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Bream Creek Riesling 2020

This wine presents a powerful argument for why we need more Tasmanian riesling in our lives. The grape is overshadowed by the success of chardonnay

Dicey The Inlet Pinot Noir 2019

Made from an almost twenty year old Bannockburn vineyard Dicey’s The Inlet Pinot Noir makes a grand statement from the get go. It’s immediately beautifully

O’Leary Walker Oakbank Pinot Noir 2020

O’Leary Walker is principally known as a Clare Valley-based wine producer. Its foray into pinot noir and the Adelaide Hills is a good indication of

Juniper Cornerstone Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

In 2019, Wilyabrup was recognised as a sub-region within the larger Margaret River wine region. Today, it is seeking full regional status on its own

Spring Vale Estate Pinot Noir 2018

Spring Vale is one the earliest vineyards planted in Tasmania, all the way back in 1986. It is located on the Freycinet East Coast. which

Leura Park Estate Pinot Noir 2019

Great depth with a cool (climate) intensity. Mixes the regional pinot strengths of raspberry, stewed plums and heady aromatics, namely violets, with dark chocolate, spice

Wolf Blass Shiraz Cabernet 2019 – Exclusive to ALDI

This is quintessential Blass. A blend of varieties – Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon – with 84% and 16% respectively. A blend of regions – McLaren

Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2019

There are not many wines around that share the history and unique characters seen in a wine like this. It has been crafted in a

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Pretty and proud. Ripe berry and fragrant purple and pink flowers swirl up from the bowl of the glass mingled with some earthy ginger, turned soil

Chaffey Bros. Wine Co. Lux Venit Rosé 2020

It’s not always the case that you can’t tell a book by its cover, especially when it comes to wine. Attention to detail, or creative

Schwarz Wine Co. Chenin Blanc 2020

While Barossa is famous for its age-worthy and iconic shiraz wines, the whites in the Valley are often overlooked. Standout rieslings, fruit-driven semillons and easy-drinking

Chalmers Pecorino 2020

Wait, isn’t pecorino a delicious sheep’s milk cheese? Well yes, but it’s also a grape variety; a particularly charming one from central and southern Italy. In

Dog Point Pinot Noir 2018

Of the new releases from Dog Point this wine was the pick. But if you plan on drinking it young give it some air, either

Dalrymple Vineyards Pinot Noir 2019

The Pipers River coast on Bass Strait is one of the coolest sites for pinot noir in Australia, which is why it also creates spectacular

Signature Wines The Sector Pinot Noir 2019

This was my pick from the range. A very pale colour with flecks of purple, very much what one would expect with a young, quality Pinot.

Brand & Sons Family Reserve Cabernets 2016

A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot, this is a superbly crafted example of a Bordeaux blend from Coonawarra. ‘Family

Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz 2018

One of Australia’s most famous wines thanks to the promotional activities of one Wolfgang Blass, after he triumphed with the Jimmy Watson Trophy in the

Elderton Helbig 1915 Shiraz 2018

This is from the Helbig vineyard that Elderton purchased in 2010. The vineyard is North East of Greenock and was planted by the Helbig family

Elderton Neil Ashmead Grand Tourer Shiraz 2018

This is a wine to recognise the contribution of co-founder Neil Ashmead and his passion for both wine and cars. This used to be from

Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth 2016

As the Bordeaux-inspired name suggests, First Growth sits on the highest branch of the Parker Coonawarra Estate wine tree. It is 100% cabernet sauvignon off