John Duval Concilio Shiraz 2021
The first release of this wine, which is a worthy companion to the Grenache. The fruit comes from vineyards in the famed Barossa sub-regions of
The first release of this wine, which is a worthy companion to the Grenache. The fruit comes from vineyards in the famed Barossa sub-regions of
The Concilio range from John Duval, and son Tim, offer amazing value for cracking Barossa reds, drinkable at earlier stages than some of their more
From the excellent Wrattonbully region, this is the quintessential ‘Bordeaux Bland’ with this mix of grapes. Another fine Limited Release, it spent time in French
Fine Coonawarra Cabernet is one of the great wine styles made in this country. This Limited Release is definitely worthy of your attention. Dark maroon
After a tough 2020, the Hunter enjoyed better conditions in ’21, and some very fine wines are on offer, not least some cracking Semillons. This
Who doesn’t love a good Sparkling Shiraz? Well, apparently quite a few people, as I am assured that it is a love-it-or-hate-it style. That said,
Simon Sorby Adams is one of this country’s most experienced winemakers and now offers, as well as his Sorby Adams label, wines under the Gudilly
There is a pleasing trend whereby we are seeing some emerging Rieslings offering various degrees of sweetness – as they often did many years ago.
The fruit for this fine Mudgee Riesling is sourced partly from the Estate’s own vineyard, as well as a number of other local sites. They
Tasmania has made a speciality of this notorious grape, challenging the very best made anywhere in the country. This delicious example comes from the Dijon
Great to see so many Tassie wines making it to the mainland these days. For too long, they were a local delicacy only. This delightful
The much loved Austrian variety, Grüner Veltliner, is spreading its wings. No longer limited to the Adelaide Hills, other regions are showing just how well
The grapes here have come from a single Estate vineyard in the Eden Valley. They are destemmed, not crushed, and then spend a week on
Grapes for the ‘Grand Barossa’ series hail from various vineyards throughout the region, but they still manage to retain notable Barossa characteristics and inevitably offer
I’ll confess, I’d never heard the word ‘Bethanian’ previously but, apparently, some Barossa locals use the term for the venerable old settlement of Bethany (settled
‘Grand Barossa’ is a lofty title perhaps, but the wine lives up to it. This Shiraz spends 18 months in a mix of new and
The team release wines in the ‘Heritage’ series when appropriate. The wines will come from vines at least 35 years of age, and which have
The grapes for this wine were harvested early to ensure that freshness and vibrant acidity is retained. Fermentation was in French oak, followed by maturation,
Vines dating back a full century form the heart of this thrilling Riesling. They are from estate vineyards which are located “on the Biscay soils
Anyone looking for a more formally structured wine will likely opt for this fine Cabernet over the more richly flavoured Shiraz. Take your pick –
It is a rare day when I find myself opting for the charms of a Margaret River Shiraz (as vast as those charms might be)
The danger for West Aussie Semillon is that it can drift off into leaner styles without providing the requisite flavour we might desire. No fear
The Margaret River region’s classic red grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, is done here in a more approachable style than we often see. That said, I still
Winemaking here is to ensure that this bright and fresh Margaret River Shiraz provides delicious drinking over the first few years. No sense in trying
One of the more interesting projects currently afloat in Aussie wine at the moment, especially appropriate given the skyrocketing interest in top flight Grenache from
Alkina is a curious box of paradoxes. Seemingly unlimited resources but still tiny; a small local operation yet part of an international empire; located in
They say that Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. Perhaps, but I would suggest that the Australian wine industry is the friendliest place. Where
It was back in 1984 that the first grapes were picked for the inaugural vintage from Greenock Creek wines. Taken from 1960s shiraz plantings off
The name, Duval, is and always will be inextricably linked with Grange. John Duval was chief winemaker at Penfold’s from 1986 to 2002, making some
One could hear the chortles from right across the ditch, almost as though we’d lost yet another Bledisloe Cup Rugby series. Wine judging and reviewing
Winegrowers working together is not something new. But it has been a long time since Australia has seen such an exciting wine collective involving iconic
Orin Swift sounds more like a character in an Agatha Christie mystery than a winery, but a Californian winery it is and a most impressive
South Australian fizz lovers will know the name, James Smith. A former winner of the Vin de Champagne Award, Jim, a local wine educator, has
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