Longview Saturnus Nebbiolo Riserva 2023
Not their most expensvie, but arguably their best. Flagship Nebbiolo here from the Saturno family, the custodians of Longview. Featuring Saturn (Saturnus) etched onto the bottle, the move to screwcap […]
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Cooks Lot Allotment 1010 Shiraz 2023
Former Chef Duncan Cook is based on the slopes of Mount Canobolas in Orange. The ‘Allotment’ range is the starting point for the wines. Cooks Lot, Allotment 1010, Shiraz Orange, […]
Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz 2023
A classic representation of the Barossa’s patchwork of soils, vines and terroir. Winemaker is Alexey Alon Doumbouya Yalumba, Galway Vintage, Shiraz, Barossa, 2023 Could this be from anywhere but the […]
Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2023
From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith & Hooper wines are produced from the family owned Hill-Smith Family Estates. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot. […]
Gundog Estate M BURTON Shiraz II MV
The back label reads as a succinct story of the wine: LOVE . COURAGE . INTEGRITY. Sits at the top tier of Gundog Estate wines. “Sourced from Murrumbateman vineyards across […]
Howard Park Jeté Premier Brut NV (2025 Release)
The base vintage of 2023 with a blend of 49% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir and 5% Meunier. Some parcels matured in new oak with some parcels going through malolactic fermentation. […]
Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Named after a notorious stretch of road in the Adelaide Hills. Longview, Devil’s Elbow, Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaide Hills, 2023 Deep garnet, bright rim. Earthy blackberry melange, turned earth, mocha, boysenberry […]
Longview Yakka Shiraz 2023
Cool(ish) climate and still (relatively) budget friendly too. Note, the bottle image is of 2019, but nought else has changed. Longview, Yakka, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2023 True garnet in colour. […]
Oxford Landing Merlot (UK Bottling) 2023
The Oxford Landing range, part of the Hill-Smith Family Estates have an extensive export program. This includes bottling for specific markets. This review is of the UK bottling, with a […]
Tyrrell’s Vat 47 Chardonnay 2023
The icon that started all of Australia’s Chardonnay craze. Awarded with a stupid amount of medals, and deservedly so. Tyrrell’s, Vat 47, Chardonnay , Hunter Valley, 2023 Pale with green […]
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