De Iuliis Estate Rosé 2024
The Rosé from De Iuliis in recent years has really started to hit its straps thanks to some more considered winemaking. Throw this 2024 on...
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September 16, 2024
De Iuliis Aged Release Semillon 2019
Only five years young, that extra time has certainly done its thing. A superb wine, I had the luxury of tasting this De Iuliis Aged Releas...
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September 16, 2024
De Iuliis Wilderness Road Semillon 2024
Clean, crisp and wonderfully fresh, this Wilderness Road Semillon from the Hunter Valley's De Iuliis Wines nails the delish brief.
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September 16, 2024
Yalumba Vine Vale Grenache 2023
An excellent expression of Grenache, this Yalumba Vine Vale rarely misses the mark. Of all the Grenache wines in the Yalumba range, this i...
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September 16, 2024
Juxtaposed Old Vine Grenache 2022
Quite a different Grenache that I've come to expect from Juxtaposed and I reckon it needs a couple of years to find its feet. Normally...
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September 16, 2024
Pizzini Lambrusco 2023
A super easy drinking Lambrusco from Pizzini Wines. Give it a chill and you're sailing.
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September 16, 2024
Pizzini L'Aquila Nebbiolo 2021
Brilliant! For where this is at, this Pizzini L'Aquila Nebbiolo is just ace. What a long and rewarding life this will have.
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September 14, 2024
Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir 2023
One whiff and this Tapanappa Foggy Hill showcases its pinosity. From a cooler, low cropping year, give it some time to show its best.
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September 14, 2024
Pizzini Arneis 2024
Really tasty stuff. Enthusiastic aromas spill from the glass and encourage you to shuffle closer. This Pizzini Arneis is ideal for blue sk...
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September 14, 2024
Mayfield Vineyard Jonty Met Otto Cabernet Franc 2023
Jonty Met Otto eh? A curious name and one of those I always seek to find the story's meaning. Named for viticulturist Charles Simons a...
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September 10, 2024
Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Dry Rosé 2024
Tim Stevens has been toiling away to nail the secret code for his Rosé and I reckon he has hit the jackpot. This Dry Pinot Noir Rosé is th...
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September 10, 2024
Pizzini Prosecco NV
An inexpensive fizz that will please a large audience. Serve ice cold on a sweltering day, enjoy as an aperitif for a weekend lunch or jus...
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September 10, 2024
Limefinger Solace Polish Hill River Riesling 2024
Clean and pure, the Limefinger Solace was awarded the second best wine I tasted in 2023 and this 2024 release doesn't lose any of its...
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September 08, 2024
O'Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2024
Always the prettier of the two O'Leary Walker Rieslings I find, this 2024 Watervale hits a home run once again. It's simply a high...
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September 08, 2024
Limefinger Learnings Watervale Riesling 2024
Jam-packed with flavour, the concentration is a step up from the usual pretty types that Watervale can deliver. An excellent Limefinger Le...
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September 08, 2024
Brand and Sons Last Sunday Drive Cabernet Franc 2021
Much like the Baker's Run Cabernet , this Cabernet Franc from Coonawarra's Brand & Sons is right in the slot. A wine with some...
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September 07, 2024
Paisley Wines Six Strings Tempranillo 2023
A pleasant, easy-going Tempranillo that oozes approachability, this Paisley Wines Six Strings release is armed and ready for anything from...
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September 07, 2024
Brand and Sons Baker's Runs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
These are good, reliable wines from Brand & Sons with some fabulous family history and stories behind the label. This Baker's Run ...
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September 06, 2024
Lambrook Wines Rosé 2024
Cool afternoon breezes on the back of a warm day set the tone for this Lambrook Rosé. Good fruit with some savoury appeal, it's a very...
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September 06, 2024
Lambrook Wines Pinot Gris 2024
Much like its Sauvignon Blanc sibling, this Pinot Gris from Lambrook Wines brings and engaging energy and a zest for life.
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September 06, 2024
Lambrook Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2024
An Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc fit for your hot summer nights courtesy of Lambrook Wines. Vibrant and expressive, it bursts from the gl...
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September 06, 2024
Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2024
Clean, fresh and zippy, this Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon is precisely what you need on a Friday afternoon to wash away a long week.
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September 04, 2024
O'Leary Walker Polish Hill River Riesling 2024
This excellent Polish Hill River Riesling from O'Leary Walker is always a consistently high performer. The quality of Riesling in Aust...
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September 04, 2024
Paisley Wines Turntable GSM 2022
Easily the best winemaker's name in the business, this Paisley Wines Turntable GSM is crafted by DJ Deadly, who funnily enough scratch...
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September 04, 2024
Montalto Tuerong Pinot Noir 2023
This Tuerong is probably the most generous of the Montalto Single Vineyard Pinots. The Merricks is all things savoury, North One is pret...
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September 02, 2024
Montalto Merricks Pinot Noir 2023
A fabulous savoury drive is the highlight of this Montalto Merricks Pinot Noir.
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September 02, 2024
Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2024
Fresh and alive. Gee, I enjoyed this Wild Semillon from Gundog Estate. The vibrance and texture strike the winning blow.
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September 02, 2024
St Anne's Vineyard Heathcote Grenache Shiraz 2022
Wines from Heathcote don't come across the tasting bench all that much. Courtesy of St Anne's Vineyard, it's great to take a l...
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September 02, 2024
Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Superb Cabernet. Measured and precise, this Houghton Jack Mann is absolutely brilliant.
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August 31, 2024
Houghton CW Ferguson Cabernet Malbec 2021
Damn, this is an excellent drink. Fruit, oak, balance, structure, longevity... What doesn't this Houghton CW Ferguson Cabernet Malbec ...
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August 31, 2024
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