Henschke Hill of Grace EV S

Henschke Hill of Grace Single Vineyard Eden Valley Shiraz 2021

How long will the 2021 Hill of Grace age for? How long is a piece of string? An exceptional year like 2021 is almost a law unto itself, one where anything is possible age-wise given both the complexity of the...
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Voyager Estate Vivid Red 2024

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I enjoy it when Voyager Estate releases well-made, cheeky, fun wines. I also like Voyager, with relatively new Head Winemaker...
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Mitolo G. A. M. Shiraz 2021

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A cracking McLaren Vale Shiraz from a brilliant year, the name comes from founder Frank Mitolo’s three children, Gemma, Alexander...
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Swinging Bridge Hill Park Block 7 Reserve Chardonnay 2021

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A wine that takes on the reserve title and means it. In fact, it also takes on the company’s title...
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Oliver’s Taranga RW Grenache 2023

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A compelling and complex delivery of McLaren Vale Grenache. Its strength is not so much boldness but real poise, showing...
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Stories

Chasing Down Champagne

You have to hand it to French marketing, particularly when it comes to Champagne. It is a giant region; 34,000 hectares under vine, 9% of total global sparkling wine production, and 35% of value. It is a Goliath in every sense of the word. And yet, despite this, the crafty...
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Cartographer – Navigating Rosily

Born into a European household, dinners are filled with verbose tales – each told over top of the last. A...
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Southern Open Vineyards 2025

The cool rules in Southern Tasmania. As one of the most southerly areas in the world for viticulture, the super...
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Who, What, When, Where, Y?

It is a checklist spanning as far back as 1913, one we are schooled in as kids – the five...
PEN Winemaking Vintage WholeBunch Chardonnay Landscape

The Answer is, and Always was, Chardonnay

Imagine having a crystal ball twenty years ago and peering into the future of Australian wine. At the time, Robert...
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SA Wine Guide 2025

December is here and it is time to track down wines for the Festive Season. To help guide your wine...

All’s Well-and Ends Well

I have never met Ben and Madeleine Chapman, however on the basis of their wines, have assumed their hospitable disposition....

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.

Henschke The Wheelwright EV S

Henschke The Wheelwright Vineyard Shiraz 2021

The late Cyril Henschke was a strong believer in the quality of Eden Valley Shiraz. The vines he planted in 1968 are now officially designated “old vines” and they contribute some old vine magic – in league with a top...
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Henschke Cyril Henschke Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The Cyril Henschke Cabernet is always a long, slow journey to a beguiling complexity. It can’t be rushed. Hence, while...
Henschke Mount Edelstone EV S

Henschke Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz 2021

Sourced from a 109-year-old single vineyard which brings its own form of Australian old vine class to the glass. It...
Henschke Hill of Roses EV S

Henschke Hill of Roses Single Vineyard Shiraz 2021

Hill of Roses is, in simple terms, Hill of Grace in waiting. Fruit is sourced off a 32-year-old single block...
Henschke Hill of Grace EV S

Henschke Hill of Grace Single Vineyard Eden Valley Shiraz 2021

How long will the 2021 Hill of Grace age for? How long is a piece of string? An exceptional year...
The Chateau Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon NV

Château Tanunda The Château Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

The Cabernet vines used here are from an estate vineyard in the Eden Valley, 32 select rows. After fermentation, the...
The Chateau Single Vineyard Bethanian Shiraz NV

Château Tanunda The Château Bethanian Shiraz 2023

So named as it hails from the sandy loam soils on Bethany Creek (Bethanian is the name used by some...
Year Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon NV

Château Tanunda 50-Year-Old Vines Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The grapes are destemmed but not crushed, before spending a week on skins. Eventually, the wine spends a further year...
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Château Tanunda 50-Year-Old Vines Barossa Shiraz 2022

A year and a half in a mix of new and older French barriques, has seen a wine of grace...
Year Old Vines Shiraz NV

Château Tanunda 100-Year-Old Vines Barossa Shiraz 2022

A wonderful expression of old vine Barossa Shiraz, grapes from these ‘centurion’ vines are fermented in small open fermenters with...
Year Old Vines Shiraz NV

Château Tanunda 50-year-old Vines Shiraz 2022

A hands-off minimalistic approach is taken with this wine, using open fermenters and basket pressing. Rich and plush, displaying spices...

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.

Mud House Pinot Noir

Mud House Pinot Noir 2022

The 2022 Mud House Pinot Noir is at the peak of its powers, with soft plummy fruit now giving way to more earthy tones and dusty spices. It’s a soft easy drinking style with supple tannins so best enjoyed soon.
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Peregrine Pinot Noir Central Otago 2021

A highly regarded Central Otago producer of fine Pinot Noir for many years now, this is a wine which will...
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The Flying Winemaker Field Blend 2020

As the label says, this is a field blend made from Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling sourced from Wairarapa...
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Deep Down Marlborough Chardonnay 2023

Deep straw colour, there are lovely rich and ripe notes on the nose, with hints of peaches, mandarins, stone fruits,...
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Deep Down Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

A single vineyard wine, organic, and with wild fermentation, around one-third in old puncheons, the colour here is a gleaming...
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Deep Down Marlborough Blanc 2023

This is a wine which focuses on the Marlborough region, rather than on any single variety, which in this region...
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Kuru Kuru Pinot Noir 2019

The name gives respect to senior members of the local Mãori. From Central Otago, the colour here is a red...
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Mumm Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021

This is the initial still wine release from French Champagne House as part of its Regional Terroirs collection. It comes...
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Cape Barren Inflight McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

A warm climate Cabernet with a good few years under its belt shows that this variety can do very well...
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Mumm Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 

Here we have Mumm’s foray into the world of still wine. The fruit comes from the Lowburn sub-region of Central...
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Mumm Central Otago Pinot Noir Terroirs Collection 2021

100% hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes from the Lowburn sub-region and matured for 16 months in French oak. Hawthorn, black cherry...

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.

Domaine Aufranc Quatre Chemins

Baptiste Aufranc Fleurie Quatre Chemins 2022

As the village name—Fleurie, from the French floral—implies, the nose is dominated by fragrant red flowers, poppy seeds, red cherries, and wild strawberries. It’s the start of summer in a glass. The palate is exquisitely red-fruited, juicy, and adorned with...
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Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Les Femelottes 2022

I love the progression of the intensity of the bouquet, starting with all the fragrance of white flowers like hawthorn,...
Tres Naus Cava Brut Reserva

Tres Naus Brut Reserve Cava Methode Tradicional

The Spanish Cava is a rather appealing alternative to traditional sparkling wines from France and Australia. It’s made in the...
Burgo Viejo Rioja Tinto

Burgo Viejo Rioja Tinto 2021

A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo from Spain’s Rioja displaying typical varietal purity and fruit vibrancy. It is what...
Bodegas Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec

Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec 2022

Many years ago Malbec found a home in Argentina after being largely shunned in France. And this is the reason...
Vinos Baettig Vino Vinedo Los Compadres Cabernet Sauvignon

Vinos Baettig Vino Vinedo Los Compadres Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

An altogether different take on what you might find with Cabernet from Australia. Structure and weight wise it is more...
Bodegas Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec

Bodegas Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec 2022

From the high altitude (well beyond 1000m above sea level), vineyards in Valle de Uco, Argentina, hail the fruit of...
Domaine de La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition

Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf du Pape 2022

This wine is a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and 5% Cinsault. It shows an intriguing bouquet...
Vinos Baettig Vino de Vinedo Los Parientes Pinot Noir

Vinos Baettig Vino Vinedo Los Parientes Pinot Noir 2023

This excellent Pinot Noir comes from the Maule Central Valley of Chile. Medium to light bodied with a beautiful perfumed...
Domaine de La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition

Domaine de la Janesse Châteauneuf du Pape 2022

This is exciting stuff. A cracking Châteauneuf du Pape from a superb vintage for the region, from a highly respected...
Serraluna Montepulciano d'Abbruzo

Serraluna Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2023

A delicious Montepulciano, highlighting the joy that Sangiovese can offer. Deep purple in colour, the nose offers rose petals, chocolate,...
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