No shortage of consistently good wines from Jules Taylor, the 2021 GT Wine Winemaker Of the Year. She deserves it with wines like this Jules Taylor Pinot Noir 2020. Sappy red …
There's been some subtle variations in style for Tahbilk's iconic white in recent years (tight and herbal, rounder and fruity) yet this Tahbilk Marsanne 2021 feels classical. It’s svelte and built …
We are incredibly spoilt for great Chardonnay in Australia. Sure, old mate Chardie is an early ripening weed of a grape variety that flourishes everywhere, but so often the 'Australian Chardonnay …
Look at that alcohol. Tricky Yarra vintage, and looks like they went early with the pick. Light, mulchy and autumnal Yarra Pinot, not without vivacity but also a little bitter, …
More McLaren Vale than Cab Franc, but who cares when it's an enjoyable drink? Then again, everything Hickinbotham is unwaveringly great, and this is no exception. From a 0.9ha vineyard planted …
Welcome to another definitive Nero from Paul & Laurie at Eldorado Road. I was a big fan of the standard Nero from Eldorado tasted a little while back, and this Eldorado …
What a pleasure to watch the continued evolution of Australian Grenache. No longer just a blending component, or the bridesmaid, on the undercard. Australian Grenache in 2021 is now the main …
I've never been to Alsace. Like Corsica, It is a missing page in my French wine region passport. I've got as far as Neuchâtel, circa 2hrs south, but Gamaret plots …
Open up the wine fridge and crack out the Amex statement - I want to know what beer and wine have you been buying (and drinking) this October 2021? The buying …
Broad vintage generalisations anywhere are fraught with danger. They're so problematic given just how much a harvest can vary from variety to variety and vineyard to vineyard. Like 2011 in …
Shaw & Smith's Adelaide Hills Sauv is now in its 32nd vintage! Solid innings that. Its popularity continues too, despite all sorts of contenders including Marlborough Sauv, local Pinot Gris, …
From the Tate family's Margaret River operation, this Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a value-for-money treasure. It's a minty, comfortably varietal and regional Margaret River Cabernet that …
