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Ever found a wine you’d forgotten about?! -

I’ve dug up a gem during a late night cellar tidy up! Langmeil Freedom Shiraz 2010, made from the oldest Shiraz vines in the world that’re a mere 176 years young. -

 Ever found a wine you’d forgotten about?! - I’ve dug up a

Rob Dolan has gone into stealth mode with the launch of his new Signature Series and they look stunning!

Looking beyond the aesthetics, these wines are the result of 35 years of winemaking knowledge, made in tiny quantities and only in exceptional years. The perfect trifecta by all accounts! These are an exciting prospect and I can’t wait to taste them!

 Rob Dolan has gone into stealth mode with the launch of his

Treated myself to a cracking Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from Sanglier. Three different vineyards, Woodside, Lenswood and Piccadilly,  with an average age of 35 years combined produce a zingy, fresh, mineral bomb of a Chardy. Funky, flinty, full of stone-fruit flavor and impressive length. It’s bloody good! -

 Treated myself to a cracking Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from

Hmm, considering a Grenache in the middle of Winter? Well, if you find yourself in one of those "I fancy a Grenache" moods then do yourself a favour and grab few of these cheeky little Barossa beauts from

. This is a cracking example of a varietal that's having somewhat of a rebirth! What was once destined for fortified alone is now highly prized and rightly so! ⁠

Did you know, the Barossa is home to the oldest productive Grenache vines in the world? What an incredible part of the world!⁠

 Hmm, considering a Grenache in the middle of Winter? Well

​Wine on a school night? Absolutely, and this cheeky little number from

 is just the drop. Made from old vines, 58 years young, planted in the Barossa this Grenache is delicious. That’s honestly the best word. Lifted red berries, raspberry liquorice, slight bunchy characters on the nose. Balanced, springy, exciting on the palate. Strawberry lollies and Allen’s Frogs with savoury edges, zingy acidity and soft subtle tannins. It’s a bloody good drop, bit of a bargain really, great work!⁠

 ​Wine on a school night? Absolutely, and this cheeky little

 delivered a few weeks back and all I can say is, why has it taken this long to find them?!

The Rosé comes from 47 year old, Goblet Grenache vines, in Blewitt Springs Mclaren Vale. Light and zippy with crunch and dryness. Roses and strawberries, nice acidity and fine tannin. Love it, would definitely buy again. -

A Light Dry Red, 70% whole bunch, which is a 50/50 blend of Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir & Clare Valley Shiraz that’s so tasty and satisfying I barely put the glass down. It has a lot going on, quite deceiving really. A spectrum of red fruit lovelies coupled with herbal edges. All in at 12.7% ABV, bit of a gem really.

 Two down, two left of the @sanglierwines  delivered a few

My recent poll had the Rockford as preferred (54%) in this ​old school vs new school battle. Surprised? I was. What do you think of these beauties? -

For me, I'm team Standish. No doubt the Rockford is a classy drop, and 14 was an incredible vintage for the basket Press, but... that Lamella is in a class of it's own. I've said it before about Standish Wines, you could spent a lot more and get a lot less. Get them while you can! -

 My recent poll had the Rockford as preferred (54%) in this

Rumour has it this Rockford Basket Press 2010 is one of the best the iconic winery has produced since the first release in 1984. So, this little gem's coming home with me. You can never have enough Shiraz... right?⁠

​Made from grapes sourced from 60 to 140-year-old dry-grown vineyards (most from independent growers) across a range of Barossa soils, altitudes and micro-climates, the wine represents a rare and important post-colonial Australian aesthetic. The fruit is hand picked then vinified using classic Barossa techniques including a 19th-century wooden Bagshaw crusher, open fermentation and basket pressing. Matured primarily in seasoned 300-litre French and American oak hogsheads and 2500-litre vats for two years resulting in wines that are classic, age worthy, examples of Barossa Shiraz. ⁠

 Rumour has it this Rockford Basket Press 2010 is one of the

Giaconda Chardonnay 2014 Magnum, 1500ml of Australia’s Grand Cru finest. Opulent, complex and majestic. This is a truly great example of Australian chardonnay with a strong pedigree for aging. ⁣

Is this the best Australian Chardonnay?⁣ and in a magnum...

 Giaconda Chardonnay 2014 Magnum, 1500ml of Australia’s

When I'm in the heart of the Barossa I love a cheeky trip to Rockford. The 15 Basket Press Shiraz, classic Barossan Shiraz, has a tough time living up to the fantastic 14 as expected. That being said... it's a classic and puts a big smile on your face. What do you think is the best Basket Press vintage? ⁠🤔

 When I'm in the heart of the Barossa I love a cheeky trip

The Eddies Old Vine Shiraz, Barossan gold if you ask me. Planted in 1912, ​1951 and 1975 the average age of the vines that make their way into this bottle is 70, unbelievable really. ⁠

It might just be, along with the Mewstone Pinot Noir, my favourite find so far this year. Beautifully aromatic. The glass barely able to contain the aromas. Rich, lush, exotic on the palate. Xmas cake fruit, sweet and savoury spice complexity ever evolving in the glass. Don't get me started on the length, insane. God bless those old vines! Simply put, it's bloody good!⁠

 The Eddies Old Vine Shiraz, Barossan gold if you ask me

Penfolds Grange...If it’s not the best, then it’s certainly the most iconic Australian wine out there and with most believing the 2010 vintage is the best post millennium release of Grange it makes me wonder... how does it rate against the other 49 releases? If you know, let me know! 🍷🙌

 Penfolds Grange...If it’s not the best, then it’s certainly

Some wines are just too irresistible. Case in point, Vinteloper Odeon Pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills. Only 1488, very heavy, bottles produced and artwork that’s possibly my favorite of the year. Screams quality from every angle, simply awesome! -

 Some wines are just too irresistible. Case in point

I’ve not tried many wines from the Macedon Ranges but the Lyons Will Estate Chardonnay and Gamay were highly recommended. The only problem I see is work out which one to try first… Chardy or Gamay? Can’t really lose in my eyes 🙌🍷🔥

 I’ve not tried many wines from the Macedon Ranges but the

Got a favourite producer from the Adelaide Hills?

I have my favourites, I’m sure you can guess them, but also love trying new producers like this Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Nova Vita. Recently been rebranded/ packaged and looking awesome. Hopefully that’s a sign of things to come!

 Got a favourite producer from the Adelaide Hills? I have my

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

I’m calling it. Shiraz Pinot blend is the next big thing on bottle shop shelves.

I actually should say the return of Shiraz Pinot.

Just like all things at the moment - Old is New. The blend has been around forever but its something you don’t really see too often.

James Estate have produced a very good wine that is drinking well at the moment. To use ‘wine words’, Vanilla, spice and earthly. Medium to Lighter end of the scale but a classic dry finish.