Windfall Wine Estate Frog Song Sauvignon Blanc 2017
It's always good to see wines from smaller producers, particularly those in Western Australia. Here's a vibrant and tropical Sauv...
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April 08, 2018
Bondar Rayner Vineyard Grenache 2017
Big love here. Possible the best Grenache I saw on my recent McLaren Vale trip. From the famed Rayner Vineyard which Andre and Selina pur...
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April 07, 2018
Bondar Grenache Rosé 2017
Gee I liked this. A belter for $23 and then I'm told it's sold out. Bummer. I'm not surprised really - it's an absolute b...
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April 07, 2018
Beach Road Wines Bonnie Hoare 2017
A lighter style red made for long lunches and sharing with friends. Named after winemaker Bonnie Hoare, I tasted this at the Cellar Door p...
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April 07, 2018
Yelland & Papps Second Take Mataro 2017
Perfectly pitched, damn this is a super expressive Mataro. I doubt you'll find any Mataro as perfumed and energetic as this. Straight...
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April 03, 2018
Coriole Negroamaro 2017
A relatively new addition to the Coriole range and only the second release - this the only planting in McLaren Vale, too, I'm led to b...
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April 03, 2018
Hayes Family Wines Estate Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2017
Carol and Ivan's pick - owner Brett Hayes seems to have his parents on the snips and buckets during vintage. A family project through ...
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April 03, 2018
d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2015
Quite possibly the best Dead Arm release I've seen in recent years. d'Arenberg's flagship leading from the front in style. Wh...
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April 02, 2018
Robert Stein Shiraz Nouveau 2017
Something new from Robert Stein - a Nouveau style Shiraz. Made with 30% whole bunches, there's some appealing savoury characteristics...
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April 02, 2018
Ochota Barrels The Slint Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
I was generously gifted this Chardonnay - my mate Richard knows I'm a Chardy fan and he knows his wine. It's Richard's birthda...
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March 31, 2018
Robert Stein Semillon Riesling Gewurztraminer 2017
A modern twist on a blend first launched by winemaker Jacob Stein's grandfather 40 years ago. Today, this is a field blend, wild ferme...
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March 31, 2018
Yelland and Papps Second Take Grenache 2017
Wicked Grenache! This is an absolute treasure - not a drop was left. I couldn't help but keep going back to it. Boom!
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March 30, 2018
Chainring Cider Co Mosaic Madness 2017
The brainchild of Golden Grove Estate's diminutive winemaker Ray Costanzo and self-described mountain bike 'warrior'. Chai...
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March 30, 2018
Yelland and Papps Second Take Vermentino 2017
Gee I like this. Hello funky town! 231 days on skins, unfined and unfiltered. Dirty Vermentino to cleanse the soul. So, so good.
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March 29, 2018
Nikkal Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017
Kick arse Pinot for $25. Perhaps I just leave the review at that? What a treat!
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March 27, 2018
Nocton Vineyard Chardonnay 2015
A label I haven't seen before, I bought this off the shelf with a hankering for a glass of Chardonnay. Tassie Chardonnay - I couldn...
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March 26, 2018
Katnook Founder's Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Fresh and tropical fruit driven, this makes for easy drinking when the mercury rises.
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March 25, 2018
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Semillon 2016
Coming off 50 year old vines, the aim of this wine was to emulate the success of Hunter Valley Semillons but highlighted by Mudgee's ...
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March 25, 2018
Golden Grove Estate Joven Tempranillo 2017
Year after year this Joven is pursued with haste and sold out in quick time as a result. A superb drink in anyone's language. The jui...
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March 24, 2018
Geoff Merrill McLaren Vale Reserve Shiraz 2011
From the dreaded 2011 vintage. A challenging year but one where the good winemakers stood up and worked their magic. Case in point here. A...
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March 24, 2018
Brash Higgins Riesling Semillon 2017
Hello sunshine and hello seafood! A blend which is a little something different but deserves a whole lotta love. Brad Hickey is a McLaren...
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March 21, 2018
Singlefile Wines Single Vineayrd Frankland River Shiraz 2016
Find a comfy chair, loosen the belt and relax to embrace the deliciousness. Oozing chill out factor, this is a Shiraz that's easy to f...
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March 20, 2018
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Tempranillo 2017
There's no hero variety coming from the Granite Belt. Although so many work well, some are more consistent than others. Tempranillo i...
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March 20, 2018
Nikkal Rosé 2017
Hand up if you have bought a wine based on the label? Yup, me too. We all have. And in many cases, you are left disappointed with what...
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March 19, 2018
Peos Estate Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
Tasty Chardonnay from Manjimp which sits just north-east of Pemberton in Western Australia.
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March 19, 2018
Brash Higgins Grenache Mataro 2016
A silky ride on the magic carpet to happiness. Such a beautiful drink.
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March 17, 2018
Hayes Family Wines Ebenezer Shiraz 2016
Here's a big brooding type. Old school Barossa if you will. As dark as the night's sky, this is all bulging biceps and chest pumpe...
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March 17, 2018
Nikkal Chardonnay 2017
A lovely Chardonnay release from Kate Goodman. With a striking label, this is a damn easy wine to kick back with. Better still, any frien...
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March 17, 2018
Geoff Merrill Bush Vine Grenache Rosé 2017
An easy slurp to wash away a long work week. A little texture, a whole lot of fun. Bush Vine Grenache hand-picked from 60-90 year old vine...
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March 16, 2018
