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Ray Jordan

Ray Jordan has been writing about wine for more than 40 years. His first articles were published in the early issues of national wine magazine Winestate in the late 1970s when he worked in Sydney as a newspaper correspondent. From 1989 Ray wrote more than 3000 columns as a regular newspaper wine columnist. He currently writes a regular column for the special business publication Business News and is one of the main contributors to national wine platform Wine Pilot. In 2017 Ray co-authored The Way it Was – A History of The Early Days of the Margaret River Wine Industry and previously wrote Wine in the Blood: Australia’s Family Wine Estates, published in Mandarin and English. In 2011 Ray was awarded WA Wine Press Club Jack Mann Memorial Medal for his contribution to the WA wine industry. His love of wine is as strong as his love of the blues and tasting the thousands of wines that cross his bench each year allows him to indulge in both.
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Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc 2024

This is Sauvignon Blanc, but there’s a little bit more to it than you’d normally find. For a start, it’s...
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Miles From Nowhere Origin of Now Chardonnay 2024

A wine that continues to show evolution and refinement. It comes from the Challis Vineyard south of Margaret River, using...
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Camino Paradigm Vineyard Marananga Shiraz 2021

A powerful yet poised Shiraz from old vines in the heart of Marananga, neighbouring Torbreck’s famed Laird vineyard. A mix...
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Camino Tempranillo 2024

Brightly coloured with vibrant purple-pink edges, this is an early-picked Tempranillo made in the Crianza style for early enjoyment. It...
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Camino Centenary Vines Grenache 2023

A pure and vibrant Grenache from century-old vines planted in 1912 at Lyndoch. The bouquet is floral and lifted with...
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Camino Grenache Blanc de Noir 2024

From Grenache vines planted in 1912 at Lyndoch, this Blanc de Noir is fine and expressive. Hand-picked, gently pressed without...
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Camino Hill Smith Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

A refined Chardonnay from the Hill Smith vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. Hand-picked and basket pressed directly to French oak,...
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Camino Grenache Rosé 2024

A beautifully modern expression of Rosé, styled closely on those from Provence. The 2024 vintage suited a lighter style, and...
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Noisy Ritual Heathcote Shiraz 2024

Smooth, supple medium-bodied Shiraz that screams out for drinking now. It’s made in a fun style, yet there is more...
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Noisy Ritual Heathcote Shiraz 2023

This is a Shiraz that is made for drinking in the short term. It’s light to medium-bodied body yet there...
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Galway Pipe Rare Tawny 25 Years Limited Release

The colour is quite deep, but there are hints of Tawny around the edges. Aromas burst open to reveal an...
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Galway Pipe Rare Muscat Limited Release

You know you’re getting into some really old wine when the first traces of green Karki start to show. Raisins,...
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Galway Pipe Grand Tawny

The aromas of an aged Tawny are immediate. A mix of raisins and dried fruits with a slightly spicy lift...
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Galway Pipe Rum Barrel Tawny Limited Release

A beautiful Tawny with an age of 15 years that spent its time maturing in rum barrels. Combining a sweet,...
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Beresford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

This was an excellent vintage that brought together the inherent richness and generosity of McLaren Vale, with the fine elegance...
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Beresford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

If you want evidence of the virtues of Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale then here it is. A thoroughly re-engaging...
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Beresford Wines Chardonnay 2023

Shows how McLaren Vale can produce beautifully drinkable wines from Chardonnay. This is generously flavoured with a typical deep mix...
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Beresford Wines Fiano 2024

There are several ways to work with this Italian and Sicilian variety, but in this case the small amount of...
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Beresford Wines Grillo 2024

Gee, this is an appealing wine. It’s from the Sicilian variety Grillo and offers such a lively spicy glass of...
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Beresford Wines Pecorino 2024

This is a variety that is all about lively fresh drinking. And in this case, it nails it perfectly. Don’t...
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Beresford Limited Release Shiraz 2018

This comes from several sites within McLaren Vale. It’s a wine of elegance and poise, with its layered complexity refined...
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Beresford Limited Release Shiraz 2017

Various vineyards from throughout McLaren Vale have been brought together into this excellent Shiraz. It’s just starting to reveal its...
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Chevalier Delaude 2022

This is a wine that shows what can be achieved in the Languedoc. It’s a generous wine chock full of...
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Villa Rassade Côtes de Provence Rosé 2024

This is a classically defined dry, light-bodied Rosé style which captures so much of what Provence is all about. It’s...

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Hayes Family Wines

Hayes Family Wines is a relatively new name for the Barossa Valley, but its roots date back to the middle...

Elderton in Form

It’s one of those weird twists. The Barossa Valley is renowned for its shiraz and one of the best has...

A New Grenache Benchmark from the West

History may show that the Swinney Farvie Frankland River Grenache 2020 was the wine that redefined this variety in WA....
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