Pinot that's a pleasure to drink and doesn't rip a hole in your pocket.

A cheeky and cheerful first Sparkling Rosé release from Mudgee's Lowe Wines.

Bunchy is the word and I dig it. Handpicked, 25% whole bunch, unfined, unfiltered. A blend of three vineyards from Moppa, Stonewell and E...

Consistency is a hallmark of these Even Keel wines. Chardonnay hitting the mark this time.

Quite an interesting take on Vermentino. It's certainly not in the clean and crisp realm - but pleasure factor is high for those on t...

Nero done proud. A super exciting drink that's an expression those in Sicily would be striving to achieve.

I've never been one to follow instructions which may or may not have led to some frustration piecing together furniture. This time in...

Hello sunshine! Sauvignon Blanc hitting the target, and as usual, Cook's Lot hit the mark offering great value.

The focus and drive here cannot be understated. Pure Chardonnay.

Apples and citrus fruit sit at the wheel of this approachable and refreshing Vermentino from McLaren Vale.

Rock solid Margaret River Cabernet though eyebrows were raised when 15% was noticed on the label. That said, the alcohol seems to be fair...

Smart Chardonnay. My posture and interest levels adjusted for the better when seeing the fruit comes from the highly rated and consisten...

The fifth release of this solid Shiraz from the red Terra Rossa soils of Coonawarra. Often available in chain stores for under $20 makes ...

Simple Vermentino from Victoria (no region supplied).

A great story this... Created by winemaker Ray Costanzo for his father Sam, founder of Golden Grove Estate. "Dad loves Grenache an...

A new label to me coming off a single vineyard in the Ferguson Valley. As per the label, "The 'rock of solitude' is a singl...

A dry, Spanish inspired Rosé made up of  Grenache (36%) Tempranillo (26%) Vermentino (18%) Graciano (10%) and Carignan (10%).

Only the third time this blend has been made, others include 2004 and 2009. Winemaker Graeme Shaw says he tried a number of blends before...

A good Chardy sitting on the old school side of the ledger.

A fair Pinot Gris. Some texture but it seems broad and a little top heavy.

Value+. I was impressed by the Shiraz Cabernet 2014 sampled recently, and this straight Cabernet stacks up just as well.

Nothing fancy here - Chardonnay less the oak.

I've been quite a fan of this Alternatus range. This Fiano ticks the boxes. Classy stuff.

Good drinking Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills and surrounds.

The fruit for this wine comes off a 40 year old vineyard in Pokolbin.

Every wine tells a story, no different here. As per the label: "I have trodden the soil along countless rows of vines in search of ...

Such a versatile red. So delicious - dare I use the word smashable. A 60/40 blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay. It's a slight shift from ...

Mataro with street wise attitude. I love it! Handpicked, wild yeast fermented, 20% whole bunches, unfined and unfiltered.

Irrewarra is an Aboriginal word meaning 'long spear throw'. This label comes from the hands of Nick Farr and I was thrilled when...

Good drinkin' without the need for thinkin'. A 70/30 blend co-fermented.