Moss Wood Semillon 2022
The 2022 vintage was on the warm side for Margaret River which has given this Moss Wood Semillon more upfront drinkability than usual. There is
The 2022 vintage was on the warm side for Margaret River which has given this Moss Wood Semillon more upfront drinkability than usual. There is
If one question remains over Porongurup Riesling it is their cellaring potential. Will that firm acidity open up to reveal layers of flavour? Well the
My favourite of James Kellie’s Rieslings from 2022 with killer purity and every part in its perfect place. It is beautifully pale in colour before
From a vineyard 50 kilometres inland from the coast comes this wine that ticks all the boxes with both poise and generosity of flavour. Pale
I do love this wine, which is in some ways a reserve bottling of Pewsey Vale from the original 1961 plantings, although the history of
I have always liked Phillip Moraghan’s Chardonnays since I first saw them back in 2004. In this wine he has brought a wealth of experience
Loved this blend of 92% Shiraz with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, a 50/50 split from the Barossa and Eden Valleys including a portion from vines planted
100% Eden Valley fruit drawn from 90 year old vines in the Wilton Hill vineyard. Again plenty of character and personality although not quite as
Plenty to like here in what is a modern Barossan style with 25% whole bunch fruit softened by 18 months aging in older, ex Chardonnay
Made with fruit from vines that are between 35 and 130 years of age, this Shiraz, which includes 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, offers up a hearty
Alex Head has long had a source for Cabernet that has been sprinkled around but, in 2021, he thought the fruit was finally complete and
You don’t get many Mornington Peninsula Pinots at this kind of price any more as the region has been going from strength to strength. This
A ripper vintage of Heggies Chardonnay and the best in years with the warm 2019 vintage no doubt helping the Chardonnay along in the generally
This classic high Eden Valley style offers deliciously pristine and pure fruits in a slick package. Pale in colour, it offers up an array of
This is a fascinating wine that carries an interesting mix of serious acidity and raw power thanks to the warm and dry Summer. It’s quite
This is a cracking value Pinot Noir from Rob Diletti. The fruit is already generous and built to please delivering plenty of pretty, fragrant fruits
The Alpine Valleys can a very good source of quality Pinot Noir and over the years I’ve seen local wines drinking well at close to
Lots to like here with a mix of power and subtlety, and Orange’s cool climate clearly visible thanks to an array of green mango and
Orange is so undervalued in the world of Sauvignon Blanc with the wines always displaying lovely, vibrant fruits and subtlety. This is a perfect example
Very pale colour and shows the piercing aromas of site and altitude, 925m above sea level. Bright and piquant, there are aromas of walking through
2019 was a strong Coonawarra vintage and this wine shows it. It is a generous open knit Cabernet Sauvignon expression bursting with finely tuned blackcurrant,
Sometimes Australian Fiano can be a little light on, and delicate, but no such problems here with this absolutely delicious take on the variety, which
The news is out that the Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 2018 has scored a magical 100 point score from Decanter. Is it really perfect
My favourite wine from a recent Redheads tasting which will put on the faces of Barossa Cabernet fans. Deeply coloured, there is excellent purity of
It is a rare miracle when two superb vintages go back to back, and, for Coonawarra, 2021 and 2022 may mark the moment in time
Henschke have now brought their premium wine releases together for release dates and vintage, which provides a good snapshot of the year, 2019 in this
There are many facets to the role of Chef de Cave in a major Champagne house. At its heart is honouring the house style while
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The Clare Valley’s historic Florita Vineyard at Watervale was the source of John Vickery’s exquisite Leo Buring DW series. Today the Barry family have returned
McLaren Vale is a region that is going from strength to strength. Our McLaren Vale Wine Guide 2022 includes over 150 wine reviews plus essays from Angus
2020 is looking like a very interesting vintage and the south-east (Coonawarra and Wrattonbully) could be the standouts, although many of the wines need time
The Artisans of Barossa Grenache Project offers a superb insight into how different winemaking techniques can radically alter the style and profile of Grenache. Picking
It modern times, negotiants have increasingly been seen as imposters in Burgundy. As small famous estate names have increasingly taken all the kudos, the negotiants,
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Cloudburst is an enigma wrapped in a mystery. It is one of the most unusual wine stories of the last 20 years. Establishing a vineyard,
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