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Tyrrells Vat 9 Shiraz 2023

If I have seen a better Vat 9 than this release, I’m not sure I can recall it. This is a stunning wine. From the estate vineyard, Ashmans, there is also fruit from the Short Flat vineyard, NVC, and the...
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Majella Coonawarra Riesling 2025

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It is not that many years ago that Riesling was the most widely planted variety in the Coonawarra region. More...
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Luminosa Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

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Winemaker, Luke Joliffe, is just a little excited by this wine or possibly more excited than usual. It is the...
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Handpicked Single Vineyard Wombat Creek Chardonnay 2022

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A silvery nose of delicate citrus notes crushed white blossom and chalky minerality kick off a delightful expression of Chardonnay...
Collection Chardonnay Mornington

Handpicked Collection Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2022

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A little riper on the nose, but not fleshy. Lifted some fruit – apricot blossom, just cut peach and fuzz....
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Stories

Unlimited horizons at Cloudbreak

Jack Tomich stands at the top of his family’s vineyard in the Woodside district of the Adelaide Hills, and all he sees around him, 360 degrees, is horizons. To the north east, Mt Torrens. To the southwest-ish, Mt Lofty. Closer in, over a nearby range, is Lenswood. The Tomich family...
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Since college days at Roseworthy Ag College, best mates Brad Rogers and Steve Flamsteed goaded each other on. This is...
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Calabria Family Wines: 80 years in the making

It was the end of the 1920s when Francesco Calabria decided to leave his homeland in Southern Italy in search...
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The McLaren Vale Wine Guide 2026

By Shanteh Wale McLaren Vale’s success lies not only in the quality of its wines and the careful custodianship of...
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The Limestone Coast Wine Guide 2026

By Angus Hughson, Andrew Caillard MW and Lisa Cardelli The Limestone Coast is a special region in the Australian wine...
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The Langhorne Creek Wine Guide 2026

By Lisa Cardelli Often described as the “workhorse” or “blending bowl” of major South Australian wine brands, Langhorne Creek has...
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The Clare Valley Wine Guide 2026

By Jeni Port Clare Valley old vines dating back to the 1800s now share land and retail shelf space with...


Australian new releases

Every week there are hundreds of new Australian wines hitting shelves and winelists around the world. Here is our regular update on what’s new from the biggest brands right down to the smallest boutique winemakers.

Stonehaven LVR Coonawarra CabSauv NV

Stonehaven Limited Vineyard Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A fine Cabernet from the Coonawarra region, hailing from that very special vintage of 2021. The vines are entering their fifth decade. Dark maroon in colour, the nose gives us notes of chocolate, blackcurrants, coffee grinds, soy, clothes, charcuterie, spices...
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O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River/Armagh Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Some unmistakable Clare Valley leaves, herbs, mint and eucalyptus here, leaving a firm stamp of local terroir on the wine....
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O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River/Armagh Shiraz 2023

A difficult vintage to be sure but this sub-regional blend doesn’t miss a beat. The power and concentration we associate...
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O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River/Armagh Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Sourced from the sub-regions of Polish Hill River and Armagh. Aromas scream Cabernet: blackberry, blackcurrant, a little leaf, and syrupy...
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O’Leary Walker Polish Hill River/Armagh Shiraz 2023

Here is a wine that combines the power and intensity of Clare with finesse to create a stylish example of...
OH Founders Shiraz

Organic Hill Founders Release Shiraz 2023

Opaque maroon in colour, again we are down the preservative free, organic path. Slightly savoury in character, the nose gives...
OH Founders Shiraz

Organic Hill Founders Release Shiraz 2021

Organic and preservative free, this Shiraz is from the excellent 2021 vintage. Much to like here. Vibrant purple/maroon in hue,...
OH Founders Shiraz

Organic Hill Founders Release Shiraz 2020

As one might expect from the name, organics and biodynamics are in play here. From McLaren Vale, we are also...
OH Founders Grenache

Organic Hill Founders Release McLaren Vale Grenache 2024

For me, this is a step up on the previous vintage, quite a considerable one. No doubt that can be...
OH Founders Grenache

Organic Hill Founders Release McLaren Vale Grenache 2023

A finely crafted McLaren Vale Grenache, grown and made according to biodynamic principles. Deep magenta purple in colour, this is...
OH Founders Grenache

Organic Hill Founders Release McLaren Vale Grenache 2023

Preservative-free, organically grown Grenache. A nose of raspberry red fruits, subtle florals, and rose petal lift. Medium-bodied, juicy palate with...

New Zealand new releases

Kiwi winemakers are now crafting some of the greatest wines on the planet. Our team in Australia and New Zealand hunt down the best new releases from right around the country to share with you.

Craggy Range Te Muna Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 

This is Ben Tombs first vintage as chief winemaker, here he states his mark, not as hen honcho but as a guide for the site. The ancient alluvial soils give this wine its distinct silty finesse. White melons, pineapple core,...
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Craggy Range Te Muna Road Martinborough Pinot Noir 2024

This is Ben Tombs first vintage as chief winemaker, as he follows in the well trodden path of those before...
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Forrest Marlborough Chardonnay 2023

In crafting this thoroughly enjoyable Chardonnay from Marlborough in New Zealand, the team have sourced fruit from two very different...
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Forrest Marlborough Riesling 2023

A slightly off-dry style of Riesling from the Southern Valleys district in Marlborough, New Zealand. This is a style that...
BGSociety VR GrandMaster PNoir CentralOtago AUS FB SC

Black Grape Society Grandmaster Pinot Noir 2024

The vintage conditions were all over the place yet the end result for the Grandmaster was still terrific. A concentrated...
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Black Grape Society Master Pinot Noir 2024

Hailing from Central Otago, it has everything you’d want and expect from a New Zealand Pinot. There are lovely florals...
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Abe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

If it’s been a while between drinks for venturing into Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – as it has been for me...
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Red Hut Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024

A new name on the New Zealand wine scene with some impressive wine credentials, Red Hut, is the brainchild of...
Red Hut Albarino Front Deep Etched NV HR

Red Hut Gisborne Albariño 2025

Hails from New Zealand’s Gisborne region well-known for Chardonnay but now home to a small bunch of alternative varieties such...
Red Hut Chardonnay Front Deep Etched NV HR

Red Hut Hawkes Bay Roy’s Hill Chardonnay 2024

A ripe, full throttle Chardonnay from New Zealand’s North Island with aromas of honeysuckle, Asian pear, white peach, honey, nougat,...
Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc

Crowded House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Marlborough in the South Island of New Zealand, has undoubtedly become Ground Zero for Savvy lovers. These guys have been...

International new releases

Looking for a change? Then let us guide you through the world of wine with our International new releases. We’ve got reviews and stories on everything from bargain supermarket picks right through to international icons.

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Castel Firmian Pinot Nero 2023

Bottled under Diam, Pinot Nero is the Italian name for the more familiar Pinot Noir, this example is from the Trentino region. Different, surely, but still most enjoyable. A russet/garnet hue, this is a savoury style with notes of mushrooms,...
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Feudo Arancio Rosato Sicily 2024

A fresh Rosé from Sicily, bottled under Diam. The colour is that of a fading sunset orange. The nose offers...
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Mezzacorona Meso di Mezzo Pinot Grigio Rosé 2024

It is well known that the Pinot Grigio/Gris grape can provide more colour than we normally see with traditional white...
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Domaine Galuval Le Coq Volant Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Blanc 2022

For those looking to expand their vinous horizons, hard to go past this most appealing French white. From the Rhône...
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Domaine Galuval Le Carré du Coq Syrah 2020

Light years away from the typical Syrah/Shiraz we enjoy locally. Not that there is anything wrong with that. This is...
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Domaine Galuval Noir Ventabren 2019

Those of you experienced in drinking wines made from the Caladoc grape, raise your hand. Didn’t think so. Now is...
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Domaine Galuval La Montagne Cairanne 2020

Grenache is usually the dominant variety in this Rhône Valley region, supported by Syrah and Mourvèdre. Dollops of Cinsault and...
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Domaine Galuval Rasteau Les Collins 2020

Wines from the Rasteau region can come from a wide variety of different grapes, though it is usually very much...
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Domaine Galuval Le Coq Volant Côtes-du-Rhône Villages 2022

Bottled under Diam, this wine is a wonderful example of just how far quality winemaking has come in recent decades....
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Astrale Chianti Riserva 2021

A very fine vintage for this Tuscan red, the wine is bottled under cork. The colour is a dark cherry/maroon....
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Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Reserva 2022

Teroldego is a variety indigenous to the northeast regions of Italy. There are a couple of local examples, but they...
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