Heartland Dolcetto 2022
Dolcetto is starting to make a name for itself in Australia. It ripens pretty early and the nametranslates to ‘little sweet’, coming from the relatively
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Dolcetto is starting to make a name for itself in Australia. It ripens pretty early and the nametranslates to ‘little sweet’, coming from the relatively
The smell of a freshly shucked oyster by the ocean with the salt leaping out of the glass in spadesalongside, lemon pith, elderflower, white almond
From vines that are now over 25 years old this is super fragrant with salty plum, black olive, thyme and sage jumping out of the
The leading act for the 2021 T.S.S is the Tempranillo (70%) which takes centre stage with vibrancy of perfume and then some dark black fruit
Grenache is one of the most versatile grapes on the planet. Until the 1960s it was Australia’s most important grape, only to be outrun by
With more Mediterranean varietals coming out of Riverland at the moment than ever before, there are so many fun options to explore and experience, offering
There is a lot to like about Australian Rosé at the moment. It once played second fiddle to its counterparts but these wines are rivaling
Lots of fun factor with this juicy little number! This comes from a slightly cooler vineyard in the Eden Valley with shallow sandy loam over
The Adelaide Hills is producing some of the best Sangiovese in the country and it’s fascinating to see the evolution of this variety in Australia.
Jules and Bec Ashmead are sourcing some seriously great fruit across South Australia and I’m seriously digging Aussie grenache at the moment. It’s a great
I first came across Kirrihill wines whilst working as a sommelier at Aria in Sydney. They struck me by their consistency and flavour intensity. This
Quite possibly my favourite blend out of the Clare Valley. Lots of aromatic lift out of the glass – there is bucket loads of boysenberry,
Lots of incredible history here. The E.B. Gleeson Collection is named after Edward Burton Gleeson, the original founder of the Clare Valley. Cabernet is 60%
A textural and layered example with lots of florals on the nose – violets, blackcurrant, tea leaf, mint, liquorice strap. The palate is bold and
Some serious time in barrel – twenty months. Senior winemaker Andrew Locke uses a light touch though with vibrancy in all departments. Savoury and slightly
My Aussie Riesling infatuation continues. This new line by Kirrihill is designed for drinking now or for the cellar. The delicate aromas are all about grapefruit,
Garganega is a variety with so much history from the Veneto in north-east Italy. It’s so exciting to see Australian winemakers give this variety a
There is a real place for off-dry Riesling in Australia. There is something about that thirst-quenching element of these wines that is so engaging. This
Fermented in seasoned oak barrels, this is from the Mount Crawford vineyard in the Southern Barossa Valley. Lemon pith aromas, chamomile tea with bees wax
I won’t lie. I have a serious crush on the Rosé category. Why? There is no better wine that can be both a great drink by
Spring in your step, energy, vibrancy. This the common theme with this version of vermentino. So excited to see this variety thriving on Australian shores.
A damn classy pedigree of family winemaking talent going on right here. Lots of varietal expression in this wine too. Delicate aromas – nectarine alongside
I’ve been tasting a lot of Australian Riesling lately. It’s spring now but there is no doubt sommeliers (including myself) can be quite obsessive about
This project is the work of good mates Craig Stansborough and Mark Slade. Stylistically pinot gris/grigio in Australia can come in many different shapes and
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