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.
Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz x

Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2024

Boysenberry, blackberry and broken cinnamon sticks. It’s medium-bodied, with bright, bouncy fruit and an easy flow across the palate. In...
Howard Park Scotsdale Cabernet Sauvignon x

Howard Park Scottsdale Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

It smells like a classic Cabernet –  but with a smidge more bright fruit, elegant florals and whimsy than expected....
Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon x

Howard Park Leston Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

A very sleek and enjoyable little wine, with clean lines, foot-stomped mulberry, toasted pepi tree leaves and red plums. It’s...
Howard Park Leston Shiraz x

Howard Park Leston Shiraz 2024

On first glance, it seems herbal, but underneath there are lush purple chocolate, tart black fruits and the smallest touch...
Howard Park Flint Rock Pinot Noir ()

Howard Park Flint Rock Pinot Noir 2025

Sourcing a wine from multiple sub-regions may sound like tech jargon, but in the Great Southern, Australia’s largest wine region...
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Gibson Burkes Hill Riesling 2024

Similar to gazing at the Southern Ocean in winter and feeling an involuntary shiver, smelling this wine makes me salivate....
Lange FifthGen Shiraz

Lange Estate Fifth Generation Shiraz 2023

All the usual suspects are found in this spicy little Shiraz. Black plum skin, white pepper and mushroom. It flows...
Lange FifthGen Riesling

Lange Estate Fifth Generation Riesling 2024

A breezy little wine, full of Frankland River power. Lime skin, pomelo and chalk – this region produces such a...
Lange FifthGen Riesling

Lange Estate Fifth Generation Riesling 2023

A scrumptious and delightful wine, wrapped in stories of over five generations on Great Southern land. The fruit characters are...
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Ferngrove Cossack Riesling 2025 Great Southern

This is a leaner, finer and more ethereal style of Riesling than one might expect from Frankland River. Yet, at...
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Ferngrove Orchid King Malbec 2023 Great Southern

An indulgent and juicy Malbec, full of blackberry jubes, Indian spices and iron stone, the latter being a hallmark of...
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Victory Point Cabernet Franc 2025

The Cabernet Franc aromatics are out on the town. It may have something to do with the dry-grown vineyard, or...
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Victory Point The Mallee Root Cabernet Malbec 2023

Just like many of the 2023 reds out of Margaret River, this blend is full of plush fruit and has...
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Victory Point Pinot Noir 2023

There are only two sites in Margaret River capable of producing truly compelling Pinot Noir, and this wine comes from...
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Flowstone Queen of the Earth Chardonnay 2024

A powerful wine, with plenty of gunflint and other smart winemaking things. It’s flashy at first glance, and bound tight,...
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Flowstone Queen of the Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2025

A multi-dimensional Sauvignon Blanc for serious drinkers. This wine’s understated beauty could be easily missed. Not by me though. Lemongrass,...
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Flowstone Moonmilk Pinot Gris Viognier 2025

Reminiscent of the apricot bars in my school lunchbox, but make it sophisticated. Sweet yellow peach, pear and compressed green...
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Flowstone Queen of the Earth Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

An elegant Cabernet, with dusty library corners and pristine fruit. It makes me want to listen to someone playing the...
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Flowstone Touriga National 2024

It’s a baddie, that’s for sure. Full of black fruit, black hearts and salami spice. It’s the kind of wine...
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Flowstone Sauvignon Blanc 2025

This is a well-made Sauvignon Blanc, full of lime skins, lemongrass and meadow flowers. The beauty of Flowstone’s Sauvignon Blancs...
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Flowstone Moonmilk Shiraz Grenache Viognier 2024

I generally get the ick when people use the term “pizza wine”, but then again, some wines, like this Shiraz,...

Higher Plane Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Refreshing and easy. Salted sea succulents, white pineapple and fresh blossoms. The palate is crisp and generous for the style,...

Higher Plane Shiraz Tempranillo 2022

It’s a spicy little wine that leans more heartthrob (fruit) than intellectual (structure), and honestly, that’s fine by me. White...
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3 Drops Riesling 2025

As I shoved my generously framed nose into this glass of 3 Drops Riesling, a smile arose from deep inside....
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