Hewitson Falkenberg Shiraz 2021
Falkenberg is named for one of Dean Hewitson’s favourite growers, a scion of a generational Barossa Valley family now retired. This wine is a worthy tribute,
Falkenberg is named for one of Dean Hewitson’s favourite growers, a scion of a generational Barossa Valley family now retired. This wine is a worthy tribute,
Who needs a trip to the South of France when you can have your very own Southern Rhône blend of Barossa Valley Carignan, Syrah and
Also in the clear bottle, the 2023 Hewitson Lu Lu Sauvignon Blanc, named for Dean’s wife Louise, is classic Adelaide Hills at its drinkable best,
Ripe, robust, rich and ridiculously good for the price, the 2021 Lu Lu Shiraz is vibrant with aromas of fruits-of-the-forest blackberries, blueberries and redcurrants, lilac
Bright and appealing in a clear, lightweight bottle, the 2023 Blanc & Blanc is floral and heady with aromas of passionfruit, lemon zest and grass
The 2022 Small Victories Pinot Gris charms with an entrance firmly in the fun-loving and generous spectrum, with gorgeously bright tropical fruit notes of guava
This Fiano from Juniper’s Karridale vineyard in Margaret River is a vibrant white from vines whose DNA has been directly traced to the historic Fiano
Expansively bubbly, this Adelaide Hills Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend is fragrant with lemon peel, white flowers and a minerality you’d expect from a cool climate
Aromas of bright new season’s morello cherries greet you at first take on this Adelaide Hills Sangiovese, along with an edge of savoury leaf and
The clever Ashmead ladies are back with a juicy and vibrant, bright-as-a-button Old Vine Grenache from the Barossa Valley. Lively and supremely fruit-driven – helped
The sisters (in-law) are back with a trio of approachable and delicious reds perfect for the cooling seasons. First off the bat is the 2021
The Small Victories ladies are back with a brand-new lot of 2021 reds, like this Shiraz from grapes grown on their Elderton family vineyard in
Another juicy classic from Dean Hewitson: Ned & Henry’s Shiraz, named after Dean’s sons, is from Barossa Valley vines with an average age of 30
The ‘Baby Bush’ is 100% Mourvèdre, the spicy third baby of the GSM siblings also known as Mataro, and is from vine cuttings from the
Titled for the nickname of Dean Hewitson’s daughter Harriet, this is a quintessential easy-drinking Barossa Valley blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre from old vines
Produced from the classic Provençal varieties of Mourvèdre and Cinsault, this delicious Barossa Valley rosé is all classic strawberries and cream on the nose with
One of a pigeon pair released (in a funky bottle and eye-catching label) under ‘Unchained’ from Chain of Ponds in the Adelaide Hills, this Grüner
Le Naturaliste was the ship that originally charted the waters of the pristine Margaret River region. The ‘Lenny’ Cab Franc, the ship’s vinous homage, has
Here we go round the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush. Here we go round the mulberry bush, so early in the morning!
Here’s a sneak preview of the 2019 Discovery Cabernet, not due to be released until December. With a small percentage of Merlot and Cabernet Franc,
With no Rachis made in 2020, all the fruit was declassified into the Discovery Syrah and a ‘super cuvée’ was made. The resulting wine is
The Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc from Domaine Naturaliste refers to the native – or wild – yeasts that inhabit the grape skins and vineyard environment and
The blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon is a signature Margaret River style, creating approachable, food-friendly dry whites. The Domaine Naturaliste 2021 Discovery is 83%
Aussie Grenache is having its day in the spotlight, with wonderfully juicy and bright examples readily available in shops and restaurant wine lists. We’re seeing
Bruce Dukes’ Domaine Naturaliste new release wines show distinctive Margaret River character and bang-for-buck value yet again! Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2023 91 points
Bruce Dukes’ Domaine Naturaliste new release wines are showing complexity, intrigue and ageability, once again. Domaine Naturaliste ‘Sauvage’ Sauvignon Blanc 2021 93 PointsRRP: $36 From
Dean Hewitson does it again with a smashing set of reds perfect for the chilly weather, now and for the future! Hewitson Truffle Row Carignan
Hentley Farm Barossa Valley Viognier 2021 The prettiest of enticing aromatics invite with the Hentley Farm Viognier: nectarines, gardenias and the freshness of creamy apricot yoghurt.
The Mitchell family property in the Clare Valley was purchased in 1949 by Peter McNicol Mitchell and was originally a dairy farm and orchard, and
Sisters-in-law Jules and Bec Ashmead of Elderton Wines have branched out with their own wine label, Small Victories Wine Co, sourcing fruit that celebrates the
Bruce Dukes from Domaine Naturaliste believes that truly great wine is created from the ground up, approaching winemaking with a deep understanding of soils and
Hear-ye, hear-ye! Here’s an impressive line-up of new release wines from Dean Hewitson… the new whites fresh, vibrant and ready for spring, and the reds
Henschke Tappa Pass Barossa Shiraz 2018 The vines for the Tappa Pass grapes were planted in the 1940’s and ‘50’s, their roots gnarled deep in
With lovely packaging of heavy glass bottles, plush velvet-textured labels and delicious age-worthy wines inside, these new releases from Hentley Farm are sure to impress,
It’s hard to believe that twenty years ago in Sydney it was hard to find German riesling on a wine list or in a bottle
Q: I’ve got a dinner coming up with the parents-in-law. Which variety should I look out for that will impress them but won’t break the
What is going on with all the Provence rosé at the moment?! Why is it everywhere? I’m glad you asked! For many years buying a
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