Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2023
This intriguing expression of Hunter Valley Semillon with wild yeast ferments and a little time on skins, shows layers of hay, citrus and melon with
This intriguing expression of Hunter Valley Semillon with wild yeast ferments and a little time on skins, shows layers of hay, citrus and melon with
This more generous vintage of Tapanappa Shiraz from 2018 delivers layers of dark cherry, fennel seed and cocoa aromas with fine oak well integrated. There
This upfront and fruit forward example of Adelaide Hills Shiraz is a product of the season with luscious aromas of blackberry, mulberry and cherry compote
This controlled and well pitched Adelaide Hills Shiraz delivers ample blackberry, mulberry and liquorice aromas with a strong undercurrent of clove and allspice complexity. Compact
This sophisticated 2022 single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc displays the hallmarks of impressive winemaking and viticulture. Varietal characters are dialled back but the wine does not
A good vintage of the Terre à Terre Down to Earth showing the elegance of cool climate fruits gently lifted by subtle oak influences. Generous
This generously proportioned 2020 Riesling is very approachable and close to peak condition thanks to open-knit aromas of Rose’s lime and apple skin with buttery
This fine and subtle 2023 Riesling opens up with serene aromas of lime zest, lemon pith and hints of manadarin skin with stony/spicy complexity. Laser-like
The very serious 2018 Margaret River Bordeaux blend focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, and unsurprisingly for the year delivers powerful aromas of just-ripe blackcurrant,
This regional blend of 2022 Chardonnay made with fruit off some cracking vineyards, delivers impressive precision of citrus and chalky aromas with subtle nougat and
The 2021 HcHenry Hohnen packs a punch with its layers of old leather and tobacco pouch sitting over a rich core of blackberry aromas. Good
This generously flavoured but also quit complex oak aged and fermented Sauvignon Blanc delivers rich aromas of nectarine and guava topped with subtle dried herbs
This unusual blend brings together a 2020 single vineyard Syrah with a touch of Roussanne. An intriguing start with its intense aromas of mulberry and
The finely tuned 2019 single vineyard Hazel’s Cabernet Sauvignon from the cooler southern McHenry Hohnen vineyards offers up impressive detail and poise with layers of
This vibrant 2021 Shiraz jumps out of the glass with its cherry liquer, dusty spice aromas backed by meat stocks and manicured oak. Fleshy plum
Excellent purity of vibrant fruit to be found in this 2014 McLaren Vale Shiraz, released at 9 years of age. Musky plums, licorice and new
This 2021 Upper Tintara Shiraz fermented in slate fermenters built in 1863 offers up welcoming and beautifully even aromas of licorice, dark chocolate and coffee
This polished 2019 Shiraz delivers focused and concentrated aromas of blackberry conserve, licorice and roasted meats all wrapped up in toasty French oak. Fantastic all
This richly flavoured 2019 Shiraz from vines over a century old delivers a hearty and complex core of fruit, with lavish aromas of chocolate and
This is a complete curio made from Grenache, Mourvèdre and Malbec planted in 1858. It’s brooding with inky, new leather, chocolate, blackberry and slate aromas
This traditionally styled 2019 Barossa Shiraz is richly endowed with plush layers of chocolate and blackberry aromas with a solid dose of mocha oak. Flavours
This 2022 Grenache jumps out of the blocks with its perfumed cranberry and raspberry aromas plus a dusting of dried herbs from some whole bunch
This fascinating expression of Grenache from vines planted in the nineteenth century has an almost Pinot Noir like feel; pure red cherry, cranberry, touches of
This open knit and expressive 2021 Grenache shows generously proportioned aromas of red licorice, new leather and cranberry with subtle earthy/meaty tones. Lovely upfront fruit
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
Despite a relatively long history in Margaret River, McHenry Hohnen Vintners, almost inexplicably, remains well and truly under the radar, and little known. While the
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