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Erin Larkin

Erin Larkin is an independent wine writer based in Perth, Western Australia. She is a contributor to The Wine Companion magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, The Post and previously weekly columnist for The Western Suburbs Weekly newspaper, writer for the Liquor Barons Group plus wine segment host for 6PR. Erin has judged at wine shows, and is a judge for the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards, and China Wine List of the Year Awards, both since 2014. On top of writing and judging, Erin regularly hosts wine events, consults on wine lists and helps wine collectors to manage their wine collections. FInd out more at www.erinlarkin.com.au

Wildflower Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

This is all stemmy, earthy, brambly blackcurrant on the nose, backed by black pepper and licorice.  It could only be...

Wildflower Shiraz 2018

The nose here is awesome.  Bright and vibrant: a combo of juicy jubes, summer florals and bucketloads of berries and...

Wildflower Chardonnay 2018

A silver medal wine at the 2019 Royal Hobart Wine Show, and for good reason.  From the brilliant 2018 vintage...

Picardy Shiraz 2017

As ever, a brilliant ruby colour on release.  The nose is concentrated and fine, perhaps more suited to ‘syrah’ than...

Picardy Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 2017

A very fine expression of the merlot dominant blend.  The 2017 vintage was cool, long and wet, producing a wine...

Picardy Pinot Noir 2018

WINNER of a Winepilot Trophy for the greatest value wines in Australia. It has to be said up front: this...

Higher Plane Fume Blanc 2019

Passionfruit, elderberry, cape gooseberry and white currant on the nose.  The palate has a lovely lemon pith acidity to it...

Diva Prosecco Extra Dry Millesimato 2017

Prosecco.  Wow.  The cork pretty much came out of its own accord, such is the energy and vibrancy of the...

Brokenwood Forest Edge Orange Chardonnay 2019

The Forest Edge chardonnay grapes were whole bunch pressed and underwent wild ferment in new French Oak.  Whole bunch pressing,...

Higher Plane Forest Grove Chardonnay 2018

It’s well known that the Gin Gin clone has found its home in Margaret River.  The clonal expression there is...
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