Remember those Raspberry Twisters you used to get from the corner store as a kid?

I’m instantly transported back in time. A textured raspberry flavoured wine that develops into forest fruits. Unfiltered red blend of Carignan, Syrah, Malbec and Grenache coats the mouth and provides a hit to the middle of the tongue. Young and fresh. I really like this and will be buying more…simple…

 Sigurd Wines 2019 Red Blend Rating: B+ Price: $30

Gold Digger’s Ghost Pyrenees Shiraz 2017

Recommendation: Strong Buy. A quality wine for $22

This was a complimentary bottle from Luke and Zoe Crouch, who run Ned's Vineyard. They only make one wine and this is it. All their love and passion into one wine. Ned’s Vineyard is nestled at the foothills of the Pyrenees Ranges in Victoria and has a long history. Most of the fruit is bought by the more famous Mount Langhi Ghiran, but Luke and Zoe keep a small batch from the top block of the vineyard.  The grapes are carefully handled by wine maker Andrew Davey to produce this quality Shiraz.

The aroma of this wine is truly beautiful. It reminds me of a quality floral perfume and it feels like I'm walking through the fragrance department at David Jones. You get an instant hit of flavour that coats the mouth. Blueberry is at the front but it turns into a sweet spice flavour of star anise, subtle but makes the wine end perfectly. It's an old school licorice allsort. Luke and Zoe only need to make one wine especially if it is this good...simple...

 Ned's Vineyard Gold Digger’s Ghost Pyrenees Shiraz 2017

Recommendation: Buy. Completely different

I don’t know what Fresh A.F. stands for but I going with Fresh As 🤬 I just think “woo baby” (🤬 refers to the word that starts with an F and ends with a K but also includes U and a C, sorry but I don’t want to breach any t&c’s and be blocked ‘again’) Anyway this wine is a Nero d'Avola and a cheeky dash of Zibibbo as quoted by Unico Zelo.

Light in alcohol but so tasty and the length is ridiculously long. Nero d'Avola (Italian pronunciation: [ˈneːro ˈdaːvola]; 'Black of Avola' in Italian) is "the most important red wine grape in Sicily" and is one of Italy's most important indigenous varieties. Thanks wiki...simple...

 Unico Zelo Fresh A.F. Rating: B+ Price: $22 Recommendation:

Step three: Crack this open and pour a healthy glass, take a sip and ponder the world...simple...

 Silken Beastie Shiraz By Thistledown 2017 Barossa Valley

Aged premium hunter valley semillon. What more do you need?

 Tyrrells 2015 Aged Release Hunter Valley Semillon Rating:

Recommendation: Midweek bang for your buck.

I’ve seen this at most bottle shops and for $15, I thought I’ll give it a crack.

Its soft, a little fruit that gives a light taste. Actually it’s not bad especially for the price.

Perfect for a quick feed at the local Chinese or perfect for a Wednesday night...simple...

 Ninth Island Tasmanian Pinot Noir 2018 made by Pipers Brook

You either like surprises or you don’t. I’m not a fan of certain surprises, like I don’t surprise birthday parties or opening the mail and surprise a parking ticket!

The surprises I like are when I have no expectations, no preconceived ideas and you buy a wine on a whim or someone brings a wine you’ve never had.

It’s after that first taste. That feeling of enjoyment. The moment that I am pleasantly surprised by this wine...simple...

 Hugo McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz 2015 Rating: B+ Price:

Deep rich colour. Smooth start, touch of spice. Good little hit at the end. Overall a dry tight taste that is actually very good for a Shiraz only 2 years old. Real leather feel. I’d definitely buy...simple...

 enjoyed this, it really cemented the quality.

The Vandenberg Wine brand pays tribute to the amazing four-generation story of the Vandenberg family – from surviving a ship-wreck to Richie Vandenberg captaining the Hawthorn Hawks football club back to Premiership success. Focused on family, adventure, and relationships, this wine brand celebrates people being a part of something bigger than themselves.

I think we all need this at the moment. 🍷

 Vandenberg Shiraz 2018 Rating: B+ Price: $20

fruity finish. Just a light acidic touch. Very enjoyable but I still think Jim Barry’s Watervale Riesling is still my favourite at this price point. Just my opinion...simple...

 Jim Barry Jim's Garden Riesling Clare Valley 2019 Rating:

This is a wonderful blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Touriga from

Light, fresh and very drinkable. Great layers that give some savoury notes but fun fruit. Yes that’s the word fun. This is just a fun red wine that has a difference with Mourvèdre and Touriga. A very good blend...simple...

 Varney Wines 2018 ‘ENTRADA’ G.M.T. Rating: B Price: $25

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