We're on a Hilltops day, so why not parlay into one of the region's oft-overlooked heroes? The Freeman family's vineyard at Prunevale is a hotbed of innovation and alternate varietal …
Barwang Cabernet has a long history as a budget favourite that will sneakily mature for years. A go-to red, if a little rough around the edges, and a brand mismanaged …
The 'standard' Tokar Pinot was a rare miss, but this single vineyard fancy wine is a blinder. A bad bottle for the former? Was I feeling a bit grumpy? Who …
Martin Siebert's Tokar wines are always delicate and graceful; there is no change here. Despite the 13.5% alcohol, this is still a refined Chardonnay. It's crisp, with creamed apple lightness …
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ‘ok drinks’, and some are just bad… Here are 24 wines that almost made the silver medal grade in June 2024. From …
It’s that time again. Time to inspire me to spend more money on drinks, even though the WineArk cabinet can’t be closed properly and the Amex is maxed out. So, what …
There's a big red vibe on here this week - here's another ambitious $150 red for the mix. The Hewitson Monopole Shiraz 2021 is clonal planting from a single mother vine …
Cape Barren has recently been folded into the CW Wines portfolio (which seems to be always growing). The old Cape Barren Blewitt Springs vineyard came with the sale (I think), …
No one in Australia handles Viognier as well as Yalumba. That may be a thankless task given that this grape is apparently still a hard sell, but the wines are …
Viognier is just perfect for making sweet wine when you think about it. Low in acidity, lots of potential for luscious flavours, and a habit of ripening too fast. Perfect! …
Loud but proud Vale Shiraz. That's the jist with this deeply impressive single-block McLaren Vale Shiraz. from a patch of vines near the road (as you drive into Chapel Hill). …
It's Mencia rosé from McLaren Vale with a little Shiraz. Smartly packaged, smartly made. It sees some time in the barrel, adding a creamed watermelon layer. Savoury, nicely softened edges …
