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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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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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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