Knappstein Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A lovely Cabernet, this release from Knappstein moves about with ease. The mid-palate is drenched with fruit, and such is its approachabil...
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6 months ago
Knappstein Cabernet Malbec 2022
The Cabernet and Malbec are great wines in their own right in the Knappstein range, but bringing them together delivers a very tidy blend.
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6 months ago
Pikes The Dogwalk Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A curious wine, this Dogwalk Cabernet from Pikes is soft and supple and ready to go now.
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6 months ago
Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Malbec 2023
A wine I felt I kept leaning into the longer it was open, it was glistening on the second and third day of tasting. This is an excellent M...
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6 months ago
Larnook Grenache 2023
Like a silk sheet of sheer beauty, this Larnook Grenache is brilliant.
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6 months ago
Oliver's Taranga Brioni's Blend 2024
What a juicy and gorgeously perfumed little blend this Brioni's Blend is. Perhaps in a world first (there is nothing like building the...
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6 months ago
Oliver's Taranga Anfore Fiano 2023
Well helloooo to the first release of this Anfore Fiano from Oliver's Taranga, and as the back label says, "Inspired by Italy. Cr...
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6 months ago
Larnook Grenache Shiraz 2023
Like a Neenish tart, there is a distinct line down the middle of this Larnook Grenache Shiraz. Perhaps some more time will help the two si...
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6 months ago
Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run Shiraz 2021
This is Kilikanoon's entry-level Shiraz and for your money you get a very well-made wine with three years already under its belt. Barg...
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6 months ago
Oliver's Taranga Fiano 2024
Back to back brilliance for the Queen of Fiano, Corrina Wright is dancing on the balls of her feet with this variety. And if you know Corr...
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6 months ago
Arila Gardens Moppa Nero d'Avola 2023
From the Barossa's latest picking vintage this millennia, this Arila Gardens Moppa Nero d'Avola 2023 doesn't reach the lofty h...
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6 months ago
Ivyburn First Minister Shiraz 2022
A big cuddle for the insides, this First Minister McLaren Vale Shiraz from Ivyburn is ripe and rich. For those who enjoy plentiful reds, t...
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6 months ago
Ivyburn Regional Series Shiraz 2021
Much like its First Minister sibling, this Ivyburn Regional Series Shiraz from the Barossa comes across a little bitsy and needs some tim...
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6 months ago
Flametree Karridale SRS Sauvignon Blanc 2024
A Sauv Blanc with texture and interest - that sums up this Flametree Karridale SRS the best.
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6 months ago
Larnook Picpoul 2024
Putting this Larnook Picpoul in a Riesling bottle was a very good decision because it comes across like one.
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6 months ago
Pikes Luccio Sangiovese 2023
Bright, expressive and delicious, this Pikes Luccio Sangiovese is a very tidy drink.
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6 months ago
Flametree SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay 2023
A wine that continues to perform at a supreme level, the Flametree SRS deserves to be held in the upper echelon of Margaret River Chardonn...
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6 months ago
Vinya Vella Old Bush Vine Grenache 2023
He's nailed it again. This is a delicate and expressive Grenache from Dylan Griggs's humble Vinya Vella label.
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6 months ago
ND Wines Tempranillo Albarino Rosé 2024
Negroni like in appearance, this ND Wines Tempranillo/Albarino Rosé also resembles a reddish smokey sunset.
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6 months ago
ND Wines Albarino 2024
Welcome to funky town. A skinsy Albarino courtesy of McLaren Vale's ND wines. Its appearance speaks of summertime just as the sunlight...
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6 months ago
Arila Gardens Single Vineyard Grenache 2023
Formerly known as the Sand Garden Grenache, a slight tweak to Single Vineyard has been made to better reflect the three tiers produced by ...
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6 months ago
Ivyburn The Pioneer Shiraz 2021
The lack of detail for this RRP $330 wine is breathtaking. One would safely assume that such a premium wine would be dripping with informati...
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6 months ago
Ivyburn Aldersey Shiraz 2021
Give this Aldersey Shiraz from Ivyburn a sleep. That lie down will do it the world of good. A generous wine with lots of chew, the acid wa...
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6 months ago
Larnook Grenache Gris 2024
Woah! This is something a bit special! One out of the box, this Grenache Gris is well worth putting on your radar.
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6 months ago
Tempus Two Copper Series Ansonica 2024
Vibrant, vivacious and engaging - just like its maker Brooke Edson, this Tempus Two Ansonica is an excellent wine to embrace on warm days....
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6 months ago
Ivyburn First Minister Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
This is my first look at these Ivyburn wines. The website is skinny on detail, particularly with a lack of contact info and no social medi...
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6 months ago
Kilikanoon Small Batch Cabernet Franc 2023
A tidy Cabernet Franc from Kilikanoon, this is a wine that is drinking well now but it will evolve further with ageing over the medium ter...
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6 months ago
Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2024
A bit like Rexona, this Pikes Traditionale Riesling will never let you down. Such a reliable go-to, if you see this on the shelf, don'...
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6 months ago
Arila Gardens Moppa Grenache 2023
I really enjoyed this Moppa Grenache from Arila Gardens. The longer it was open, the more it settled into a neat groove and revealed its p...
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6 months ago
Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
A curious Cabernet, it's a bit like an empty warehouse - business in the front and empty in the back.
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6 months ago
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