A gorgeously fragrant, estate grown Upper Yarra pinot that sings with rose hip, red cherry and wild strawberry fruits, propelled by silky, graceful structure. Endurance is built as much around tangy acidity as it is around gently textural mouth feel. A particularly elegant vintage for one of the best bargain pinots on the shelves. $17 […]
There’s character and intensity in this shiraz of impressive, full vibrant purple hue, a fleshy and supple assemblage of all the juicy black fruits of the Barossa, with a soft, fine, supple tannin structure, notes of spice and understated milk chocolate. An enticing quaffer of fruit integrity and balance. $15 at ANZ Wines, Aussie Wines, […]
Church Block has built a legendary reputation for epic longevity and enticing appeal in the sub-$20 red wine stakes, and 2013 confidently maintains the record, one of the finest reds at its price that I’ve tasted this year. The signature capsicum, tomato and leaf of cabernet take a confident lead (50%), seamlessly supported by the […]
The depth and character of Langhorne Creek shiraz is interpreted in a style of bright, refined definition. Black and red berry fruits meet the dark chocolate and faintly gamey nuances of well-gauged oak, uniting with fruit structure to build a confident tannin frame, promising medium-term potential. $16 at Nicks.
A varietal style of red- and blackcurrants, capsicum and tomato, supported gently by dark chocolate oak and supple, finely structured tannins. Pleasant persistence and character for its price. $15 at Winemakers Choice.
High altitude vineyards in the Aude Valley in the south of France make for a refreshing and elegantly savoury rosé, driven by cool, tangy acidity. Pomegranate and watermelon flavours linger on a softly approachable palate. $15 at Dan Murphy’s, The Liquor Shack and Liquor Mart.
Impressive value as ever from this delicious little Spanish quaffer, packed with surprising depth of accurate, succulent black plum and black cherry fruit, underlined by hints of liquorice, dark chocolate and finely textured tannins. A wonderfully supple style of persistence and appeal. $13 at Auscellardoor and Jim’s Cellars.
Spice Trader is a fantastic value Langhorne Creek blend that captures the black plum, black cherry and savoury spice of shiraz and matches it evenly with the blackcurrant, leaf and firm, fine tannin structure of cabernet. There are notes of Langhorne Creek eucalypt tucked into its folds, well framed in dark chocolate oak. Stonking quaffer […]
A well crafted and enticing quaffer of excellent purity and freshness of red and black fruit and spice, with a finely textured palate and soft, supple tannin support. The sweet raspberry and strawberry fruits of grenache and the structure of shiraz are lifted by the spicy floral notes of touriga. Great value at $10 at […]
An elegant, spicy and refreshing Mudgee shiraz of pepper, greengage plum and watermelon fruit, underlined by fine, peppery tannins that carry a long, even finish. An enticing BBQ quaffer, that captures a refreshingly cool style for this warm region. $12 direct.