glass. 

  Some wines don't ask for food, they demand it. This Granite Belt Cabernet Merlot is one of them. 

  A 60/40 blend, this 3 Rings Cabernet Shiraz is a great take on the traditional Aussie claret.

  Quite the excitement machine, you'd be forgiven for thinking this costs far more than its $19 price tag. A quality Shiraz for under $2...

  I've now reviewed this 2023 Shiraz three times in the past 18 months. My first tasting was shortly after bottling, then again ten mont...

  This is the first time I've come across this Paringa Cabernet, despite reviewing the Shiraz on several occasions.