News & Reviews
News
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Bertaine Rose 2019
2nd June 2020
Funk, fresh, flavoursome... 91 Points ... more
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Farm Hand 'One of a Kind' Sangiovese 2019
2nd June 2020
Easy to get along with... 90 Points ... more
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Theory of Evolution Shiraz 2019
28th May 2020
Upfront and delectably friendly... 91 Points ... more
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Indigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
27th May 2020
Really brilliant... 90 Points ... more
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Farm Hand 'One of a Kind' Shiraz 2018
18th May 2020
Leave the mouth refreshed ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Riesling 2019
8th May 2020
Draws you in... 94 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Frances and Nicole Shiraz 2017
8th May 2020
Firm and lingering... 95 Points ... more
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Elefante Primero Tempranillo 2018
6th May 2020
Delightfully drinkable... 91 Points ... more
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Elephant in the Room Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
6th May 2020
Beautifully ripe and fragrant... 90 Points ... more
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Il Villaggio Rosato 2018
6th May 2020
Crisp and lingering... 90 Points ... more
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Fontanafredda Briccotondo Dolcetto 2017
24th April 2020
A lovely modern rendition... 93 Points ... more
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Bertaine Pinot Noir 2018
15th April 2020
Elegantly complex... 90 Points ... more
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Bertaine Rose 2018
15th April 2020
Light and tasty... 92 Points ... more
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California Dreamin' Chardonnay 2017
15th April 2020
Upfront and flavoursome... 92 Points ... more
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California Dreamin’ Chardonnay 2017
15th April 2020
Delivers on the big and buttery style ... more
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Drake Heathcote Shiraz 2019
15th April 2020
Highly enjoyable... 93 Points ... more
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Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera 2018
15th April 2020
A gorgeous modern rendition... 93 Points ... more
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Hare and Tortoise Pinot Gris 2018
15th April 2020
Mouth-wateringly tasty... 92 Points ... more
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Hare and Tortoise Pinot Noir 2019
15th April 2020
Very appealing... 91 Points ... more
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Hare and Tortoise Shiraz 2017
15th April 2020
The wine is pristine... 92 Points ... more
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Hare and Tortoise Shiraz 2017
15th April 2020
It delivers ... more
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Indigo Shiraz 2019
15th April 2020
Expressive and smooth... 92 Points ... more
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Les Trois Provence Rosé 2018
15th April 2020
Lovely drinkability... 92 Points ... more
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Mania Pinot Noir 2019
15th April 2020
Long and velvety... 93 Points ... more
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Primrose Path Organic Rose 2019
15th April 2020
Easy to enjoy... 91 Points ... more
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Primrose Path Organic Shiraz 2019
15th April 2020
Delivering youthful fruit intensity... 92 Points ... more
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Taglia Pinot Grigio 2018
15th April 2020
A classic offering... 93 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
15th April 2020
A lovely expression of the variety... 93 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Grenache 2019
15th April 2020
Fruited and fragrant... 92 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Riesling 2019
15th April 2020
Delicate and youthfully charming... 93 Points ... more
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Tread Softly Grenache 2019
15th April 2020
Very tasty... 91 Points ... more
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Tread Softly Shiraz 2019
15th April 2020
Attractive and delectable... 91 Points ... more
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Bernard Schurr Cotes du Rhone Villages 2017
8th April 2020
A very satisfying drink... 92 Points ... more
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Burns and Fuller Chardonnay 2019
8th April 2020
Peach and popcorn ... more
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Drake Heathcote Shiraz 2019
8th April 2020
Bargain... 92 Points ... more
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Hare and Tortoise Pinot Noir 2019
8th April 2020
Excellent value... 90 Points ... more
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Mania Pinot Noir 2019
8th April 2020
2019 was a pretty good vintage... 90+ Points ... more
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Primrose Path Organic Shiraz 2019
8th April 2020
Not a bad wine at all ... more
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Sartori Amarone Corte Bra 2011
7th April 2020
Very good... 93 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Riesling 2019
3rd April 2020
Easy to drink ... more
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Farm Hand 'One of a Kind' Shiraz 2018
31st March 2020
Plenty of tasty flavours... 93 Points ... more
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Le Chat Noir Mon Pierre Pinot Noir 2017
31st March 2020
Juicy fruit flavours ... more
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Little Giant Grenache 2019
31st March 2020
Bright and refreshing... 93 Points ... more
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Little Giant Pinot Gris 2019
31st March 2020
Delightfully drinkable... 92 Points ... more
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Little Giant Pinot Noir 2019
31st March 2020
Juicy fruit intensity... 91 Points ... more
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Little Giant Shiraz 2018
31st March 2020
Wonderfully weighted and flavoursome... 93 Points ... more
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Little Giant Grenache 2018
27th March 2020
Value plus... 92 Points ... more
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Little Giant Shiraz 2017
27th March 2020
Gratifying and terrific drinking... 94 Points ... more
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Renegado Grenache 2018
27th March 2020
Proper wine at a very fair price... 90 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Shiraz 2018
27th March 2020
Complex and rich... 95 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Pedro GSM 2018
27th March 2020
Obviously drink now... 90 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Preservative Free Shiraz 2018
27th March 2020
This begs to be drunk tonight... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Sleeping Dogs Dry Red 2018
27th March 2020
An uncompromisingly full-bodied wine... 94 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
26th March 2020
Fun and easy to drink... 90 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Grenache 2019
26th March 2020
A good wine and good value with it... 90 Points ... more
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Indigo Nero d'Avola 2018
6th March 2020
Plenty of dark spice fun on offer... 8/10 Points ... more
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Fontanafredda Ebbio Langhe Nebbiolo 2017
24th February 2020
So enjoyable... 91 Points ... more
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Earth Mother Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2019
17th February 2020
Persistent and mouth-watering... 93 Points ... more
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Maretti Chianti 2018
17th February 2020
Delightfully drinkable... 92 Points ... more
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Maretti Langhe Rosso 2017
17th February 2020
A succulent palate... 93 Points ... more
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Maretti Chianti 2018
3rd February 2020
Value and flavour delivered... 91 Points ... more
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Maretti Langhe Rosso 2017
3rd February 2020
Freshness and energy... 91 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Riesling 2019
16th January 2020
Immediacy and charm... 92 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Riesling 2019
16th January 2020
Juiciness and ease of drinking... 90 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
15th January 2020
Goes all right, I'd say... 91 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Shiraz 2018
14th January 2020
Fine value for a straight Barossa Shiraz... 91 Points ... more
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Farm Hand Shiraz 2019
13th January 2020
Ticks all the boxes... ... more
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Woods Crampton Frances and Nicole Shiraz 2017
13th January 2020
Rich and full-bodied... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Shiraz 2018
13th January 2020
Great value... 90 Points ... more
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Bernard Schurr Cotes du Rhone Villages 2017
12th December 2019
Polished, supple and flavoursome... 93 Points ... more
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Bodegas Muriel Reserva 2014
12th December 2019
Well proportioned and complex... 93 Points ... more
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Champagne Boutillez Marchand NV
12th December 2019
Exquisitely elegant... 95 Points ... more
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El Paydor Malbec 2018
12th December 2019
It's well structured... 90 Points ... more
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Fontanafredda Briccotondo Arneis 2018
12th December 2019
Juicy, vibrant and refreshing... 92 Points ... more
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Fontavera Pinot Grigio 2018
12th December 2019
Brightly expressed... 92 Points ... more
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Il Villaggio Nero D'Avola 2018
12th December 2019
Up front and lovely drinking... ... more
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Il Villaggio Pinot Grigio 2018
12th December 2019
A classic expression... 90 Points ... more
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Mont'Albano Organic Soave 2018
12th December 2019
Bright, light and crisp... 90 Points ... more
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Sartori Amarone Corte Bra 2011
12th December 2019
Wonderfully complex and classically styled... 95 Points ... more
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Terre di Melazzano Organic Chianti Classico 2017
12th December 2019
A fabulous food partner... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Riesling 2019
12th December 2019
Pure, refined and very long... 94 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Frances and Nicole Shiraz 2017
12th December 2019
Power and opulence... 96 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
12th December 2019
Succulent fruit intensity... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Riesling 2019
12th December 2019
Mouth-watering... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Shiraz 2018
12th December 2019
Mouthfilling and very tasty... 94 Points ... more
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Champagne Boutillez Marchand Blanc de Blancs
28th November 2019
It has style and complexity... 94 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Grenache 2018
5th November 2019
Elegant and harmonious... 93 Points ... more
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Tread Softly Prosecco NV
5th November 2019
Very tasty... 90 Points ... more
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Tread Softly Rosé 2019
5th November 2019
Light and crisp... ... more
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Burns and Fuller Chardonnay 2019
4th November 2019
A charming chardonnay... 90 Points ... more
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Elephant in the Room Pinot Gris
4th November 2019
Friendly and delightfully drinkable... ... more
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Elephant in the Room Shiraz 2018
4th November 2019
Succulent... 91 Points ... more
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Farm Hand Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
4th November 2019
Elegant yet flavoursome... 90 Points ... more
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Farm Hand Shiraz 2019
4th November 2019
Youthfully charming... 90 Points ... more
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Hero of Zero Shiraz 2019
4th November 2019
Upfront and flavoursome... 91 Points ... more
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No Evil Rosé 2018
4th November 2019
A gorgeous drink... 91 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Shiraz 2018
4th November 2019
Gorgeously ripe and inviting... 93 Points ... more
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Tread Softly Pinot Grigio 2019
4th November 2019
Mouth-watering and appealing... ... more
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Tread Softly Pinot Noir 2019
4th November 2019
A lovely easy-going pinot for everyday drinking... ... more
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Tread Softly Sauvignon Blanc 2019
4th November 2019
Lovely varietal expression... ... more
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Mania Pinot Noir 2018
8th October 2019
Tasmanian Treat... Mania 2018 Pinot Noir ... more
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Burns and Fuller Shiraz 2018
18th September 2019
Comfortingly delicious... 93 Points ... more
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3rd Rock Pinot Gris 2018
4th September 2019
Vibrantly fruity...4.5 Stars ... more
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3rd Rock Pinot Noir 2016
4th September 2019
Generous and flavoursome... 5 Stars ... more
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3rd Rock Pinot Noir 2016
4th September 2019
A lovely young red... 5 Stars ... more
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The Corners Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2017
4th September 2019
Lingering, linear and engaging... 5 Stars ... more
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The Corners Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2017
4th September 2019
Full of youthful vigour... 5 Stars ... more
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Trig Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
4th September 2019
Fragrant, mouth-filling wine... 5 Stars ... more
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Trig Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
4th September 2019
Good mouthfilling feel... 91 Points ... more
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Trig Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
4th September 2019
Fresh and lively... 4 Stars ... more
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Farm Hand Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018
22nd August 2019
Vibrant and juicy... 90 Points ... more
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Hogshead Shiraz 2018
22nd August 2019
Charming and very easy to like... 90 Points ... more
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Marques de Tezona Tempranillo 2018
22nd August 2019
Long and pleasingly dry... 90 Points ... more
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Rambling Roses Pinot Noir 2018
22nd August 2019
Lovely drinkability... 90 Points ... more
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Rambling Roses Rosé 2018
22nd August 2019
This is a fabulous drink... 93 Points ... more
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Hero of Zero Pinot Noir 2019
23rd July 2019
Long and very tasty... 91 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Pedro GSM 2018
23rd July 2019
Just so much deliciousness... 91 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Pedro GSM 2018
23rd July 2019
Delightfully drinkable... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Preservative Free Shiraz 2018
23rd July 2019
Mouthfilling and delicious... 94 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Preservative Free Shiraz 2018
23rd July 2019
This will do you well enough... 90 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Sleepding Dogs Dry Red 2018
23rd July 2019
A magnificent blend... 95 Points ... more
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Hero of Zero Shiraz 2018
28th June 2019
Fleshy and juicy... 91 Points ... more
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Renegado Grenache 2018
28th June 2019
Up front and flavoursome... 91 Points ... more
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Renegado Malbec 2018
28th June 2019
Comforting with plenty of tasty flavours... 92 Points ... more
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Theory of Evolution Chardonnay 2018
28th June 2019
A stylish chardonnay... 91 Points ... more
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Theory of Evolution Pinot Noir 2018
28th June 2019
Elegantly styled and composed... 90 Points ... more
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Indigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
6th June 2019
Powerful and mouthfilling... 93 Points ... more
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Indigo Nero d'Avola 2018
6th June 2019
Excellent fruit purity... 91 Points ... more
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Bertaine Pinot Noir 2017
5th June 2019
Well made and good to drink... ... more
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Pazo Cilleiro Albarino 2018
5th June 2019
Drink young and fresh... ... more
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Bernard Schurr Alsace Riesling 2017
30th May 2019
I would pop this straight into the 'dangerously drinkable' box... ... more
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Calo Tempranillo 2018
29th May 2019
Good drink... ... more
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Les Courtilles Cotes du Rhone 2016
29th May 2019
It's good value... ... more
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Drake Heathcote Shiraz 2018
23rd May 2019
Fabulously fruited... 94 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Shiraz 2017
14th May 2019
A full-bodied interpretation of '17... 94 Points ... more
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Farm Hand Merlot 2018
9th May 2019
Youthfully charming... 90 Points ... more
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Little Giant Cabernet 2018
9th May 2019
Flavoursome and highly enjoyable... 94 Points ... more
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Bertaine Rose 2018
3rd May 2019
Refreshing and delightfully drinkable... 93 Points ... more
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Elefante Primero Tempranillo 2017
3rd May 2019
Fabulously fruited and inviting... 91 Points ... more
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Bleeding Heart Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
5th April 2019
Approachable and very friendly ... more
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Bleeding Heart Shiraz 2018
5th April 2019
Beautifully ripe and fragrant ... more
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Elephant in the Room Jumbo Chardonnay 2018
5th April 2019
Friendly for everyday drinking ... more
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Elephant in the Room Palatial Pinot Noir 2018
5th April 2019
Youthful fruit flavours ... more
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Farm Hand Chardonnay 2018
5th April 2019
Pristine and easy to enjoy ... more
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Farm Hand Shiraz 2018
5th April 2019
Charming and friendly ... more
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Primrose Path Organic Chardonnay 2018
5th April 2019
Delightfully drinking... 92 Points ... more
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Primrose Path Organic Rose 2018
5th April 2019
Bright and flavoursome... 92 Points ... more
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Sec & Co Prosecco NV
5th April 2019
Lingering juicy finish... 92 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton People's Champion Shiraz 2017
5th April 2019
Impressively long and velvety... 95 Points ... more
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Bertaine Rose 2017
29th March 2019
Long and mouth-watering... 91 Points ... more
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Little Giant Grenache 2018
28th March 2019
Fabulously long and supple... 93 Points ... more
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Little Giant Shiraz 2017
28th March 2019
When people ask me What's A Good Shiraz? This is now my recommendation... 92 Points ... more
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Calo Tempranillo 2017
6th March 2019
Fleshy, smooth and lingering... 92 Points ... more
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Elephant in the Room Mammoth Cabernet 2018
6th March 2019
Highly enjoyable... 92 Points ... more
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Elephant in the Room Whopping Merlot 2018
6th March 2019
Youthful fruit intensity... 90 Points ... more
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Farm Hand Cabernet 2018
6th March 2019
Supple and flavoursome... 92 Points ... more
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Hogshead Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
6th March 2019
Flavoursome and smooth... 91 Points ... more
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No Evil Sauvignon Blanc 2018
6th March 2019
A mouth-watering finish... 91 Points ... more
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No Evil Shiraz 2018
6th March 2019
Lovely fruit purity and refinement... 92 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
6th March 2019
Plush and delicious... 93 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Pinot Grigio 2018
6th March 2019
Long and mouth-watering... 91 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Pinot Noir 2018
6th March 2019
Beautifully fruited... 92 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Rose 2018
6th March 2019
Lovely drinking... 92 Points ... more
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Bernard Schurr Alsace Riesling 2017
4th March 2019
This is one of an impressive range... ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Shiraz 2017
26th February 2019
Impressive... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Michael John Shiraz 2016
26th February 2019
A monster of a red... 94 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Phillip Patrick Shiraz 2016
26th February 2019
It's a powerhouse... 95 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Shiraz 2017
26th February 2019
Crowd-pleasing with a bit of sophistication... 92 Points ... more
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Elefante El Valiente Tempranillo 2017
8th February 2019
Beautifully fruited and inviting... 91 Points ... more
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Primrose Path Organic Shiraz 2018
30th January 2019
Immediately appealing... 93 Points ... more
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Altacena Tempranillo 2017
9th January 2019
Succulent and fleshy... 92 Points ... more
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Marques de Tezona Tempranillo 2017
9th January 2019
Excellent value... 91 Points ... more
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No Evil Shiraz
7th January 2019
Setting a new benchmark for organic and vegan-friendly wines... ... more
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Le Chat Noir GMS 2017
19th December 2018
Supple with lush, ripe fruit flavours... ... more
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Le Chat Noir GMS 2017
22nd November 2018
Great value... ... more
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Le Chat Noir GMS 2017
14th November 2018
This is the best wine I've seen under the label... 91 Points ... more
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Bernard Schurr Alsace Riesling 2017
16th October 2018
Offers lovely purity and vibrancy... 93 Points ... more
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Bernard Schurr Cotes du Rhone Villages 2016
16th October 2018
Silky and mouthfilling... 93 Points ... more
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Bernard Schurr Montagne Saint Emilion 2016
16th October 2018
A splendid expression... 93 Points ... more
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Bertaine Pinot Noir 2017
16th October 2018
Very approachable... ... more
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Le Chat Noir GMS 2017
16th October 2018
Plenty of tasty flavours... 91 Points ... more
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Burns and Fuller Shiraz 2017
19th July 2018
Filled with gorgeous fruit flavours... 93 Points ... more
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Elephant in the Room Mammoth Cabernet 2017
19th July 2018
Fabulously fruited and inviting... 90 Points ... more
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Elephant in the Room Stupendous Shiraz 2017
19th July 2018
Gorgeous shiraz... 91 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
19th July 2018
A very tasty offering... 92 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Shiraz 2017
19th July 2018
Plump and fleshy on the palate... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Shiraz 2016
19th July 2018
Impressively long and satisfying... 94 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
19th July 2018
Mouthfilling and delicious... 93 Points ... more
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Calo Tempranillo 2017
5th July 2018
Does the job admirably well ... more
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Chatto Mania Pinot Noir 2017
3rd July 2018
Quite sophisticated... 92+ Points ... more
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Hare and Tortoise Pinot Noir 2017
3rd July 2018
Good value on offer here... 90 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
22nd June 2018
Good drinking... 90 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Shiraz 2016
21st June 2018
A very reliable wine... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Frances & Nicole Shiraz 2016
21st June 2018
Free-flowing and impressive... 95 Points ... more
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Altacena Tempranillo Shiraz 2016
8th June 2018
Always packed with personality... ... more
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Elefante Tempranillo Shiraz 2016
8th June 2018
Plenty of character for not a lot of money... ... more
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Maretti Langhe Rosso 2016
8th June 2018
A bit of charisma and flair... 91 Points ... more
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Il Villaggio Nero D'Avola 2017
5th June 2018
I'd go this. It's good... ... more
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Fontanafredda La Rosa 2005
29th May 2018
Easy to sink your teeth into... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Moculta Shiraz 2016
8th May 2018
Derives both flavour and texture... 95 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Old John Shiraz 2016
8th May 2018
Deeply coloured, full-bodied and richly robed... 95 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Phillip Patrick Shiraz 2015
8th May 2018
Crammed with blackberry, pepper and anise fruit... 97 Points ... more
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Elephant In The Room Whopping Merlot 2017
23rd April 2018
Up front and flavoursome...90 Points ... more
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Les Courtilles Cotes du Rhone 2015
12th April 2018
Modern and approachable...91 Points ... more
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Il Villaggio Rosato 2016
6th April 2018
Works a treat... ... more
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Food Truck Chardonnay 2016
4th April 2018
Richly fruited...91 Points ... more
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Food Truck Rose 2016
4th April 2018
A real crowd-pleasing style...91 Points ... more
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Food Truck Shiraz 2016
4th April 2018
Terrific value for money...92 Points ... more
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No Evil Shiraz 2017
29th March 2018
Offers excellent drinking...93 Points ... more
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No Evil Shiraz 2017
20th March 2018
Up-front, sweet and juicy... ... more
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Il Palagio Casino delle Vie TGT 2013
13th March 2018
A wine of some elegance...93 Points ... more
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Bleeding Heart Sauvignon Blanc 2017
12th March 2018
Juicy and refreshing...90 Points ... more
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Bleeding Heart Shiraz 2016
12th March 2018
A very friendly, crowd-pleasing shiraz...90 Points ... more
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El Payador Malbec 2016
12th March 2018
Plenty of tasty flavours... ... more
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Woods Crampton Big Show Shiraz Mataro 2016
12th March 2018
Good value and good drinking...92 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Mataro 2016
12th March 2018
Magnificently flavoursome and fleshy...95 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Black Label Shiraz 2016
12th March 2018
Powerful and graceful at the same time...95 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Michael John Shiraz 2015
12th March 2018
The big guns come out...93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Michael John Shiraz 2015
12th March 2018
This is a profound shiraz...97 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Phillip Patrick Shiraz 2015
12th March 2018
It is splendidly perfumed and inviting...97 Points ... more
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Leaves you wanting more...
1st March 2018
Leaves you wanting more... ... more
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Can-do approach puts Fourth Wave in front
20th February 2018
Can-do approach puts Fourth Wave in front ... more
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Hootenanny Sauvignon Blanc 2017
24th January 2018
Well balanced with beautiful minerality... ... more
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Woods Crampton Pedro GSM 2017
16th January 2018
Wow, is it juicy good fun to drink!... 92 Points ... more
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Chatto Mania Chardonnay 2016
8th January 2018
Exceptional intensity... 96 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
8th January 2018
Before you know it, you're asking for a second glass... 92 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Pinot Noir 2016
8th January 2018
You pretty much can't go wrong here... 92 Points ... more
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Farm Hand Shiraz 2017
2nd January 2018
Exceptional value... ... more
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Bernard Schurr Cotes du Rhone Villages 2015
21st December 2017
Everything here feels authentic... 92 Points ... more
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Bleeding Heart Shiraz 2015
21st December 2017
All about the fruit... ... more
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Drake Heathcote Shiraz 2016
21st December 2017
In short, it feels just right... 92 Points ... more
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Elefante Primero Tempranillo 2015
21st December 2017
It drinks like a charm... ... more
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Elephant in the Room Stupendous Shiraz 2016
21st December 2017
It's played to perfection... ... more
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Gattonero Pinot Grigio 2015
21st December 2017
Uncomplicated and thirst crushing stuff... ... more
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Hogshead Shiraz 2016
21st December 2017
Vibrant and flavoursome... 90 Points ... more
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Kindred Spirits Sauvignon Blanc 2016
21st December 2017
It's pretty much bang on the mark... ... more
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Le Chat Noir Pinot Noir 2015
21st December 2017
It's a good drink... ... more
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Le Chat Noir Rose 2016
21st December 2017
Drinks easily and well... ... more
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Marques de Tezona Tempranillo 2016
21st December 2017
Not hard to recommend this... ... more
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Mme Coco Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
21st December 2017
You're pretty much mad not to jump onto this... ... more
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No Evil Rose 2017
21st December 2017
Great summery thing... ... more
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No Evil Sauvignon Blanc 2017
21st December 2017
It's right on for warm days... ... more
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No Evil Shiraz 2016
21st December 2017
A lot of energy and appeal... 91 Points ... more
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Parnasse Syrah 2015
21st December 2017
A terrific drink... 93 Points ... more
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Parnasse Syrah 2016
21st December 2017
Sweetly rich and ripe fruit flavours... ... more
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Altacena Tempranillo 2016
11th December 2017
Plenty of flavour here... ... more
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Bernard Schurr Cotes du Rhone Villages 2015
7th December 2017
Wonderfully expressive... 93 Points ... more
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Bertaine Rose 2016
7th December 2017
Thirst quenching and very attractive... 92 Points ... more
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La Bella Vita Pinot Grigio 2016
7th December 2017
Instantly appealing... 92 Points ... more
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Mandoleto Pinot Grigio 2016
7th December 2017
A lovely expression of the variety...91 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Pinot Grigio 2017
7th December 2017
Elegant and flavoursome...93 Points ... more
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Take it to the Grave Rose 2017
7th December 2017
A splendid rose... 93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Old John Shiraz 2016
7th December 2017
Flavoursome and highly appealing...94 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Pedro GSM 2017
7th December 2017
Offers terrific drinking...93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Sleeping Dogs Red Blend 2017
7th December 2017
Youthful and instantly appealing...93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Third Wheel Rose 2017
7th December 2017
Stylish and delectable rose...94 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Riesling 2017
7th December 2017
A classic rendition...94 Points ... more
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Bertaine Pinot Noir 2016
6th December 2017
Drinks well all the way to the bottom of the bottle...90 Points ... more
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Burns And Fuller Shiraz 2016
6th December 2017
Ripe and bold with flavour... ... more
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Elefante Blanco 2016
6th December 2017
You'd jump at a glass of this every time... ... more
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Elefante El Valiente Tempranillo 2015
6th December 2017
It has character... ... more
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Farm Hand Cabernet 2017
6th December 2017
Juicy and lively... ... more
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Farm Hand Chardonnay 2017
6th December 2017
All over it for price... ... more
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Farm Hand Shiraz 2017
6th December 2017
Soft-toned and gentle... ... more
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Woods Crampton Sleeping Dogs Red Blend 2017
6th December 2017
Stylish wines at affordable prices. Now there's a soundbite!...92 Points ... more
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Take It To The Grave
5th December 2017
Take It To The Grave was the fourth largest new product launch in 2016... Pages 13 & 14 ... more
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Altacena Tempranillo 2016
30th November 2017
Here's something to get stuck into... ... more
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Bertaine Rose 2016
30th November 2017
There is plenty of refreshment here... ... more
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Calo Tempranillo 2016
30th November 2017
Friday night office drinks, here we come! ... more
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Drake Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016
30th November 2017
Good, reliable quality...91 Points ... more
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Marques de Tezona Tempranillo 2016
30th November 2017
Attractive fruit flavours with elegant savoury complexity...91 Points ... more
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Mme Coco Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
30th November 2017
Beautifully expressed sparkling wine...90 Points ... more
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Off the Books Touriga 2016
30th November 2017
This wine will have you reaching for that second glass...91 Points ... more
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Off the Books Touriga 2016
30th November 2017
A preservative-free wine offering vibrancy...90 Points ... more
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Rey del Mundo Tempranillo 2015
30th November 2017
A good, solid drink... ... more
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Woods Crampton Five Horses Shiraz 2016
30th November 2017
Gee, this goes all right!...93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton Old John Shiraz Bonvedro 2016
30th November 2017
Mmmm, creamy...93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Barossa Shiraz 2016
30th November 2017
Strong recommendation...93 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Riesling 2017
30th November 2017
Super value, as ever...93 Points ... more
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Drake Strathbogie Ranges Pinot Noir 2015
20th October 2017
The bouquet and palate sing from the same page... 91 Points ... more
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Mania Chardonnay 2016
29th September 2017
They’ve Done It Again? 93 Points ... more
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La Prima Vita Rose 2016
28th September 2017
Bright and vibrant... 92 Points ... more
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New Zealand International Wine Show Results
28th September 2017
Three silver medals received at this years NZ International Wine Show... ... more
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Elephant In The Room Mammoth Cabernet 2016
25th September 2017
Bargain Red... ... more
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Condes De Los Andes Tempranillo 2013
30th August 2017
This one tends towards the more powerful end of the style spectrum. ... more
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Maretti Lange Rosso 2015
30th August 2017
A great entree to Piedmontese red wines... ... more
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La Vendetta La Fiamma 2016
22nd August 2017
Italian Swagger... An excellent import. ... more
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Altacena Tempranillo 2016
21st August 2017
A delectably expressed tempranillo... 93 Points ... more
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Halliday Wine Companion 2018
15th August 2017
The results are in!
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Off the Books Heathcote Shiraz
3rd August 2017
...well balanced and integrated tannins... 92 Points ... more
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Woods Crampton White Label Barossa Shiraz 2016
31st July 2017
Six For The Weekend: Great Value Shiraz ... more
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Condes De Los Andes
19th July 2017
Indulge yourself... 94 Points ... more
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Drake Heathcote Shiraz 2015
17th July 2017
Drake Heathcote Shiraz 2015... 92 Points ... more
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Take It To The Grave Pinot Noir 2016
23rd June 2017
... Reasonable priced pinot has good varietal identity. ... more
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Bertaine Rose 2015
29th May 2017
A lovely aperitif style... 90 Points ... more
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Aussie-French link-up to appeal to millennials ...
25th May 2017
Aussie-French link-up to appeal to millennials ... ... more
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Gattonero Nero d'Avola 2014
24th May 2017
... smooth texture and appealing savoury nuances, finishing long and spicy ... more
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La Vendetta Pinot Grigio 2016
24th May 2017
Exactly what you'd expect from a good Northern Italian pinot grigio... 90 Points ... more
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No Evil Shiraz 2016
24th May 2017
... succulent and beautifully weighted... 93 Points ... more
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Take It To The Grave Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
24th May 2017
...attractive fruit intensity backed by fine, chalky tannins... 91 Points ... more
