Tim Smith's deft touch elevates this Eden Valley Viognier onto the shoulders of giants. This is an absolutely superb expression of the...

  Bright, uplifting, textural and with a tang to boot, this Willunga 100 Grenache Blanc is excellent. A variety that is really breaking out,...

  This is really tidy summertime drinking. It's a white wine with flow, shape, presence, texture and super high drinkability. I'd be...

  The top Sangiovese in the Pizzini range, this Forza di Ferro 2022 comes from a cool year. A wine with great flow, some mouth warmth has pu...

  A rock solid Barossa Shiraz from Turkey Flat, the Butchers Block is a reliable barbecue wine.

An expressive and sizzling take on modern Chardonnay, this Crittenden Zumma is ace. Layered and walking with gracious humility, I could get ...

  Handled similarly to Chardonnay, this Pizzini Attendo Pinot Grigio was whole bunch pressed with a portion going to seasoned French oak (50...

A fresh and inviting sparkling from Kosciuszko, this is an approachable and easy drinking aperitif. Of most importance, I feel I have some o...

  The Crittenden Cri de Coeur (cry of the heart) range is their best of the best and this 2022 Chardonnay flies that flag with ease. 

  There is no question, the Oakridge 864 range is absolutely humming. Be it the Chardonnay , Cabernet , Syrah or Pinot Noir, you are winnin...

  Pure joy, this medium-bodied Oakridge 864 Cabernet sits at the pointy end of cool climate expressions in Australia. Forever consistent, it...

   Mataro done well and standing on its own two feet is a beautiful thing. I'm all for this cracker from Turkey Flat.

  The king of Barossa Rosé does it once again. This Turkey Flat is an excellent drink and the price screams value too. Get around it.

  A brilliant wine in its own right, this Henk block continues to wow me. Chatting with winemaker Tim Dexter, he says Henk is a ' Grand ...

  A superb expression of Syrah, the detail in the vineyard and winery ensure this Oakridge 864 Close Planted flies high. And oh my, get on b...

  A vintage Sparkling Rosé from Levantine Hill, this 2017 has had extended time on lees to develop an engaging textural interest. A smart dr...

  Serious Grenache lovers need to buy two of these - one held in each hand as you skip down the street. What a beauty we have here.

  Better than the 2021 release , Barbera is the flagship wine in the First Ridge range. A fabulous drink, I could get very comfortable here.

  A very tidy Pinot Grigio from Pizzini Wines, the consistency of these current releases seems unstoppable. Bravo!

  Such an aromatic and attractive wine, its beauty explodes from the glass. Fresh with some textural interest - go here.

  Tasted beside two other Fianos from different regions, this Juxtaposed Lacey Vineyard was the most savoury of the three. Quite nutty and t...

  For a long time, the Bush Vine Grenache has been one of the best value wines in the Yalumba portfolio, but this 2022 is more than arms rea...

  For $25 this is a good get. A little generosity without being heavy-handed is the order of the day. Slow cooked food, fire pit chats or mo...

  The thread of consistency is neatly stitched throughout these Pizzini wines. This La Volpe Nebbiolo is a tidy wine and a drink now type th...

  Absolutely sublime, we have a strong contender for wine of the year right here. I made the comment on the 2021 release that it's hard...

  A new wine in the Yalumba range. The only thing longer than their list of wines is a road train. The 175 year anniversary stamp sits proud...

  This is the second release of Yalumba's Grenache Blanc. Planted adjacent to their famed Tri-Centenary vineyard, this is a vibrant expr...

  Dr Wes Pearson and his partner Cassie have bought out their previous business partner and they now own Juxtoposed outright. "Not the ...

  As I look out the window, I've been fortunate to have been drenched with blue skies lately, and wines like this Pizzini Fiano almost p...

  Of the four Lambrook wines sampled, I enjoyed this Shiraz the most. It's a fabulous expression of cool climate Shiraz and one I'd ...