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A classic elegant Tasmanian Pinot. Without question worth the price...simple...

 Pooley Wines Tasmania 2019 Pinot Noir Rating: A- $40

Rating: Special Buy 🍷  2016 Taylors Winemakers Project Barrel Selection Pinot Noir from Tasmania. (wow, say that three times) This is normally $48 a bottle but at Dan Murphy’s, they have a members special of $25. Ridiculous value at $25. A good little bite and a length as long as the name. No more words, just buy...simple... (Independent review. I bought this wine myself & I’ll be buying more)

 Rating: Special Buy 🍷  2016 Taylors Winemakers Project

Would love all Australian wineries to follow. My objective is to give simple wine reviews based on quality and value for money. We should all drink great wine, even on a Monday night. I would love to review your wines...simple...

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 Would love all Australian wineries to follow. My objective

A+ is the best of the best through to C being average.

If I don’t like it I won’t post or recommend it.

I buy my wine (if I am lucky to receive a  complimentary bottle I’ll tell you)...simple... 🍷

 Not all wines make @winereview _simple 🍷 Just like school

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

This is a gentle Riesling. Quietly spoken, soft and delicate. The flavours are peaceful, all working together. Its those little flavours and elements that create a beautiful structure that requires no effort but to pour another glass.

This is why I started Wine Review Simple, to find new wineries, new wine makers. This is one of those…simple…

 The Bend 2019 Great Oyster Bay Riesling Price: $30 Rating:

Recommendation: Strong Buy. Lives up to the Hype.

This is one scary label. Stuff of nightmares. Those black teeth and the one red eye that pierces your soul.

Before even opening the wine, I’m intrigued, slightly possessed by this label. I must know more. A quick check and the label is original artwork created by British artist

Now this is where it gets interesting. Del Naja also known as 3D, who is a founding member of the band Massive Attack. Famous for their hits Unfinished Sympathy and Teardrop.

But it then takes another turn. Del Naja is rumoured to be Banksy.

Banksy is an anonymous England based street artist that uses graffiti and a stencilling technique that combines dark humour with art. From London to New York, Banksy has created his artwork across the globe. Banksy recently made more world wide headlines after he shredded one of his paintings immediately after it was sold at auction for a record £1,042,000. Within seconds of the auction finishing, the painting began shredding itself. The shredder built into the frame stopped when the canvas was about half-way through. Banksy has later said this stoppage was unplanned and that he intended to shred the entire thing. The artwork is now on display in Germany and worth even more than the original auction price.

Back to the wine. How the hell did this famous, mysterious, possible Banksy end up on a Pinot Noir from Tasmania?

That bit I don’t know. Either way what a great story or rumour.

Delicious and outrageously good. Scary yet beautiful. Loved it without fail.

Has got my mind and body aching (for another bottle) - Massive Attack

 Dr Edge Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019 Rating: A Price: $50

Wine is more than just taste. It’s about emotion, passion and that moment in time. Whether it’s opening a special bottle for a celebration or cracking open a red with friends. All of these senses create a special wine. Wine is quite subjective and everyone has different taste and wants from a wine. Wines can be judged by a certain criteria but the reason I love wine is those extra elements that can’t be judged on paper or by scores.

This is why I have an award for wine of the year. It’s not about white or red, depth or characteristics. The Wine of the Year is awarded to a wine that delivers not only taste and flavour but creates or has an X-factor. Stirs that emotion. Creates a moment in time where you just go “wow”

Its has all the wine senses wrapped up with the sight of a beautiful colour, the smell, that frankly I wish I could smell everyday and lastly the taste of pure happiness. The wine itself is beautiful.

But this wine created additional experiences beyond the glass of wine.

The label is pure art (literally and the story behind that is even more impressive) Not to mention the background and winemaking skills of Dr Edge. The more I searched about this wine and the winemaker, the more I fell in love.

All of this created a wine that was just magical to taste and experience and my favorite wine of the year.

 Wine is more than just taste. It’s about emotion, passion

Stefano Lubiana 2018 Primavera Tasmanian Pinot Noir

Recommendation: Buy; let them rest for a few years.

It is such a crowded market at the moment with pinot's, especially in that $40 price range. It is hard to differentiate between the good and the outright average. Price is never a good indication.

_lubiana_wines pinot recently being sold for $32, there is no question, it's a complete steal. Beautiful Tasmanian pinot noir. Estate grown, handmade elegance.

Bright and juicy, but I feel it is too young at the moment and needs time. I taste its potential and I'm excited for the future, so I've bought a few for the cellar. I think this will be great in a few years...simple...

 Stefano Lubiana 2018 Primavera Tasmanian Pinot Noir Rating:

A Pinot Noir from IQ Wines. 2016 Coal River Valley Pinot from Tasmania. Got to his from

🍷  First time from this winery. A very good Pinot. Very enjoyable. Loads of favour and length. 🍷