Schwarz Wine Co. GSM 2013 If you like 'em round, ripe and oak-rich (makes me think of Sir Mix-alot), then Schwarz is a natural go-to. A blend of 54% Grenache, 26% Shiraz …
Between Five Bells H-Cote Red 2013'For no other reason than to be delicious.' That's the Between Five Bells catchcry, and one that I never grow tired of. Why else would you …
Stoneleigh Latitude Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 This is normally an easy pick from the Stoneleigh range. Hope this is an odd bottle. Smoky cherry nose. Quite a leafy edge really - undergrowth …
Angullong Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2014 There's an extra level of quality about these '14 Angullong whites. Almost as if winemaker Jon Reynolds has gained a new grasp of how to use …
Punt Road Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 I've always thought of Punt Road as a Pinot and Chardonnay specialist largely. Judging by this you can add Shiraz to that list. Mid red with ruby …
De Bortoli Bella Riva King Valley Sangiovese 2012 Light ruby red. There's a weird, plasticy edge to the confected and thin nose. Over filtered? Thin, red fruit palate has a little …
Lindemans St George Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Like the new packaging? I put this picture out on twitter today and most of the feedback was negative. I think it's ok, though it …
Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 There's now a photo of founder Michael Wright on the back of this Voyager Estate bottle, along with a nice vista of the estate. Good …
Pizzini King Valley Pinot Grigio 2014 Pizzini's white continue to impress, particularly the aromatics. This is right in the groove. Lean, but not mean, driven by cleansing, real acidity and a little …
Shaw + Smith Pinot Workshop 2015 - 10 benchmark Pinots from around the world I'll always admire a winery that puts their wines up non-blind against the benchmarks of the world. I …
Gundog Estate Hunter's Shiraz 2014 Gundog have one of my favourite Hunter Valley cellar doors. Small. Cosy. Good service. Smart wines. One of the three cellar doors I always recommend …
Pizzini Verduzzo 2013 I opened this on Saturday night not expecting much. Yet it was delicious. Refreshing, but more than that. Clever wine. This plays an interesting role really. It's almost like …
