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Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2024

The 2024 Kevin John Chardonnay is stunning and expressive delivering a precise core of grapefruit and cantaloupe lifted by a touch of smoky gunflint and well proportioned French oak. Brilliant tension here with zesty acidity supporting impressive layers of finely...
Diana Madeline

Cullen Diana Madeline 2023

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The 2023 Diana Madeline is almost pure Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot with splashes of Malbec...
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Henschke Hill of Grace Single Vineyard Eden Valley Shiraz 2021

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How long will the 2021 Hill of Grace age for? How long is a piece of string? An exceptional year...
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Voyager Estate Vivid Red 2024

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I enjoy it when Voyager Estate releases well-made, cheeky, fun wines. I also like Voyager, with relatively new Head Winemaker...
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Mitolo G. A. M. Shiraz 2021

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A cracking McLaren Vale Shiraz from a brilliant year, the name comes from founder Frank Mitolo’s three children, Gemma, Alexander...
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Peter Lehmann Wigan

The Peter Lehmann tale begins and ends with community. It’s the story of one man who looked out for a society of grape growers and endeavoured to protect and safeguard their future in an uncharted industry. Once known as The Reserve Riesling, the wine was renamed in honour of Andrew...
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The Signature.

As I enter the room, a wave of self-consciousness washes over. One hundred and sixty-two glasses, eighteen seats and one...
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The Greatest Wine Book That You’ve Never Heard of – One Thousand Vines by Pascaline Lepeltier

Pascaline Lepeltier is the sommelier at highly regarded Chambers restaurant in Lower Manhattan, New York, with a superbly crafted and...
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Acta Non Verba, Anvers & Avicii

Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson star in one of my all-time favourite movies. The Bucket List. For those not familiar...
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Nature vs Nurture

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them. In the 17th century, William Shakespeare...
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Chasing Down Champagne

You have to hand it to French marketing, particularly when it comes to Champagne. It is a giant region; 34,000...
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Cartographer – Navigating Rosily

Born into a European household, dinners are filled with verbose tales – each told over top of the last. A...

Australian new releases

Every week there are hundreds of new Australian wines hitting shelves and winelists around the world. Here is our regular update on what’s new from the biggest brands right down to the smallest boutique winemakers.

Neldner Road Neldner Road Shiraz

Neldner Road Shiraz 2021

If you ever wanted a window into how good the Barossa was in 2021, then this wonderful wine from Dave Powell is the one. Aromas are completely engaging with a savoury, fruit cake and plum character with a slightly spicy...
Neldner Road Neldner Road Shiraz

Neldner Road Shiraz 2021

Dave Powell’s new label can be expected to provide some stellar wines, and no one will be disappointed with this...
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Henschke The Nurturer 2024

A wine to honour famed Henschke viticulturist, Prue Henschke, that includes grapes such as Counoise, Grenache Gris, Clairette and Cinsault,...
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Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2022

Long been a personal favourite as a wine which drinks beautifully, ages well, shows how good the great Aussie red...
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Amadio Shiraz 2022

Terrific value here with a Shiraz sourced from some famous regions, such as the Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek and McLaren...
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Port Phillip Estate Red Hill Pinot Noir 2024

A wine that is in no hurry, no sir. It takes its time from the slow build-up of the bouquet...
PPE CHD Estate BLN NV MED TN

Port Phillip Estate Balnarring Chardonnay 2024

With each vintage, the role of vine age is becoming more apparent in the depth and intensity of Mornington Peninsula’s...
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Port Phillip Estate Red Hill Chardonnay 2024

Sub-regional expression is definitely a feature of this stunning Red Hill Chardonnay. The higher, cooler Red Hill area promotes a...
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Kooyong Estate Beurrot Pinot Gris 2024

Kooyong Estate is an old hand at Pinot Gris choosing to look to the grape’s serious side where texture rules,...
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Kooyong Estate Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Potential plus! In the rush for immediate drinking gratification, the potential for further ageing with Chardonnay is often overlooked. This...
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Kooyong Estate Massale Pinot Noir 2024

The use of whole bunches is almost de rigueur among Pinot Noir makers these days. However, it is the precise...

New Zealand new releases

Kiwi winemakers are now crafting some of the greatest wines on the planet. Our team in Australia and New Zealand hunt down the best new releases from right around the country to share with you.

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Jules Taylor Wines Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Über herbaceous from the get-go; you know you are in Marlborough country. Pungent and arrestingly aromatic in snow pea, pea shoot, garden herbs, green peppers threaded in citrus notes, grapefruit pith and light florals. This is a vibrant, fully energised...
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Jules Taylor Marlborough Chardonnay 2023

A finely detailed Chardonnay running smooth across the tongue and revealing a multi-dimensional expression of the grape, one that highlights...
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Jules Taylor Wines Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023

Marlborough Pinot Noir remains one of New Zealand’s most under-rated wines. The grape lives in the imposing shadow cast by...
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Lake Road Reserve Pinot Gris 2024

This incorporates the crunch of nashi pear with the fulfilling nature of cloudy pear juice, some swirls of lime oil...
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Lake Road Reserve Chardonnay 2022

Barrel fermentation and malolactic fermentation. Matured in 25% new French oak. The 2022 shows corn kernels, yellow apples and summer...
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Lake Road Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

This is a typical, though very well performing Sauvignon Blanc from the region now world famous for the variety. A...
MASON

Chard Farm Mason Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Another Pinot from the Parkburn Valley sub-region of Central Otago, Mason is dominated by the famous Abel clone. A deep...
VIPER

Chard Farm Viper Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

The Viper Vineyard is located in the Parkburn Valley sub-region, more specifically on the western shores of Lake Dunstan. Those...
HAWKSBURN

Chard Farm Hawkesburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

A new one to the collection here, well at least new to me, this is a pale red hue, with...
THE TIGER

Chard Farm The Tiger Pinot Noir 2022

The remaining Pinots from Chard Farm on which we are focussing are all single vineyard efforts and it is fascinating...
Mata Au

Chard Farm Mata-Au Pinot Noir 2022

The team at Chard Farm consider this their signature Pinot, with fruit coming from across their top blocks. The colour...

International new releases

Looking for a change? Then let us guide you through the world of wine with our International new releases. We’ve got reviews and stories on everything from bargain supermarket picks right through to international icons.

Pierre Chainier Vin De Sud Pinot

Pierre Chainiert Pinot Noir 2024

Sacre Bleu! A super value for money French Pinot that is just so damn drinkable. Loaded with ripe, juicy red fruits on a medium body. Nice savoury and slightly earthy characters work into the mix with the oak understated but...
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X Provence Rosé 2024

Another fine Provencal Rosé, specifically from the Côteaux Varois region, the blend is Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. Fermentation is in...
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Lumiere Provence Rosé 2024

From the Côteaux Varois in Provence, this appealing Rosé is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Syrah. Fermentation is...
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Le Cellier de Saint Louis Mosaique Organic Mediterranee IGP Rosé 2024

Provencal Rosé continues to excite, providing delicious drinking and transporting one to the south of France, leaving us imagining sitting...
Brise Maritime Mediterranee IGP Rose

Brise Maritime Mediterranee IGP Rosé 2024

Provencal Rosé is definitely the darling of the wine world at the moment, hugely popular with consumers and deservedly so....
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Maretti Barolo 2020

Maretti is a new name in Barolo with their first offering from the already legendary 2016 vintage. 2020 is another...
Maretti Chianti NV

Maretti Chianti 2023

Chianti has long been one of the most popular wine styles on the planet and remains so today. Tuscany, its...
Maretti Pinot Grigio

Maretti Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio 2023

Always love seeing European wines under screw cap – it feels a bit like the Rebel Alliance is finally making...
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Richard Seguin

Richard Seguin Charmes-Chambertin 2022

Of all of the Grand Crus in Gevrey-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin is often considered to be one of the lesser offerings. That...
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Richard Seguin Gevrey Chambertin 2022

From a superb vintage in the region, this shows us just how far Village Burgundy has come in recent years....
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Hesketh Dangerous Type Merlot 2022

Is Merlot having a moment? At this rate – $16 a bottle – such a wine is a terrific starting...
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