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David Stevens-Castro

David is a wine, beverage & gastronomy consultant. A passionate professional, with rounded expertise: from wine & fruit production as an Agricultural Engineer; marketing, wine trends and wine business as a wine merchant; buying, stock management and financial management as a wine & beverage manager; assessing wines as an international wine judge plus food and wine pairing expert as the co-author of PAIRED Volume 1: Champagne & Sparkling Wines. Find out more about David here at paired-media.com
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Ms. L Riesling 2024

White Wine - Riesling
  • 92
  • $44
This is the first release from a brand-new producer, and given the pedigree of the single vineyard, my expectations are...
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Chalk Hill Titan Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 95
  • $40
I must admit that I usually avoid drinking Shiraz, as it often feels a bit too heavy handed for my...
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Serafino Montepulciano 2022

Other - Specialty
  • 96
  • $25
McLaren Vale sets the highest standard for this Italian variety, thanks to its Mediterranean climate, which has provided the perfect...
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Vina Real Reserva Tempranillo

Viña Real Reserva Tempranillo 2017

Red Wine - Tempranillo
  • 93
  • $40
  • 2024-2034
Classics endure for a reason, and this ‘Reserva’ style wine is a testament to that. Its packaging transports me to...
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CVNE SELECCION GARNACHA

CVNE Selección de Parcelas Garnacha 2021 

Other - Specialty
  • 90
  • $25
Introduce this Spanish Garnacha to the table to ignite excitement! Showcasing the best of what the variety has to offer,...
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Gemtree Luna Crescente Fiano 2023 

Other - Specialty
  • 95
  • $26
McLaren Vale shines as the hub for this Italian varietal in Australia, stirring excitement among local growers. The packaging, minimalist...
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Coriole Chenin Blanc 2023

White Wine - Chenin Blanc
  • 91
  • $22
Planted in 1977, Coriole has honed its craft with this variety ever since. Nestled in the moderately warm embrace of...
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REWILD PINOT GRIGIO

Rewild Pinot Grigio 2023

White Wine - Pinot Grigio
  • 88
  • $10
Sustainability is woven into the making of this wine, a noteworthy addition. Water-saving initiatives, renewable energy sources, and a commitment...
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Heartland Vermentino 2023

White Wine - Vermentino
This wine varietal has found a notable place in the Australian wine scene, especially given the market’s strong inclination toward...
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Heartland Directors Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 95
  • $37
Langhorne Creek’s finesse shines through in this wine as it reveals its cool climate roots. Aromas of mulberry, graphite, and...
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Leconfield Cabernet Franc

Leconfield Cabernet Franc 2022

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Franc
  • 93
  • $36
Finding a wine to match a tasty dish is always fun to pursue. Duck red curry is on the menu...
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Leconfield Reserve Shiraz

Leconfield Shiraz Reserve 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 95
  • $36
Strikingly brilliant and delicate in appearance. In the glass it is elegant, displaying plum, black cherry, black tea, and cocoa...
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Leconfield Blanc de Blancs

Leconfield Blanc de Blancs NV

White Wine - Blanc de Blancs
  • 96
  • $36
Adorable from the get-go. It opens with an expressive bouquet of Granny Smith apple, lemon curd and citrus blossoms. Dense...
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Storm King Wine Co. Tempranillo 2022

Red Wine - Tempranillo
  • 93
  • $45
Ray and Jen Costanzo master Tempranillo in Queensland’s Granite Belt. This wine is bright and perfumed, with violet, mulberry, and...
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GGE Malbec

Golden Grove Estate Malbec 2021

Red Wine - Malbec
  • 92
  • $35
One of the so-called ‘Strange Birds” grape varieties of the Granite Belt’s wine region is Malbec and the high altitude...
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The CLOAK sangiovese

Cloak and the Dagger Sangiovese 2019

Red Wine - Sangiovese
  • 91
  • $25
From time to time, I get surprised and delighted. This wine captivated my imagination. I tried multiple times to match...
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Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon

Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 96
  • $40
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon’s ability to age gracefully is remarkable. This Leconfield is testimony to that. It has the classic cassis...
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Paul Jaboulet ‘Ventoux’ Grenache-Syrah 2020

Red Wine - Grenache - Syrah
  • 92
  • $19
  • 2023-2025
Rhône wines are always a reliable choice, often offering great value. This red blend is no exception. As it opens,...
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Tinto de Rulo Moscatel

Tinto de Rulo Moscatel de Alejandria 2021

  • 88
  • $40
  • 2023-2025
What a great natural wine this is! It has a pristine, clean aroma and a hazy, yellow-orange appearance. On the...
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Single Vinyard Shiraz

Heartland Single Vineyard Shiraz 2015

Red Wine - Shiraz
  • 95
  • $65
Heartland Wines new super premium offering is a late release single vineyard Shiraz – a heady example with flamboyant personality....
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Barossa Wine Cartel Rosé 2022

Other - Rosé
  • 90
  • $28
This is such a charming Barossa rosé; it possesses great fruit expression. It is sustainably made with organic and biodynamic...
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Michel Gonet Grand Cru Le Mesnil sur Oger Millesime Blanc de Blancs 2014

Other - Specialty
  • 96
  • $150
This is such a fine Blanc de Blancs expression of the Grand Cru Mesnil Sur Oger and is the newest...
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Bekkers TOME Vol 1 2021

Other - Specialty
  • 92
  • $55
Entertaining friends and family at home gives me great pleasure. I relish the opportunity to show off my gastronomic skills...
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Menhir Salento Primitivo Quota 29 IGP 2020

Other - Specialty
  • 91
  • $25
Such a delightful discovery wine, it made me like Primitivo like never before. Always a profound moment to love a...
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