Angove Nine Vines Grenache Shiraz Rosé 2017
The Nine Vines Grenache Shiraz Rosé first hit the shelves 15 years ago. In that period it has amassed 15 trophies amongst and a host of me...
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January 20, 2018
Ballandean Estate SSB 2017
Dowse the summer heat with a glass or two of this. Instant cure!
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January 20, 2018
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2017
Bone dry and crunchy. This Pinot Blanc yearns for seafood.
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January 19, 2018
Ocean View Estates Viognier 2017
Nestled away in the hills near Dayboro, some 45km north of Brisbane and perched 450m above, you will discover Ocean View Estates. The b...
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January 18, 2018
Australia's Vintage 2018 Preview
Shiraz - Barossa Valley Vintage is well underway in the Hunter Valley, NSW. Give it a few weeks and Vintage 2018 will be abuzz across th...
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January 17, 2018
Schwarz Wine Co Barossa Shiraz 2016
Another Schwarz wine, another performance worth praising. A Shiraz blended from various Barossa vineyards.
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January 17, 2018
Hayes Family Wines Shiraz 2016
Big Shiraz not for the faint-hearted. From Greenock and Ebenezer vineyards, the fruit was hand-picked, fermented on skins for 18 days a...
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January 17, 2018
Giant Steps Pinot Noir 2017
Oh my! What a treasure this is - and it's only the vineyard blend. Smooth and seductive, absolutely bang on target Pinot.
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January 15, 2018
First Drop Wines Mother's Milk Barossa Shiraz 2016
It's rich and dense, and as per the back label, it's definitely slurpable. Super tasty Barossa Shiraz for your drinking pleasure. ...
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January 15, 2018
Shottesbrooke Estate Shiraz 2015
No complaints here. Solid Shiraz in the slot. And it's generous too - an 'everyone's a winner' type.
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January 15, 2018
Xanadu DJL Chardonnay 2016
I've got great memories of Xanadu. My wife and I had lunch at their restaurant while on our honeymoon in Margaret River well over a d...
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January 13, 2018
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Verdelho 2016
A different take on Verdelho moving away from the clean and fresh tropical fruit which adorns most.
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January 13, 2018
Even Keel Pinot Noir 2016
To call this an 'entry level' wine for Polperro could be seen as bullying despite the reality. A beautiful wine. So pleasurable a...
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January 10, 2018
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Pinot Noir 2017
A number of varieties work well on the Granite Belt. The region is a melting pot of sorts where alternate varieties are making all the no...
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January 10, 2018
Whiskey Gully Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2015
Roast Pork and Chardonnay are great mates. I pulled this out of the cellar for a looksie - and it's looking good too.
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January 10, 2018
Punch Down Boys Field Blend 2017
"The laziest wine I have ever made," says Danny Redman. Along with good mate Tim Bailey, these two wanted to create a Coonawarr...
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January 09, 2018
Cooks Lot Allotment 9 Handpicked Pinot Noir 2016
Gee I like the aromas here. So pretty and inviting. Think red flowers, ripe strawberries, red currants and some twiggy action.
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January 09, 2018
Gundog Estate Vernon Vineyard Semillon 2014
The Vernon Vineyard hails from Mt View - a gorgeous part of the Hunter Valley. While you're there you should eat at Bistro Molines. J...
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January 07, 2018
Gundog Estate Sunshine Vineyard Semillon 2014
Hunter Valley Semillon from the ripping 2014 vintage. A ripping wine this is too!
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January 07, 2018
Gundog Estate Somerset Vineyard Semillon 2014
Delicious purity here. Planted in 1965, the Somerset Vineyard sits on sandy loam soils.
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January 07, 2018
Witches Falls Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2017
Jon Heslop produces quality across the board. Here's another. A Chardonnay to tuck away for a couple of years, mind you, before it un...
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January 06, 2018
De Bortoli Bella Riva Sangiovese Rosé 2017
The Rosé game is being played hard by clever winemakers now attuned to what consumers seek. Here's a smart take on Sangiovese.
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January 06, 2018
Singlefile Wines Denmark Family Reserve Chardonnay 2016
Downright delicious and classy. A super Chardy from Denmark in Western Australia!
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January 04, 2018
Rowlee Wines Nebbiolo 2016
On the back of a terrific Chardonnay release from Rowlee Wines comes this Nebbiolo. What a surprise packet this is!
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January 04, 2018
The Wishing Tree Shiraz 2016
Here's a handy Shiraz which won't break the bank. A pleaser for sure.
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January 03, 2018
De Bortoli Down The Lane Pinot Grigio Arneis 2016
'Like a dirty wet martini' as per the back label. A tasty little number for splashing about and not to be taken all that seriousl...
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January 03, 2018
Montrose Stony Creek Chardonnay 2015
From vineyards 500 metres above in Mudgee and with vines ranging from 15-45 years of ages comes this well put together Chardonnay. Recent...
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January 02, 2018
Ridgemill Estate Hungry Horse Tempranillo Grenache 2014
An interesting blend of some Spanish friends which seems to work.
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December 31, 2017
La La Land Malbec 2016
Not a bad starting point for those looking to give Malbec a crack. An easy drinking type best suited for mopping up anything from burgers ...
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December 31, 2017
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2017
"One of the best vintages I've seen." The words from Steve Flamsteed when we exchanged a few messages a couple of months a...
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December 30, 2017
