Patina Orange Pinot Noir 2018
Orange is an undervalued region for Pinot Noir. And while the local wines can be a little up and down, the best are definitely worth
Orange is an undervalued region for Pinot Noir. And while the local wines can be a little up and down, the best are definitely worth
The Mount Amos label is a new addition to the Devil’s Corner range and marks their aspirations to make wines that can be among Tasmania’s
Looking for something cutting edge to bring to your next dinner party? Well here we have a delicious example from Tasmania of the rapidly evolving
It is fantastic to see that Brown Brothers are really putting in the hard yards in search of great Tassie Pinot, and this is one
Castello di Fonterutoli has been owned and run by the Mazzei family for almost 600 years so it is one of the most historic wine
Looking for a first step into the wide world of Italian wine? Then look no further than the Fonterutoli No 10 blend of Merlot and
A historic Rhone Valley producer with a history going back to 1946, Ferraton Père & Fils is now owned by Chapoutier although operates independently –
The old days of great value Chablis are almost gone but occasionally wines like this come along that show the beautiful purity and focus of
Bright deep ruby in colour, Mazzei’s Zisola has always been a dependable example of Sicilian Nero D’Avola. The 2018 is particularly full-throttle with inky, dried
A very good example here of the kind of classy Bordeaux you can find outside of the top villages on the Right Bank. This 100%
This wine is so well pitched and a tribute to the work of Greg Clack with high quality cool climate fruit, well handled and seamlessly
Shiraz and Mataro make great partners as is seen in the classic wines from Wendouree, with Mataro providing a savoury, muscular edge to the sweet
Great to see Chain of Ponds are persevering with Cabernet Sauvignon in the Adelaide Hills, although many of their neighbours have pulled it out long
Durif was not one of the first varieties planted at Ballandean Estate back in 1968 but it might turn out to be one of the
A fascinating wine – the third and last of the multi-vintage Penfolds Grange releases brings together wines from the 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018
Cotes du Rhone can be a bit of a minefield sometimes but this wine absolutely overdelivers and is a cracking example which displays all that
Of all the Little Giant wines, the Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is consistently one of their best. It is a classically mid-weight Cabernet with underlying power
In Spain’s premier wine region, Rioja, Grenache and Tempranillo come together to create wines with fleshy sweet Grenache fruits combined with Tempranillo’s more broody, savoury
The Yarra Valley quite rightly is recognised as one of the country’s leading regions for Chardonnay. But not the big, old fashioned, heavily oaked wines.
I think we can be fairly sure that this wine is a one of a kind – a blend of Giallo, Fiano and Malvasia. Let’s
The cooler King Valley climate offers something a little special for fans of Pinot Gris. It’s a beautifully bright and fresh style that is all
Of all the white wines from Ballandean Estate Fiano is one of my favourites with the Granite Belt climate clearly well suited to this Southern
This is a big step up from the standard Elephant in the Room Pinot Noir – better fruit from the Adelaide Hills plus the quality
A little step back in time here to the Chiantis of old. Chianti made a name for itself with mid-weight, food-friendly, dark cherry scented wines
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
Imagine being a premium Sparkling wine or Champagne producer. You spend years perfecting winemaking techniques and crafting quality wines to see much of your product
Over forty years is a long time in the world of Champagne. Very few wines make it past their second decade, let alone their fourth,
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,
It is not everyday you get to sit down with one of Australia’s Barolo experts and taste through a bunch of Barolo from a single
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,
It always a pleasure to taste the new red wine releases from Wynns Coonawarra Estate. With wines dating back as far as 1952, Wynns has
2021 Cornerstone Grenache – 92 Points This ripe and fleshy Grenache is packed full of fruit with layers of raspberry and red licorice aromas with
Viognier is one of the world’s most misunderstood grape varieties. The spelling and pronunciation do not help and all of us in the wine industry
Leeuwin Estate is an Australian masterpiece and represents the dream of coming ‘from nowhere to somewhere’. It is an accidental creation born from happenstance and
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