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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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Topé Clare Valley Riesling Duo

Topé Clare Valley “100 Osmond” Riesling 2024 – $28 – 93+ points Topé Clare Valley “Dual Citizen” Riesling 2024 – $28 – 94+ points This is my second time trying this pair of Rieslings, and again I thought I should write about them together, and once more I’m thoroughly impressed...
Tread Softly

Calling All Budding Next Gen Women Winemakers

Glass ceilings are made to be smashed. In the Australian wine industry, women know a thing or two about glass...
OA

Peter Lehmann Wigan

The Peter Lehmann tale begins and ends with community. It’s the story of one man who looked out for a...
YALUMBA APR

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...

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.

Dúfte Punkt Field Blend

Chaffey Bros. Düfte Punkt The Aromatic Point 2024

A co-ferment of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Kerner, a German grape now making its home in the Eden Valley. While it’s not noted on the wine’s label, this is off-dry. The aromatics are delightful and welcoming in aromas of lychee, passionfruit...
Synonymous Shiraz

Chaffey Bros. Synonymous Shiraz 2021

This is a nice fit – ‘synonymous’ indeed! – with the traditional style of Shiraz often associated with the Barossa...
Superbarossa Cabernet Shiraz

Chaffey Bros. Super Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021

The classic Aussie blend from a classic vintage, equals one rollicking, good time kind of wine. Combines old vines sourced...
Evangeline Syrah

Chaffey Bros. Evangeline Eden Valley Syrah 2020

Five years old and enjoying that moment where some bottle development and age is starting to reveal itself. Savoury earth...
Elijah Shiraz

Chaffey Bros. Elijah Eden Valley Shiraz 2020

Displays its Eden Valley strengths straight up; a cool climate, firm, structural component, fine-edged tannins, expressive red and blue fruits...
Superbarossa Cabernet Shiraz

Chaffey Bros. Super Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2020

A Barossa Cabernet Shiraz in full voice combining the ripe and the juicy with some attractive savouriness. No one grape...
Greanche

Topé Clare Valley Afternoon Roll Grenache 2023

Grenache isn’t a variety you’d usually link to the Clare Valley, but given how the Afternoon Roll has reacted to...
Cabernet Sauvignon

Topé Clare Valley P+R Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The P+R comes from the same area as the Dual Citizen Riesling, with elevation between 497 to 550 metres. This,...
Journey Wine Pinot Noir

Journey Pinot Noir 2024

This is another fine Yarra Pinot from the team, although it does not have the advantage of that extra year...
Journey Wine Pinot Noir

Journey Pinot Noir 2023

One of a pair of exciting Yarra Pinots on release, this has the extra year under its belt and that...
Journey Wine Chardonnay

Journey Chardonnay 2024

The Yarra Valley has long provided some of the finest Chardonnays made in this country and this recent release, young...

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.

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Feudo Arancio Nero d’Avola 2023

A cracking value Italian red that would be perfect for a Friday night in front of the footy, with a good pizza or bowl of pasta. Sounds like heaven. From Sicily, it is easy to see why this variety is...
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Feudo Arancio Grillo 2024

A grape which is yet to gain a foothold in Australia, wines like this would suggest that it would be...
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Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2024

The grapes for this fresh and bright Italian Pinot Grigio are harvested from vines grown on the Trentino Alto Adige...
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Castel Firmian Mezzacorona Trentino Riserva 2023

From the Trentino region in northeast Italy, Pinot Grigio has established a home for itself here. Castel Firmian is the...
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Castel Firmian Mezzacorona Lagrein 2023

Again, the Castel Firmian label from the Mezzacorona co-op provides their top wines and this Lagrein is a fine example....
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...
Le Cellier de Saint Louis X PROVENCE ROSE

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...
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