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Thursday, 24 July 2025

First Ridge Pinot Grigio 2024


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...

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Nautilus Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2020


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...

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Tapanappa 1.5m Chardonnay 2024


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...

Friday, 11 July 2025

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Angullong Crossing Reserve Chardonnay 2023


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...

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Sunday, 13 April 2025