Heartland Vermentino 2023
This wine varietal has found a notable place in the Australian wine scene, especially given the market’s strong inclination toward all things Italian. Upon opening,
This wine varietal has found a notable place in the Australian wine scene, especially given the market’s strong inclination toward all things Italian. Upon opening,
The P+R Cabernet is a surprising wine. The incredibly perfumed, fruity aromas leap from the glass, with blackberry and black plum predominating, and menthol, herbs
I decided to write about Topé’s two Rieslings together because I honestly feel this is how they should be enjoyed. The Dual Citizen comes from
This is based on a half dry Spatlese style from Germany, so we have gentle sweetness. It is a refreshing style and offers a clean,
This is always one of the very best Clare Valley Rieslings, year in and year out. It never fails. And while $60 may look a
Another superb, though cooler, vintage for this much-loved Clare Valley classic, the 39th release. It remains as consistent as ever and, again, provides some of
Umberto Eco’s ‘The Name of the Rose’, is the winery’s choice for reading with a glass of this fine West Aussie Pinot Gris (nice to
Apparently, a wine to enjoy while reading Orwell’s ‘1984’, which is a rather scary thought. Pale crimson in colour, this offers savoury notes on the
It has been a delightful surprise to see just how well Grenache is doing over in the West in recent years. Don’t be put off
From an array of top Western Australian regions – Manjimup, Pemberton, Frankland River and Margaret River – the team make certain that this wine follows
The Swan Valley is the source for Grenache here and proves to be a fine one. This is seriously good value, as well as good
The winery suggests that with this fine local offering, one should read Jules Verne’s famous ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea’ or watch ‘The Abyss’.
This is a pale lemon hue and whilst made in a style that might be simple, it provides simply delicious drinking. Quite pristine, it is
A classic Margaret River blend here, this is a burly, muscular style of Cabernet. Dark red fruits, violets, dry herbs, chocolate, licorice and mushrooms. The
As much as I loved the team’s First Village Grenache, this is a step up. A really exciting Barossa Grenache with deep magenta hue. The
A gorgeous Barossa Grenache, grab it for now or squirrel a few cases away in the cellar for the years to come. Garnet in colour,
More great Riesling from the very fine 2023 vintage. A cool fermentation in stainless steel before early bottling to preserve freshness. A very pale lemon/yellow
The parcels for this cracking Barossa blend were all treated individually with varying times on skins. After blending, the wine spent nine months in older
If ever there was a wine which epitomised the concept of love-it-or-hate-it, it must be sparkling Shiraz. I have friends from offshore who insist that
I never get tired of trying a sparkling Shiraz, which is seen as probably the Aussiest wine around. It shows a lovely mix of black,
A zippy, minerally and silky rosé which is brimming with energy. It first announced itself with brilliant aromas of rose water, red cherry and strawberry,
The versatility of Grenache to the fore again! This is a bright burnt ochre colour. A lifted nose, quite pungent, with red fruits, herbs, bay
This is an elegant style of Cabernet, deep garnet in hue. It retains varietal integrity with notes of tobacco leaves, dry herbs and chocolate. There
An impressive Chardonnay from Margaret River, this is a gleaming yellow colour with flecks of lime. It is richly flavoured with ripe stonefruit and noticeable
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