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Shanteh Wale

Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
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Riversdale Chardonnay 2023

It’s obvious when Chardonnay lovers have crafted Chardonnay, the love affair shows in the magnifying of all its wonders. Case...
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Pasha Shiraz 2021

This vintage of the Pasha once again delivers quite a seamless and engaging Shiraz from the Vale. This vintage dials...
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In Dreams Pinot Noir 2024

What is mostly whole berries with a small proportion of whole bunch 5% goes into open top fermenters for 12...
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In Dreams Chardonnay 2024

I think this may be the most floral and enticing vintage of this wine I have seen. Star Jasmine, Freesia...
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Curtis Gladiator 2021

The fruit comes from 80 year old vines, hand harvested and fermented over 28 days with wild yeasts. Matured in...
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Curtis Tiberius 2021

The emperor of Curtis Winery, Tiberius comes from 60 year old vines off their most treasured blocks. Here fruit quality...
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Curtis Martins Vineyards Shiraz 2021

A treasure of a vintage brings together the black, blue and red fruit coupled with some lilac florals. This is...
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Curtis Cavaliere Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A woodsy tree herb is met with blackberries and dark plums. Lead pencil, cinnamon and caraway seed sit on the...
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Curtis Terra Rossa Shiraz 2024

A fresh and zingy mix of black and red berries, some mulberry and plenty of mocha and espresso like aromas...
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Curtis Family Legion Merlot 2022

A jaunty little wine with raspberry compote, christmas cherries and cherry cola on the nose. It’s perky with dusty tannins...
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Heirloom Vineyards King’s Garden Shiraz 2021

In true Elena Brooks fashion, only the non-stop creativity and creation of wine can sate her passion. Here the ripe...
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San Pancrazio Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2021

Destemmed fruit matured in Slovenian and French oak, 12 months in cask and a further 12 months in bottle. I’ve...
WT Thorn Clarke William Randell Winemakers Selection Shiraz

Thorn-Clarke William Randell Barossa Shiraz 2019

This comes from the top performing fruit in small fermenters, all separate parcels matured in American oak for 18 months...
WT Cirillo Black Label Barossa Valley Shiraz

Cirillo Black Label Shiraz 2024

Here is a wine that demonstrates why some wines are best enjoyed over time with the quiet of candlelight and...
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Domaine Chavy Chouet Bourgogne Rouge La Taupe 2020

In the past this single vineyard was once included in the Pommard AOC, now it falls in as Bourgogne Rouge...
WT Champagne Autreau Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV

Champagne Autréau Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV

Grape growers in the village of Champillon since 1670, led by third generation Laurent Autréau, their vineyards perch on the...
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Robert Goulley Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin 2023

The estate has a very long history of wine in Chablis, today it is managed by third generation Frederic Goulley...
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Robert Goulley Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2023

The estate has a very long history of wine in Chablis, today it is managed by third generation Frederic Goulley...
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Domaine Rossignol-Trapet Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2022

From multiple parcels and vinified in three parts, the selection combines the terrier of the bottom of the valley, the...
WT Mas Doix Les Crestes Grenache Blend

Mas Doix Les Crestes Grenache Blend Priorat 2022

Made of 80% Garnacha, 10% Carignan, and 10% Syrah. The vine age is between 10 and 20 years old. Grown...
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1847 Gully Winds Vineyard Shiraz 2022

A wine that draws you in with its medley of blackberries, dark cherries and Ribena like cordial tones. There is...
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Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir 2024

The cool and generous rainfall in the growing season led to drier than average conditions in the lead up to...
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Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2024

The cool and generous rainfall in the growing season led to drier than average conditions in the lead up to...
Taylors Jaraman Sauvignon Blanc

Taylors Jaraman Sauvignon Blanc 2024

This is equally a posy of spring flowers as it is a tropical island getaway. Aloe, jasmine and squirts of...

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Castello Di Meleto

Located in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico, this estate traces its connection to wine back to...
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Thunderstone, Porongrup

Thunderstone is a new venture from Tony Davis and Remond Sweeny. This union of two mates, sometimes known under the...
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Dead Man Walking

Dead Man Walking is a wine label created by Belinda and John Hughes in dedication to their close friend, Tom...
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The new Mumm Prestige releases come from the capable hands of Trina Smith, recently appointed as Mumm Terroirs Pacific Winemaker,...
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Since college days at Roseworthy Ag College, best mates Brad Rogers and Steve Flamsteed goaded each other on. This is...
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The McLaren Vale Wine Guide 2026

By Shanteh Wale McLaren Vale’s success lies not only in the quality of its wines and the careful custodianship of...
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