May 25, 2022

Bryan Martin is a thinker who does not mind stepping out of his comfort zone, which is not a bad...

DCB Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Pale crimson in colour, here we have a gentle Yarra Valley Pinot Noir that doesn’t leap out of the glass...

ATR Wines Chockstone Shiraz 2020

Deep crimson in colour and a very well pitched Grampians Shiraz showing a fantastic mix of deep, dark mulberry and...

Heirloom Vineyards Alcala Grenache 2021

Red Wine - Grenache

A stunning modern expression of Australian Grenache that is built for the long haul, it opens with superb fruit purity...

An Approach to Relaxation Magnolia Grenache 2019

Red Wine - Grenache

The rise of Grenache continues and this is a great wine to get any latecomers started. It’s an unashamedly ripe...

Woodlands Margaret Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2017

Red Wine - Malbec - Merlot

Good to see Malbec getting a run in wines such as this to give density and staying power. Deep crimson...

Les Argelieres Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is generally the heartbreak grape for winelovers and rarely great value for money. But this French pinot gets...

Eastern Laneway Shiraz 2021

Looking for a wine that seriously over delivers for the price? Then look no further than this Eastern Laneway Grampians...

L’Expression du Gamay 2020

This surely has to be the ultimate picnic wine for under a tenner. Mid crimson in colour, it is a...

Wolf Blass Exclusive Release Shiraz Cabernet 2021

So Wolf Blass from start to finish so if you are a fan then this wine is a must. Made...

Marques del Atrio Rioja Reserva 2016

A very impressive and youthful colour here for a five year old Rioja which suggests this wine will continue to...

Charles Renoir Beaujolais 2020

White Wine - Grüner Veltliner

You will not find a better value Beaujolais than this which beautifully illustrates Gamay’s superb drinkability which has made it...

Mt Bera Gruvee Grüner Veltliner 2018

The Adelaide Hills have put down a marker as the top region in Australia for Grüner Veltliner and wines like...

Mt Bera Boundless Horizons Merlot 2013

Red Wine - Merlot

Not often one encounters a new release with almost a decade of age behind it, so don’t hesitate to take...

Bonny Doon Vineyard Vin Gris de Cigare 2020

This rosé from the USA packs some serious personality and has been made with a fruit salad of grape varieties...

Bread and Butter Napa Pinot Noir 2020

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

This wine will not be everyone’s cup of tea but, if you like your pinots on the BIG side, it...

Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2018

From the start this Eden Valley chardonnay shows a subtle degree of winemaking influence; just a little but perfectly judged...

Heggies Vineyard Cloudline Chardonnay 2021

The name gives a clue to the high-altitude vineyard source high up in the Eden Valley. This fits snugly into...

Heggies Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2017

This is five years old and yet it has hardly stated its journey. It is made with fruit from three...

Hill-Smith Estate Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2021

This super value wine with a touch of polish has been one of my favourite easy tipples for many years....

Running with Bulls Tempranillo 2021

Red Wine - Tempranillo

Consistently one of my favorite value for money red wines. It really captures so much about the engaging drinking qualities...

Earthworks Grower Gatherer Shiraz 2020