Giant Steps LDR Pinot Noir Syrah 2017
This Pinot Syrah (Shiraz) thing is starting to get some serious momentum again and I blame the Hunter Valley hipsters for bringing it bac...
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February 03, 2018
Ballandean Estate Opera Block Chardonnay 2015
Some old school charm rolls out the welcome mat. Peer a little closer and layers of interest await.
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February 03, 2018
Cooks Lot Allotment 1111 Pinot Noir 2016
If you haven't heard of Cooks Lot, it's time to introduce yourself. Value is the buzz word for me. Underpriced for the quality de...
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February 02, 2018
Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay 2017
Solid Chardonnay, the Y Series kicks another goal. Wild fermented and vegan friendly too. Seems most of the range has gone this way.
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February 02, 2018
Angove Alternatus Tempranillo 2017
A wine perfect for barbecues and casual drinking. Good colour in the glass and fresh aromas get the juices flowing as can be expected fro...
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February 01, 2018
First Ridge Enzo 2015
A blend of Sangiovese, Shiraz and Merlot. Perched 600m above on the Central Ranges, this curious blend works okay.
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February 01, 2018
Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio 2017
Joy in a glass. Top value for the asking price, this Pinot Gris oozes cool and refreshment.
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January 31, 2018
Clovely Estate Saperavi 2014
A big guy with a big heart. This is all dark fruit and dark chocolate with the cocoa percentage cranked up.
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January 31, 2018
Golden Grove Estate Malbec 2016
Something worth sticking in your glass when the weather cools and your insides need a cuddle. Satisfaction comes in spades.
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January 30, 2018
Tim Smith Bugalugs Grenache 2017
Find this and climb aboard. Tim Smith is a smart operator and this Grenache hits the mark in one shot. Juicy and super smooth - thank you ...
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January 29, 2018
Clovely Estate Semillon 2013
Right in the slot for a five year old Semillon. Tremendous value too for 20 bucks.
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January 29, 2018
Ballandean Estate Messing About Fiano 2017
Fiano has found a happy home on the Granite Belt. So much so, one of the comments from the judges at the 2017 Queensland Wine Awards was ...
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January 28, 2018
Leconfield Coonawarra Old Vines Riesling 2017
Slurpable Riesling off 44 year old dry grown vines. Hot days can be washed away easily with a generous pour.
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January 28, 2018
Max & Me Mirooloo Road Eden Valley Riesling 2017
Climb aboard and head straight to first class for a luxurious ride through Riesling's pleasure country. Damn this is a fine example of...
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January 27, 2018
Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache 2016
Yalumba have some excellent parcels to draw from, some of which are 80+ years in this case. Consistently delicious, worth tracking down f...
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January 27, 2018
Yalumba Y Series Riesling 2017
This is humming. Bow down to the Riesling Gods and be thankful for the quality we are blessed with in this country. Hunt around and you c...
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January 27, 2018
Yalumba Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Take a whiff and there's a good tropical fruit pulse running through this wine.
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January 26, 2018
Clovely Estate Sangiovese Rosé 2016
Quite dark in appearance - darker than the image depicts. It looks more like cranberry juice rather than the salmon and copper colours now...
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January 26, 2018
d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2014
Just like the old boot - it's a snug fit and oozes comfort every time. Another delicious release of this long held Shiraz Grenache b...
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January 25, 2018
Shottesbrooke Estate Merlot 2015
A combination of two, three and four year old French and American oak was used to help the fruit sing. Good drinking McLaren Vale Merlot....
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January 25, 2018
La Petite Mort Shiraz Viognier 2017
Where hipster street styling meets suave sophistication. Glen Robert isn't afraid to push boundaries and he's at it again here. P...
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January 24, 2018
Blackbilly Shiraz 2014
Aged in oak for 30 months, this is a muscular McLaren Vale Shiraz.
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January 23, 2018
Blackbilly Shiraz 2016
Plenty of action in this number. More than approachable, it's an easy go-to for those seeking a full-bodied Shiraz from McLaren Vale. ...
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January 23, 2018
Clarence Hill Shiraz 2012
An interesting exercise in part to see this 2012 alongside the 2016 . The latter showing its youth whereas this has tipped over the parab...
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January 23, 2018
Clarence Hill Shiraz 2016
Pretty easy drinking for the asking price. Sourced from various vineyards around Adelaide from what I can gather.
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January 23, 2018
Witches Falls Unwooded Chardonnay 2017
A new label and it's a clever step up from the previous. The word 'co-inoculated' which used to adorn the front label has now...
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January 23, 2018
Ocean View Estates Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2017
Nestled away in the hills near Dayboro, some 45km north of Brisbane and perched 450m above, you will discover Ocean View Estates. The bus...
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January 23, 2018
Dirt Candy The Inheritance Liqueur Muscat NV
Handcrafted and barrel aged, something special sits inside this beautifully packaged bottle. It's the little touches that catch the ey...
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January 22, 2018
Ridgemill Estate The Czar Saperavi 2015
Recently awarded a Gold medal at the World Saperavi Competition on the variety's home soil in Georgia. Layered with interest, it is e...
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January 21, 2018
