So I’m having wine from a can 🤔 First for me but I’m trying Elephant 🐘 in the Room Pinot Noir. I tried this a few months ago (in the bottle) and loved it. So I’m doing a side by side tasting 🍷 250ml can (2.7 standard drinks) verses a half bottle. Same vintage just glass v aluminium. 🍷

Is of weird having wine from a can? Hell Yes

Would I buy wine in a can again? No, not red* but I did see there are a few wineries doing white wine in a can. Now that I would buy, especially for the esky. Brilliant idea for a picnic 🧺 or a sneaky drink the beach 🏝 *These days there are half bottles which I’d rather buy but it is a good idea if you just want one glass of wine...simple...

 So I’m having wine from a can 🤔 First for me but I’m trying

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Koonara wines have produced a great Chardonnay that is punching above its weight.

Crisp pink lady apple with layer of creamy buttery flavour, which is subtle but creates yet another layer of this well balanced and a quality Chardonnay.

I don’t think I could ask for more at this price point...simple...

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 Koonara Wines Cape Banks Mount Gambier Chardonnay 2019

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A down to earth Pinot from the Yarra Valley. A mix between those dark fruits of cherry and blueberry but does add a little spice at the end.

This one comes down to price, at $20, I would buy a few more and a good Pinot for that mid week drink, but once you hit the $30 mark, there is so much competition and I’ve had better vintages ...simple...

 The Hills by Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019

This wine didn’t exist last year and really not even allowed. This is the first Prosecco Rosè available in Australia.

Mid last year the Italian government approved the production of a rosè Prosecco, permitting the addition of Pinot Noir to provide the rose colour.

BABO wines was started by Justin Bubb and after working for over 10 years in Italy, his vision was to produce contemporary, great value and premium Italian wines for the Australian palate and market.

Once the rules were changed BABO immediately created this Rosè Prosecco 2019 BOC.

This is completely different to most other Prosecco’s on the shelf or actually completely different to anything Prosecco I have ever tasted.

Not quite bone dry it does have that dry crisp ending similar to a ‘brut’. A little fruit, but I’m mainly feeling a freshness. It’s built for the beach and long summer days…simple…

 BABO Wines Rosè Prosecco 2019 Rating: B- Price: $28

A spoon full of raspberry jelly. Loved it. All you need is to pour a healthy glass and enjoy the start of the weekend…simple…

Can’t be harder to find but well worth it. I’ve bought a few more.

 Tonic Wines Mataro 2019 Clare Valley, SA Rating: B+ Price:

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

Single estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay that screams a pairing with shell fish.

Actually, with the Tennis stars in the headlines at the moment for their outrageous demands, I’m demanding this be paired with Lobster. Tasmanian rock lobster, no less, with garlic butter. While looking over Noosa Beach, of course.

Not forgetting a glass of this Chardonnay of course. Just like the lobster, the wine is juicy, not overpowering, with the right amount of oak...simple...

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 Mandala Estate Chardonnay Single Vineyard 2019 Rating: B+

Chateau Yaldara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

This wine is like sitting in an old leather wingback chair in front of an open fire 🔥 the smell, the taste, the feeling.

It’s warm tasting, comfortable but captivating just like looking at a fire. I could drink this and ponder into the fire all night. A very good wine. A classic in my opinion...simple...

 and thank you for the opportunity to taste and review this very good wine. .

 Chateau Yaldara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Rating: A

Rating: Buy 🍷  Holm Oak ‘The Protégé’ Pinot Noir from

Beautiful little Pinot. Light and fresh with a smooth finish. I recently got broken-hearted with two below average pinots but the love is back with this one. I bought this for $25 but just saw it on

 for $20 (not a paid promotion but wish I could get one. Hint hint....) Anyway Great wine. Definitely will buy again...simple...

 Rating: Buy 🍷  Holm Oak ‘The Protégé’ Pinot Noir from

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: A Sunday afternoon special

Remember going on a Sunday Drive? Remember the time before everyone was so busy and there was only a couple of TV channels. A time with no internet, no mobile phone and no Netflix.

Dad would to turn to Mum and say “wanna go for a drive?” Before you knew we we were all in the car, windows down, driving down the coast or into the City.

I have no idea why, but I loved it. Driving then was fun. No bumper to bumper traffic, just the fresh breeze and exploring the small part of the world.

_wines have a different story and reason behind the name but either way there was something comforting about this wine. A familiar taste, a smell that made me as happy as sitting in the back seat on that Sunday Drive…simple…

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 Last Sunday Drive by Brand & Sons Cabernet Franc 2019

Recommendation: Ridiculous value for money

 Cirillo 2018 The Vincent Grenache Barossa Valley Rating: A-

Slippery smooth. Dark, even a gentle softness that in a blind taste, I would have guessed it was a Victorian cool climate region rather that Barossa.

Made from (75%) and (25%) Shiraz. Great blend of the two regions.

Worth every cent. An impressive wine that must be on your shopping list or the perfect gift for a wine lover…simple…

 Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2018 Rating: A- Price: Varies

It is cloudy but it’s better than ‘fine’.

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Remember when you were a kid and you would lay on the grass look into the sky and somehow saw a dinosaur or a rocket ship in the clouds. Well, grab a bottle this impressive Chardonnay and just enjoy looking at the clouds (again) you will be amazed what you will see (especially towards the end of the bottle)...simple...

 Silent Noise Cloudy but Fine Chardonnay 2019 Rating: B+

Great advice in the simplest way possible. Great label...simple... Credit to this goes to