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Tyrrells Vat 9 Shiraz 2023

If I have seen a better Vat 9 than this release, I’m not sure I can recall it. This is a stunning wine. From the estate vineyard, Ashmans, there is also fruit from the Short Flat vineyard, NVC, and the...
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Majella Coonawarra Riesling 2025

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It is not that many years ago that Riesling was the most widely planted variety in the Coonawarra region. More...
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Luminosa Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

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Winemaker, Luke Joliffe, is just a little excited by this wine or possibly more excited than usual. It is the...
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Handpicked Single Vineyard Wombat Creek Chardonnay 2022

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A silvery nose of delicate citrus notes crushed white blossom and chalky minerality kick off a delightful expression of Chardonnay...
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Handpicked Collection Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2022

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A little riper on the nose, but not fleshy. Lifted some fruit – apricot blossom, just cut peach and fuzz....
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Stories

Unlimited horizons at Cloudbreak

Jack Tomich stands at the top of his family’s vineyard in the Woodside district of the Adelaide Hills, and all he sees around him, 360 degrees, is horizons. To the north east, Mt Torrens. To the southwest-ish, Mt Lofty. Closer in, over a nearby range, is Lenswood. The Tomich family...
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Since college days at Roseworthy Ag College, best mates Brad Rogers and Steve Flamsteed goaded each other on. This is...
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Calabria Family Wines: 80 years in the making

It was the end of the 1920s when Francesco Calabria decided to leave his homeland in Southern Italy in search...
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The McLaren Vale Wine Guide 2026

By Shanteh Wale McLaren Vale’s success lies not only in the quality of its wines and the careful custodianship of...
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The Limestone Coast Wine Guide 2026

By Angus Hughson, Andrew Caillard MW and Lisa Cardelli The Limestone Coast is a special region in the Australian wine...
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The Langhorne Creek Wine Guide 2026

By Lisa Cardelli Often described as the “workhorse” or “blending bowl” of major South Australian wine brands, Langhorne Creek has...
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The Clare Valley Wine Guide 2026

By Jeni Port Clare Valley old vines dating back to the 1800s now share land and retail shelf space with...


Australian new releases

Every week there are hundreds of new Australian wines hitting shelves and winelists around the world. Here is our regular update on what’s new from the biggest brands right down to the smallest boutique winemakers.

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Jeté Rosé NV

Attractive in solid pink hues and finely beaded, Jeté Rosé comes full of character, not to mention, flavour. Nicely styled in red berries fruits with a light savoury complexity and there’s also something of an e-factor ingredient.  Aromas of red...
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Jeté Grand Vintage 2020

The style is set based on a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and extended time on lees over 52...
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Kirrihill Watervale Riesling 2025 

A super tangy expression of Watervale Riesling that speaks of its cool, high altitude Slate Creek Vineyard address with a...
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Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Watervale Riesling 2025

Classic Watervale Riesling coming at you: elevated in pure lime, zesty and so mighty fresh. The fragrance sets the scene...
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Kilikanoon Mort’s 1973 Single Vineyard Watervale Riesling 2025

A Single Vineyard Riesling from the Watervale sub-region that delivers the kind of fruit weight and intensity that winemakers love. ...
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K1 by Geoff Hardy Reserve Chardonnay 2022

The aim here is to reveal just what the very best fruit from the team’s Kuitpo Vineyard in the Adelaide...
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K1 by Geoff Hardy Middle Hill Shiraz 2022

From the Kuitpo sub-region of the Adelaide Hills, this is under Diam. It is called the Middle Hill Shiraz because...
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Land of Tomorrow Touriga 2024

A dynamic Touriga from McLaren Vale that opens with Pepper berries, juniper and black cherries. There is sandalwood, poppy seed...
LOTChard

Land of Tomorrow Chardonnay 2024

White blush nectarines, rainier cherries and pomelo pulp. Some fresh linen, lotus and lemon tea. Acidity climbs like a vine,...
Curtis Ancestor McLaren Vale Shiraz

Curtis Family Winemakers Ancestor Shiraz 2021

Incredibly light and fragrant, it leaps from the glass with grace and purpose. Aromas of pomegranate, red plum, mulberry, blueberry...
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Curtis Family Winemakers Cavaliere Shiraz 2021

Pretty contained, not overtly expressive in its fruit; instead, bunchy elements leap out as cinnamon, bramble, and herbal notes. There’s...

New Zealand new releases

Kiwi winemakers are now crafting some of the greatest wines on the planet. Our team in Australia and New Zealand hunt down the best new releases from right around the country to share with you.

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Forrest Marlborough Chardonnay 2023

In crafting this thoroughly enjoyable Chardonnay from Marlborough in New Zealand, the team have sourced fruit from two very different vineyards. One is located in the Wairau River Valley, a place also known for wonderful big brown trout if you...
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Forrest Marlborough Riesling 2023

A slightly off-dry style of Riesling from the Southern Valleys district in Marlborough, New Zealand. This is a style that...
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Black Grape Society Grandmaster Pinot Noir 2024

The vintage conditions were all over the place yet the end result for the Grandmaster was still terrific. A concentrated...
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Black Grape Society Master Pinot Noir 2024

Hailing from Central Otago, it has everything you’d want and expect from a New Zealand Pinot. There are lovely florals...
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Abe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

If it’s been a while between drinks for venturing into Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – as it has been for me...
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Red Hut Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024

A new name on the New Zealand wine scene with some impressive wine credentials, Red Hut, is the brainchild of...
Red Hut Albarino Front Deep Etched NV HR

Red Hut Gisborne Albariño 2025

Hails from New Zealand’s Gisborne region well-known for Chardonnay but now home to a small bunch of alternative varieties such...
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Red Hut Hawkes Bay Roy’s Hill Chardonnay 2024

A ripe, full throttle Chardonnay from New Zealand’s North Island with aromas of honeysuckle, Asian pear, white peach, honey, nougat,...
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Crowded House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Marlborough in the South Island of New Zealand, has undoubtedly become Ground Zero for Savvy lovers. These guys have been...
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Amelia Park Braidwood Shiraz 2022

From a single vineyard in the Frankland River region in Western Australia, the fruit was pressed into a mix of...

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2024

Dark cherry conserve and hazelnut lead, a swirl unlocking cassia and nutmeg. Forest notes follow – pine mushroom, forest floor,...

International new releases

Looking for a change? Then let us guide you through the world of wine with our International new releases. We’ve got reviews and stories on everything from bargain supermarket picks right through to international icons.

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Castel Firmian Pinot Nero 2023

Bottled under Diam, Pinot Nero is the Italian name for the more familiar Pinot Noir, this example is from the Trentino region. Different, surely, but still most enjoyable. A russet/garnet hue, this is a savoury style with notes of mushrooms,...
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Feudo Arancio Rosato Sicily 2024

A fresh Rosé from Sicily, bottled under Diam. The colour is that of a fading sunset orange. The nose offers...
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Mezzacorona Meso di Mezzo Pinot Grigio Rosé 2024

It is well known that the Pinot Grigio/Gris grape can provide more colour than we normally see with traditional white...
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Domaine Galuval Le Coq Volant Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Blanc 2022

For those looking to expand their vinous horizons, hard to go past this most appealing French white. From the Rhône...
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Domaine Galuval Le Carré du Coq Syrah 2020

Light years away from the typical Syrah/Shiraz we enjoy locally. Not that there is anything wrong with that. This is...
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Domaine Galuval Noir Ventabren 2019

Those of you experienced in drinking wines made from the Caladoc grape, raise your hand. Didn’t think so. Now is...
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Domaine Galuval La Montagne Cairanne 2020

Grenache is usually the dominant variety in this Rhône Valley region, supported by Syrah and Mourvèdre. Dollops of Cinsault and...
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Domaine Galuval Rasteau Les Collins 2020

Wines from the Rasteau region can come from a wide variety of different grapes, though it is usually very much...
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Domaine Galuval Le Coq Volant Côtes-du-Rhône Villages 2022

Bottled under Diam, this wine is a wonderful example of just how far quality winemaking has come in recent decades....
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Astrale Chianti Riserva 2021

A very fine vintage for this Tuscan red, the wine is bottled under cork. The colour is a dark cherry/maroon....
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Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Reserva 2022

Teroldego is a variety indigenous to the northeast regions of Italy. There are a couple of local examples, but they...
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