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The Classic Ceretto Barbaresco 2021 + more
It still surprises me that only 20-25% of Ceretto’s production is red wine. Instead, this large and significant Barbaresco family winery is better known for Arneis (and moscato), despite what seems…
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The taste of redemption: 10 more wines that did make it in March 2025
Let’s call this the anti-Almost Club. Yesterday’s dive into some of the wines that didn’t quite make the silver medal pass mark is pretty negative, so today I want to roll…
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The Almost Club March 2025 edition: 27 wines that almost made it
Not all wines can be great. Plenty are just ‘ok drinks’, and some are just bad… Here are 30 wines that almost made the silver medal grade in March 2025. From…
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The quiet Barossan cult Shiraz? Exploring the 2022 Eisenstone releases.
Standish, Powell & Sons, Sami-Odi, Eisenstone. One of these names doesn’t receive anywhere near the same recognition (or prices) as the other three despite making wines that easily jostle with the…
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Logan Ridge of Tears releases: Lumpy with occasional deliciousness
The critic’s struggle is real. Tasting wine from wineries you like is thankless. Heap praise and you’re just confirming the positivity bias. Be more circumspect, and you’re missing some of the…
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What have you been buying and drinking this March 2025
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…
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Sapling Yard’s fab Fiori field blend + more newish releases
Carla & Malcolm from Sapling Yard must spend a lot of time in the car. Lots of travel is not unusual for winemakers who bring in multi-regional fruit, but every time…
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Housekeeping: Emails are changing
The way you receive email updates from Australian Wine and Drinks Review is changing. From next week, I’m transitioning from one email provider to a much simpler one. The good part…
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Review: Slow Wine Co. Chardonnay 2021
The Reserve Pinot from Orange’s Slow Wine Co. was pretty ambitious, but what about this more affordable Slow Wine Co. Chardonnay 2021? It’s certainly polished. Lots of flinty funk, maybe a…
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More ripper Riesling with a quartet from Castle Rock Estate
We’re on a Riesling roll today, so why not cap it off with four current releases from the guru Rob Diletti at Castle Rock Estate in Porongurup, WA? For some backstory,…
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Review: Harewood Great Southern Riesling 2024
To continue today’s International Riesling Day (I hate grape days, but here we are) review flourish, we’re moving onto the entry-level wine Harewood’s rather large range. This Harewood Great Southern Riesling…
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Review: Parish Vineyards Riesling 2024
Parish Vineyards is part of the Hill-Smith family’s Tassie adventure. This Riesling comes from Sorell, NE of Hobart (fun fact – Sorell is one of Tasmania’s oldest towns). It’s a steely…