Howard Park Abercrombie Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Abercrombie reminds us of the delight that comes with a multi-regional blend. Before the rise and rise of the distinguished single vineyard site, there was
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Villa Elsa Piemonte Rosso 2018
Piedmont in North-Western Italy is home to some of that country’s greatest wines, and some of the best food wines in the world. It is
Terre a Terre Crayeres Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019
There’s a deliberate and fussy winemaking mindset behind this excellent example of sauvignon blanc that stands far apart and above more commercial versions which reek
Apogee Alto Pinot Noir 2019
Andrew Pirie of Apogee has a long and distinguished history in Tasmania as the man behind Pipers Brook. These days his focus is much tighter
Freeman Vineyards Altura Vineyard Nebbiolo 2016
Brian Freeman has been banging away on the Hilltops Nebbiolo drum for years now – actually it is over twenty years since he planted his
Bekkers McLaren Vale Syrah 2018
The Bekkers story is a good one – Aussie boy meets French girl, both in the wine game, and they put their heads down and
Ninth Island Riesling 2019
In the years since the first wines were released by Ninth Island, Tasmania has come a very long way, and the island is now hot
Westward Whiskey Oregon Stout Cask Finish
The first permanent extension to the Westward Whiskey range – Westward Oregon Stout Cask Finish – has recently become available in Australia. Launched in Oregon
The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey
Melbournian outfit The Gospel Distillers has made an impressive entry to the nascent Australian rye whiskey category. Co-founder Andrew Fitzgerald explained the ethos behind The
Penfolds Grange 2016
Jeni Port – 98 Points. A most elegant Grange that while retaining the usual degree of Grange power is far from muscular or overwhelming. A
Penfolds St Henri 2017
Tony Love – 98 Points. My first two tasting note words on the day, “Okay, Wow.” It is an increasingly relevant shiraz style and it
Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay 2019
Jeni Port – 95 Points. One of the more complex, compelling Bin 311s to head our way with Tasmania taking a lead role, and it
Anderson & Marsh Parell Tempranillo 2019
Anderson & Marsh is a collaboration between Eleana Anderson from Mayford and Jo Marsh from Billy Button – leaders in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys region. The
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2015
The Signature screams a pedigree that goes back over fifty years with each vintage a tribute to a member of the wider Yalumba family. It
Company Wine Beechworth Nebbiolo 2017
The key to great Nebbiolo is perfume and it is something that many local versions lack. Yes they have the Nebbiolo character but not those
Bollinger PN VZ15
For the first time in 12 years, Bollinger have launched a new wine, a Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from Pinot Noir. It is a
Cirillo Estate 1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache 2013
Marco Cirillo is the proud custodian for one of the oldest Grenache vineyards in the world, located in the Light Pass district of the Barossa
Mountadam Vineyards Five-Fifty Chardonnay 2018
Mountadam made their name with Chardonnay and this is a cracking value wine that follows the family line. It is seriously complex – layers of
Shaw & Smith Pinot Noir 2019
There are few more revered names in the Adelaide Hills than Shaw & Smith, particularly for their Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Chardonnay. But over time
La Linea Mencia 2018
There is not much Mencia planted in Australia, but in North-Eastern Spain Mencia is hot property. It thrives in a warm climate which makes it
Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz 2017
Hentley Farm is a single property, from which the Clos Otto, The Beauty and The Beast Shiraz are drawn, and each are very different wines.
Oates Ends Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2020
2020 is a year to look out for from Margaret River. While much of the rest of the country had a vintage to forget, the
Yalumba The Caley Cabernet Shiraz 2015
The Caley is Yalumba’s Prestige Cuvee – a blend from their finest vineyards in Coonawarra and the Barossa Valley. And like many of the top
Down to Earth Cabernet Franc 2017
Varietal Cabernet Franc can be very hard to find. Wines that show the delicacy, detail and even fragrance that the best of this grape variety
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