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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.
Tempranillo

Oliver’s Taranga Tempranillo 2022

A good looking Temp that hits the mark for its rustic charm. Blood plums, dried meats and semi dried figs...
Shiraz

Oliver’s Taranga Shiraz 2021

Red frogs wrap around black cherry and pomegranate with sweet baking spices. Like walking into a Darrell Lea store back...
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Oliver’s Taranga Vine Dried Cabernet 2021

It’s not everyday you hear the word vine dried with Cabernet by its side but that’s exactly what Corrina Wright...
Corrinas

Oliver’s Taranga Corrina’s Shiraz Cabernet 2021

The co-fermented blend is only produced in years that allow for optimum ripeness of both varieties, so we thank the...
Juniper Fiano

Juniper Canvas Fiano 2022

I’ve found time and time again that Juniper Estate wines always punch well above their price point and this rings...
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Rising Bad Earth Aromatic Dry White 2020

Chardonnay meets Gewürztraminer in this aromatic dry white, two friends that don’t often find themselves in each other’s company. Gewürztraminer...
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Rising Bad Earth Pétillant Naturel 2021

A blend of Chardonnay, Semillon, Savagnin, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer makes this pale canary yellow hued Pet Nat very interesting....
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Rising Bad Earth Light Dry Red 2021

A savvy blend of Pinot Noir and Shiraz from the Nillumbik subregion which sits in the Yarra Valley. Cranberry, leafy...
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Hugh Hamilton The Disrupter McLaren Vale Grenache 2022

Estate grown Grenache and carrying McLaren Vales trademark exotic perfume right out of the glass comes this 2022 The Disrupter...

Miss Zilm Shiraz Malbec 2021

85 % Shiraz with 15% Malbec, the proportions are expertly crafted in this flavour bomb of a wine. Carbonic maceration...

Miss Zilm Pinot Gris 2022

The 2022 Miss Zilm Pinot Gris is new to the Miss Zilm Range and picked on two separate days aiming...

Miss Zilm Riesling 2022

I always look forward to tasting Riesling from the Watervale subregion of the Clare Valley, the chilly nights bring a...

Monterra Blanc de Blancs 2021

With aromas of stewed apples and pie crust, the 2021 Monterra Blanc de Blancs mimics the edibles of a country...

Monterra Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2021

Peppered with spices. this 2021 Reserve Shiraz displays the buxom nature of the famed Barossa fruit. Crushed black pepper and...

Monterra Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

A deep ruby in the glass, the 2021 Reserve showcases richly concentrated black cherry, blackberries and crushed cloves. Salted licorice...

Monterra McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020

Baked blackberries and stewed plums open with hints of mocha, red clay and mushrooms while a subtle dried thyme and...

Colab and Bloom Montepulciano 2021

Fresh picked violets, black cherry and mulberry aromas are layered with olive tapenade, thyme and rosemary. Crushed granite and clove...

Monterra Pinot Grigio 2022

Daniel Zuzolo hits the nail on the head with this summer ready fresh Pinot Grigio with pear tarte tatin, green...

Yangarra Thorpe & Smart Shiraz 2021

A perfume of crushed granite, kalamata olive and lilac blossom sit beside black cherries and earthy potting soil. The palate...

The Other Wine Co. Grenache 2021

This 2021 McLaren Vale Grenache hails from 45 year old bush vines in Blewitt Springs. The perfume is indicative of...

Tolpuddle Chardonnay 2021

This vintage marks the 10th vintage of Tolpuddle. The Chardonnay has achieved spectacular heights in its short life so far. The...

MMAD Grenache 2021

Old vine grenache from Blewitt Springs promises great things and the 2021 MMAD vineyard Grenache delivers in truckloads. The cordial...

MMAD Shiraz 2021

An abundance of overgrown blackberries, mulberry and dark chocolate. Crushed cocoa nibs, vanilla bean and cinnamon make for an intoxicating...

MMAD Chenin Blanc 2021

The highly anticipated MMAD wines have finally burst onto the market and its hard to imagine a more excitable audience...

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MCPL

Ten Minutes by Tractor

Trahere is Latin for “to pull” or “to draw.” At Ten Minutes by Tractor, the bottling name signifies the drive...
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Giant Steps at Giant Steps

The unveiling of the Bastard Hill Vineyard, like all Giant Steps ventures, was nothing short of impressive—from the gradient of...
DJI

Rieslingfreak 2024 Vintage – A Triumph

John and Belinda Hughes have devoted themselves to Riesling for decades. Their love is unwavering, and unlike many enthusiasts, the...
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The Cachet is the Icon series from Chain of Ponds, representing the best-performing and most outstanding parcels from each vintage....
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Los Hermanos

The Los Hermanos label is an ode to the cultures that drink a small glass of wine with every meal,...
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La Línea is a collaboration between Peter Leske and David LeMire MW, need we say more? La Linea’s premise was...
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