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Tony Love

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

Lindeman’s Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet 2018

The marriage of these two great Coonawarra varieties, a combination that ascends to what is known as the Great Australian...

Lindeman’s Pyrus Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot/Malbec 2018

One of the long-standing Lindeman’s Coonawarra Trio, this blend measures in at 80:15:5 respectively according to the label. It’s the...

Lindeman’s St George Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

One of the legendary Lindeman’s Coonawarra Trio, sourced from its own eponymous vineyard, oozing dark brambly fruit and black olive...

Wolf Blass Black Label 2017

A wine with extraordinary pedigree including four (say it again – F.O.U.R.) Jimmy Watson Trophies during its nigh-on 50-year history....

Wolf Blass Platinum Label Medlands Vineyard Shiraz 2016

Grown in the central north of the Valley, this single vineyard expression is, in a word, a powerhouse Barossa shiraz...

Wolf Blass Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Langhorne Creek’s reputation for this classic Australian blend is well established, with Wolf Blass’s Grey and Black Label variations important...

Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Made in small batches from ferment through maturation, the parcels employed have seen a range of new and seasoned French...

Robert Oatley Signature Series Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019

The Robert Oatley Signature Series showcases well-versed regional-varietal match-ups, here in a delightful pairing of tight and bright cherry/strawberry/raspberry fruits...

Purple Hands Colours the South Mourvedre 2019

It’s not surprising that given their mastery of Barossa grenache, Craig Stansborough and Mark Slade also have turned their attention...

Purple Hands Colours the South Pinot Blanc 2020

Fulfilling the Purple Hands mantra of single vineyard expressions, this captivating wine, sourced from the Barritt vineyard in the Barossa...

Pikes The Merle Riesling 2020

The elite Pikes riesling release, honed specifically from only Polish Hill River district blocks and like its siblings all free...

Pikes Olga Emmie Riesling 2020

Following the full Pikes riesling regime, free-run juice from Polish Hill River blocks and three months on lees. The critical...

Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2020

Pikes most popular riesling and one of three annual releases of this summer-suited varietal. Crafted from estate and grower sourced...

Mitchell McNichol Shiraz 2008

It’s a delight to be able to experience a 12-year-old elite shiraz at such a respectful price. Its maturity is...

Mitchell Peppertree Vineyard Shiraz 2015

A Clare Valley shiraz with plenty of cooler-climate expression. The fruit notes to begin are vibrant and spicy/peppery, rather than...

Mitchell Sevenhill Cabernet 2013

From the Mitchell’s homestead vineyard, this is such an old-school claret style – and note the alcohol content at 13.5%....

Mitchell Sparkling Peppertree Shiraz NV

This is no easy-over, sweet, ripe red bubbly. There is some serious intrigue in here, with clear evidence of winery-aged...

Mitchell McNicol Riesling 2010

The elite Mitchell offering, with only 250 cases made, the name a nod to the pioneer of this proud wine...

Mitchell Watervale Riesling 2019

This feels like a very old school riesling – and with that, seemingly new school. Vineyard management is traditional, dry-grown,...

Wolf Blass The Master Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Here comes another entrant into the big red icon community – and another classic Australian cabernet sauvignon-shiraz blend to build...

Brown Brothers Patricia Chardonnay 2018

A combo-regional creation reflecting the broadening spread of the Brown Brothers sources across Victoria and Tasmania. The styling here adds...

Brown Brothers Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

There’s a certain modernity about this cabernet – more crimson fruited than many other darker, blackberry/currant focused variations. Perhaps it’s...

Brown Brothers Shiraz Mondeuse Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

The BB crew call this a “signature and unique blend” and certainly an “SMC” is going to be just that,...

Brown Brothers Patricia Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut 2013

High altitude, Whitlands Plateau, methode traditionelle sparkling with an impressive pedigree. Crystal clarity with pale blonde tones developing after six...

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Unlimited horizons at Cloudbreak

Jack Tomich stands at the top of his family’s vineyard in the Woodside district of the Adelaide Hills, and all...
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The Adelaide Hills Wine Guide 2026

By Tony Love & Cyndal Petty There is a lot to love about the Adelaide Hills, with its ever-winding landscapes,...

Aramis The Governor Shiraz

Lee Flourentzou remembers clearly the first two cases of wine he bought more than 20 years ago, and the impact...

Penfolds 2022 including 100 Point Grange

The Penfolds story simply can’t contain itself. For years its narrative has relied on wines with a South Australian provenance...

Salomon Fishing in the Fleurieu

Salomon Estate The Verve 2018Fleurieu Peninsula, SA ($30)92 Points From the South Australian estate of renowned Austrian winemaker Bert Salomon,...
How deeply do you go in a quest to discover the intricacies of the land you are farming and to...
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