2023 in the Margaret River region has given us some of the most thrilling wines we’ve seen in ages. Add...

A most impressive Margaret River Shiraz, the colour is a dark maroon with a purple rim. On the nose, we...

Early days for the 2025 vintage from Margaret River, but the signs are very promising (aren’t they always). Lemon/straw in...

Sauvignon Blanc from the Orange region in New South Wales, this has proved exceptionally popular in wine shows with a...

Pinot Noir has already proven itself in the Orange region and this will simply add to its lustre. Pale russet/garnet...

 Another fine wine from the Orange region with a swag of bling already. The colour offers just the vaguest hint...

Another wine from this portfolio which impressed the show judges. Pinot Gris from Orange, the colour here is that of...

This opens with a bang in terms of brash, feral tones before settling with some time in the glass. Plum...

“Delicious” was my first thought. It’s nutty and saline to begin with, in keeping with some classical tones. Cashew and...

An opening of immense impact – one of those ‘oof’ perfumes. Deep heady red rose, black cherry conserve and ground...

Lovely translucent ruby colour. Earthy elements are striking from the outset with beetroot, twigs and forest floor setting the scene...

This is a very good Chardonnay from Joe Holyman. Nougat, fine cedar and saline ‘sea spray’ minerality provide an alluring...

Savagnin 75%, Chardonnay 25%. Lemon-gold in colour with a slight haze. The nose is packed with tarragon and lemon myrtle,...

Dusty dark cherry, clove-studded orange, plum, whispers of earth and forest floor, and ground nutmeg lead. With air, the earthy...

Fine cedar, green melon, white grapefruit, struck match, chalk dust, lemon pith and white florals kick things off in a...

Right from the outset, there is a varietal purity of Pinot Noir that strikes on the nose. It’s a light...

Another wonderful wine showing the virtues of the cooler climes in the Porongurup in the state’s Great Southern. The early...

I reckon this style of Riesling has been sitting in winemaker Tony Davis’ kit bag for many years and just...

Fresh. Wise. Vibrant. Australia needs more wines of this quality, sitting at the thirty-dollar mark. Take a bow. Salted strawberries,...

Firm and spring-loaded. If you like cedar, spice, ripe strawberry purée, strong forearms, free will and high-grain beef, this wine...

Another Pinot from Yering Station overdelivering in its category. Take notes, Australia. Silky. Bright. Expressive. Wild strawberries, Aperol, orange zest....

Dark maroon with a ruby rim, there is a little more austerity to this wine than might be expected at...

An easy drinking style of Rosé with an orange pink hue, this is pleasingly fresh. Made by way of organic...

Organic Chardonnay from the Central Ranges in New South Wales, the colour is a deep straw. The nose reveals notes...