December through to February are the big drinking months here at Australian Wine Review HQ. Peak drinking season. Sure, there is something open every day on the tasting bench, but …
Old Plains is part of Dom Torzi's stable of brands, in this case celebrating the old vines of the Adelaide Plains. The 'Plains' are very much a forgotten region in …
No matter what happens, there will always be a place in the world for thick, full-flavoured South Australian reds. And when they're delivered for just $20, like this Longhop Cabernet …
Dom Torzi & Tim Freeland's Adelaide Plains powerhouse, this Old Plains Power of One Shiraz 2019 is an ode to the old vineyards in Adelaide's outer suburbia - a region …
It's only May, but I'm calling it - this Longhop Shiraz 2019 is the most impressive $20 South Australian Shiraz you'll buy this year. Lofty words, but it's not just a …
Authenticity. It's something we need more of in the wine industry. More authenticity, less made up brands. Less mid-tier reserve wines, more genuine wine labels. More single vineyards, less South Eastern …
So, I'm happy to announce that the official Australian Wine Review sample pile is now nearing a manageable level! That's a very welcome improvement from the point it was at …
$30 Shiraz off - 2012 Hugh Hamilton Rascal vs Old Plains Power of One A very simple premise for tonight's tastings - two South Australian Shiraz, both from 2012 and both …
Super modern Primo cellar door. You like? New releases from the Primo Joseph range Primo Estate has come a long way. From the days of being principally an Adelaide Plains producer of …
Old Plains Power of One Shiraz 2010 (Adelaide Plains, SA) 14%, Screwcap, $28 Source: Sample www.oldplains.com Dominic Torzi - he of Torzi Matthews fame - is the driver of this wine, a Shiraz dedicated …
Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 2006 (Burgundy, France) $270 (retail 750ml), Cork, 13.5% Bonneau - when you get a good bottle, it really is one of the finest white wines in the …
Bremerton Selkirk Shiraz 2006(Langhorne Creek, SA) Screwcap, $23Previous vintages of this were very highly lauded and deservedly so I think - Langhorne Creek is one of those 'mid palate' regions …
At 18, I started working in a small suburban bottleshop, largely to buy cheap beer. It was my first year of university, slogging through physics and chemistry, so a liquor shop seemed like fun. But then, I fell in love with wine and craft beer, and it took over my life.
Twenty three years later and I spend my days wearing many beverage hats and judge at wine shows around the world...Read more