St Anne's Heathcote Shiraz 2017
Tidy Shiraz sourced from Heathcote.
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May 01, 2019
Castle Rock Estate A W Reserve Riesling 2017
The A W Reserve comes from the best three tonnes of Riesling off the Castle Rock Estate vineyard. Handpicked, whole bunched pressed and l...
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April 29, 2019
Thomas Wines Sweetwater Shiraz 2017
Stick your nose in the glass and it is clear from the outset that this is a serious wine. Superb for the money, and in my opinion, the be...
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April 29, 2019
Thomas Wines DJV Shiraz 2017
There's just something I find alluring about this wine. It's been that case for a number of years now. DJV is Hunter Valley Shira...
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April 29, 2019
d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2017
Rock solid Shiraz. Although listed for $20, you can find it around the place for $15 or $16 - a great buy.
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April 29, 2019
Patrick of Coonawarra Fumé Blanc 2017
Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of barrel work - that's the way to do it!
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April 27, 2019
Singlefile Wines Single Vineyard Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Pretty aromas have me hooked from the outset. A wonderful Cabernet from Frankland River in Western Australia.
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April 27, 2019
Ravens Croft Tempranillo 2018
Tempranillo is a variety that thrives in the Granite Belt soils. Here is a fab example from Mark Ravenscroft. Aromas of blueberries and r...
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April 27, 2019
Thomas Wines Synergy Shiraz 2017
The Synergy Shiraz is a blend of barrels from a range of Andrew Thomas' Hunter Valley sites.
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April 26, 2019
Thomas Wines Two of a Kind Shiraz 2017
A blend of Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale Shiraz, the label is a tribute in part to Andrew Thomas' father who himself was a winemaker...
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April 26, 2019
St Anne's Winery Port Phillip Riesling 2018
Riesling is said to be the flagship wine at St Anne's. From little known Pentland Hills, 56km west of Melbourne, this release nails t...
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April 25, 2019
St Anne's Winery Heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
I've seen plenty of Heathcote Shiraz but rarely Cabernet. I do like what the red Cambrian soils do with Shiraz in that part of the w...
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April 25, 2019
d’Arenberg Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2016
I didn't see the Derelict 2015 release so there's a gap in my previous notes. The '13 and '14 were solid wines. A good sa...
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April 25, 2019
Ballandean Estate Opera Block Shiraz 2017
In November last year, Ballandean Estate celebrated 50 years of Shiraz. This release comes from those original plantings in the Opera Bl...
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April 25, 2019
Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2013
An aged release from Patrick's Shiraz vineyard in Wrattonbully - 15 minutes north of the Coonawarra region.
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April 25, 2019
Soumah Pinot Noir d'Soumah 2018
A very enjoyable Pinot Noir oozing easy drinking factor. It's good value for money too.
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April 23, 2019
Sunshine Coast Cider Brut+ Cider NV
Wowsers! Super smart cider. An excellent substitute for sparkling wines yet not skimping on interest or pleasure.
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April 23, 2019
d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2018
This is the first Money Spider vintage to see the NASAA Certified Organic logo proudly displayed.
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April 23, 2019
St Anne's Winery Merlot 2017
Merlot sourced from vineyards to the north of the Murray River.
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April 23, 2019
Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Riesling 2018
Seriously good Riesling. A blend of fruit from Coonawarra and Wrattonbully, this is a vibrant and super refreshing drink. Take a bow Luke...
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April 22, 2019
Gartelmann Wines Benjamin Semillon 2018
Hunter Valley Semillon off 19-year-old vines with the delish factor is cranked high.
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April 22, 2019
Soumah Chardonnay d'Soumah 2018
Picked early to retain freshness, this entry-level Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley's Soumah Wines is no slouch.
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April 22, 2019
d'Arenberg The Feral Fox Pinot Noir 2017
A tidy Pinot sourced from the Adelaide Hills. Good stuff from team d'Arenberg.
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April 21, 2019
Singlefile Run Free Pinot Noir 2018
I preferred this Pinot Noir to its more esteemed sibling . This Run Free range is a blend of vineyards from the Great Southern region.
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April 21, 2019
Singlefile Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
I was patient with this Pinot, but however much I tried, I still found it a struggle to wrap my arms around it. I preferred its cheaper si...
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April 21, 2019
Patrick of Coonawarra Pinot Noir 2016
Although Patrick are Coonawarra based, this Pinot Noir is sourced from Mt Gambier just down the road.
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April 21, 2019
Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2017
A gorgeous Pinot Noir. There's so much here to adore and admire.
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April 19, 2019
Curly Flat Chardonnay 2017
Winemaker Matt Harrop says the 2017 vintage was a year of moderates. Warm days and cool nights delivered steady (perfect) ripening condit...
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April 19, 2019
Huntington Estate Bin 24 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
One of two new wines released by Huntington Estate. Winemaker Tim Stevens says, "The new Bin range consists of small parcels which o...
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April 19, 2019
Te Mata Estate Vineyards Syrah 2017
A trip to a BYO restaurant only encouraged a visit to the nearby bottle shop. Medium bodied red was the call that went out and this smart...
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April 19, 2019
