Astrale Chianti Riserva 2021

Astrale Chianti Riserva 2021

  07:16    Stu.

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Deep, almost like a raw beef and blood depth here, over black fruit, subtle herb drawing in. 

Good weight on entry, delicate and balanced. Nice rub of tannin, subtle coarseness. Tannins drive length as they cascade across the finish - latter resurgent red fruits, touch of baked spice. Solid overall package. Almost nudging 92 here. 91

Tasted on: Wednesday 5th November
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: TBC
Closure: Cork
Sample Courtesy of: https://www.singlevineyards.com/

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Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo 2022

Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo 2022

  07:00    Stu.

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Wine shouldn't be this good for fifteen clams! Fresh and youthful take on Tempranillo, all brambly black fruit, quite primary. 

Light, lithe, supple - a delicate weight to it too, ethereal if you like. Veers towards a savoury bitterness towards the finish. Would stand shoulder to shoulder alongside 'Joven' styles double the price. Not recommended to pair with clams. 90

Tasted on: Wednesday 29th October
Source: Sample
Price: $15
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.yalumba.com/

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Terre à Terres Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Terre à Terres Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021

  15:30    Stu.

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Almond paste, baked goods, passionfruit - layers of aromatics revealing, unfurling.

Feels a bit lighter in weight - cooler year - yet not at the expense of presence and persistence of flavour. Delightful - almost fruity - acidic remnants about which phenolics hang. Excellent wine, staking a significant claim for the title of Australia's finest. 94

Tasted on: Wednesday 2nd July
Source: Sample
Price: $50
Alcohol: 12.8%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://terreaterre.com.au/

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Stockman's Ridge Signature Range Cabernet Franc 2022

Stockman's Ridge Signature Range Cabernet Franc 2022

  07:30    Stu.

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Another flag bearer for Cabernet Franc in Orange, Stockman's Ridge Wines with a burgeoning reputation for classical "Bordeaux" varieties.

Red and black fruit mix, over doughy oak and milk chocolate. Flecks of fresh green herbs lifts the game further, freshness personified.

Freshness again in the palate, lovely carry of acidity across the spine. Fine grain of tannin - just enough to coat the mouth and give extra carriage. 91

Tasted on: Tuesday 15th October
Source: Sample
Price: $45
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://stockmansridge.com.au/

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Parish Vineyards Pinot Gris 2024

Parish Vineyards Pinot Gris 2024

  15:00    Stu.

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Green apple, lemon; granita of aforementioned with a fresh herb lift.

Feels more like Gris/gio, with both a textural lick, accompanied with a minerally acid tinge. Cool climate Gris is something we should embrace - and hope to see more of. A lingering presence of flavour sure leaves its mark on the memory and palate. 92

Tasted on: Friday 25th July
Source: Sample
Price: $35
Closure: Screwcap
Website: Hill- Smith Family Estates

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De Bortoli Cool Climate Pinot Noir 2024

De Bortoli Cool Climate Pinot Noir 2024

  09:00    Stu.

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Savoury lead-in, but it's the palate where this brings forth its varietal and regional qualities.

It's made by the Yarra Valley winemaking team of Kate Webber and Jai Harrop, distinguished winemakers in their own right, and each from winemaking families of renown. 

Black cherry and plum with some cool clime herbal character. Whilst being a lighter expression, it flows through on a decent length of flavour. Nice grip of tannin, twist of black pepper. Ready to go now! 90

Tasted on: Sunday 12th October
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: TBC
Closure: Screwcap
Website: debortoli.com.au

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First Ridge Alira Prosecco 2024

First Ridge Alira Prosecco 2024

  16:00    Stu.

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A light petillence on pour. Somewhat mute aromatics, but the palate conveys a delicate balance of citrus, lemon butter - even a suggestion of lemon thyme here. 

A soft entry leads a minerally dance across the palate, subtle layering of flavour flows through to a finish of cleansing acidity. You'd happily see a bottle off over a light luncheon. 90

Tasted on: Wednesday 29th October
Source: Sample
Price: $32
Alcohol: 11.9%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.firstridge.com.au/

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Daosa Blanc de Blancs 2019

Daosa Blanc de Blancs 2019

  06:30    Stu.

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100% Chardonnay from the Bizot Vineyard, 10 months in old oak. Dropping yellow Nectarine, Citrus and Quince - the latter coming in strong, elevating the wine to something of definite interest. 

The palate refined and composed, a generous mousse about a taut line of acidity. Elegant and generous length to it. One to savour. 94

Tasted on: Tuesday 12th December
Source: Sample
Price: $90
Alcohol: 12.9%
Closure: DIAM
Website: https://terreaterre.com.au/

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Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2024

  15:40    Stu.

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Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - albeit with somewhat more honed, crafted qualities - as the world has come to know and love.

Gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf, subtle passionfruit. The palate is gentle, resolving beautifully across the palate. Acid is subtle, giving graceful length and precision - overall its exceptionally balanced and well-handled. Excellent winemaking. 92

Tasted on: Sunday 24th August

Source: Sample

Price: $24
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.nautilusestate.com/

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Apricus Hill Pinot Noir 2024

Apricus Hill Pinot Noir 2024

  06:30    Stu.

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Deep and dark style of a Pinot Noir. Black fruit, veering to smoked meat - like a clove studded ham - following through to chocolate notes.

Palate conveys a similar depth of flavour. Touch of bitterness through the latter part of the palate. Tannins are fine, tight, mouth-coating. 91

Tasted on: Sunday 31st August
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
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First Ridge Montepulciano 2023

First Ridge Montepulciano 2023

  15:33    Stu.

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Black fruit, plum skin - quite heady. This thick skimmed variety should go OK in the warmth and altitude of Mudgee once it's established.

In this 2023 guide its quite thick, chewy - some good plump tannin helps it roll around the palate. Look to see some better varietal definition and a touch more finesse with some additional experience and Vine age. 90

Tasted on: Saturday 27th September

Source:Sample
Price: $45 
Alcohol:14.6%
Closure: Mudgee
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Harewood Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021

Harewood Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021

  07:00    Stu.

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Black fruit, bay, nutty oak, chocolate. Has a generosity through the finish - pulling up with a not unpleasant bitterness. That lingering presence lends it a greater authority. 90

Tasted on: Tuesday 7th October
Source: Sample
Price: $50
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
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Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2023

Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2023

  16:00    Stu.

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The barrel ferment character sings clearly with this one. It's that barely there toast, over a waxy Broulee character, fennel pollen, citrus bent, and a lanolin top note.

The palate conveys a similar charm, yet bolstered by bright acid that bursts forth through the finish. A minerally edge makes this feel young, fresh and inviting. 91

Tasted on: Friday 17th October
Source: Sample
Price: $35
Alcohol: 13.7%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.huntingtonestate.com.au/

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Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2022

Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2022

  08:00    Stu.

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Dense and heady black fruit leads in, touch of oak and tobacco. More oak on the palate - slathers the wine with some texture, but perhaps masking the fruit a little. 

Touch of anise over softened tannins. Gentle through the finish, ebbing along nicely - leaving you yearning for another sip. 91

Tasted on: Thursday 16th October
Source: Sample
Price: $45
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: DIAM
Sample courtesy of: https://www.singlevineyards.com/

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De Bortoli One Line Sangiovese 2024

De Bortoli One Line Sangiovese 2024

  15:30    Stu.

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Another product of De Bortoli's One Line range, showcasing the Rutherglen region.

Slight ferrous and salumi notes. The palate is youthful, vibrant - drinking well in, and if, itself - as well as soaking up some Saturday night pizza. Perhaps lacking the structure for anything more substantive, it does what it needs to. 89

Tasted on: Saturday 18th October
Source: Sample
Price: $23.95
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: debortoli.com.au

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Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

  07:46    Stu.

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Red fruit over cedary, malty oak. Shiraz may have top billing, but it's Cabernet Sauvignon that dominates. 

Meat juices, Rosemary and dried herb - resolves to a firmish tannin and following through to a length of generous proportions. Brightness of acidity flowing through, delivering comely notes of bittering chocolate. 

Preferred this with proteins where it wrapped them up and accentuated sweet hints of the meat and juices. 92

Tasted on: Monday 20th October
Source: Sample
Price: $35
Alcohol: 14.09%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.huntingtonestate.com.au/

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Harewood Estate Flux-VII White Blend 2023

Harewood Estate Flux-VII White Blend 2023

  15:00    Stu.

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Grassy notes dominate, suggesting Sauv-Blanc dominance - at least on aromatics. There's a suggestion of passionfruit and raspberry leaf here too. 

The palate - initially - has a softer, rounded edge to it. Citrus and stonefruit, slightly waxy feel across the mid-palate before a good line of acid makes its presence known. Latterly I learn its indeed a Sauvignon Blanc/ Semillon blend - so all's right there at least. 

Smart blend of its two constituents. 92

Tasted on: Sunday 19th October
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://harewood.com.au/

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De Bortoli One Line Tempranillo 2024

De Bortoli One Line Tempranillo 2024

  07:50    Stu.

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De Bortoli's One Line range is seeking to showcase the historic region of Rutherglen, with its diversity and potential.

Here this Tempranillo shows Blueberry, Plum, touch of baked earth. Mid-weight, with a rub of decent tannin on a length with some bright pop of flavour freshening things up.

Bit of warmth through the finish, the high - and sun-drenched - vineyards of Rutherglen showing their hand in this one. 90

Tasted on: Friday 24th October
Source: Sample
Price: $23.95
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.debortoli.com.au/

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Forrest Chardonnay 2023

Forrest Chardonnay 2023

  15:00    Stu.

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Exudes class, with fine French oak leading the way. Subtle citrus, delicate seasoning.

A suggestion of creaminess on the palate, more of the the oak framing up the middle. Slight butter popcorn, caramel. Fades to a gentle creaminess. 90

Tasted on: Tuesday 21st October
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Screwcap
Sample Courtesy of: Single Vineyard Sellers

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Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve 2021

Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve 2021

  07:46    Stu.

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Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Shiraz (21%),and Cabernet Franc (21%).

100% new French oak barriques for 14 months - it's majestic, and whilst that oak is certainly present it wears it well.

Cedar, oak, bay - perhaps a little greenness on first approach - look deeper, see some of that dense black fruit lurking beneath. 

It's softer than one suspect from its 14.5%, an initial deftness to the fore-palate, before tannins and oak tannin weighs in: fine, minerally, mouth-coating with a magnificent spread both in palate volume, and length. 

Structure personified. It's best is ahead of it, but it feels assured and displays its self-conviction now. 96

Tasted on: Saturday 23rd August
Source: Sample
Price: $90
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Cork
Website: https://terreaterre.com.au/

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Domaine Galuval Le Coq Volant Côtes du Rhone Villages 2022

Domaine Galuval Le Coq Volant Côtes du Rhone Villages 2022

  13:06    Stu.

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Sun-kissed warmth of the Southern Rhone on red-black fruit. Add in a touch of oak in support and you've a generous introduction to a well packaged CdR. 

Palate has an edge of bitterness, black tea, firmish tannins. This rolls well with proteins - lapping up those tannins, and elevates it beyond the entry-level for the style - drinks more like a mid-tier Southern Rhone. 91

Tasted on: Friday 17th October
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: 14%
Closure: Cork
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Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

Tapanappa Foggy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

  07:40    Stu.

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Citrus oil, satsuma plum, hibiscus - the former is something I've seen previously in renditions of this wine, it's not something that one might necessarily expect in a maritime influenced Pinot Noir, but I stand by my convictions.

The body belies its modest 12.7% alcohol, with fine graphite tannins and a flint-like edge giving substance. It's savoury, with a subtle mushroom - and building to a forest floor presence - with what might be a little liquid smoke. Another fine representation from this impressive vineyard. 94

Tasted on: Sunday 19th October

Source: Sample
Price: $60
Alcohol: 12.7%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: tapanappa.com.au

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Little Wine Co Gem Pecorino 2025

Little Wine Co Gem Pecorino 2025

  07:47    Stu.

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This 2025 rendition of Little Wine Co's Pecorino (see 2024 for a little variety etymology) is a fresh and fragrant delight. Unwaxed lemon skin, aromatic herb. The palate has a lemon zest freshness, grapefruit pith - building to a little textural spread, with a salinity that brings in a drying - almost bitter lemon, not quite - complexity and length to it. 

At turns its both dangerously smashable, yet also beguiling complex - enough to halt you from demolishing it with such reckless abandon. Smart. Delicious. 92

Tasted on: Thursday 9th October
Source: Sample
Price: $35
Alcohol: 12.8%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://thelittlewinecompany.com.au/

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Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2024

Tapanappa Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay 2024

  07:26    Stu.

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Citrus tang, quince, touch of leesy curds in the background. Palate is chock full of stonefruit, grapefruit acidity, quince. 

There's a lovely unison between integrated oak - giving some foundation for the wine - and acid tension, giving flow and length. 

It feels incredibly at ease with itself, a delight to drink now, yet also provides graceful nods towards what might lay ahead. 93 Now to 2034

Tasted on: Friday 15th August
Source: Sample
Price: $60
Alcohol:
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://tapanappa.com.au/

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Anselmi Capitel Croce 2022

Anselmi Capitel Croce 2022

  13:09    Stu.

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Capitel Croce (Cross Capital), 100% Gargenaga from Anselmi in the Veneto (North-east Italy). 

Light straw, both a colour observation and aromatic reflection. Yellow nectarine, white florals, blanched almond. 

It's the palate that works wonders, with layers of Meyer lemon, vanilla, stonefruit - cascading across the palate. Has a stonefruit kernel phenolic bitterness, adding depth. Lovely savoury intent here. 93

Tasted on: Friday 18th July
Source: Sample
Price: $70
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Sample courtesy of: https://www.singlevineyards.com/ 

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Mezzacorona Maso di Mezzo Pinot Grigio 2023

Mezzacorona Maso di Mezzo Pinot Grigio 2023

  13:20    Stu.

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Lovely deep colour, almost like the yellow nectarine of which it's redolent. 

It's still got a lovely crispness to the back end, and a long flourish to its finish. 

Fig, green olive in the mix too good all round package. 90, bordering on 91.

Tasted on: Thursday 31st July
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
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First Ridge Pinot Grigio 2024

First Ridge Pinot Grigio 2024

  11:05    Stu.

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The faintest amount of colour draws the eye here, aromatics of ripe beurre bosc, along with a little baking sweet-spice lure further.

A nice snappy line of acids brings vibrancy and energy. Lithe and lively, surpassing by a long stretch many pedestrian examples with focal appeal, allure, and line. 92

Tasted on: Wednesday 23rd July
Source: Sample
Price: $28
Alcohol: 12.8%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.firstridge.com.au/

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Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020

Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020

  11:22    Stu.

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A vibrant garnet in glass, redolent of maraschino cherry, rose florals and hibiscus. Bright and perfumed, one can almost feel the kiss of warmth late on a Summer's day here. 

Mid-weight on entry, it starts to firm up through the palate, building and bringing a little baking spice and even a nod towards a fresh twist of black pepper. Long and savoury on the finish - exemplary Marlborough Pinot Noir. 94

Tasted on: Tuesday 22nd July
Source: Sample
Price: $40NZ
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
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Tapanappa 1.5m Chardonnay 2024

Tapanappa 1.5m Chardonnay 2024

  15:23    Stu.

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Exquisite close-planted Chardonnay. Chardonnay that melts your mouth - along with any resistance you might have to its charms - and provides sublime carriage of flavour.

Stonefruit, frangipane, grapefruit acidity. Subtle hints of ginger spice - particularly in that long and ebbing length of flavour.

Layers of texture, a slight nutty aspect, both a creamy cashew but also with bight of roasted hazelnut. Lots going on, much to like. 96

Tasted on: Sunday 20th July
Source: Sample
Price: $90
Alcohol: TBC
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://tapanappa.com.au/

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Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2023

Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Shiraz 2023

  10:29    Stu.

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Released 1st August. Wrattonbully Cabernet (65%) Shiraz (35%) blend - easy on the new oak (18%), along with the use of Foudre. 

There remains a smattering of that oak on the nose: gentle play-doh, residual spice. Fruit begins to speak, black and brambly - heavier notes come to the fore. 

Plush, velvety palate - subtle tannins. Latterly twists of black pepper, anise - the wine building in stature as it blossoms in the oral cavity. Feels good to go now - settled, assured. Yet it's of some sustained presence and that - along with history and pedigree of winemaking - informs as to its path ahead. 94

Tasted on: Thursday 10th July
Source: Sample
Price: $59
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
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Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay 2023

  11:27    Stu.

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Youthfulness and freshness are two words that spring to mind here - at least on initial showing. 

Offering fleshy nectarines and creamy notes, it starts to build with some stature: spice oak nuances in the frame. 

It needs to build some additional flesh and weight - and that will come with time. For now it's an assured wine in youth - and enjoyable at that. 92

Tasted on: Sunday 29th June
Source: Sample
Price: $50
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.angullong.com.au/

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Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlor Cabernet Franc 2015

Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlor Cabernet Franc 2015

  17:02    Stu.

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It's a heady mix of Merlot and Cabernet Franc (69/31%) from the cool 2015 vintage. Remnants of oak, cedar, redcurrant - all the more impressive for a wine at ten years to maintain a level of primary expression.

It was with deliberate intent to show both the cool expression of 2015, alongside the longevity of the wine, with the current release 2021 (not to follow). 

There's a Christmas Cake and blueberry compote aspect to the wine, look further beneath the layers to see expressions of the freshness against fine tannins. Fennel, blackcurrant and earthen remnants round out the lengthy finish - and even at ten I'd certainly suggest it's time is not done yet. 96

Tasted on: Sunday 22nd June
Source: Sample
Price: $115
Alcohol: 14.8%
Closure: Cork
Website: https://tapanappa.com.au/

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Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc 2024

  12:52    Stu.

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So 2025 marks the twenty-fifth vintage for Jules Taylor, and with this release you can see where twenty-four years of winemaking excellence can get you!

A delightfully expressive example of the variety and place. From the go it's red apple skin, passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf and a suggestion of the hallmark gooseberry, here honed rather than allowed free reign.

The palate possesses a quartzy minerality, with a little salinity roaming through the finish. A lovely example. 93

Tasted on: Sunday 13th April
Source: Sample
Price: $25
Alcohol: 13.3%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.julestaylor.com/

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First Ridge Fiano 2024

First Ridge Fiano 2024

  14:21    Stu.

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When I was tasting this there was a Mint and Panko crusted lamb rack presentation on TV, and I can't escape the green pea and herb freshness in this wine.

So, pea and snow pea, herbal cast, florals, white pepper. Suggestion of almond paste through the middle.

It's a bold expression, that works well. It leaves you feeling satiated, and yearning for more. Generous and persistent finish - go bugs in a light curried broth. 93

Tasted on: Wednesday 2nd October
Source: Sample
Price: $30
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.firstridge.com.au/

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Castello Di Meleto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020

Castello Di Meleto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020

  12:30    Stu.

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Vibrant in glass, firm and dense in aroma. It's iodine, fennel tops, cherry and florals. It's a complex and heady mix on offer.

Tight and fine tannin, acid is persistent in line and length. Excellent length, grip, presence. Good to go now, or another ten. 93

Tasted on: Saturday 11th January
Source: Sample
Price: $150

Alcohol: TBC
Closure: Cork
Sample c/o: https://www.singlevineyards.com/ 

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Schild Estate Narrow Road Vineyard Shiraz 2021

Schild Estate Narrow Road Vineyard Shiraz 2021

  09:15    Stu.

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From the Narrow Road Vineyard in Rowland Flat, and the site of the original Schild homestead. 

It's a typical structured Shiraz - with a decent splash, 28%, of Cabernet Sauvignon - from the Southern end of the Barossa, with deep set aromatics, of cocoa, coffee grounds, burnt ends. Faint edge of Mulberry, blackcurrant in there too.

There's a plushness across the palate, soft and powdery tannin before a length and presence. Lovely inherent balance and energy, finishing long with a resurgence of the creamy blue fruit. 94

Tasted on: Sunday 23rd February
Source: Sample
Price: $95
Alcohol: 14.8%
Closure: Procork
Website: https://www.schildestate.com.au/

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The Little Wine Co Pinot Grigio 2024

The Little Wine Co Pinot Grigio 2024

  15:47    Stu.

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Nashi pear, white florals, honeydew melon notes. Lovely fresh lead in in the nose. Crispness to the palate, slight bitterness on the follow through the palate.

Solid Pinot Grigio, chill to the point where the condensation drips down the bottle when placed at the table and prepare to be refreshed. 90

Tasted on: Saturday 1st February
Source: Sample
Price: $24
Alcohol: 12.8%
Closure: Screwcap

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The Little Wine Co Pecorino 2024

The Little Wine Co Pecorino 2024

  15:43    Stu.

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Not just a cheese variety (Pecorino being a catch-all term for any cheese made entirely from Sheep's whey), but so named after the Italian for sheep 'Pecora' and the old shepherd's route that the vines grew alongside.

Plenty of interest here: cantaloupe melon, Pear William - both aromatically, into and then through the palate.

A slight briny tang lingers, at turns both refreshing and also leaving your yearning for more. Generous length that tugs on. Very enjoyable. 93

Tasted on: Sunday 2nd February
Source: Sample
Price: $28
Alcohol: 12.7%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.thelittlewinecompany.com.au

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