In 1999, Andrew 'Thommo' Thomas left his longtime job at Tyrrell's to make a name for himself. After 13 years at what McLaren Vale-raised Thomas fondly calls a Hunter Valley 'finishing …
Another interesting release from Ngeringa. A wine of life is this Ngeringa Summit Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 too. Murky, blood red coloured, it's a wonderful Pinot expression with raspberry, a mulchy …
If Dom Torzi's Riesling is one of the biggest steals in Australian wine, then this Shiraz is worth mentioning in the same breath. The Torzi Matthews Schist Rock Shiraz 2022 …
Coolart Road is the biggest vineyard in the Ten Minutes By Tractor portfolio and is the main one 'down the hill' on the lower side of Mornington Peninsula. The expression …
I'm calling this Centare Old Block Shiraz 2021 the pick of the Centare lineup. Mid-weight, mulberried and glossy Yarra red. There’s a deal of oak through the mid-palate that sweetens …
Jansz has quietly been on an upward quality trajectory of late and this Jansz Vintage Cuvee 2018 is a high-watermark. What surprises me is how full it is - cream …
This is the pick of Sam Brand's 2021 Cabernet wines, I think. From a one-acre block in the Coonawarra township, it's just a good, robust red. Real classic Coonawarra aromatics …
Ahh, a proper golden Chardonnay. This Balgownie Estate Bendigo Chardonnay 2020 really taps into the golden peach vibe too. It’s not necessarily a complex wine, but it's hard not to …
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 …
Here I am working through the 2021 single vineyard range for Ten Minutes By Tractor, and it turns out the 2022 wines have already been released! If you can jag …
Much like its big brother, this is in good form for 2022. Again, handpicked Wrattonbully Sauv, fermented in tank and large French oak, matured for seven months on lees. Pristine …
This might be the best Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc yet. Importantly, this vintage is fleshier, more open and accessible than any I can think of, which is …
