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

Purple Hands Colours the South Mourvedre 2019

Other - Specialty

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

Other - Specialty

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

White Wine - Riesling

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

White Wine - Riesling

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

White Wine - Riesling

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

Other - Specialty

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

White Wine - Riesling

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

Mitchell Watervale Riesling 2019

White Wine - Riesling

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

Red Wine - Shiraz

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

White Wine - Chardonnay

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

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Red Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz

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

Red Wine - White Wine - Chardonnay - Pinot Noir

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