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Penfolds Grange 2022

by Jeni Port The ’21 Grange was undoubtedly a hard act to follow, but here we see a ’22 that is up for the challenge. Yes, there is an underlying power, the kind you expect from sourcing fruit from the...
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Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2019

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This stunning young 2019 Grenache Ancestor vine, from the country’s oldest vines for this variety delivers an almost perfect mix...
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Wynns Black Label The Original Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

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This is the wine that started it all for Wynns when it was first released from the 1954 vintage. It...
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Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

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No doubt many winelovers have been eagerly awaiting this wine, one of the last of Margaret River’s big guns from...
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Henschke Hill of Grace 2022

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At the outset, I’ll confess that I have not scored this vintage of Hill of Grace quite as highly as...
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Stories

Rosily

There is surely no wine region in this country which has more elite wineries than Margaret River. The advantage for small or relatively new operations is that putting the name on a label gives the wine immediate reverence, but it also means some serious competition. Wines need to be good...
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Small Acres Cyder

Small Acres Cyder is exactly that—small in scale but rich in intent. Run by the Geoghegan family in Orange, NSW,...
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Bass Phillip 2024 New Vintage Releases

Bass Phillip Gamay 2024  $75 | 91 Points This 2024 Gamay is fine and perfumed to start showing fresh red...

Ben Murray Wines

Dan Eggleton of Ben Murray Wines in the Barossa is as true and unpretentious as the wines he makes. A...
Lifestyle

Castello Di Meleto

Located in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico, this estate traces its connection to wine back to...
OTTELIA

10 Years of Riesling in Mount Gambier

Last year, Ottelia celebrated 10 years of Riesling in Mount Gambier, on the Limestone Coast. Beyond the usual suspects among...
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Penfolds Superblend

Every Australian winelover will surely be aware of just how much Penfolds love to release special wines, whether they have...


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.

Williams Crossing by Curly Flat Chardonnay 2025

It opens with secondary aromas, those derived from winemaking, in this case from lees contact and oak maturation. Think of cinnamon and vanilla curd. These are followed by spicy nashi pear, peaches, preserved peach, pineapple, Granny Smith apple. Although the...

Williams Crossing by Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2025

A rather concentrated colour for such a young wine from a cool-climate region. There is plenty to like on the...
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Willow Bridge Estate Dragonfly Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2025

A neat little current drinking wine that combines freshness and flavour with a crunchy, lively palate. Typical of the year,...
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Willow Bridge Estate G1-10 Chardonnay 2025

There’s power and intensity here from this Ferguson Valley wine, but it delivers it with such restraint and elegance. After...
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Willow Bridge Estate Maris Sol Chardonnay 2023

This is something new and quite an excellent expression of Chardonnay from this outstanding vintage. There’s some neat oak contributing...

Willow Bridge Estate Bookends Fumé Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2025

This is a classic French Fumé style, which after hand-picking, was matured in French oak, and that is clearly evident...
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Willow Bridge Estate Black Dog Shiraz 2022

This wine has evolved over the years from what was once quite a brutish, massive wine into one of more...
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Willow Bridge Estate Dragonfly Chardonnay 2025

A light and contemporary current drinking Chardonnay. It’s a fresh, citrusy, and quite tangy wine with subtle melony nuances and...

Clonakilla Viognier 2025

Is this the most famous Viognier in Australia. Let’s say close, but the prize probably goes to the component that...
Bellvale Quercus PinotNoir

Bellvale Pinot Noir 2024

This excellent wine comes from the South Gippsland region off dry ground, high-density vineyard. The aromas show a slightly truffly...
Bellvale Quercus PinotNoir

Bellvale Pinot Noir 2024

Bellvale’s estate fruit comes from the southern sector of the Gippsland region, specifically Berry’s Creek in the Tarwin River Valley....

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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Otu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

A typical Savvy from this internationally renowned region in New Zealand, specifically from the Awatere Valley sub-region, this wine adds to the mounting evidence that 2025 was a very good vintage for the region. After fermentation, the wine was kept...
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Otu Marlborough Pinot Gris 2025

The Marlborough region in New Zealand may be known almost solely for its world-famous Sauvignon Blanc, but it also does...
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LYLO Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Floral citrus blossom aromas, alongside Meyer lemon peel, lime leaf and a juicy kick of passionfruit pulp, pineapple and white...
WitherHills PinotGris

Wither Hills Pinot Gris 2025

Creamy peaches, nashi pear and ripe melon on the nose, with light honeysuckle florals and delicate spice. The palate is...
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Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2025

White blossom and a creamy richness to the nose, aromatic and heady, with lemon zest, ripe yellow grapefruit, and a...
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Wither Hills Rarangi Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Citrus, white blossom, and green pineapple lead the nose, backed by sea salt, crushed herbs, and a subtle smoky, flinty...
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Tarras Vineyards The Canyon Pinot Noir 2021

As a five-year-old, The Canyon brings both stature and structure to this totally seamless Pinot showing. We don’t get to...
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Tarras Vineyards Central Otago Pinot Gris 2025

New Zealand rarely does Grigio, it goes straight to Gris and this is a beaut, especially if you love your...
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Kuru Kuru Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022

Offers a glimpse into the dark Pinot heart of Central Otago, New Zealand’s only inland and continental wine region, producing...
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Kuru Kuru Pinot Noir 2022

Central Otago Pinot Noir which represents more than fair value. The colour is a pale russet with a fading rim....
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Tarras Pinot Gris 2025

Pinot Gris that is almost unrecognisable in comparison to so many of the wishy-washy efforts available today. This is from...

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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Maison Harbour Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022

From a husband and wife team based at Savigny-lès-Beaune in Burgundy, this is a thoroughly pleasant Chardonnay, specifically the village of Vinzelles in the south of the Côte Mâconnais, which underwent fermentation with native yeasts, before spending a year maturing...
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Conti Sani Loggia Dei Sani Chianti 2024

Conti Sani has extensive vineyard resources throughout a number of Italian regions and is intimately familiar with producing quality Chianti....
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La Vie en Rose Cinsault Rosé 2025

Elegantly packaged, this is a delightful Rosé which brings the Mediterranean straight into your home. Made entirely from Cinsault, it...
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Coeur des Sages Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs NV

A sparkler from Burgundy made by the Charmat process, this is good value and pleasant drinking. Made as a Blanc...
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Maison Saint Aix Beau Viva Non Alc Sparkling Rosé 750ml

Hats off to the marketing team for the packaging, this feels and looks like a celebration in a bottle. With...
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Coeur Des Sages Blanc de Blanc NV

This is a Chardonnay sparkling wine. It has a lightly fragrant aroma of brioche and pear with a touch of...
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Coeur Des Sages Blanc de Blanc NV

No, not a Champagne, but a sparkling from Burgundy, all Chardonnay in a fairly rustic style, a nice little thread...
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Mezzacorona Maso di Mezzo Teroldego 2022

Teroldego Is an Italian red variety found usually in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol districts. Recent research suggests that in genetic terms,...
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Castel Firmian Dabèn Moscato Rosa Trentino DOC 2020

A rarity to these shores, Moscato Rosa Trentino is a dessert wine worth checking out. It looks like a red...
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La Sorda Vendimia Seleccionada 2023

There is an argument which suggests that wines develop in a style to match the local cuisine, obviously more so...
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Campos de Viento Tempranillo 2024

Tempranillo is the great red variety of Spain, and this is a fine example of what great value it can...
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