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Discover this: Pequod Wine for Extra Terrestrials 2022
Christmas is on the horizon; let’s dive into something more fun, eh? This Pequod Wine for Extra Terrestrials 2022 lobbed up in a pack of likely drinks from Canberra-based distributor Andrew…
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These 50 wines pose as many questions as answers
As I mentioned last week, the theme for November is to open as many things as possible. And part of that journey involves a plethora of wines that are all good,…
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Your Monday spicy confected outrage from NSW Wine
I’m not in the habit of regurgitating press releases here at Australian Wine and Drinks Review, but I did see a particularly haughty press release from NSW Wine today that attacks…
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The perfectly refreshing Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2025 + more Sauv crispness
‘Sauvignon Blanc is a B tier white grape’ I love Reddit. It’s a misinformation gold mine, but also excellent for tracking real opinions (however shitty). That quote above is from a…
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Wrestling with the most atypical Foggy Hill Pinot Noir yet (and more Tapanappa releases)
‘Sauvignon Blanc is a B tier white grape’ I love Reddit. It’s a misinformation gold mine, but also excellent for tracking real opinions (however shitty). That quote above is from a…
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Diving into the new Pewsey Vale Riesling 2025 too early
I’m on a mission to get the sample pile down to a manageable level over the next four weeks, and sometimes that entails opening things earlier than they should really be…
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What have you been drinking this November 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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Grenaissance 2025 – aka how good is McLaren Vale Grenache?
“Grenache is as indigenous as Australia gets’. That’s a quote from David Gleave MW, the Liberty Wines chairman and Willunga 100 co-founder, getting enthused about Grenache at the recent Grenaissance tasting…
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I attacked the sample pile in October. These 50 (mainly) Australian wines won me over
I have too much wine. This sounds like the most first-world plea for help in history (please, someone crack out the micro violin), but at the moment I have too much…
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After 30 years, is Arras (and Ed Carr) back in a true happy place?
Making super premium fizz in Australia is a thankless task. Despite the obvious quality, there comes a tipping point in pricing where local wines are endlessly compared to Champagne (I unconsciously…
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Bollinger’s new PN TX 20 + the best Champagne of 2025
World Champagne Day is today. Here’s the best Champagne I’ve tried this year to celebrate: The Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2013 wasn’t the reason why a pack of trade and…
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What have you been buying and drinking this October 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…