Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2014
Ever reliable as you'd expect from this premium producer.
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June 30, 2017
De Bortoli Down the Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 2015
De Bortoli pulling on their hipster suit - and I like it. A modern label with easy drinking wine on the inside. The label for this Spanis...
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June 30, 2017
Seppelt Jaluka Chardonnay 2016
A leaner and fine boned style of Jaluka. I had to do a double-take at the price offered on the Seppelt site - $17.50 when you buy six! Si...
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June 30, 2017
Bellwether Tamar Valley Chardonnay 2012
Sue Bell is really shaking things up in her neck of the woods in a range of different ways such as sourcing fruit from outside the region...
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June 29, 2017
Gardner's Ground Shiraz 2013
A new label to me from New South Wales' Cowra region. As per the website: Gardner's Ground Vineyard is located within Rivers Roa...
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June 29, 2017
Comyns & Co Mr Red 2016
Mr Red - a blend of Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Shiraz and Cabernet from the Hunter Valley.
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June 29, 2017
Mitchell Wines McNicol Shiraz 2007
Named after Andrew Mitchell's father Peter McNicol Mitchell, this label is a tribute to a man who arrived in the Clare Valley in 1949...
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June 28, 2017
Glenguin Estate Stonybroke Shiraz 2014
My first look at this Hunter Valley producer and I like what I see. Coming off five acres in Broke, organic practices are in use.
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June 28, 2017
Angullong A Chardonnay 2016
It's hard not to be impressed by the quality coming out of Orange at the moment. Here's a solid Chardonnay for around $20. Good va...
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June 27, 2017
Balgownie Black Label Sangiovese 2015
Bendigo Sangiovese. Never had one - til now. This comes off vines planted in 1999. Fermented in stainless steel on skins for 24 days and t...
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June 27, 2017
Alkimi The Good Earth Syrah 2015
The Good Earth? This should be more appropriately be renamed the Bloody Good Earth. Moreish deluxe, it exudes class and charisma with a st...
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June 26, 2017
Seppelt Drumborg Riesling 2016
If you haven't introduced yourself to the Seppelt range, the question needs to be asked, why the heck haven't you? The wines are c...
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June 26, 2017
Josef Chromy Riesling 2016
I'm yet to find a dud Tassie Riesling. This bone dry example from Josef Chromy ticks all the boxes - another reliable wine.
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June 26, 2017
Deakin Estate River to Vine Moscato 2016
Moscato from the Murray Darling. Perfect for the Mother-in-law who doesn't drink booze.
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June 26, 2017
Glaetzer-Dixon Überblanc Riesling 2016
I sat in the Glasshouse Bar in Hobart overlooking the Derwent River sipping on this. A great bar, relaxing views and the Aurora Australis...
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June 25, 2017
Yelland & Papps Devote Roussanne 2016
Barossa Roussanne wild fermented in 100% oak (20% new) and at the mercy of the best Roussanne winemaker in the country - well I think so ...
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June 24, 2017
Pooley Wines Riesling 2016
A Trophy winner at the Royal Melbourne Show 2016. Very much deserved too. Apologies for the stamped bottle pic, it's the only one I c...
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June 24, 2017
Pooley Wines Gewurtraminer 2016
A great little wine this. Bone dry, it's expressive and aromatic as you'd expect.
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June 24, 2017
Pooley Wines Pinot Grigio 2016
An enjoyable Pinot Gris from Tasmania's Coal River region.
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June 24, 2017
Ballandean Estate Late Harvest Viognier 2016
Something a little new from Ballandean Estate. Late Harvest Sylvaner is normally their 'thing' when it comes to dessert style wine...
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June 21, 2017
Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz 2015
A superb wine screaming value. Load the trolley up with this bargain.
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June 19, 2017
Tyrrell's Single Vineyard Stevens Semillon 2011
What a terrific example of the Hunter Valley special - Semillon. No where else in the world has this variety taken so well.
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June 18, 2017
Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2014
It's been a while since I've looked at a Balgownie wine. It's been even longer since something from Bendigo has passed the lip...
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June 17, 2017
Angullong A Shiraz 2015
Perched 600 metres above and off vines nearly 20 years old, here's a fruit forward Shiraz offering good drinking.
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June 17, 2017
Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2015
Heggies Estate is always a consistent performer. Take a whiff and you get a sense you have a serious Chardonnay on your hands. Hand picke...
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June 16, 2017
Heggies Vineyard > 500m Chardonnay 2016
Hello to a new Heggies label. Eden Valley fruit - 'Harvested at night and whole berry pressed' the back label tells me.
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June 16, 2017
Comyns & Co Tempranillo 2016
One of four 2016 red releases from Scott Comyns. He's made a great start to his solo project producing a range of interesting wines. ...
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June 15, 2017
Journey Wines Heathcote Shiraz 2014
A mate who happens to be a rep dropped this off recently. He told me he had something 'special' for me. This type of comment ge...
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June 15, 2017
Twisted Gum Shiraz 2014
Granite Belt Shiraz coming off a small three hectare, dry grown vineyard. A small producer but one with a big heart and impressive cellar...
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June 14, 2017
Singlefile Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015
I lined up two Western Australian Cabernets (though this has a dash of Merlot) from 2015. Gee we are blessed with the quality available i...
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June 13, 2017
