Australian Wines Archives

Pirramimma Katunga Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Red Wine - Cabernet - Cabernet Sauvignon

A typically powerful and opulent Cabernet from a producer known for its generous full-on style of reds. Loads of deep...

Pirramimma Trademark Limited Edition Shiraz 2022

Red Wine - Shiraz

A plush and powerful Shiraz from McLaren Vale that captures the Pirramimma style with real polish. An enticing mix of...

Rosily Shiraz 2023

Red Wine - Shiraz

Cracking value! The wine spent almost a year and a half maturing in French oak, both new and older. A...

Rosily Chardonnay 2024

White Wine - Chardonnay

Every time I see wines from this superb and yet under the radar estate from Margaret River, I come away...

Gioiello Mt Concord Syrah 2020

Red Wine - Syrah

Cool climate Shiraz, or Syrah if you prefer, offers such a point of difference to the usual big, bold and...

Gioiello Old House Merlot 2020

Red Wine - Merlot

After destemming this ripe Merlot fruit from the Upper Goulburn region spends a year and a half, or thereabouts, maturing...

Gioiello Estate Old House Merlot 2020

Red Wine - Merlot

This has been traditionally made after handpicking, open fermentation and gentle pressing to oak. Aromas of tobacco leaf and black...

Gioiello Estate Mt Concord Syrah 2020

Red Wine - Syrah

This is a mighty impressive example of a cool climate Syrah from the Upper Goulburn River. Lots of dark fruit...

Salomon Estate The Verve Rosé 2024

Other - Specialty

From Austrian wine “royalty” Dr Bert Salomon’s South Australian venture, his beloved vineyard beside the Finniss River on the southern...

Salomon Estate The Verve Red 2023

Other - Specialty

From Austrian winemaking legend Dr Bert Salomon’s Southern hemisphere endeavour, a superbly sited vineyard overlooking Lake Alexandrina, the lower reaches...

Conte Estate Vine Shed Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

From an absolutely cracking vintage in McLaren Vale, the wine spent two years maturing in French oak. A dark magenta...

Conte Estate Over the Hill Reserve Shiraz 2020

Red Wine - Shiraz

The fruit for this excellent McLaren Vale Shiraz comes from a vineyard planted in 1880 – so it’s mighty old,...

Conte Estate Yabby Dam Pinot Noir 2024

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

One of the joys of reviewing wines is that there will always be something that surprises you. First up here...

Conte Estate Vine Shed Shiraz 2021

Red Wine - Shiraz

A delightfully understated and friendly expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz. It’s medium-bodied with supple plummy dark fruits revealing light chocolate...