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Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 2018
I don’t know if it is the name, or the label, but the Old Bastard Shiraz certainly has a reputation as being one of those
Henschke Hill of Grace 2016
One of the world’s most iconic wines, from a great vintage – much expected. But the Henschkes never let you down. Another stunning Hill of
Kay Brothers Basket Pressed Shiraz 2019
The old basket presses at Kays have certainly seen plenty of vintages. And what that quite gentle fruit pressing provides is gentle wines. That does
Chandon Blanc de Blancs NV
Chandon purchased vineyards in the spectacular Whitlands Plateau district in Victoria some years ago, one of the finest regions on the mainland for quality sparkling
Capel Vale Whispering Hill Riesling 2019
Mount Barker was one of the first regions in the Great Southern to gain attention and it is still one of the best, with the
Mitchelton Roussanne 2020
The first swirl took me straight back to the intoxicating aromas of my godmother’s kitchen. She believed in dousing her baklava with a warm orange
Non-Alcoholic Beers on the Rise
I consider myself a fairly serious beer drinker. Which is to say that I like flavour, nuance, style, and structure in my beer. That I
Wine and the City – Little Black Dress Wines
The Little Black Dress or LBD – it’s a must-have item of clothing, that is suitable for almost any social occasion. But I can’t help
Ashton Hills – Star of the Adelaide Hills
Venerable Ashton Hills, established by Stephen George in 1982 in the Piccadilly Valley sub-region of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, is deservedly considered one
Smith & Sheth
One could hear the chortles from right across the ditch, almost as though we’d lost yet another Bledisloe Cup Rugby series. Wine judging and reviewing
Growers come together to launch The Group
Winegrowers working together is not something new. But it has been a long time since Australia has seen such an exciting wine collective involving iconic
Tyrrell’s Sacred Sites 2019 – A Legendary Vintage
Iconic wines from Australia’s first wine region, the Hunter Valley, and arguably one of its premier estates, Tyrrell’s. They are also crafted by one of the
Harewood Estate Reserve Shiraz 2015
Now we are talking. Deep purples here and there is an alluring plushness with depth, complexity and concentration, which comes across on the nose, but
Harewood Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018
This is a deeper, more complex wine with a bigger array of aromas. Peaches, tropical notes, spices, good oak integration (time well sent in French
Harewood Estate Chardonnay 2019
No shrinking violet, the time this chardonnay has spent in French oak is still more than evident. This is thoroughly enjoyable, but it is still
Harewood Flux II Pinot Gris 2020
From Harewood’s experimental Flux range, this is one of the better bottles of pinot gris I’ve encountered for quite some time. From the Great Southern,
Kaesler Old Bastard Shiraz 2018
I don’t know if it is the name, or the label, but the Old Bastard Shiraz certainly has a reputation as being one of those
Smith & Sheth CRU Wairau Sauvignon Blanc 2019
When someone asks ‘does Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc age’ I usually say ‘no it doesn’t’. Because let’s face it, the joy of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is
Chandon Blanc de Blancs NV
Blanc de Blancs – white of whites. Put simply, pale sparkling wine made from white varieties. What you need to know – these are the
Chandon Brut NV
Chandon has been a leader in Australian sparkling since their first wines were released back in 1989. It is still a top seller and for
Henschke Hill of Grace 2016
One of the world’s most iconic wines, from a great vintage – much expected. But the Henschkes never let you down. Another stunning Hill of
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