A complex Chardonnay, which is a concert of flavours with the oak being the encore to what is a beautiful performance…simple…

 Port Phillip Estate 2018 Red Hill Chardonnay Rating: A-

I’ve seen this 100 times at the bottle shop as it comes in its own paper bag, so I finally bought it ....... Rating: Buy 🍷  Crafters Union Custom Red from Hawke’s Bay in NZ. As I said this wine all ready comes in a bottlo paper bag with 🌴 💀🏄🏻‍♂️ 🔪💰❤️🦠💣 and all other crazy

sum it up with “Bold yet lush” and “harmonious wine”. Well done 👍  Up there for bargain of the year. ...🍷...

 I’ve seen this 100 times at the bottle shop as it comes in

_carbon is absolutely beautiful. About $3000 USD for the magnum and the way the Aussie dollar is going that about $13000 📉Maybe easier to win a F1 race...simple...

 Official Champagne of the @f1 🍾 @champagne _carbon is

Always hard to pick a wine at a restaurant but kicked a goal with this one from

| very smooth & delicious with a length that just keeps going. From

 Always hard to pick a wine at a restaurant but kicked a

The only way to end a long weekend....simple....

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 The only way to end a long weekend....simple

I love his story and the way he makes wines.

You can feel that base guitar with the beat of the drum.

This is Triple M in a glass. Stay with me for a second and let me explain.

Triple M is that classic rock radio station, that is just an Australian institution. I grew up with it.

In the days where we have Spotify and other digital mediums, I still tune into Triple M and somehow hear music I just forgot about or songs I would never type into Spotify. Yes ads are annoying but what do you do. Everyone has to pay the bills.

So what does this have to do with the wine?

All of it. The wine is classic Australian. That hard edge of Shiraz. That length which seems to hold forever. It’s the opposite of a soft wine but equally holds it’s all together without punching you in the throat. I’m happy. Very happy. It is that classic rock song. It stirs up memories or great times. Just a like a great song.

My recommendation is find your favourite your song, take a sip and belt out chorus with a slight head nod.

Just to add this is not sponsored in any way by

 Its just where I live. Just an independent wine review.

 David Franz 2017 'HP' Hydraulic Press Shiraz Rating: A-

 Even flow...simple.... #barossa #wine #australianwine

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Recommendation: Buy. Great little bargain

This one is from the Swan Valley Region of Perth, Western Australia. Different to the aged Hunter Valley Semillon I’ve been having recently. Definitely lighter at the start but a great little burst of flavour with a zesty edge.  I’m surprised by the freshness. A flood of flavour. Each sip seems to get better and better. If I had this again, I’d actually decanter it. It seems to have the best of both worlds with the complexity of aged white mixed with the freshness of young semillon.

I still can’t believe it’s only $20...simple...

 Garbin Estate 2012 Semillon @garbinestatewines Swan Valley

I know I’m only 13 days into a new year but I think I’ve found a finalist for wine of the year.

I had the pleasure of drinking this paired with a beautiful dinner at

I don’t usually review restaurants but Labart restaurant at

 has a great wine list. I have no affiliation with either the winery or the restaurant. Just a honest review.

 Timo Mayer Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019 Rating: A Price:

A heavenly selection from the wine list at

A funky modern Thai restaurant which served some of the best food I’ve have eaten on the

They also had a very good wine list with some unique and special wines and even a few goodies listed that are sold out at most retailers.

One of the wines we had was a ‘sold out’ L.A.S Vino Franco from the Margaret River. First time I’ve had this and it won’t be the last.

100% Cabernet Franc from a small vineyard in the heart of Willyabrup, Margaret River. The 20 year old vines that were hand picked as one batch and. fermented as whole berries. The juice finished fermenting in a clay amphora made in Byron Bay where it matured for a further 10 months prior to bottling with no fining and a light filtration.

They only made 1000 bottles of this wine. So I feel special to have had the opportunity to taste one of these.

.a.s.vino for the wine making description and process.

 A heavenly selection from the wine list at @missmee

This is why you cellar wines. Having a 2008 Peter Lehmann Cabernet Sauvignon on a Wednesday night. An 11 year old wine on a Wednesday...😂...Loving life. But seriously, these are, in my opinion the entry level for

 but each time they are amazing and last forever. Especially considering the price. This is superb. Thick and oily are the first two words. Love it. Go an Buy 6, have one then leave the rest. You don’t need a wine cellar, just use an old esky and put it in the linen closet. Simple. Have one every year after that (if you can) Trust me you will wish you bought 12. ....simple..... 🍷

 This is why you cellar wines. Having a 2008 Peter Lehmann

Rating: Buy 🍷  2014 Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from

. Funny name, funny label but a serious wine. A little beauty from Margaret River. Lots of oak but well balanced and smooth lengthy finish. 🙏 to the Great Lord Suckfizzle.  I’m happy.....simple....

 Rating: Buy 🍷  2014 Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Recommendation: Just a perfect gift for Mum this Mother’s Day. How many times do you get to drink gold!

But just in case you needed more, many may think this is a gimmick and the gold is the only wow factor but this deserves more attention. The quality and taste elevates that wow factor. A very good sparkling with loads of fresh bubbles and just the right alignment of sweetness and acid. I love dry champagnes and I was very happy with this. I think this will please all sweet sparkling drinkers and those to love a dry champagne.

But with gold prices rising over the last few months, is this classed an investment? 🥂

 Garbin Estate Wine Sparkling White Gold Leaf Rating: A-

Gold Turtle Margaret River Chardonnay 2019

*Now when I say ‘simple’, I don’t mean plain or boring. When I refer to simple I mean uncomplicated easy drinking. It’s not trying too hard. No over use of oak or overly buttered or an acidic bomb. Sometimes we (ok me) are always trying new styles or the next big thing but sometimes in a complicated world you need a uncomplicated wine. Sometimes you just need a good wine...simple...

 MadFish Gold Turtle Margaret River Chardonnay 2019 Rating:

This one is important for tonight’s review...simple...

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Happy international Pinot day. Guess what having tonight?...simple...

 Happy international Pinot day. Guess what having

 Pretend it’s Friday...simple... #champagne #moet #mo oët

Highly recommended from a great wine list. 🍷

from my usual pick. Very good. All those on the

 dinner at The Collective in Palm Beach 🏝 is a must. .

 Beautiful Red from @thecollectivepalmbeach Highly

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Rating: Strong Buy 🍷  2016 Iconique Barrique Pinot Noir by

This beauty is from Orange, NSW and been handpicked from the best Pinot available. Normally I choose a Pinot from the Mornington or Tassie but this wine has really made me look at wines from Orange (again). About $50 but well worth it. I’ve had Wines from Orange previously but this is next level and how much the Region has developed and killing the cool climate wines at the moment. Well done to

 Rating: Strong Buy 🍷  2016 Iconique Barrique Pinot Noir by

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

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Dad will love you with this wine. Not to mention, you can brag that it has been cellared for 7 years 😂 Any vintage of this Riesling is brilliant for the price but to get one that has been sleeping for 7 years under $20 is amazing. The 2012 is just beautiful. Zesty and just enough acid. James Halliday said this about the 2012 vintage “Expect this wine to develop over ten years into a superb wine experience” 💯% correct Mr Halliday

 Father’s Day Present 🎁 Option 3️⃣ Jim Barry Watervale

I’m too thirsty. Must be easier ways to open my

If only the Mazda CX-9 had a spoiler 🤔😂 ...simple... 🎥

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 I’m too thirsty. Must be easier ways to open my

A cold snap has hit the Gold Coast as it is a bitterly cold 18 degrees. So I reached for a warming Chris Ringland Shiraz. It’s been about 18 months since I’ve had one of these and although Still young, you taste and feel that beautiful velvet touch that is full of rich dark chocolate and spicy pepper. Not a wine for the faint hearted but that’s they way I like my Barossa Shiraz.

Overall, I wish I bought more....simple...

 Chris Ringland The Makers Edition 2017 Barossa Shiraz An

 Cheers to Monday...simple... #australianwine #wine

Recommendation: Strong Buy. Complete bargain at this price

A very good wine at this price. Classic Barossa Shiraz that I think will only get better with a couple of years under its belt.

No affiliation but this wine is on special at

 I actually paid closer to $30 and I still rate it a very good wine at that price. I actually bought a few more for the cellar.

 Sons Of Eden Marschall Shiraz 2019 Rating: B+ Price: On

My first visit to a great independent wine merchant on the

There are limited independent wine stores on the Gold Coast and this is a welcomed addition.

I was like a kid in a candy store yesterday and I bought a few bottles. Fantastic range. I think I’ll be a regular as this is a wine lovers dream…simple…

 Welcome to the Gold Coast @sommwinestore My first visit to

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 to give away two bottles of their brilliant Rosé.

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Prize value is approximately $50 and can not be transferred for cash.

Port Phillip Estate 2018 Red Hill Chardonnay Rating: A-

I’ve seen this 100 times at the bottle shop as it comes in

Official Champagne of the @f1 🍾 @champagne _carbon is

Always hard to pick a wine at a restaurant but kicked a

The only way to end a long weekend....simple

David Franz 2017 'HP' Hydraulic Press Shiraz Rating: A-

Even flow...simple.... #barossa #wine #australianwine

Window shopping for #winelovers . 🍷 #wine #winetasting

Garbin Estate 2012 Semillon @garbinestatewines Swan Valley

Timo Mayer Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019 Rating: A Price:

A heavenly selection from the wine list at @missmee

This is why you cellar wines. Having a 2008 Peter Lehmann

Rating: Buy 🍷 2014 Suckfizzle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Garbin Estate Wine Sparkling White Gold Leaf Rating: A-

MadFish Gold Turtle Margaret River Chardonnay 2019 Rating:

Homeschooling with Wine Review Simple This one is important

Happy international Pinot day. Guess what having

Pretend it’s Friday...simple... #champagne #moet #mo oët

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Rating: Strong Buy 🍷 2016 Iconique Barrique Pinot Noir by

Vandenberg Shiraz 2018 Rating: B+ Price: $20

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I’m too thirsty. Must be easier ways to open my

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Cheers to Monday...simple... #australianwine #wine

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Welcome to the Gold Coast @sommwinestore My first visit to

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What wine are you having tonight? ...simple... #picoftheday