Church Road TOM Chardonnay 2019
This is a powerhouse chardonnay from Hawkes Bay on New Zealand’s North Island. The fruit was wild fermented and then whole bunch pressed directly into
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Howard Park Chardonnay 2019
This fruit comes from the excellent Allingham vineyard, south of Margaret Rivet town around Karridale. It is an excellent chardonnay region as the fine, yet
Howard Park Miamup Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019
This is a classic Margaret River blend that rises to the next level with a small and subtle influence of barrel fermentation. Subtle, it might
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Such a beautifully balanced cabernet. The key to this vineyard has always been tannin management and here it is spot on. Sure, there are tannins,
Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Merlot 2018
A vintage that produced some spellbinding wines and this is right up there with some of the best. This is high class merlot displaying power
Moss Wood Semillon 2020
This remains one of my favourite wines in Margaret River, despite the plethora of great cabernet and chardonnays. Keith Mugford makes this in stainless steel
Wirra Wirra The Holy Thirst Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2017
There is a bit of story to this relatively new addition to the Wirra portfolio and it goes like this. Wirra Wirra’s Angelus Bell was sourced
Wirra Wirra The Absconder Grenache 2019
This super example of modern grenache comes from a vineyard planted more than 100 years ago in McLaren vale. From the get-go, the aim has
Voyager Estate MJW Chardonnay 2018
Thrilling from start to finish – Australian Chardonnay does not come much better than this. The Voyager Estate MJW range is their shot at the
The Hare and the Tortoise Pinot Gris 2020
The King Valley with its Alpine influences can turn out a whole range of delicious wines – from Italian reds such as nebbiolo and sangiovese
Tread Softly Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2020
Tread Softy is part of the changing face of winemaking around the world with sustainability a key part of the offer. It has minimal preservatives,
Brokenwood Wines Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 2019
The Graveyard Shiraz is always a wine that takes patience. Drinking and even tasting it young is a serious waste of what is a super
Brokenwood Vegas Block Shiraz 2019
Another piece of the Graveyard vineyard, this time named the Vegas block thanks to having been replanted a couple of times over the last 35
Brokenwood Wines Verona Vineyard Shiraz 2019
The Verona vineyard has never got the recognition it deserves – sitting across the road from Graveyard and planted in similar red clay soils. It
Brokenwood Wines Kat’s Block Shiraz 2019
Made from 17 year old vines from the Graveyard vineyard this is the bargain of the 2021 releases when compared to the $350 Graveyard. It
Brokenwood Wines Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019
Young vine and declassified Graveyard fruit has given this wine some serious class although in that typically mid-weight pinot noir-like Hunter style. It starts with
Brokenwood Wade Block 2 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
This is the 19th vintage of the Wade Block 2 Shiraz which continues the long and proud history of Brokenwood in McLaren Vale. It’s a
Brokenwood Wines Wildwood Road Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
For a company based in the Hunter Valley they certainly do Margaret River well and this is no retiring violet. It is a Bordeaux like
Brokenwood Wines Semillon 2020
Who can forget the Summer of 2020 – bushfire smoke and blood red skies that also wiped out much of the vintage around New South
Hoddles Creek 1er Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018
Interesting wine this which took days to come out of its shell – sometimes the trip up from Melbourne can take a toll but it
Dexter Pinot Noir 2019
If you don’t know Dexter wines, then it is time to get acquainted. The wines come from a single vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula, part
Stunning Shaw and Smith Single Vineyard Releases
Shaw and Smith Lenswood Chardonnay 2018 Oh, my how these chardonnays from Shaw and Smith have evolved. This is an outstanding wine from this cool
Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
In just a few years this wonderful wine has emerged as one of Australia’s finest chardonnays. The vineyard is not far from Richmond in Tasmania,
Step By Step The Larrikin Shiraz 2019
In Step By Step parlance, the 2019 shiraz is “the larrikin.” This is a little more relatable taste-wise. It’s a very open, approachable, no fuss
