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Luda Mala Chardonnay 2025

An outstanding debut from Luda Mala. This could very well be Australia’s best $35 Chardonnay. The fruit is dank, dense and detailed, with pomelo pith, lemon shortbread, yuzu and mandarin oil. It’s concentrated yet restrained, clean yet unapologetically unpolished, and...
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Juxtaposed Smart Vineyard Grenache 2024

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This 2024 Smart Vineyard Grenache, from 1955 plantings has marked purity and focus as it radiates with cherry compote and...
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Delamere Block 8 Pinot Noir 2023

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The winemaker suggests this is one Pinot that can take extended ageing. Who is to disagree? All class, this is...
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Tyrrells Vat 9 Shiraz 2023

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If I have seen a better Vat 9 than this release, I’m not sure I can recall it. This is...
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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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Stories

A Dozen Reasons to Look South

A selection of Central Otago Pinot Noir from 2023 Call it a natural attraction to the pull of lands at the antipodes, or simply a nerdy mind with a particularly selective memory, but one of the things I remember from the many I learnt during the WSET Level 4 Diploma...
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Out of the fires

The tragic Central Victorian fires have had a devastating effect on many small wineries with ongoing financial and personal challenges...
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La Chapelle Grange 2022

The second release of this extraordinary Rhone/Aussie blend, crafted by two of the world’s great wineries, Jaboulet and Penfolds, has...
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Dead Man Walking

Dead Man Walking is a wine label created by Belinda and John Hughes in dedication to their close friend, Tom...
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Appellation Marlborough Wine Announces 2025 Annual Collection

A benchmark selection of certified Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced its highly anticipated Annual Collection for...
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The new Mumm Prestige releases come from the capable hands of Trina Smith, recently appointed as Mumm Terroirs Pacific Winemaker,...
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The Lay of the Land

2026 is here and has roared in with a vengeance unfortunately kicking off with catastrophic fires, particularly in Central Victoria....


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.

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Henschke Hill of Peace Semillon 2022

The vines for this exceptional Semillon were planted in 1952 and actually form part of the famous Hill of Grace Vineyard. Contrary to conventional wisdom, that vineyard has a range of varieties planted within its confines, of varying ages. The...
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Henschke Hill of Grace 2022

May well be the prettiest Hill of Grace yet released. May also be the best, and that’s saying something. I...
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Henschke Hill of Roses Shiraz 2022

For many, this is seen as a baby Hill of Grace, as it comes from the young vines in that...
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Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2022

With this vintage, the Henschke’s celebrate an astonishing 70 years of releases from this legendary Eden Valley vineyard. The vineyard...
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Henschke Mount Edelstone 2022

An elegant wine of great finesse and poise that captures in an instant the very essence of this great vineyard....
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Henschke Hill of Roses 2022

One of the most elegant and stylish of all the Hill of Roses, showing a strong vineyard and seasonal influence....
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Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz 2022

This wine was first made as a tribute to Johann Christian Henschke, the founder of the family business. It was...
Henschke The Wheelwright EV S LR

Henschke Cyril Henschke 2022

There is a very strong case that this might be the best Cyril yet released. It was first produced as...
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Henschke The Wheelwright 2022

This distinctive wine has been an annual favourite of mine from the time it was first released. The vineyard was...
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Henschke Hill of Peace 2022

This is the sixth release of this wine. It was first released in 2012 from 13 rows of Semillon planted...
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Henschke Hill of Grace 2022

A wine that needs little introduction — but one that always rewards a closer look. Sourced from pre-phylloxera Shiraz vines...

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.

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Mt. Beautiful North Canterbury Chardonnay 2023

Showcases the luscious beauty of the Gingin Chardonnay clone which, from very early on, has dominated Chardonnay plantings in New Zealand. It combines a richness of fruit with a striking textural element as drinkers will discover. Aromas of ripe peach,...
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Mt. Beautiful White Label Pinot Noir 2023

Youthful crimson hues lead into a vibrant, brightly fruited young Pinot Noir alive in cherry, raspberry, red plum, light florals...
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Mt. Beautiful Estate White Label Pinot Noir 2022

Finely textured and very much in the cherry-berry arena with light spice giving rise to red earthy notes, a touch...
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Mt. Beautiful Estate Estate Pinot Noir 2020

As a now six-year-old, it is starting to show development with dusty beets, earth and touches of savoury undergrowth and...
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Mt. Beautiful Estate Pinot Noir 2022

Lifts the Pinot Noir bar with an impressive display of intensity and concentration of fruit built around ripe black cherry,...
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Mt. Beautiful Estate Pinot Noir 2023

An earthy edge to the aroma sets the wine down the path of undergrowth, briar, earth with red cherries, plums...
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Mora Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022

The fruit is taken from predominantly Felton terraces and a portion of Cairnmuir. This opens with distinct blue plum skin,...
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Mora Pinot Gris 2024

Fruit is from the Felton Terraces in Bannockburn and smells of green apple candies, elderflower and crab apple blossoms. There...
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Mora Chardonnay 2023

Fruit is from an equal split between Eden Vineyard in Pisa and Cairnmuir in Bannockburn. Full malolactic fermentation and matured...
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Mora Albi Rosé 2024

A 100% Pinot Noir wine with delicate, palest sugar plum pink hues in the glass. There is whipped butter, strawberries...
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Mora Brut NV

A traditional method sparkling made 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir, no labour or expense has been spared to craft...

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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Mosaique Organic Mediterranée IGP 2025

The Mediterranée IGP basically covers the South-Eastern region in France, known as Provence, plus parts of the Rhône Valley. This is prime Rosé territory. This example is made from Cinsault, Grenache Noir and Syrah. Malolactic fermentation is prevented in order...
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Brise Maritime Mediterranée IGP 2025

With summer in Australia, it is a wonder that we drink anything other than a good glass of chilled Rosé....
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X Provence 2025

From the highly regarded Coteaux Varois sub-region of Provence in the southeastern parts of France, this impressive Rosé is crafted...
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Lumière Provence 2025

As we regularly see with Provencal Rosé, the grapes of Grenache Noir, Cinsault and Syrah are all prominent. In this...
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Jean Collet Chablis 2024

There is no question how much locals love their Chardonnay and for those looking to expand their horizons, Chablis is...
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CALA Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé 2024

There is a reason that Provencal Rosé is loved around the world and that is all encompassed in this wine....
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Anthony Girard La Clef du Recit Sancerre 2024

In 2012 Anthony Girard had the opportunity, rather rare these days, to acquire an 8.5 hectare estate and to forge...
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Bella Modella Prosecco Extra Dry

An attractively packaged Prosecco, the team have deliberately avoided malolactic fermentation, a decision which assists in the brightness and freshness...
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Bella Modella Pinot Grigio Terre Abruzzo IGT 2024

The fruit for this bright Pinot Grigio comes from the clay soils of the Terre di Chieti in Abruzzo, where...
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Domaine Elodie Roy Bourgogne 2022

Elodie Roy spent over a decade working with Domaine Anne Gros in Burgundy, ensuring a most impressive CV. After taking...
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Domaine Elodie Roy Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Beaune 2022

This Burgundy, from the highly regarded 2022 vintage, is a blend from across three sites. 60% whole bunches are used...
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