Hutton Vale Farm Shiraz 2017
Weighty, big and warm to start. Not the usual beauty I've come to expect from this label.
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September 10, 2021
Golden Grove Estate Rosé Brosé 2021
You could see this disappear from your glass in pretty quick time. What a delight this is to throw back. A smashing label and a smashing w...
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September 09, 2021
Castle Rock Estate RS21 Riesling 2021
With 21 grams of residual sugar per litre, you can see where the RS21 on the label comes from. A wonderfully balanced wine where the sugar...
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September 09, 2021
Hutton Vale Farm Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
There's something about these Hutton Vale 2017s that doesn't have them placed as well as previous vintages. It's left me scrat...
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September 09, 2021
Wren Wines Reserve Shiraz 2019
I've been fortunate enough of late to have a look at a couple of labels that are new on the scene in the Hunter Valley. Wren is the br...
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September 07, 2021
Pizzini Rosetta Rosé 2021
A very smart Rosé from the King Valley's Pizzini. Gimme more kind of stuff.
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September 07, 2021
Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Riesling 2021
Sophisticated is the word that sums up this Riesling from Castle Rock Estate. What a treat!
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September 07, 2021
Indigo Vineyard Rosé 2021
A Rosé that screams for long lunches under big shady trees or as you cruise a waterway on a boat. Either or, count me in!
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September 07, 2021
Brokenwood Rosato 2021
Clever Winemaking 101. Lovers of Rosé will find a happy home with this beauty. It's creamy, savoury and damn right delish.
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September 05, 2021
Angullong Fossil Hill Rosé 2021
I like this. A really tidy Rosé calling for sunny spring days.
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September 05, 2021
By Merrill Charley Rose Rosé 2021
Fun times Rosé. Slosh it about with friends. Rooftops, sunshine, big smiles, all that.
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September 05, 2021
Pizzini Brachetto 2021
For those that like a little sweetness with your fizz, this could be your new best friend.
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September 05, 2021
Langmeil Bella Rouge 2020
This is big and bulky. A Rosé made from Cabernet, it is hard going and needs food to soften the blow.
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September 05, 2021
Tim Smith Wines Rosé 2021
Who would have thought a leather-clad, Triumph-riding winemaker could produce a seductive and elegant Rosé? This debut effort is off the c...
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September 03, 2021
Indigo Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2021
Soft, delicate, stealth-like. What a beauty this is! A great expression of Pinot Grigio from Victoria's Beechworth region.
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September 03, 2021
Devil's Staircase Pinot Noir 2019
The sub $30 Pinot Noir market is a tough one to nail. This entry-level wine from Rockburn goes okay.
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September 03, 2021
Geoff Merrill Jacko's Shiraz 2015
A solid companion without being an excitement machine. A Shiraz that is very much in the traditional mould. The aging has been done for yo...
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September 03, 2021
Yelland and Papps Shiraz 2018
Ever reliable, this Barossa Shiraz from Yelland & Papps is a bit like those old boots - so comfy, they never let you down. Pour a gene...
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September 02, 2021
Golden Grove Estate Joven Tempranillo 2019
Tempranillo is a variety that has found a happy home on the Granite Belt with numerous producers dishing up great examples. Golden Grove E...
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September 02, 2021
Richard Hamilton Les Collines Pinot Gris 2021
Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris with a blush appearance - love it! Some winemakers shy away from the tinge of rose gold but I'm a fan. It'...
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September 02, 2021
Angullong Fossil Hill Sangiovese 2019
A reliable wine sure to please with a casual meal. And in those times when you seek something as simple as that, you can't go wrong here...
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September 02, 2021
Carillion Origins Old Grafts Semillon 2021
A curious name for a wine given the 'Old Grafts' are vine cuttings from the famed Braemore vineyard. Old Cuttings may be more suit...
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September 02, 2021
By Merrill Dancing Queen Riesling 2021
A playful range of wines from Geoff Merrill targeting a new range of fans. This racy Riesling comes from the Clare Valley.
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September 02, 2021
Richard Hamilton Little Road Shiraz 2020
Here's a good slurp. A reputable brand with a new label. After checking my records, I haven't seen a Richard Hamilton wine in eigh...
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September 01, 2021
Shaw Wines Estate Shiraz 2018
Take a whiff and it reminds me of the good old Mint Pattie chocolate. Shiraz from the Canberra district.
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September 01, 2021
Angullong Fossil Hill Tempranillo 2019
A solid Tempranillo from NSW's Orange region.
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September 01, 2021
Trifon Estate Family Reserve Tempranillo 2016
This is a really good Tempranillo. Soft and supple it hails from the Goulburn Valley.
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September 01, 2021
Louis Pommery England Brut NV
Vranken-Pommery has become the first Grande Marque Champagne House to produce a sparkling wine from English Terroir.
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September 01, 2021
Nanny Goat Queensberry Chardonnay 2020
Winemaker Alan Peters-Oswald has secured this site in Queensbury due to its unique terroir. The French use the word “terroir” to describe...
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September 01, 2021
Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Brooks Road Shiraz 2019
Let's start spring with a bang! This is a brilliant McLaren Vale Shiraz. Captivating aromas from the outset, oh, I'm in love! A pa...
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September 01, 2021
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