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The Hidden Sea Pinot Grigio 2022 (Coonawarra, South Australia)
A pale straw colour with aromas of baked pear, peaches, white flowers and baking spices on the complex, but clean, …
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Mount Riley Marlborough Albariño 2023
top 5
I was nothing short of giddy when an albariño took the top spot among myriad other contenders. I have a …
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Mount Riley Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2023
top 5
Pale in the glass with delicate floral notes and dried-spice aromas on the nose. The fruit here is pristine with …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Riesling 2023
top 5
Lovely purity and brightness in a lean and mineral-style riesling. Fine and precise with jasmine florals, lemon-lime citrus and crunchy …
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Delta Estate Pinot Blanc 2020 (Marlborough)
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Invivo X, SJP Rosé 2022 (France)
top 5
In the world of ‘serious’ wine professionals, there’s a collective rolling of eyes when a celebrity wine is released into …
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Wairau River Rosé 2023 (Marlborough)
top 5
A lovely pale pink wine abundant with lifted florals, fresh strawberries and creaming soda on the nose. The palate is …
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Listel 2022 (France)
top 5A burnished copper colour with a fragrant nose of dried fennel, sage and straw alongside apricots and lemon citrus. The …
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Dashwood Rosé 2023 (Marlborough)
Lovely bright, clean fruit is evident straight away on the nose: strawberries, pears and red cherries abound alongside a hint …
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Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (Marlborough)
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Lemon and lime citrus combine on the nose along with aromas of crisp green apple, gooseberry and lemongrass present with …
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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
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
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
top 10
When it comes to the exotic white grape viognier, Yalumba has more experience than any other Australian winery. A small …
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