Vasse Felix Shiraz 2019
I can not remember enjoying a Margaret River Shiraz more than this vintage from Vasse Felix for a very long time, if ever. Vasse Felix
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Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Penfolds winemakers note quite clearly that the 2019 vintage across many of its wines has delivered what they call a “savoury cloak”, and here
Antipodes Gin Co Chardonnay Barrel Aged Gin
There’s been a groundswell of new entrants to the wine/gin hybrid space following the remarkable success of Four Pillars’ Bloody Shiraz Gin. McLaren Vale’s Never
Henschke Henry’s Seven Grenache Mataro Viognier 2020
I can not remember a better Henry’s Seven and that is a fantastic achievement considering the challenges of the vintage – maybe a little top
Savaterre Pinot Noir 2017
Organic – this Pinot comes from close planted 25 year old vines at 7500 vines/hectare, in the Burgundy model. Perfumed herbal whole bunch nose that follows
Dalwood Estate Shiraz 2019
From none other than the birthplace of Hunter wine, located on the Hunter River, this is a very well pitched example from Dalwood Estate showing
Robert Oatley The Pennant Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This turned out to be a very good vintage in Frankland River, characterised by wines of wonderful elegance and smooth refinement. This is a classic
Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2019
In recent years Voyager Estate has done no wrong and remains home to one of the best value premium chardonnays from Margaret River. After the
Tyrrell’s Wines Old Hut Vineyard Shiraz 2018
Tyrrell’s Old Hut Vineyard is not widely known. Only planted in 2003, its location and vines explain much of what is found in the bottle.
Albert Bichot Chablis 2018
Experimenting with new food recipes is a joy in my life. Lucky for me, my wife loves it as much as I do and on
Gralyn Estate Wildberry Springs Reserve Chardonnay 2018
What a difference a vintage makes. From the citrus fineness of the ’17 we enter a fuller, richer world of chardonnay with the ’18 Gralyn
Schubert Estate The Gander Reserve Shiraz 2015
This is the big gun. As is usual, the grapes are hand-picked, before destemming. The grapes are from Block 3 within the vineyard, planted in
Mayford John Warwick Chardonnay 2019
This is the second time I have tried these wines. Interestingly, my notes and scores were nearly the same. The first time I was lucky
Devil’s Corner Resolution Chardonnay 2018
2018 was a standout vintage for chardonnay in Tasmania and was another step toward its recognition as one of our finest places in the country
Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2021
South Australians are thanking the wine gods for the 2021 vintage after the significant challenges in 2020. The vineyard is important in this wine, owned
Cape Mentelle Chardonnay 2018
Wow. This wine oozes sophistication almost effortlessly and has immediate appeal. Chardonnay lovers rejoice – this is the wine you have been waiting for! This
Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This is getting just ridiculous. From the time the heavyweights of WA wine started to reveal their wines from the 2018 vintage it has been
Pirramimma Ironstone Low Trellis Shiraz 2019
As they used to say on my local radio station when I was a kid, ‘and the hits just keep coming’ with another terrific McLaren
Tim Adams Skilly Ridge Riesling 2019
The Skilly Ridge vineyard in the Clare Valley was planted back in 1994 and so impressed Tim Adams that he eventually purchased it and made
Gralyn Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2018
After tasting the range from Gralyn Estate this was my favourite of the lot, a Margaret River Chardonnay that has embraced a full-flavoured style but
Gralyn Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
A contrast in style to the 2013 reserve cabernet with a return to the lush, generous styles we generally associate with the grape and the
Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This is one of Margaret River’s flagship wines (not just that of maker, Cape Mentelle) and has been for decades, ever since it alerted the
Capital Wines “The Backbencher” Merlot 2016
I have to admit that I rarely buy Merlot. I taste many, but this was the first one I can remember buying in a long
Squitchy Lane Peter’s Block Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018
Juicy wild berries and tart red fruits lift from the glass with a smattering of fragrant spice and a whiff of brambly undergrowth. A sip yields
