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Thursday, 21 September 2023

O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling 2023

Why is Riesling the best value wine in Australia? Crack this for $30 and you'll sit bolt upright. What a blistering wine we have here!

2021 was also a wet and cold year in Mudgee but this Chardonnay bounds along with greater energy and presence than its 2022 sibling.

From a wet and cold vintage, this Slow Fox Wines Chardonnay is a tidy drink.

Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2023

Clean, fresh and pure. The 2023 Hunter Valley vintage is said to be better for reds but this is a very tidy expression of Semillon.

For an off-dry Semillon, this hits the mark. The texture from skins is evident and the delish factor is high. A smart wine from Gundog Estate.

Chapel Hill MV Mourvedre 2022

All I want is a rack of pork ribs with this Chapel Hill MV Mourvedre in a glass to wash them down. What a beauty!

I like this. A great representation of McLaren Vale Shiraz, this Chapel Hill MV develops impressively in the glass.

Chapel Hill MV Bush Vine Grenache 2022

A Grenache with some depth, the fruit and spices mingle with ease delivering a wine with an attractive presence and flow.

If you were going to introduce someone (or yourself) to Semillon, this Hunter's Semillon from Gundog Estate is an excellent starting point.

Yangarra Estate Blanc 2022

An exercise in blending expertise, this Yangarra Estate Blanc brings together a curious bunch of varieties, yet the final product is a fabulous wine dripping with textural interest.

Lou Miranda Fierce III Pinot Grigio 2023

An easygoing, no-fuss Pinot Grigio from the Barossa's Lou Miranda.

Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2021

I like this. A lot. It's gun barrel straight. What you see is what you get. Wrap your mouth around this very tidy Cabernet Franc.

Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2022

The pretty perfume and fruit purity of Eden Valley Riesling absolutely glistens and explodes from the glass. What a fabulous wine this is.

A dance party of red fruit and berries cut the moves in this preservative free Shiraz from Yangarra Estate.

The Adelaide Hills is a Mencia hot spot at the moment. There are a vast array of interpretations of the variety which builds the curiosity factor. This release from Nepenthe is a spicy and dense rendition.

Pewsey Vale Prima Riesling 2022

The first harvested fruit from this vineyard walks the tightrope of sweetness and acid with respectability. Nicely balanced, it is bright and expressive.