Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards Tempranillo 2023
Cherry cola immediately leaps from the glass with a lashing of candied fennel seeds – both sweet and spicy. After a few minutes in the
Cherry cola immediately leaps from the glass with a lashing of candied fennel seeds – both sweet and spicy. After a few minutes in the
Mencía hails from Bierzo in northwestern Spain where its affinity for a Mediterranean climate has ensured it is very much at home in McLaren Vale.
This rosé hits the visual sweet spot of a peachy pale pink and makes me think of sunsets. It smells like fresh strawberries and Pink
Fiano is proving to be a champion variety in Australia and I’m here for it. Originally from Campania, this heat and drought tolerant variety is
This Vermentino is part of the small batch range, allowing winemaker, Corrina Wright, to play with a range of new and innovative varieties. 2023 was
Classic Cabernet from Coonawarra, from a fine vintage. This has a deep red/garnet hue and is still very young, but already exhibiting full earthy notes,
St Hugo have given us so many wonderful wines over the years, the concept of a prestige release certainly has spiked interest. What constitutes prestige
Named after maker, Rob Gibson, who is not only a highly respected winemaker and viticulturist but a geologist. Fruit comes from both the Barossa and
A beautifully presented Barossa Shiraz that combines a bright acidity with substantial fruit richness to create a harmonious and plush expression of the region. A
The first wine from this combination of varieties I have tasted. It’s a fully ripe, generous wine displaying a supple juiciness. Plush black and red
An interesting combination of Riesling and Grüner Veltliner from the Clare Valley that works a treat. It brings together characters of fresh citrus and lemon
A wine that captures the elegance and refinement that is Coonawarra, it speaks the region from every aspect. The nose is a red fruit and
Coming from 50-plus-year-old vines, the Project D is full flavoured, with a bountiful nose and mellifluous palate, showing ripe cassis, mulberry, raspberry, some vanilla from
Concentration of flavour is top notch here, with the wine showing lovely fruit sweetness from the first sniff. The wine is sitting at a really
A ripe and juicy wine with an overly dark spectrum of fruits: blackberry, mulberry and black raspberry. The palate is rich and bright, with even
A flavourful Merlot presenting balance, brightness of fruit and complexity. Primary notes of red and black cherry and black olive mingle with vanilla, leather, dried
Merlot is a nice choice for a rosé, with its combination of fruity and savoury characters. With the Ubertas Small Batch, you get strawberry, red
For only 20 buckaroos, this is a tasty and great value Chardonnay. Expect citrus, nectarine, straw, almond and smokiness, with a lovely, silky mouthfeel. Its
This is a powerful and imposing statement of the heart of the Barossa, yet it presents with a degree of finesse and understatement. Dusty red
This is a beautiful medium bodied Shiraz displaying defining varietal characters. It’s bright and alive with vibrant red cherry and dark chocolate with a lift
This comes from those wonderful old bush vines in McLaren Vale. It’s beautifully fragrant and deliciously flavoursome with its medium body packing plenty. It has
The floral lime notes on the nose make a definitive statement of the Clare. It’s tight and tense yet with a neat textural element that
A sappy, concentrated and brooding wine, the Meta Shiraz is a joy to drink. Rich mulberry, blueberry and wild strawberry arrive first, with some cranberry,
There’s almost something magical about a nice GSM, the mélange of aromas and flavours, with the characteristics of each grape complementing and contrasting each other.
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