Ravasqueira ‘Coutada Velha’ Signature Red Blend 2020
Being open-minded with food and wine matching can take you to places you never thought you could reach. The idea of ‘sticking to the norm’
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Pepper Tree P.J.P. Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Nice touch here. The initials P.J.P represent the three men who worked to produce the fruit on Block 21A, which is Pepper Tree’s best cabernet
Saltram No. 1 Shiraz 2017
This wine has its origins dating back around 160 years ago when William Salter cleared the land at his Mamre Brook property and planted Shiraz.
Coldstream Hills Reserve Pinot Noir 2020
Great to see one of Australia’s top Pinots back in the Coldstream Hills lineup. The fruit for this cracking effort comes from the famous, low
Pepper Tree Limited Release Shiraz 2019
Let’s hear it for the grower, the winemaker and, above all, the Orange wine region. There are quite a few deft hands – including Mother
Hewitson Gun Metal Eden Valley Riesling 2021
It seems that the Eden Valley has enjoyed just as an impressive a vintage in 2021 as many parts of South Australia. This is such
Harewood Estate Denmark Riesling 2021
A really sophisticated riesling here with a distinct German feel to it thanks to layers of fine and delicate fruits that are underpinned by a
Domaine Naturaliste Artus Chardonnay 2020
A fine, detailed and complete version of chardonnay that is unmistakably Margaret River but also shows the results from plenty of care in the winery.
Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot Petit Verdot 2019
If you have a soft spot for a good cabernet blend, this will scratch it. A seamless entity, each grape plays its part beautifully. A
Chateau Tanunda Terroirs of the Barossa Ebenezer District Shiraz 2019
From the entire Chateau Tanunda range this is the pick and the best value by far. It’s classic Barossa from Ebenezer and a huge crowd
O’Leary Walker Watervale Riesling 2021
If ever you were in two minds about exploring Australian riesling, this is your moment. The Clare Valley 2021 vintage was a blinder. Any doubts
Mazi Grenache Rosé 2021
Cracking value here and a rosé with plenty of personality. There is a bit of colour – medium on the onion pink spectrum – before
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Michael Shiraz 2010
Tony Love98 Points Many have deemed 2010 a vintage for the ages, and this particular iteration is an exemplar expression of when variety, region and
Purple Hands After Five Wine Co Aglianico 2019
This is a really impressive and great value version of Aglianico and without doubt one of the nation’s best, although there is not a hell
Hoosegg Magic Monkey Shiraz 2017
A beautiful example of cool climate shiraz here with a touch of cabernet sauvignon, just 3%, which adds another level of complexity. Superb colour before
Hoosegg Seven Heaven Chardonnay 2017
Philip Shaw made his name at industry icon Rosemount and while there discovered the potential of Orange, and ever since has been honing his craft
Pikes Wines The Merle Riesling 2021
It’s a fascinating experiment to lineup the Pikes Traditionale and Merle rieslings side by side. One is the young bull at a gate, youthful power
Pikes Wines ‘The Merle’ Riesling 2021
Merle Pike is the mother of founders, Andrew and Neil Pike, matriarch of the family, and she would be bursting with pride at what Andrew
Catalina Sounds Sound of White Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Super wine this and a great example of how well handed oak treatment can add so much interest to sauvignon blanc. You can see plenty
Burton McMahon Yarra Valley D’Aloisio’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
It’s a long way between the Yarra and Hunter Valleys. But a friendship between Dylan McMahon of Seville Estate and Matt Burton from Gundog Estate
Heirloom Vineyards Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Of all the recent releases from Heirloom Vineyards this was the standout and a classic cool climate cabernet sauvignon that brings together an impressive core
Blue Pyrenees Exclusive Series Grenache 2020
I was not sure where this wine was going to go with the Pyrenees not well known for grenache but there was no need to
Gaelic Cemetery McAskill Riesling 2021
Black label in both appearance and quality, this is a serious single vineyard riesling from the northern Clare Valley. While the white label rieslings from
Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2018
The 2018 vintage in Tasmania was exceptional and this wine shows why with its combination of delicacy, brightness and complexity. It is not the most
