Terre à Terre Crayères Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2019
Fans of the classic Australian Cabernet Shiraz blend should stack up on this as it is a great example that will no doubt cellar well.
Fans of the classic Australian Cabernet Shiraz blend should stack up on this as it is a great example that will no doubt cellar well.
There is a beautiful tension and balance to this wine from start to finish. Mid straw in colour, it opens with precise and pure aromas
A beautiful crystal clear garnet colour is a taste of what’s to come. Boyant, bright and enticing aromas of red liquorice, fruit pastilles, rose petals,
This blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre is Henschke’s heavy-hitting Grenache blend. It’s generally quite beefy and brooding but the 2020 vintage has bought out a
A blend of Barossa and Eden Valley Shiraz, Tappa Pass is generally the more approachable of Henschke’s premium reds, and 2019 is no exception. Bright
Syrah seems a little more successful in McLaren Vale for 2020 with this wine a small step up on the straight Bekkers Grenache showing plenty
A more elegant and restrained vintage of Grenache from Toby and Emmanuelle Bekkers in 2020 with red fruits the order of the day. There is
Pemberton is a part of what is one of the most exciting wine regions in Australia, the Southern coastline of Western Australia, where climactic influences
Here we have quite a classic Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon which elegantly portrays its cooler climate origins as well as a strong varietal signature of
This is a nice little addition to the growing range of European styled red wines found around the country with fruit and power dialled down
Bright shimmering gold in colour, this is a well made and generously fruited Margaret River Chardonnay style with weighty aromas of pear and nectarine fruits
Bit of an old school Margaret River Cabernet here with a strong varietal signature. It opens up with beautifully pure cassis and blackcurrant aromas, often
For fans of big, bruising reds from McLaren Vale, look no further than this densely packed Shiraz that is guaranteed to put a big smile
This Pinot Noir is all about delicacy and finesse, and is perfectly pitched for Pinot fans to enjoy as a cheeky mid-week drink. There is
Jumping into alcohol free here with this Chardonnay made with quality fruit from the Adelaide Hills. Does it taste like your standard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay
It’s a real shame that more wineries don’t try their hand at Sauvignon Blanc with some oak influence. We are not talking a heavy handed
Rob Gibson really is a master when it comes to hearty Barossa Shiraz. Old school sure but they also capture the essence of what the
Made with fruit from Langhorne Creek this is the kind of crowd pleasing Grenache that is sure to win many fans with its powerful, ripe
Who says Great Southern does not do great Pinot? This wine is an absolute ripper that delivers real Pinot complexity in a slinky, svelte package.
Shiraz from the Great Southern is a rare beast and can be a bit of a challenge thanks to their often strong savoury characters and
A very well pitched Chardonnay here with something for everyone interested in exploring cool climate styles. Bright light golden in colour, thanks to some oak
The 2021 Flint Rock Riesling is an each-way bet and while most of it will be enjoyed young, which it is well designed for, it
A very impressive Fiano here although one which breaks the mould for this variety. Winemaker Alan Varney has taken an almost Chardonnay route with barrel
The Voyager Estate The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a beautifully fragrant and elegant expression of the Margaret River blend. There is a superb array
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
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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
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