Always an interesting wine, this Vermentino sees 200+ days on skins with a portion of whole bunches. It's also one of those wines that...

An Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir edging on lighter-bodied Shiraz territory, this was harvested from two sites and saw French oak for 8 months (1...

  A good Chardonnay from Flametree albeit previous vintages have impressed me that little bit more.

  Lush, generous and persistent - this is a fabulous example of all things Barossa Shiraz. 

  Barbecues and pizza night just found an extra bit of energy with this field blend from De Bortoli. Organically farmed in the Riverina regi...

  Fumé is the only way to make Sauv Blanc I say and this is a beauty. Textured, considered and layered with interest, this is a terrific dri...

  One of those reliable types that will age well for the medium term. A rock-solid Coonawarra Shiraz.

  Beautiful and elegant, I could bathe in this. Another excellent Grenache from the supreme Barossa 2021 vintage.

This Rosé hits the spot. It's such a good drink. Go here for guaranteed satisfaction. Red fruit-driven, it looks appealing in the glass ...

  Brett Hayes is one of the biggest buyers of Grenache in the Barossa Valley. His thirst for the variety is insatiable. So much so, he has n...

  A Roussanne that has an absorbing presence as it rolls through the mouth with absolute ease. Well played here from Yelland & Papps - t...

  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...

  Meaty, this is dense with a gamey side. Roast beef or a steak on the coals will have you sorted with this Barossa Shiraz from Rock of Wisd...

  The top wine in the Paisley Wines stable sees 20 months in barrel (50% new French and American oak). A generous and wonderfully rounded Sh...

  If you like your Shiraz complex, layered and considered, here is your weapon. Well played Yelland and Papps.

  I haven't seen a P&J wine for a little while, three years in fact. Behn and Troy have been super busy growing the business, import...

  Medium-bodied red fruit driven Mataro meets a muscular Graciano in this 80/20 blend. A new label from the Granite Belt, these Storm King W...

  Rock of Wisdom prides itself on minimal intervention small-batch wines. My first look at the range came via the very tidy Grenache and no...

  Gimme all the wings and a glass or two of this. Yummo! The spiced plums and smokey characters of this Mataro fly the flag proudly. A respe...

  The brilliance of the Barossa 2021 vintage is front and centre with this sublime Grenache. Coming off the Hayes sustainably farmed organic...

  Splash this in your plastic cup at the beach, or pour generously at a barbecue with friends, a rissole and snag on bread await. Take this ...

  The complexity is in the making not the enjoying. A mega field blend, this slides down all too easily. A wine that is a fab go-to for a ca...

  Here's cheers to an easy refreshment. A Moscato with a slight spritz to tickle your fancy - if you like them a little sweeter.

  The 2020 release of this wine was one of my top picks in my book, Grenache - Barossa Grown . This 2021 is a great example of picking a lit...

A Shiraz Malbec from the Granite Belt shaking things up. A new label on the scene, clever packaging with some old school techniques courtesy...

  A smart Pinot Noir from this ever-reliable Even Keel range of wines. Some rebranding has elevated its shelf appeal too - great stuff.

  Named in honour of Norman and Hurtle Walker, Nick Walker's respective father and grandfather who spent over 100 years in the wine indu...

  Hello Storm King Wine Co! A side project for Ray Costanzo and his wife Jen, these wines are about small batches that are handcrafted using...

Always so intriguing. Always so delicious. If interest and complexity float your boat, get your oar and paddle this way. Autumn is the seaso...

  Good gear. It's right in the slot. Wines like this are hard to knock. A most enjoyable Margaret River Cabernet.