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Thornbury Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Thornbury winemaker Simon Fell does great work with fruit sourced from around the country, as evinced by this enticing expression. …
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Ant Moore Signature Series Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
“Very appealing in a lighter vein – it has generosity without sweetness,” said John Belsham of this wine. Spicy and …
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The Sisters Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
“This is a great modern style – but it must have food!” said Cameron Douglas, referring to the wine’s savoury, …
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Hunter’s Marlborough Rosé 2014
top 5
Vibrant pink in the glass with hints of mauve, the pick of our rosé crop was described by John Belsham …
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Terrace Edge Pinot Noir 2012
An exciting flavour spectrum includes Christmas cake-like fruit spice, coffee bean and sweet red cherry. This is a fruit-led, crowd-pleaser …
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Rocky Point Pinot Noir 2012
Grown mostly on Chinaman’s Terrace in Bendigo, this is a super value wine. Moody dark floral scents presage a powerful, …
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Main Divide Pinot Noir 2012
Vintage after vintage, this wine arguably gives you more pinot intrigue for your dollar than any other. This version is …
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H.Lanvin et Fils Brut NV
top 10
A consistent performer in Cuisine tastings, Lanvin has a fragrant nose that couples appley fruit with jasmine-like floral scents and …
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Twin Islands Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV
Easy-drinking Marlborough sparkling wine at a good price. As a party wine served with nibbles it offers elegance and style …
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Ara Single Estate Pinot Noir 2012
The experienced Jeff Clarke has crafted a terrific pinot for the price. Moderately weighted, this charming style exhibits red- and …
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Best Buys for Australian Shiraz 2018
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Angove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016
top 5
The lifted freshness and perfume of this wine give it a pinot-esque quality. Juicy red and blue fruit flavours are packaged in a …
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Chapel Hill The Parson Shiraz 2016 (McLaren Vale, SA)
This smart package is grown on a property on which a 150-year-old chapel still stands (it now serves as a tasting room), …
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De Bortoli Regional Reserve Shiraz 2016 (Heathcote, Vic.)
Heathcote is located in central Victoria, and the De Bortoli family has recently purchased a large vineyard in the region. …
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Deen De Bortoli Vat 8 Shiraz 2015 (Heathcote, Vic.)
A tribute to the man who steered this family-owned winery into the modern era, this seductive wine is in the …
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Grant Burge 5th Generation Shiraz 2016 (Barossa Valley, SA)
This wine represents terrific value, drawing praise from every judge on the Cuisine panel. It has lovely intensity and a …
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Grant Burge Barossa Ink Shiraz 2016
Ink by name as it is inky in colour (intense purple), this is one is for the hedonists. It is …
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Grant Burge Barossa Miamba Shiraz 2016
Grant Burge acquired and replanted the old Miamba vineyard site in 1983. The results since then have been impressive. This …
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Haselgrove H Shiraz 2016 (South Australia)
From the first sniff, this multi-vineyard blend hollers ‘Aussie shiraz!’ with that familiar, traditional sweet blackberry perfume. In the mouth …
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Kirrihill Regional Selection Shiraz 2016 (Clare Valley, SA)
Another great buy, this is a punchy, juicy wine that offers up brooding, saline scents. A wave of concentrated fruit …
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Mr Riggs The Truant Shiraz 2015 (McLaren Vale, SA)
“The Truant’, originally, was winemaker Ben Riggs’ great-great-great grandfather, who parted ways with the education system when he was seven-years-old. …
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Rockbare Shiraz 2016 (McLaren Vale, SA)
top 5
The McLaren Vale, the cradle of South Australian wine production, is known for its seductively-textured shiraz. This wine is a good example, …
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St John’s Road Blood & Courage Shiraz 2016 (Barossa Valley, SA)
This bold expression captures the essence of the Barossa. Richly scented, ripe, brambly and spicy, its flavours (cherry, berryfruit) are …
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Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2016
Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2016 **** -4 $25.00 Best buy This ever-reliable producer is the largest winery in …
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Taylors Special Release Shiraz 2016 (Clare Valley, SA)
By any measure, this is a bargain. It’s a ripe, confected, rollicking style, jam-packed with sweet dark fruit and spicy …
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Zeppelin Big Bertha Shiraz 2015 (Barossa Valley, SA)
The name Zeppelin is an acknowledgement of pioneering German industriousness, the force that got winegrowing started in the Barossa. It …
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