What a pleasure to watch the continued evolution of Australian Grenache. No longer just a blending component, or the bridesmaid, on the undercard. Australian Grenache in 2021 is now the main …
From the Tate family's Margaret River operation, this Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a value-for-money treasure. It's a minty, comfortably varietal and regional Margaret River Cabernet that …
Never shy are these Blue Pyrenees reds, and this Blue Pyrenees Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 screams its origins. Nothing wrong with that either. Spearmint, dark berries, some eucalypt, minty firm tannins. …
Pyrenean or Pyreneean? Both sound dangerously close to perineum. Anyway, that's the only lingering question about this Blue Pyrenees Estate Shiraz 2018, which is a poster child for what makes …
Tim Smith's signature Eden Valley Riesling is typically a charming wine, but this Tim Smith Wines Riesling 2021 s one of his best iterations in many years. I wonder if a …
Almost twenty years ago now. I was working in a small, but great, wine shop on Sydney's North Shore. On Thursday/Friday/Sat nights we would often 'ullage' a bottle of wine …
You've come a long way baby... Ever wondered how the Calabria family have managed to conquer the Riverina, including buying the McWilliams family businesses for circa $30m? It's with wines like this …
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 …
I haven't been tasting as much this week after Miss 2 brought home a virus from daycare and took out the whole house like a rogue wave at a Nippers …
My fam absolutely smashed this Running With Bulls Tempranillo 2019 on the weekend. The bottle was opened on Friday, still looked great on Saturday night too. No surprises either - …
Another very fresh and vital release under this label. The Wirra Wirra The Lost Watch Riesling 2020 is especially taut and lively. Water clear and ultra pure Adelaide Hills Riesling. Not …
"Three varieties very well suited to McLaren Vale. Bush Vine Grenache provides aromatic lift and bright red fruit characters. Shiraz lends powdery tannin, spice and mid-palate weight, while Mourvèdre rounds …
Matt East from Rouleur normally comes and visits at this time of year with all of his new releases in tow. We talk about wine, a bit of cycling, the …
On recent form, I like everything Anthony Fikkers touches (like the Gamay). and this In Dreams Chardonnay 2019 is compelling wine. From vineyards all over the Yarra with a smorgasbord of …
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. Needless to say, I discovered wine, and my life evolved with a unique dual focus - wine and the environment.
Twenty one years later and I spend my days wearing many (wine) hats, mostly as a writer, presenter and marketer. and judge at wine shows around the world...Read more