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Taltarni Sparkling Shiraz 2018

One tends to think of Sparkling Shiraz as the big, bold Barossa boys bastion. Not so. Sparkling reds are made from almost every conceivable red

Taltarni Cuvee Rosé 2013

The ever-growing popularity of rosé across both still and sparkling is well-covered at Taltarni. This entrancing fizz is a blend of all three of the traditional

Taltarni Brut 2015

Whereas the Blanc de Blancs was 100% Chardonnay (obviously), the fruit for the Brut is a blend of 57% Chardonnay, 41% Pinot Noir and a

Taltarni Blanc de Blancs 2016

Personally, whenever I think of Taltarni, I think of high-class cool-climate reds. It would seem that I have been somewhat limited in that thinking. Sparklings,

Poacher’s Ridge Shiraz 2018

In Western Australia the Great Southern is home to best cool climate shiraz – wines that bring elegance and finesse to this grape variety but

Poacher’s Ridge Riesling 2020

2020 is turning out to be an interesting year down in Western Australia’s Great Southern region combining raw power with relatively ripe fruit but still

Robert Oatley Finisterre Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

From the Karridale and Wilyabrup districts of Margaret River, this delightful Chardonnay opens with lovely nutty notes reminiscent of grilled cashews. There is oak evident

Robert Oatley Finisterre McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Spices, a mix of red and dark fruits, dry herbs, a whiff of mocha, warm earth and some coffee bean notes. In other words, a

Purple Hands Colours of the South Pinot Gris 2020

This project is the work of good mates Craig Stansborough and Mark Slade. Stylistically pinot gris/grigio in Australia can come in many different shapes and

Purple Hands Colours of the South Rosso 2019

Loving the label prints on the wines, designed by local Adelaide Hills artist Oliver Reutens. A fun field blend red consisting of a trio of

After Five Wine Co. Single Vineyard Montepulciano 2018

This is from the Stansborough vineyard with an altitude of 253 metres. The perfect conditions in the Barossa restrict Montepulciano’s natural tendency for high yields

Purple Hands Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

This wine is THE wine that put Purple Hands on the map and defined their brand style, which is crafted with fruit from their own

Purple Hands Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2019

If you want to know what mataro brings to the traditional Rhone blends then get your laughing gear around this wine which is mataro, or

Purple Hands Old Vine Grenache 2019

There is no mistaking the Purple Hands wines – they are hedonistic rides with waves of generous and plush fruit that are built to please.

After Five Wine Co. Single Vineyard Serata 2018

Blue, black and red fruit. The whole kitchen sink. A little funk from that Montepulciano this is an amalgamation of Aussie meets Italian. Pure Shiraz

Purple Hands Colours of the South Pinot Blanc 2020

Poached pear, stewed apple puree with lingering young ginger and white florals Pinot Blanc, often overlooked, is a wine fit for many an entrée or main

Purple Hands Colours the South Mourvedre 2019

It’s not surprising that given their mastery of Barossa grenache, Craig Stansborough and Mark Slade also have turned their attention to mourvedre (aka mataro), often

Purple Hands Colours the South Pinot Blanc 2020

Fulfilling the Purple Hands mantra of single vineyard expressions, this captivating wine, sourced from the Barritt vineyard in the Barossa Ranges, has a fascinating journey

Zonte’s Footstep Shades of Gris 2020

Hint, touch, bit, or shades. The name reflects that this is more grigio than gris in structure and style with the result being it has

Zonte’s Footstep Canto 2019

An interesting combination of the dusty, savoury sangiovese and the more generous and tannic northern Italian variety lagrein, which gives it mid-palate weight and structural

Zonte’s Footstep Blackberry Patch Cabernet 2019

Succulent, juicy and delicious. And that’s just the raw material at picking which has been turned into a medium-bodied cabernet sauvignon that dials in new

Zonte’s Footstep Violet Beauregard Malbec 2019

Ah malbec, beautiful fruity opulent malbec. An underrated linchpin for many outstanding Aussie red wines but which often strikes a blow for the underdog. In

Brokenwood Wines Wade Block 2 Vineyard Shiraz 2018

Okay, without doubt, McLaren Vale’s distinctive Blewitt Springs must be one of the country’s great shiraz zones. It delivers less opulent sweet fruit than much