PL was a mentor to so many people in the Barossa and this excellent cabernet is a worthy testament to...

Another solid, well-built Barossa shiraz where the winemaker lets rip with Barossa power, but also brings forth a degree of...

The Old Quarter refers to a section of the Alkina vineyard planted in the 1950s to the district’s classic varieties,...

Take your time here. This wine is coiled very tightly and benefits from several hours in a decanter. Even better...

Coonawarra shiraz often gets forgotten behind the local Cabernet Sauvignon. But in the right vintage it is right up there...

Of all the recent releases from Mount Avoca, this Old Vine Shiraz is the standout with its wonderful combination of...

Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon: when it’s good it’s mighty good, and this one is mighty good. A gorgeous expression of Coonawarra...

Bargain Italian Pinot Grigio is hard to find with the cheaper versions often having little or no flavour – you...

The big mover at Moss Wood in recent years has been their chardonnay. In the last five years it is...

Well named, this is the pinnacle of the range for me. Lovely berry flavours, bright and fresh. Dry herbs, blackberries,...

I have been looking at a lot of good Aussie Grenache of late and this one fits right in. Can...

The Robert Oatley Signature Series showcases well-versed regional-varietal match-ups, here in a delightful pairing of tight and bright cherry/strawberry/raspberry fruits...

South-Western Victoria has a long and proud history for riesling thanks to the work of Seppelt and Crawford River. This...

Longview have been pushing the the hamlet of Macclesfield for some time where they successfully craft wines on the restrained...

Blass’s most famous wine, ever since the trio of Jimmy Watson wins way back in the early 70s, and it...

The oaky chardonnay has almost become an endangered species. With winemakers increasingly focussing on more elegant styles, which is not...

The classic Australian blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz is almost an endangered species, as blends on the whole have...

The urban myth (and remember that some urban myths just might have a basis of truth) about this wine was...

There’s nothing unusual about a sommelier turning their hand to winemaking. Rarely though is a first attempt as delightful as...

Gibbston is one of the key sub-regions in the famed pinot capital of New Zealand – Central Otago. Of all...

A decade ago verdelho was everywhere but slowly it fell out of fashion. Lucky there are still a few winemakers...

I had the chance to look at a range of the Oates Ends wines a year or so ago –...

Steingarten, now there’s a timeless Riesling name. Recent vintages have been released under the broader ‘Barossa’ zone appellation identity, but...

The rule with pinot noir, usually, is avoid anything under $20. Cheap and pinot generally just don’t mix. But then...