For me, this glorious McLaren Vale Shiraz is the pick of the latest releases. Loved it. The colour is near...

This comes from a vineyard Geoff Johnston planted with his father back in 1971. It’s always harvested early and in...

A very fine example of McLaren Vale Shiraz from a concentrated and powerful vintage. An opaque maroon hue with notes...

This is really exciting stuff. From Orange, where the vineyards are almost 1,000 metres above sea level, this is a...

Astoundingly complex aromatics of freshly baked bread, spiced nuts, black cherry and crème caramel. This wine is a blend of...

Another refined, fine-edged wine from the Coal River Valley. The super cool, southern sub-region of Tasmania is kicking goals, especially...

This Coal River Valley Pinot Noir is very smart for the price as it offers up gently fragrant and vibrant...

This vibrant Coat River Valley Chardonnay starts off with a bang thanks to punchy melon and citrus fruits underpinned by...

“She is a bit of finesse with some gutsy stuff in the middle!” – Riversdale Estate’s winemaker Jasper Marais on...

Yet another pleasing local example of this famous Rhone red blend made from Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Crimson red in...

A classic Barossa Shiraz from a fine vintage. This is deep maroon in colour with a nose offering spices, florals,...

The leading act for the 2021 T.S.S is the Tempranillo (70%) which takes centre stage with vibrancy of perfume and...

Barossa cabernet + a little TLC = one stylish wine. You have to get just a little excited when you...

From the Upper Goulburn region, this is an impressive Chardonnay. A gleaming yellow/gold in colour, this is still quite youthful...

This rather thrilling Pinot is from a mix of Abel and Pommard clones, gently destemmed into open top fermenters before...

Good evidence here to suggest that this region might offer some exciting Pinots in the years to come. This cracking,...

If consumers are surprised to see Grampians Riesling taking it up to the more noteworthy Riesling regions, they are often...

If you have never considered the Grampians as a producer of fine Riesling, may I present Exhibit A. Best’s Foudre...

Grenache is one of the most versatile grapes on the planet. Until the 1960s it was Australia’s most important grape,...

The 2022 Small Victories Pinot Gris charms with an entrance firmly in the fun-loving and generous spectrum, with gorgeously bright...

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. There is just 9% of the latter but it makes its presence...

Let’s celebrate wines that over-deliver. We need more of them. Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa falls easily into that category....

Don’t you love a great back label? It can fill the gaps that front labels can’t. Parker Coonawarra Estate labels...

I’ve often wondered about the choice of the First Growth name. It’s a lend from Bordeaux. First made in 1988,...