Respect to those winemakers who push boundaries. A standing ovation for Michael Papps particularly for how easy he makes "different...

Some new release samples from O'Leary Walker turned up during the week, and whilst I have always liked the wines from these guys, I ca...

Fully worked. Fully sick. Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of thought to it - that's how I like 'em! Three months in three year old ...

Old label shown Bargain hunters step right up! Rejoice for pizza night. You'll be able to track this down for around ten bucks on ...

If there's one variety in the Y Series that hasn't clicked with me it's been the Cabernet. This is a simple drink, and let...

Fresh aromas of lemons, limes and white flowers. Crisp, there is a greeny tinge to the delivery. Some phenolic grip and crunchy acidity. ...

The sceptic in me is thinking that this is an attempt to replicate New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The similarities at the price point seem t...

A very expressive wine with lots of appeal. Cloves, twigs, lots of savoury aromas. Dark berry fruit, dark cherries, thick skinned plums,...

Limes and smiles a-plenty. Lime leaf, lime juice, and a touch of lime pith all for good measure. Juicy and generous. Acid a tad perky - ...

An interesting story... Winemaker Peter McGlashan calls his premium Chardonnay WYP if the quality is there. WYP? Wet Your Pants! So when t...

This is why you want to drink Grenache. Boom town right here! Light 'n' bright in the glass, it's a little cloudy and sits o...

This signature aged release comes with five years under its belt. It's already hit the aging phase and is a little bit more developed ...

The press release accompanying the wine is glowing with praise - a result of wine show success. It must be me coz I just don't see it....

This is a big boy. Whilst the 2013 was quite measured, this has brut strength. Bold dark fruit, specifically red plums, blackberries an...

I liked this so much I bought one to bring home with me. Gems like this which are Cellar Door only wines and earn their stripes need not t...

It's hard not to enjoy this. And time will be its friend so things are in good shape. A whiff of vanilla, figs, black olive. Black f...

Dark and brooding but juicy with a touch of fruit sweetness. There's a savoury edge with a lick of cedary oak too. Pretty attractive...

Plenty of refreshment here. I don't generally drink samples poolside but it was freakin hot and this was charged to douse the fire. ...

I might be wrong but the Hunter Valley is the only place in Australia consistently blending Shiraz and Pinot Noir. It's a throw back t...

2012 label shown A good drink but nothing here to make me do cartwheels. Light in appearance, it looks a little cloudy. Cherries and r...

A new label to me and I like what I see. This is the third release of this wine. Wild fermented, a small portion saw oak. Peachy, a sw...

We all need sophisticated friends like this Chardy. Damn it's fine. I had the pleasure of looking at it over a few days and it evolv...

Yes it's Pinot Gris. Yes it's pink. Well, more salmon and copper really. Regardless, great to see the colour of the skins having s...

Only early days here for what will be a long life ahead. Creamy vanilla oak hits me first up. Engaging aromas backed up by depth and gentl...

Sunday was warm to say the least. And it was Valentine's Day - even more reason to get steamy and drink pink. This was bought off ...

Coonawarra is not all about Cabernet Sauvignon - there's plenty of great examples of Shiraz coming outta there. He's one which is ...

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure this is the only Gewurztraminer in the Coonawarra. Of all the questions I threw at John Rymill wh...

Winemaker Glen Robert loves Marsanne and he has worked some magic here. I remember tasting this upon release with Glen in his shed. Whil...

Looks so filthy but tastes so damn good. Cloudy Apple juice in appearance, it's incredible what is going on in the glass. Each whiff...

2014 didn't make the Yarra Valley's Top 5. Wet weather leads to poor flowering leads to smaller cropping levels... You know the dr...