Richmond Grove Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Coonawarra, SA)14.4%, Screwcap, $22.99 It annoys me that this isn't better. It's not as if Jacobs Creek (where this wine is made) can't make …
Penfolds Collection 2014: The other releases inc. 2012 Cellar Reserve Cabernet Shiraz and a Penfolds Durif The backdrop to the Penfolds masterclass - Melbourne at its prettiest While the Bin range and …
Raidis Estate Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris 2013 (Coonawarra, SA) 13.9%, Screwcap, $20 This is genuinely orange. 'Partridge eye', 'I can't believe it's not from Provence' orange. Fun wine it is too. Produced from …
Zema Estate Cluny Cabernet Merlot 2009 (Coonawarra, SA)14%, Screwcap, $24.95 This is the best Cluny I can remember in recent times - finally getting the oak and fruit weight right. Red fruit …
Gimmick or groundbreaking innovative technique? That's the question surrounding this new Jacobs Creek Double Barrel range, the wines heavily pilloried before most had even raised an ISO to their nose. What's set …
Raidis Estate 'The Wild Goat' Shiraz 2012 (Coonawarra, SA) 14%, Screwcap, $28 This is Steve and Emma Raidis' new baby - their first ever Shiraz. Steve is more than a little excited …
St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (Coonawarra, SA) 14.2%, Screwcap, $40 St Hugo is back. Now with a new winery in the Barossa and with Jacobs Creek no longer on the front label, this …
Katnook Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (Coonawarra, SA)13.5%, Screwcap, $40 Ouch. Absolutely a product of the season this one, the cool and wet vintage written large, Still, it's not terrible, just a bit …
Legendary wines from the Hardy's cellar back to the 30s If you've ever read James Halliday's 'Great Tastings' articles you're probably familiar with the story I'm about to tell. It involves wines …
Rymill The Yearling Cabernet Sauvignon 201213.5%, Screwcap, $15.95 A struggle. Herbal and lightly green meaty nose. Quite a deal of capsicum in there. Hard palate is dry and firm with a short …
Rymill 'The Yearling' Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (Coonwarra, SA) 12%, Screwcap, $15.95Source: Sample www.rymill.com.au Admirably priced for a Coonawarra Savvy, the red in this series is always a consistent performer. This didn't me much …
