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Brokenwood has long sourced quality grapes from all around Australia, which is very wise when you hail from a region...

Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2018

White Wine - Semillon

Always one of the superstars of Hunter Valley Semillon, the ILR is never released without at least a good five...

Brokenwood IV-Mendoza Chardonnay 2023

For the first time since 2016, the team have considered the fruit here – their vineyard neighbours Giaconda in Beechworth,...

Brokenwood Wade Block 2 Vineyard Shiraz 2022

This is the 22nd release from the Wade Block 2, in McLaren Flat – not bad for a vineyard just...

Brokenwood Verona Vineyard Shiraz 2022

The Verona Vineyard in the Hunter was first planted back in 1968. It is located across the road from the...

Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz 2023

This is ridiculous value. If the limited supply, or the price, of their iconic Shiraz Viognier puts you off, but...

Parish Vineyard Sorell Riesling 2024

White Wine - Riesling

Tassie Riesling can suffer from the same malady as that from New Zealand, a little too much fierce acidity. Fortunately,...

Parish Vineyard Pinot Gris 2024

A superb Pinot Gris from the Evandale region in Tasmania, the cooler climate has done wonders for this grape. The...

Parish Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024

White Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc from a warmer part of Tasmania – the cooler regions might just make the variety a little too...

Pacha Mama Riesling 2023

White Wine - Riesling

Sourced from the Mansfield site and into stainless steel. This is spring posy and garden day time wanderings. Passionflower, jasmine...

Pacha Mama Pinot Gris 2023

Sourced from two sites in the Alpine Valleys. 70% oak fermentation and lees stirred for 3 months. Pear nectar, glace...

Pacha Mama Chardonnay 2023

Fruit is from the Murramong Vineyard in Gruyere. Wild ferment in 15% new French puncheons. Lees stirring for 6 weeks...

Pacha Mama Pinot Noir 2023

Red Wine - Pinot Noir

Fruit is from the Murramong Vineyard in Gruyere. 100% destemmed, short cold soak and after ferment racked to barrel of...

Pacha Mama Shiraz 2021

Sourced from two sites in Heathcote in the northern end near Colbinabbin. Grown on red Cambrian soils and racked to...

Otro Vino Margaret River Tempranillo 2023

Red Wine - Tempranillo

Margaret River Tempranillo is definitely a thing – here’s the proof. Brings varietal class to the glass starting with the...

Stella Bella Luminosa Margaret River Chardonnay 2023

A single vineyard Chardonnay of inimitable character, there is only one Luminosa. Each release is a masterclass in delivering a...

Otro Vino Margaret River The Italian 2024

Sangiovese and Cabernet were made for each other. Each nestles so comfortably, naturally, into the other bringing a touch of...

Otro Vino Swan Valley Grenache 2024

Red Wine - Grenache

A pleasure-seeking kind of Grenache with that plummy carbonic maceration quality that spells immediate drinking enjoyment. It’s lively and youthful,...

Stella Bella Suckfizzle Chardonnay 2023