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Matt Burton from Gundog Estate does love to tinker. Whether that's new wines, new takes on old wines, or the constantly evolving Indomitus lineup, there is always something new happening at …
There’s an excellent viral video floating around at the moment that shows how a single drop of whisky can kill millions of bacteria. My body is typically fuelled by wine and …
I'm in Canberra this week for what is one of the few wine shows that I really love judging at - the Winewise Championships. This show is my absolute favourite (and …
It felt like an old mate returning home when a few bottles of Holm Oak wines lob up on the Australian Wine and Drinks Review doorstep. It's been a few …
Just like that, this website is 17 years old. Close followers will know the story, but I like repeating it so I don't forget. Circa May 10th 2008, I started a …
In Australia, we have such a polarised Champagne market. Grower Champagne gets plenty of (fine wine) attention, but with small volumes and high prices. 'Big house' (ie famous brand) Champagne …
There are a handful of Australian wine regions that are famous, but not famous enough. Hilltops is such a place. With a long history of viticulture, a kaleidoscope of grape …
$25. That's how much this Chapel Hill The MV Shiraz 2023 is going for in retail land right now. It's far too good for so few dollars. Slick, purple, with …
As ever, my ham-fisted photography does Wes Pearson's info-heavy Juxtaposed labels no justice (which Wes reminds me about all the time), and no change here. Lucky, the wines are top …
Before we start on this wine, the regional commentary on it's brother wine stands yet again. Someone argue me down about Orange's Bordeaux grape focus, yeah? This Signature Range Left …
If you're at all interested in the interesting end of Australian wine, the Young Guns Top 50 Winemakers list is a handy compilation of names to watch. Sure, some of …
Ben Luker's Meredith Wines label throws up plenty of thoughtful western Victorian wines, but of all the 2024 vintage releases, this rosé might be the most surprising - it's definitely …
