The Lane Vineyard Block 3 Chardonnay 2014
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Pass the roast chook. Mind you, pork belly would smash this up too. There's great fruit on show here and it's hard to believe th...
Koonowla Clare Valley Riesling 2015
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A classic Clare Rizza which has a little greenish tint. Made only from free run juice, this is slatey with some minerality and a talc li...
Cook's Lot #333 Riesling 2015
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The 2014 was an absolute belter and this is just a fraction behind I feel. There's more fruit here and less of the slate and minera...
Turkey Flat Butchers Block White 2014
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A Rhone style blend of Marsanne, Viognier and Roussanne (49/35/16). The longer this was open the more I enjoyed it. There's plenty o...
Angove Long Row Shiraz 2014
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Riverland and McLaren Vale fruit was used here to deliver an easy drinking wine. Softish plummy fruit, dark chocolatey oak, black pepper...
Angove Long Row Merlot 2014
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Raspberry aromas wrapped in plummy fruit. Some chunky oak and an unpleasant alcohol warmth (14.5%) which I suspect is using much of the 1...
Angove Long Row Sauvignon Blanc 2015
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Here's another reason why Aussies should drink more of their own Sauv Blanc rather than those form across the ditch. A ripping deal ...
Angove Long Row Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
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Quite golden in appearance, the 70% Chardonnay contributing to this no doubt. For a ten dollar fizz this is pretty good. An easy drinkin...
Angove Long Row Pinot Grigio 2015
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A whiff of stewed apple though not too aromatic. Apple and pear make an appearance on the palate. There's a warmth to this which rub...
Lindeman's Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet 2013
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Rich and dark juicy fruit, spice and fine grained tannins sum this up. Dig a little deeper and you get lots of cherry ripe type action. ...
Houghton Crofters Shiraz 2013
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My initial thoughts on this weren't great. A bit of a bullish type kid. Rough around the edges. Abrasive is probably a better word. ...
Brash Higgins Shiraz 2013
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There's something about Brad Hickey's wines which make me feel comfortable. There's a homeliness about them. Maybe it's th...
The Lane Vineyard Block 10 Sauvignon Blanc 2015
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Spring has nearly sprung and this welcomes the change in season perfectly. Chill it down hard and enjoy the warming sun's rays with ...
St Mary's Pinot Noir 2013
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This presents more as a lighter bodied Shiraz than Pinot. Quite an enjoyable drink no less, but it doesn't grab me as a typical Pinot....
Houghton The Bandit Shiraz 2014
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This wine walked away with the Stodart Trophy at the Royal QLD Wine Show for the best one year old wine. Medium bodied wines seem to b...
Tarrawarra K Block Merlot 2013
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I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a Merlot so much. Often a much maligned variety when on its own, this will sure find a few ne...
Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz 2013
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Wade through some happiness in a glass here. It's hard to believe that this is on the shelf for $25. And whilst it sits in the shadows...
De Iuliis Wilderness Road Semillon 2015
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This wine replaces the Sunshine Vineyard Semillon which was formerly a part of the de iuliis range. With a few issues in the air, the suns...
Toolangi Pinot Noir 2013
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Good Pinot ain't cheap but this for $28 is tremendous buying. Hand picked from the Dixon Creek vineyard, 15% whole bunches were used...
Windowrie The Mill Verdelho 2015
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A fair drop this but nothing overly exciting here. Pineapples and tropical fruit, green banana, honey and spice with some zippy acidity. ...
Windowrie The Mill Sauvignon Blanc 2015
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Gotta say I was impressed by this wine. It's vibrant and expressive and packed with personality. Certainly not what I was expecting. Wel...
McWilliam's Appellation Series Canberra Syrah 2014
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This is the second release of the Appellation Series and there's lots to like about this medium bodied style. Some purple flower aro...
De Iuliis Semillon 2015
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Some summer time smack time action right here. This Semillon is hot off the press and right in the slot for immediate refreshment. Quite...
Houghton Red Classic 2013
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Whack this on your must buy bargain list! For a wine which you can find readily available for $10-$13, there's not too much wrong here...
Lindeman's Pyrus 2013
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This just hums away like a cool R&B tune. Everything has its place yet all the parts work together seamlessly. A blend Cabernet Sauvig...
Te Aro The Charging Bull Tempranillo 2014
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Feed me meat. This stuff just screams for it. Earthy, tar and certainly aromas of violets. There's a charred meatiness about this wi...
Oliver's Taranga Small Batch Vermentino 2015
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A few sips of this and I want winter to be over already. Lots of summer time love oozing from the glass here. Zippy fruit. Lots-a-lemons...
St Mary's Shiraz 2013
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2012 shown Another captivating wine from St Mary's. I enjoyed the Carillon a little more, but regardless, this stood up to the task...
Oliver's Taranga Chica Mencia Rosé 2015
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Boom Chica wah wah! Gee I enjoyed drinking this. It's just so appealing and so sessional. There's a great fruit presence wrapped...
Tenafeate Creek Basket Pressed Shiraz 2013
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This is just a good wine with nothing to tip me over the edge with excitement. Soft dark fruits and chocolate, there is a lick of fruit...
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