Sourced from a single vineyard in Denmark, this Apricus Hill Chardonnay was quite a large wine in previous iterations, but now it's much more subtle. Despite the alcohol this is …
Few Australian Nebbiolo producers have invested as much effort, for as long, as Pizzini. Indeed, that history now spans three decades - there's a great yarn about Pizzini's first Nebbiolo, from …
Such a substantial Merlot, yet still the most mid-weight wine in the Hickinbotham range. 50% of the blend goes into a new large foudre and there is a certain coffeed …
From the almosts to the always. These are twenty of the most impressive Shiraz and Syrah to pass the desk during November 2021. What I like most when I scan down this …
Rob Diletti seems like a genuine bloke. I spent just under an hour interviewing the Great Southern Riesling legend recently, and came away impressed by an honest, reserved estate-focussed vigneron. Someone …
Another charismatic iteration of this northern Victorian red blend. 60/24/16 varietal split with Nero d'Avola from Eldorado, Shiraz from Dulcies in Glenrowan and the Mt Pilot Vineyard at Eldorado, plus …
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas... Sure, it's 3 weeks away, but this year's junk delivery windows means it's time to work out what you're going to drink for …
While Matt Burton's Gundog Shiraz range is strong, this is my favourite wine in the Canberra range - a blisteringly fresh and defined Riesling. Water clear and mighty expressive, all …
I like Longview's evolution so much. More vibrancy in every release. Great packaging too. This Longview Jupiter Barbera 2019 is a bright and varietal Adelaide Hills Barbera to match, complete …
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ok drinks. And some are just bad. Here is a selection of wine that almost made it in October and November 2021. As …
We don't get out much anymore. Between looking after a small child, long days and lockdowns, restaurant meals have been few and far between for the Grahams in 2021. So what a …
Ahhh, the perpetual love-hate relationship. I love textural white wines so much, with the intoxicating sensuality of a mouthfilling Gewurz or the absorbing contrasts of a classic Bordeaux blend something bloody …
