Long Gully Estate Chardonnay 2021
A lovely Chardonnay by any standards. It would score higher, for me, if it had been given another 12 months in the cellar before release.
Drinks
Drinks
Hobbs of Barossa Behr Creek Shiraz 2020
From Barossa Ranges fruit, this is a terrific Shiraz which will benefit for an extended stint in your cellar (in truth, delicious now, but if
Hobbs of Barossa Tin Lids Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Peter Schell has emerged as one of the serious talents in Barossa winemaking and, yet, he has done it without resorting to the over the
Lienert Laudamus Shiraz 2016
The brothers Lienert, John the grower and James the winemaker (which all sounds rather Biblical), have crafted a classic Barossa Shiraz here, in tribute to
Lienert Barossa Valley Roussanne 2021
Always surprises me that we do not see a lot more of this classic Rhône variety grown here, and especially in places like the Barossa
Lienert Tirzah the Malbec 2020
The team at Lienert, brothers John and James, have named their little piece of the Barossa as ‘Tierra del Puerco’, a nod to its history
Howard Park Abor Novae Margaret River Chardonnay 2019
Sustainability is a big issue for the wine trade which promises to become a more important part of our wine choices. Howard Park are getting
Howard Park Abor Novae Porongurup Riesling 2021
Young Porongurup Riesling can be hard work with bright citrus fruits often coiled up tight. But a slightly different tack here and a more approachable
Vasse Felix Tom Cullity 2018
Is this the year where Tom Cullity really hits the jackpot? Absolutely, with this vintage sure to be a Margaret River classic that will age
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2018
The origins of The Signature is one of the great, rarely told stories in the wine trade, a wine that is dedicated to individuals who
La Noblesse Loire Valley Gamay 2020
A seriously drinkable wine here which provides a delicious introduction to the Loire Valley in Northern France. It’s your classic bistro red with its bright
Little Giant Barossa Shiraz 2020
An impressive Barossan for the price here with everything you need for a cool night by the fire. Bright deep crimson in colour, the fruit
Serafino Wines Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
There is a such a beautiful varietal expression in this McLaren Vale cabernet. Little wonder it’s performed well in wine shows. Packed with blackcurrant and
Serafino Wines Black Label Shiraz 2020
Captures so much of what McLaren Vale is all about. Lifted notes of florals and dark chocolate with a subtle spicy licorice infusion. There are
Serafino Wines GSM 2021
This excellent wine makes great use of the dominance of the highly aromatic grenache, such a beautiful variety in McLaren Vale. Bright red fruits with
Haselgrove The Lear McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
I’ll confess – I got a bit excited here. A wine named after, what is for me, the greatest work in all literature. In another
Haselgrove Catkin Shiraz 2019
In days gone by, Celts believed that the Hazel tree had special powers (drink enough of this impressive wine and you might too). The name
Haselgrove The Ambassador Single Vineyard Shiraz 2019
The ambassador in this case is the former highly respected curator of the Adelaide Oval, Les Burdett OAM. If you are not a cricket fan,
Haselgrove Switch Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2019
The classic Rhône blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre, done McLaren Vale style. The name comes from the idea that in times gone by, twigs
Haselgrove Col Cross Single Vineyard Shiraz 2018
This is from a small block of old vine McLaren Vale Shiraz with just 3,690 bottles made. Winemaking is very similar to the Ambassador, though
Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz 2020
You are getting a lot of mighty fine wine for this price. It has all the McLaren Vale DNA of rich plush flavours, but the inclusion
Victory Point Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
This is the flagship for Victory Point. This vintage turned out surprisingly good for cabernet, especially for those prepared to wait until the long cool
Victory Point Chardonnay 2019
This was a cooler vintage in Margaret River and this excellent chardonnay is a great example of some of the top-notch wines emerging. It’s all
Frankland Estate SmithCullam Syrah 2020
This super wine comes from the original east west facing winery block planed back in 1988. It is an immensely powerful wine of great length,
