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Delamere Block 8 Pinot Noir 2023

The winemaker suggests this is one Pinot that can take extended ageing. Who is to disagree? All class, this is one sophisticated Pinot Noir. Aromas of cherry, violet, rose, touch of dried herbs, vanillin spice and gentle oak. A light...
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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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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...
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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 2025. First launched in 2022, the initiative celebrates a benchmark selection of certified Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that showcases the diversity,quality, and authenticity that define the region. Ninety-three AMW Certified wines...
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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....
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Uncorking Trentino with Gruppo Mezzacorona

Long gone are the days when Trentino, in the far north of Italy, was seen merely as a seasonal playground...
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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...
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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...


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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Kilikanoon Skilly Valley Clare Valley Pinot Gris 2025

Pour a glass and note the lightest of blushes here, a goldy-pink hue. Aromas awaken in baked apple, acacia, pear, hints of hay and a light spice – strong varietal indicators. A composed, lovely intensity ensues. Skilly Valley lies on...
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Miceli Lucy’s Choice Pinot Noir 2021

Always impressive to see Pinot Noir given a few years in the cellar before release to allow it to reveal...
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Miceli Olivia’s Chardonnay 2022

This Mornington Peninsula estate is well known for allowing its wines some time in the cellar before release, much to...
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De Iuliis Chardonnay Hunter Valley 2024

Perhaps better known for his Semillon than his Chardonnay, as indeed is the Hunter Valley itself, Mike de Iuliis continues...
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Luminant Chardonnay Yarra Valley 2024

This new label from the Yarra Valley has brought in Charles Smedley from Mandala Wines to ensure it is off...
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Brave Souls The Whaler Shiraz 2024

A reasonably equal blend of Shiraz from the Eden Valley and Barossa Valley, this is absolutely delicious drinking. The team...
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Swinney Rosé 2025

I can hear it — the sound of pink paradigms shifting. Finally, Here’s hoping the future brings a global annihilation...
Swinney Syrah

Swinney Syrah 2024

Bouncy, fragrant and smart — it smells deliciously raw and pure, almost pheromonal. Raw cacao powder, blackcurrant and raspberry liquorice...
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Angus The Bull BLK + BLU Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

The immediate aroma impact of impressive black and blue berry fruits plays perfectly in tune with the name of this...
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Wines by Nick and Goe Sangiovese Rosé 2025

Everything about this says Italian, and yet the wine comes from McLaren Vale, off the Di Fabio estate. This is...
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Di Fabio Grand Reserve Shiraz 2021

From the superb 2021 vintage, it would be fair to expect much from this wine. And it delivers. Opaque maroon...

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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