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.
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Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2025

I’m arriving at the conclusion, after years of drinking Frankland Estate Riesling, that they simply can’t make a bad wine....
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Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Syrah 2024

An effortlessly chic Syrah from the cool air of Frankland River. Mulberry, rosehip and warm concrete. In the mouth, it’s...
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Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward 2023

There’s something regal about this 2023 Olmo’s Reward. It makes me want to wear loafers and read Jane Austen. It’s...
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Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2025

Very intriguing fruit profile. Fantastical, and initially almost aromatic. For those playing at home, Chardonnay isn’t typically considered an aromatic...
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Lenton Brae Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

A lovely claret-style Cabernet. Strawberry purée, red plum centres and crushed gravel. For those readers following along, Claret in this...
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Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Semillon 2025

A generous Semillon that leans into fruit and smart winemaking rather than herbal, green things that grow in the ground....
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Lenton Brae Chardonnay 2025

A fruit-first Chardonnay with plenty of vibrancy and phenolic grip. White peaches, grapefruit and lime zest. It feels… happy. In...
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Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Petit Verdot 2023

Wilyabrup truly is a wonderland for Australian Cabernet, and this wine is a case in point. As I’m tasting this...
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Marnong Estate Single Vineyard Montepulciano 2025

This is one of the better examples of the Italian “mon-ta-pull-channo” (insert hand gestures) grape that I’ve seen in Australia....
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Marnong Estate Heart Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025

A powerful nose, with equal parts flinty reduction and pretty fruit. Wild strawberries, salted radish, tarragon leaf, wild berries and...
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Soumah Mezzaluna Nebbiolo 2022

Detailed, savoury and built around terracotta tannins – this is the best wine I’ve had from Soumah. Dried strawberry, sour...
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Thunderstone Porongurup Pinot Noir 2024

Sourced from the Shepherds Hut Vineyard, this is another stellar wine from a parcel that continues to impress. With such...
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Thunderstone Porongurup Chardonnay 2024

Anzac biscuits, mango seed flesh and almond croissant. This is a larger style of Chardonnay, with generous oak. In the...
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Thunderstone Porongurup Riesling 2024

Hailing from the ancient granite soils of one of Australia’s most striking regions, this Riesling is a weapon of a...
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Singlefile Family Reserve Chardonnay 2025

There’s a reason people trust in Singlefile. Yellow grapefruit, cashew cream and white peach. This is the kind of Chardonnay...
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Singlefile The Pamela Porongurup Riesling 2025

A wonderful wine. Full of spark and controlled emotional rage. Green apple, cucumber granita, lime zest and wet chalk. Like...
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Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2025

This sits outside the usual frame of Margaret River Chardonnay. Every year. A singular fruit profile, and a formidable texture...
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Cullen Diana Madeline Margaret River 2024

Consistently one of WA’s most enjoyable red wines. Lush and comforting. Ripe black fruit, chocolate-covered liquorice, cassis, and iodine edges....
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Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Chardonnay 2024

Puckering, detailed, witty winemaking. This Mount Barker Chardonnay is stuffed with sweet yellow grapefruit, lime pith and salty pomelo, crushed...
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Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2024

A great showcase of Margaret River’s ability to make dense, dank and highly enjoyable Chardonnay. This wine is undeniably from...
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Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2024

It stings the nostrils, slaps you into gear, and brings joy to the souls of Chardonnay lovers. What an incredible...
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Vasse Felix Filius Sauvignon Blanc Margaret River 2025

A delicate, floral Sauvignon Blanc filled with lime zest, white flowers and passionfruit curd. In the mouth, it hits exactly...
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Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc Margaret River 2023

This sits closer to a well-made skin-contact white than a Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc, and is better for it. Dried...
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Howard Park Arbor Novae Fiano 2025

Chewy, vibrant and full of heart – this is a wonderful Fiano… and a little bit of a regional unicorn....
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