Red Wine Archives

A strong follow-up to the 2020 vintage Artifacts Cabernet. The ’21 carries a similar degree of fine-ness, medium in body...

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2020

There is such a vibrant energy and purity about the Shiraz from this vineyard. This one is excellent, with lively...

The Lane Provenance Pinot Noir 2022

Another 2022 red from The Lane, another attractive bright purple colour. Quietly complex Pinot, restrained, waiting for a little more...

The Lane Provenance Gamay 2022

Red Wine - Gamay

It is good to see Gamay, the grape of Beaujolais, making its mark in the cool Adelaide Hills region. Light...

The Lane Pinot Noir 2022

This is such a crowd pleaser. Built to be ready to go on release, upfront and juicy in sweet-fruited red...

The Lane Provenance Tempranillo 2022

Red Wine - Tempranillo

I admit to being surprised, nicely surprised. The more I tasted this Tempranillo, not a red grape generally associated with...

Wake Hill Shiraz 2021

Another exemplary Shiraz from the Clare Valley, in particular the Hill River Estate. Opaque maroon hue here, the nose offers...

Greenock Estate Angas King Shiraz 2016

Clare Valley Shiraz rarely receives the love and affection that it is surely due. The Angas King range reflects upon...

Greenock Estate Graeme Regional Cabernet 2016

Red Wine - Cabernet

Always exciting to find a newly released wine which has already enjoyed a lengthy spell in the cellar (remember, the...

Sieger Estate Frederick Old Vines Shiraz Cabernet 2018

Red Wine - Cabernet - Shiraz

The classic Aussie red blend of Shiraz and Cabernet, from what is surely our most traditional and loved region. Toss...

Greenock Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2020

Red Wine - Grenache - Mourvèdre - Shiraz

The famous Rhône blend transported to the Barossa Valley in South Australia, where it is right at home. The colour...

Passel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

It’s a nice surprise to see a current release at five years of age. The colour is somewhat more garnet...

Passel Estate Shiraz 2019

What a pretty Shiraz, all perfumed and peppery, and while colour appears advanced for its age the palate remains seductive....

Passel Estate Lot 71 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This is a more concentrated style as expected from Lot 71, produced only in great vintages. Spiced vanilla oak is...

Passel Estate Lot 71 Syrah 2018

Red Wine - Syrah

A mouth filling Syrah with perfumed violet lift from the whole bunch inclusion and density of black plum fruit. There...

Port Phillip Estate Morillon Pinot Noir 2020

Another single block example of Pinot Noir from the Mornington Peninsula, this is very much from the complex, secondary flavours...

Chapel Hill The Vinedresser Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Drinkers will be struck by the ageing potential of this wine. The complexity of flavour and structure calls out for...

Chapel Hill The Vinedresser Shiraz 2020

All round deliciousness here. Ripe and sweet hearted boasting typical Vale generosity – it really is quite a distinctive feature,...

Sea Glass Pinot Noir 2019

For me, the Mornington Peninsula is now well established as the equal of any region in Australia for superb Pinot...

Koonowla Single Vineyard Malbec 2020

Red Wine - Malbec

Sweet plum, grilled dark cherry, savoury balsamic notes, baked terracotta, and dark chocolate humming beneath. Silky tannins are tucked neatly...

Koonowla Single Vineyard Shiraz Mataro 2020

Red Wine - Mataro - Shiraz

Starts with intense kirsch, incense, toasted wood combination and vanilla dark plum compote. The palate follows with generously extracted flavours...

Koonowla Single Vineyard Shiraz 2020

Deep and dark showing tar, plum, blackberry, red licorice and assorted woodsy spices. It offers a mouthful of juicy, rich,...

Koonowla Reverence Cabernet 2020

Red Wine - Cabernet

Ripe blackcurrant, baked dark plum, woodsy spice, vanilla and a thick whiff of Australian native bushland (eucalyptus). The palate offers...

Koonowla Reverence Shiraz 2020