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Mount Riley 17 Valley 2017 (Marlborough)
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A punchy style with delicious fruit supplemented by well-integrated toasty oak. Despite the volume and concentration this wine is nimble, …
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Massey Dacta 2017 (Marlborough)
Bright and fresh with crisp yet ripe herbal tones. Full of energy and persistence, the generous palate is juicy and …
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Leftfield Albariño 2018 (Gisborne)
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Made by Te Awa, the label represents their “whimsical approach to exploration, creativity and imagination.” This style has an enchanting …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Reserve 2017 (Marlborough)
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Generous and creamy with attractive warm and toasty aromas. The palate is captivating. A polished and delicate wine with lovely …
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Lawson’s Dry Hills Ranu 2017 (Marlborough)
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Named after the M?ori verb ‘to mix’ RANU is a Marlborough take on the classic Alsation co-fermentation of riesling, pinot …
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Lake Chalice Raptor 2017 (Marlborough)
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Beautifully ripe with richness, juiciness, savoury oak and a touch of light smoke. A generous and flavourful style yet also …
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Lake Chalice Raptor 2018 (Marlborough)
Buttery and creamy aromatics lead into a warm palate with sweet ripe fruit, crisp citrus tones, and savoury oak. A …
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Hunter’s 2018 (Marlborough)
Gracious with an attractive flinty overlay. The ripe stone fruit notes harmoniously blend with some intriguing botanical notes which are …
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Decibel Bridge Pa Vineyard Viognier 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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DANIEL BRENNAN grew up in his family’s restaurant in Philadelphia where great wine and great food were part of daily …
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Esk Valley Verdelho 2018 (Hawke’s Bay)
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Known as the grape of the Portugese island of Madeira, this variety is respected for holding acidity even in warm …
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Best Buys for Australian Shiraz
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Bleasdale Bremerview Shiraz 2012
Langhorne Creek is a slightly out-of-the-way place that’s a happy hunting ground for lovers of direct, satisfying Oz shiraz at …
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Brown Brothers 18 Eighty Nine Shiraz 2013
Labelled to commemorate the year that the Brown family first made wine in Victoria’s north-east, this Heathcote shiraz delivers a …
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Brown Brothers Limited Release Heathcote Shiraz 2012
A big, jammy style of Victorian shiraz from the emerging high quality region of Heathcote. It smells of crushed berries …
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Dandelion Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2013
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Good-natured Barossa shiraz of supple drinkability and balance. Aromas of ripe berries, spice and a lightly toasty vanillin touch are …
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d’Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2012
d’Arenberg’s Footbolt is traditional in the best sense, relying on generations of experience, but not completely ignoring modernity. Raspberry and …
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Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Barossa Shiraz 1st Vintage 2012
“Double barrel” refers to initial maturation in American oak barrels, before further ageing in old Scotch whisky barrels. Despite the …
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Jacob’s Creek Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2013
The philosophy behind the Jacob’s Creek label is one of constant improvement, and this shiraz has never been better value. …
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Kirrihill Regional Range Clare Valley Shiraz 2013
Straightforward Clare Valley shiraz in a modern, medium bodied, gluggable style, this has deep colour and a ripe, juicy aroma …
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Kirrihill Vineyard Selection Series Clare Valley Tullymore Vineyard Shiraz 2013
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The 2012 edition of this hearty Clare Valley shiraz was the top wine in last year’s Cuisine shiraz tasting and …
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Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2012
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John Belsham eloquently described this South Australian classic thus: “a quiet nose that opens out and unfolds with lovely layers …
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Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2013
A legendary example of Australian wineries’ ability to over-deliver, this bold, generous style continues a quality tradition that began with …
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Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz 2013
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From the historic Saltram winery, this deeply coloured young Barossa shiraz straddles tradition and modernity beautifully. It has floral and …
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Pillar Box Shiraz 2012
A crowd-pleasing South Australian shiraz, Pillar Box is a soft, seamless wine with a raspberry- and blackberry-scented fruit core, touched …
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Sandalford Margaret River Shiraz 2012
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Margaret River is often thought of as cabernet country, but the region’s delicious, modern shiraz is a winner too. Sandalford’s …
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Serafino McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013
A rustic, warts-and-all McLaren Vale shiraz of real personality. The nose has a high-toned, old-fashioned feel, marrying dark fruit characters …
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Wirra Wirra Catapult McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013
Wirra Wirra winery has a giant catapult occasionally used to hurl watermelons at a target… it’s that sort of place. …
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Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Shiraz 2012
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The generous Wolf Blass shiraz style is popular around the world, largely due to wines like this. Succulent plum and …
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Yalumba Patchwork Barossa Shiraz 2013
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This is a copybook Australian shiraz to serve with richer pasta dishes, perhaps gnocchi with a roasted tomato sauce. An …
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Yalumba The Guardian Shiraz Viognier 2010
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When it comes to the exotic white grape viognier, Yalumba has more experience than any other Australian winery. A small …
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