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Dixon Pinot Noir draws on original plantings as well as fruit from the Kaye vineyard.  It is a stylish Pinot Noir that will benefit from the few years cellaring and will drink well for several years thereafter.

Barnaut Garande Reserve Grand Cru Brut NV is a blend of two thirds Pinot Noir and one third Chardonnay almost exclusively from the grand cru village Bouzy.  It draws on a perpetual reserve started in 1874.

Central Otago's Bannockburn sub-region is often likened to Viosne-Romanee.  As such, Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir is equivalent to a village-level wine.

Enchantoir's 'Ilot des Biches' delivers an impeccable balance of richness and freshness.  It boasts excellent fruit intensity and will improve over the short to medium term.

Chateau Lalande de Gravet 2022 is a superior Right Bank red Bordeaux at a modest price.  Like the 2016 and 2019 vintages that preceded it, the 2022 boasts excellent fruit intensity and well judged oak.    

Curly Flat Pinot Noir is one of Australia's most coveted Pinots with good reason - it is a model of consistency.  The 2023 vintage release exception, albeit it is a finer-boned, savoury expression.

Eldorado Road can be added to the growing list of producers of premium, mid-weight Beechworth Shiraz.  Eldorado Road Beechworth Syrah is co-fermented with 3% Viognier, which lends seductive aromatics.

Scavino's Rosso da Tavola is an unpretentious Langhe red blend of young vine Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto with a dash or Merlot from 70 year old vines.  It is lip-smacklingly delicious and makes for a highly versatile food wine.

Tony Bish had dedicated a lifetime's work to the Chardonnay grape from his base in HAwke's Bay.  Tony Bish Heartwood Chardonnay 2024 showcases the astute use of high quality French oak with pristine Hawke's Bay fruit.

The 2022 vintage of Hill of Grace is a superb follow up to the exceptional 2021.  Both are candidates fore the 'best ever' release under this venerated label.

Now entering its fourth decade, Savaterre Chardonnay is firmly entrenched as one of Ausstralia's top few Chardonnays. The 2024 vintage is a slightly richer example of this marque, but possesses the structure to evolve for 10-15 years.

Wild Duck Creek White Duck is a southern French-inspired white blend.  It is a textured and aromatic wine that is a perfect foil for lightly spiced dishes.

Clarence House is an ever reliable producer of well priced Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  The estate's 2024 vintage Pinot Noir is another great release.   Made by the talented team behind Pooley.

Made from 100% Tempranillo grown in Rioja Alavesa, Finca San Martin Rioja Crianza 2021 delivers red and black fruit interwoven with vanilla, tobacco and spice.  This is archetypal Rioja that is crying out for lamb.

Pondalowie Special Release Shiraz has earned the moniker 'Grange-beater'.  It is a powerful, seamless Shiraz.   The recently released 2020 vintage is firing on call cylinders,  Drink now or cellar up to a decade.

Small Wonder Landscape Rose took out the Labelhouse Trophy for Best Rose at the Tasmanian Wine Show in 2025 and repeated the feat this year.  This is a delicate and perfumed Pinot Noir-based rose.

Although Grenache has been at the forefront of McLaren Vale's revival, Chenion Blanc has also witnessed an up-tick in fortune.  MMAD Vineyard Chenin Blanc has trememdous fruit intensity underscored by precise, laser-like acidity.

Valmiinor is the leading producer within the O Rosal sub-region in Rias Baixas.  Valminor Albarino 2024 possesses exotic, breezy aromatics, leading to a textured palate.  It is the perfect wine for seafood, and a hand in glove fit for paella.

Tasmanai's Coal River Valley is some of Australia's hottest viticultural real estate.  Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Tasmania Chardonnay 2024 is the latest addition to the firmament of outstanding Chardonnays from this part of the world.

Dollar for dollar, there a few better buys from the 2022 Chtaeauneuf-du-Pape vintage than the Cuvee Tradition from stalwart producer Bosquet des Papes.  This unfettered Chateauneuf will agre gracefully for at least 15 years.

The mild 2021 vintage produced a wine that will go down as one of the great releases for Henschke Hill of Grace.  It is a wine of tremendous balance and poise that will evolve superbly over two to three decades.

Greco di Tufo is grown in the chalky hills around the village of Tufo nearby to Naples.  It is a great seafood wine and would go down a treat with an insalata caprese,

Armadale Cellars alumnus Darren Burke made the inaugural winner of the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge.  In this year's Challenge, Darren's own label took out the Geelong Regional Winner award with Bromley Harrison Pinot Noir 2024.

Garde Yarra Valley Chardonnay is a high quality barrel-fermented Chardonnay.  It marries premium fruit with nutty, spicy oak-driven complexity.  

Together with Henschke Hill of Grace 2021, Hentley Farm Clos Otto 2022 is one of the premier super-premium Shiraz releases of the year.  This is bold, brooding Barossa Valley Shiraz at its very best.

Dr LO alcohol free Riesling NV is a stand out in the burgeoning world of non-alcoholic wines.  It is a light and fresh Riesling, residual sugar held in check by precise acidity.  There are few, if any, better examples in the market.

2019 was one of the best Bordeaux vintages of the modern era.  As was the case in 2016, Margaux estate Chateau Deyrem-Valentin produced an exceptional wine that captured the essence of Margaux.

Chateau de Ribebon 2022 is entry level red Bordeaux at its best.  This Merlot-based blend is soft and supple with attractive cherry/plum fruit and a twang of earthy complexity.  It is drinking well now and will improve over the short to medium…

Sohm & Kracher is the collaboration of multi-award winning Austrian sommelier Aldo Sohm and Gerhard Kracher, son of iconic Alois Kracher.  The 2021 vintage of Gruner Veltliner Lion possesses great varietal character and crystalline purity.

The small appellation of Sainte-Croix du Mont is the source of botrytis-affected sweet wines that can be a great value, early maturing alternative to Sauternes.  At $22.50 in 375ml format Chateau du Pavillon Sainte-Croix du Mont 2019 is a a candidate…

The latest addition to the Garde line-up is a premium single vineyard Shiraz from the Eden Valley.  This is a stylish high elevation Shiraz from a great vintage at a very attractive price.

Feathered Friends is a classic Aussie 'Claret' fashioned by top Heathcote producers Wild Duck Creek and Whistling Eagle,  At $20 per bottle in a straight dozen, it is an outstanding wine for everyday drinking.

The tiny Rill House Vineyard situated at 650 metres elevation in the Macedon Ranges is the source of the one of the best barrel-fermented Chardonnays we have come across in recent times.  Made by Curly Flat winemaker Matt Harrop.

Jean Pernet Brut Tradition NV is the small volume, family-owned Champagne that serves it up to the big names in the Champagne game.  Pay $65 per bottle in a straight six-pack.

The mild 2021 vintage has yielded a highly impressive wine from the brothers Jaume..  If you like full bodied wines with plenty of spicy complexity, this wine is for you.