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Handpicked Single Vineyard Wombat Creek Chardonnay 2022

A silvery nose of delicate citrus notes crushed white blossom and chalky minerality kick off a delightful expression of Chardonnay in the glass. It etches things up a notch. Integration of fruit, acidity and tannins is almost seamless, and a...
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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Penfolds Grange 2021

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Always the focus of the Collection, especially so when it hails from what has become a legendary vintage. The expectations...
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Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz 2023

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A warm-hearted Shiraz if ever there was one, generous yes, but it’s a well-controlled generosity. Deep purple hues. Blackstrap liquorice,...
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Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 2023

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An exercise in cool restraint. Opens with enticing spice-fueled aromatics and citrus with red apple, pear, creamy cashews and brine....
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Stories

A Note on Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noirs

Castle Rock is one of those rare producers where you truly need to taste across the entire Pinot Noir range to grasp just how deft Rob Diletti is at capturing site expression. Each cuvée reveals a new facet—a subtle shift in tone, texture, or structure—offering a layered insight into place...
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The Coolness of Ata Rangi

The first time I met Helen Masters was a few months before the endless series of lockdowns due to COVID-19....
Sisu Wines Olivia Sattler

Sisu: Planting Grit and Grapes in the Coal River Valley

Jake Sheedy earned his stripes working alongside Peter Logan at Logan Wines in Mudgee. When COVID reshaped the world, it...
Penfolds Collection Credit Marten Ascenzo

Penfolds 2025 – Ken Gargett

Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling 2025 ($45)A classic Bin 51. It might be early days but this wine suggests...
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Penfolds Collection 2025 – Tom Kline

2024 Penfolds Bin 23 Pinot Noir | RRP $55 | 93 points A finely wrought Pinot Noir from Tasmania, matured...
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The Penfolds Collection 2025- Lisa Cardelli

2024 Penfolds Bin 23 Pinot Noir100% Tasmania. While it opens with a confected kiss, alternating dashes of clove, bramble, and...
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After a career spanning 50 years, Richard Rowe began his journey under the tutelage of Brian Croser. Cutting his teeth...

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.

Gudilly Pinot Gris

Gudilly by Sorby Adams Pinot Gris Single Vineyard 2024

Here’s a Pinot Gris with substance and texture and immense appeal. It retains its vibrant, refreshing feel and zingy palate with those aptly lemon and slightly stewed pear characters. The palate has a richer complexity than you might normally find,...
Gudilly Fiano

Gudilly by Sorby Adams Clare Valley Fiano Single Vineyard 2025

This is the initial release of this wine which is sourced from the Clare Valley. Captures a lot of what...
Gudilly Pinot Noir

Gudilly by Sorby Adams Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 

This is a pretty smart Pinot, especially for this price. Captures the sour cherry, plummy and slightly earthy notes of...
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Gudilly by Sorby Adams Single Vineyard Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2024 

Makes sense to have sourced the fruit for this wine from the Barossa in what was a very good year,...
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Soumah Single Vineyard Nebbiolo 2022

Savoury and aromatic. This wine reminds me of laying bricks with my father as a child. Red brick dust, strawberry...
NV SV NEBBIOLO

Soumah Nebbiolo 2022

Sourced from a north-west-facing slope, where the fruit ripens slowly before being handpicked and fermented on skins for 100 days...
NV SV NEBBIOLO

Soumah Single Vineyard Nebbiolo 2022

This is an outstanding example of an Australian adaptation of this famous Piedmont variety. Several different clones have been planted...
NV D'SOUMAH NEBBIOLO BARBERA

 Soumah Barbera Nebbiolo 2024

This combination goes right to the heart of the Piedmont region of northern Italy. It’s a wine that picks up...
NV SV MARZEMINO

Soumah Single Vineyard Hexham Marzemino 2024

It comes from northeastern Italy around Isera, south of Trentino. The variety was mentioned in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, and I...
NV EST Syrah

Riversdale Syrah 2023 

This is a heady wine that I always seek out to taste, it’s dense with blackberries, boysenberries and the medley...
NV EST Pinot Noir

Rivesdale Pinot Noir 2023

A marriage of sun warmed strawberries, mulberry and cherry twigs. Some subtle blood orange citrus and a halo of cassis....

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.

WT Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir

Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023

Top notch Central Otago Pinot Noir for this price is a rarity indeed – good luck finding better for the money. From a single vineyard, the Gravelly Gully Vineyard, this is made by Matt Harrop who established his reputation with...
WT Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir

Amen Break Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023

This wine comes from the Gravelly Gully vineyard in Central Otago, capturing many of the region’s famous characters. The colour...
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Rock Ferry Third Rock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

There’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and then there’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. About a quarter of the wine was fermented and aged...
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Rock Ferry Aurora Creek Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022

The colour is a crimson ruby red, and is slightly translucent. This is a wine that has the Central Otago...
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Rock Ferry Aurora Creek Marlborough Chardonnay 2021

The fruit for this wine is sourced from Marlborough. As New Zealand Chardonnays go, it shows slightly less worked character...
Nautilus Chardonnay NV

Nautilus Chardonnay 2023

This is a rather delightful example of Marlborough Chardonnay. It’s somewhat understated but certainly displays some attractive characters. Opens with...
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Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020

It’s a wine that captures the Marlborough Pinot Noir style really well. Opens with a wave of dark cherry aroma...
Nautilus Pinot Noir Clay Hills Vineyard NV

Nautilus Clay Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

This is a single-site, limited release, which comes from the Clay Hills Vineyard in the Southern Valleys in Marlborough. A...
Nautilus NV Brut

Nautilus Cuvée Marlborough Brut NV

This is a Pinot-dominant blend with Chardonnay from the Marlborough region. The colour is a nice pale straw, and while...
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc NV

Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc

This is the 40th vintage of this popular wine. No mistaking the origins of this Sauvignon Blanc. It’s from the...
The Paper Nautilus Heritage Block Sauvignon Blanc NV

The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2023

This is a small-batch Sauvignon Blanc from the Heritage Block Renwick Estate, only made in the best years. Unlike many...

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.

WT Pelassa San Pancrazio Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC

San Pancrazio Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2021

Destemmed fruit matured in Slovenian and French oak, 12 months in cask and a further 12 months in bottle. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, why hasn’t Australia frothed over Barbera more. This is a prime example...
WT Domaine Chavy Chouet Bourgogne Rouge La Taupe

Domaine Chavy Chouet Bourgogne Rouge La Taupe 2020

In the past this single vineyard was once included in the Pommard AOC, now it falls in as Bourgogne Rouge...
WT Champagne Autreau Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV

Champagne Autréau Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV

Grape growers in the village of Champillon since 1670, led by third generation Laurent Autréau, their vineyards perch on the...
WT Robert Goulley Chablis er Cru Vaucoupin

Robert Goulley Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin 2023

The estate has a very long history of wine in Chablis, today it is managed by third generation Frederic Goulley...
WT Robert Goulley Chablis er Cru 'Vaillons'

Robert Goulley Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2023

The estate has a very long history of wine in Chablis, today it is managed by third generation Frederic Goulley...
WT Domaine Rossignol Trapet Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2022

From multiple parcels and vinified in three parts, the selection combines the terrier of the bottom of the valley, the...
WT Mas Doix Les Crestes Grenache Blend

Mas Doix Les Crestes Grenache Blend Priorat 2022

Made of 80% Garnacha, 10% Carignan, and 10% Syrah. The vine age is between 10 and 20 years old. Grown...
WT Champagne Autreau Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV

Champagne Autréau Brut Grand Cru Reserve NV

A blend of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards promises some bubbly excitement. The colour is a...
WT Robert Goulley Chablis er Cru Vaucoupin

Robert Goulley Chablis Premier Cru Vaucoupin 2023

The Robert Goulley Chablis range is part of the Domaine Gueguen empire, based in the region. Premier Cru Chablis is...
WT Robert Goulley Chablis er Cru 'Vaillons'

Robert Goulley Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2023

Anyone keen to see what excellent Chablis offers need look no further. Vaillons is one of the legendary Premier crus...
WT Domaine Chavy Chouet Bourgogne Rouge La Taupe

Domaine Chavy Chouet Bourgogne Rouge La Taupe 2022

There was a time when one would approach Bourgogne Rouge with the greatest trepidation. Thankfully, those days are long gone....
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