Cyndal

Cyndal Petty

A hopeless romantic for wine and food, Cyndal is nearing 15 years in hospitality while still (just) under 30. A Chef-turned-Sommelier and award-winning wine professional, Cyndal recently left a Group Sommelier role where she curated seven wine lists across multiple venues and led the wine team to Gourmet Traveller Wine Bar of the Year—just months after opening. Now freelance, Cyndal is a wine consultant, event host, wine judge, and wine writer. Passionate about sharing wine’s story with the world, she brings a fresh voice and creative solutions to the industry. After studying and traveling through most of her 20s, she’s now based in WA’s southwest, proudly embracing her role as a WA coastal cowgirl.
Ottelia Anytime White

Ottelia Anytime White 2025

Pure, generous, not overly serious — it’s hard to hate this pretty little sass queen. Gewürz aromatics of musk sticks,...
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Ottelia Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

First sniff: I lean back and mutter, “Owff, beautiful.” Two things confirmed: I talk to myself, and this wine smells...
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Ottelia Riesling 2025

Ohhhhh, a Riesling that leads with minerality and texture. How indulgent. Nectarine kernel, soft silver-rocks (whatever that means) and mango-seed...
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Ottelia Pinot Gris 2025

Moreish, fresh, weirdly nostalgic of springtime, a park bench, and an apple in hand. Did that ever actually happen? No...
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Ottelia Sangiovese 2022

Kwondong, raspberry leaf and poached rhubarb — this wine keeps me young. Crack it, plonk it, and let it do...
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Moonmilk Pinot Gris Viognier 2024

Elegant and self-assured. Musk, peach roll-up, depth. Wears a silk shawl draped over her shoulders. Perfumed with elegant, expensive spray....
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Dreambird Gertie Riesling 2025

A harmless little Rizza – provocatively breezy, vibrantly unspoilt, and cool as a cucumber. Buckets of pear and musk sticks,...
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Dreambird Goodie Goodie Vermentino 2025

Lime skin, lime sorbet, limestone. It’s salty and vivacious. Wild-fermented in seasoned oak puncheons and knocked about on lees for...
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Flowstone Margaret River Chardonnay 2022

Green mango, sappy mandarin, grapefruit – bright-eyed and barefoot at the farmers market. Stone fruits galore. What’s better on a...
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Flowstone Touriga 2023

Red liquorice, spice, tart mulberry – inviting, like a witch with a candy cabin. Full-bodied but gives the illusion of...
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Flowstone Queen of the Earth Chardonnay 2022

Smells like baked goods and Sunday mornings. Nostalgic and toasty. As it opens, the nostalgia fades into gentle primary fruits...
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Flowstone Queen of the Earth Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Taut, tense and elegant- it’s a restraint style. Blackberry bush, vanilla, tonka bean, chocolate. Lighter in style, but juicy foot-stomped...
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Queen of the Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Sweet custard apple, white pineapple and meadow flowers – this may well be WA’s best Savy-B. Few bells, no whistles....
Richard Hamilton Long Stem Sparkling Fiano

Richard Hamilton Long Stem Sparkling Fiano NV

The colour is gorgeous. A subtle pink-orange hue – like a salmon swimming upstream. It’s pretty and aromatic, with mandarin...
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Riddoch Coonawarra The Federator Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Ripe mulberries, freshly shaved timber and a touch of courtliness. Lush and well-structured, It would absolutely hold a door open...
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Willow and Goose Rolling Shiraz Rosé 2024

The nose gives the impression of being sweet. It never actually is. It’s dry, in fact (thankfully). Whipped cream dolloped...
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SOUMAH Hexham Vineyard Nebbiolo 2022

Savoury and aromatic. This wine reminds me of laying bricks with my father as a child. Red brick dust, strawberry...
Katnook Odyssey

Katnook Estate Coonawarra Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A royal wine, full of reference and wonder. Salted dark chocolate, violets, and tart dark fruit. It looks like Cabernet,...
Leasingham Classic Clare Riesling

Leasingham Classic Clare Riesling 2016

Textural and flowing, this wine seems to find every nook and cranny of my mouth. Lime cordial, chalk dust, and...
Leasingham Classic Clare Riesling

Leasingham Classic Clare Riesling 2017 

I feel truly humbled by this museum release. What a joy… to let it stretch its legs before quietly lying...
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Curtis Family Vineyards Curtis Legion Chardonnay 2025

Enticing, enchanting, and extremely enjoyable. Think peach iced tea, popcorn butter, and pears. Medium to full-bodied with an oily texture...
CFV heritage Shiraz

Curtis Family Vineyards Curtis Heritage Shiraz 2021

Focused and comforting. Milk chocolate, purple flowers, and just-ripe plums. It leans old school – the kind of red you’d...
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Curtis Family Vineyards Tiberius McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

When I briefly Googled Tiberius – the second emperor of ancient Rome – the words gloomy, suspicious, and tyrannical popped...
Tempranillo Grenache

Orbis Tempranillo Grenache 2024

Bouncy, juicy and slightly neuro-spicy – this wine is fun. Feel free to choose your own adventure with serving temperature;...
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