At about this time every year, I take a look back in time and cringe. That's because it's officially the twelfth birthday of this website, Australian Wine Review, which means I …
Grenache is the hero at Yangarra, but the Shiraz gets all the airtime. The previous iteration of this Yangarra Shiraz 2018 was wildly popular for a reason, and I can …
Tricky to get Shiraz ripe consistently in Pemberton. Or at least that's the perception based on wines like this. Hard to pick what is the hero variety for the region …
This Bellvale Pinot Noir 2019 is one of the best $25 Pinot Noir you'll find in Australia. Period. Crucially, this packs an intensity that isn't normally found in $25 Pinot. Maybe …
Mark this red down in the 'what is this' file. From somewhere in SA, though where exactly i'm not sure. Slightly bitter, oak etched but not quality oak, the fruit sweet …
Entry level Yarra Cabernet from Soumah and it's an easy drink. Proudly leafy, yet not unripe at all. it's light, lithe, tannic and well made, the alcohol a little noticeable, …
No. No, I can't see the joy in this Dead Arm. Conceptually, it's easy to appreciate the appeal of a handpicked, basket-pressed, foot trodden, super-premium McLaren Vale Shiraz in this mode. …
Way back in the time before COVID19 rendered the events industry null and void, I used shapely Eden Riesling like this Thorn-Clarke Single Vineyard Selection Riesling 2019 in tastings as …
Pinot Noir from Riesling country. It's hard to leave my prejudices at the door, but that's what it always feels like with Porongurup Pinot. It's typically ripeness that is the challenge, …
Just a little underwhelmed by these '19 Hill Smith Estate whites. They all need more ripeness to be convincing. Anyway, this has promise, with a wild ferment and some barrel …
Last week it was the excellent Eldorado Road Chardonnay, now comes the Eldorado Road Quasimodo Nero d’Avola Durif Shiraz 2017 and it's a winner. This is a lot of wine for …
