Yalumba Y Series Pinot Noir 2022

 

To be released in early 2023, winemaker Sam Wigan is pretty excited about this and sent a pre-release sneak peek my way. This is another Y Series bargain worth keeping an eye out for.

Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2020

 

A little radiant star of mid-week delight coming at you from the Barossa. You can't go wrong with this for $18. Yes!

Hesketh Twist of Fate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

 

Coming from the Limestone Coast and peak Cabernet Sauvignon territory, this is a tidy wine for 15 bucks.

O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2022

 

Deliciously fragrant, this is a super expression of Watervale Riesling. From a year that mirrored the outstanding 2002, get in the queue for this ripping 2022.

Mount Brown Estates Grand Reserve Pinot Gris 2020

 

What a beauty this is. From the base of Mount Brown in New Zealand's Waipara region comes this detailed Pinot Gris. 

Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2022

 

Easy going refreshment coming at ya. Readily available and the best of the current Oxford Landing releases, you can see why this no nonsense Sauv is as popular as ever.

Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2022

 

A quick look at the new Riesling release from Raidis Estate at the recent Coonawarra Roadshow tasting. Hello spring! This is a ripper! The last time I reviewed it was back in 2019. Nothing has changed - the quality is still sky high and the price screams extreme value.

Dappled Appellation Pinot Noir 2021

 

Boom! A serious contender for the best value wine of the year. I could neck the contents in quick time. Such a considered, delightful and damn impressive Pinot Noir from the Upper Yarra Valley. That thing about run don't walk - yes!

The Hydropath Society Gruner Vetliner 2021

 

Gruner Veltliner has found a happy home in the Adelaide Hills. Take a whiff of this wine from the Hydropath Society and you can't help but want to imbibe. A fabulous drink and a blistering bargain, find it.

Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2021

 

The Rick Astley of the Yalumba Y Series range. It's never gonna give you up, it's never gonna let you down and it's never gonna run around and desert you - only because it's readily available. A crazy good Viognier for the money.

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Riesling 2021

 

Clever. Very clever. A Riesling that is bursting with freshness for now yet has some tension readying itself for later. But I'm happy with it now to wash down some calamari or fresh prawns and some sea spray blowing on my face. Excellent buying for the asking price!

Holm Oak Pinot Noir 2020

 

One of my workmates asked me to recommend a Tassie Pinot for under $30. That's nonsense - quality and Tassie Pinot under $30 don't generally go in the same sentence. Sure you can find a couple, but serious Pinot lovers don't always have pockets laced with diamonds. So, my top tip was this Holm Oak. Some crafting online searching and she snared some of this for $28 - winning! You will be winning too if you get this in your glass for that money.

De Iuliis Rosé 2021

 

Chill hard and pour large. What an absolute beauty this is! A little crafty online research will help you nab this for $17 which is insane value. Go here. 

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2021

 

This Viognier Marsanne blend from d'Arenberg continues to soar. A most impressive wine for the asking price, $19 is too cheap. Chardonnay lovers would be most satisfied here for something different.

d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2021

 

Ripping value! Chill hard and pour large in the sun.

Wicks Estate Pinot Rosé 2021

 

Wicks Estate has landed themselves an excellent winemaker in Adam Carnaby. With 2021 being his first vintage after a most successful stint at Seppelts, this will be a label to watch closely. Here we have an excellent value Pinot Rosé.

Cassegrain Wines Spring Rosé 2021

 

Gee, this is one out of the box! A superb Rosé from a producer you may not have on your radar. Afternoon chills just got that little bit better with this in the glass.

Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

 

Like its siblings, this is a cracker for the price. Only 25 bucks for a whole load of Cabernet delish.

Oakridge Over the Shoulder Pinot Noir 2020

 

Even the most pompous wine snob would acknowledge the quality of this Pinot from Oakridge. As an entry-level wine, this is quite something for $24.

Varney Wines Entrada Rosé 2021

Clever. Very clever. I could neck the lot. A Grenache Rosé smashing it out of the park and down the street.