Wines Reviewed by The Real Review

A concentrated, north-facing Gippsland Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines. Maybe the pick of the PS Chardonnays in 2025.

A wonderful Mount Edelstone release, a single vineyard Eden Valley Shiraz of grace and length.

An elite cool-climate Shiraz from the prized Balhannah site – complex, seductive, and packed with dark fruit and savoury grit.

Excellent value as ever, the Hilltops Shiraz offers Clonakilla class at a very affordable price.

One of the best Shiraz blends in Australia, year in, year out.

Beechworth Pinot full of power and character, from one of the region's best!

A dry, traditional-method sparkling from Mora – bright, citrusy and finely textured, made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown across Central Otago.

A premium Nebbiolo Rosé from Steve Pannell's beautiful Adelaide Hills Protero vineyard in Gumeracha.

Consistently one of Australia's most elite Grenache releases. Absolutely world-class.

Highly sought after and highly revered, the Quintet is one of Australia's greatest Cabernet blend. Always a limited release, particularly in a small vintage like 2023.

Year after year, this unique blend of Tempranillo and Touriga is one of McLaren Vale's most loved and best value reds.

A tightly wound, cool-climate Riesling from one of Australia’s most consistent hands, made for drinking now or forgetting in the cellar.

A dry-grown Mourvèdre from Swinney – dark, spicy and textural, showing the depth and precision that come from generations of careful farming in Frankland River.

A powerful yet finely balanced single-block Shiraz from Koomilya’s original vineyard, showing the depth, savoury complexity and ageing potential that make it one of McLaren Vale’s most coveted releases.

Class act blend of aromatic white varieties from NZ, made from organically-grown fruit.

Deliciously approachable Cabernet, great both now or with years in the cellar. Ludicrous value.

One of the great wines of Margaret River in peak form.

Australia’s premier biodynamic cabernet blend, delivering incredible concentration with remarkable detail and elegance, from a historic Margaret River site.

Classy Clarendon Shiraz made by Andre Bondar - this is Dre's ode to cooler-climate Shiraz grown at altitude.

A fresh, heritage-vine Chardonnay from one of the Upper Yarra's best Chardonnay vineyarrds.

Great value, class-act MArlborough Sauvignon that reminds you why this wine style is so famous.

An elegant Upper Yarra Chardonnay from the red basalt soils of Lusatia Park.

This may be the best varietal Cabernet Franc released in Australia year on year. A seriously fine, fine wine.

Another wonderful release of Sam Connew's premium estate-grown Tasmanian Riesling. Power, texture, purity and a whole lot of interest.

Pure and graceful style of Cabernet with plenty of structure to elevate this above the simple drinker.

The epic King's Wood Shiraz from Yangarra. Truly McLaren Vale Shiraz at its best.

A fresh, zesty Clare Valley Riesling from Kerri Thompson that nails the balance between flavour and drinkability, and at a price that makes it an easy go-to.

An exceptional, estate-grown McLaren Vale white that channels its coastal French heritage to deliver an intensely refreshing, salty and oyster-ready crunch.

A quietly confident McLaren Vale Shiraz that does more with less – pure fruit, no fluff, just really good winemaking.

A special single-vineyard Shiraz release, from an iconic Australian winery.

A laid-back but well-made Martinborough Pinot that balances fruit, spice and structure with typical regional charm.

Dry-grown bush-vine Grenache from WA star Swinney – bright, savoury and full of the ferrous, red-fruited character that makes this site so special.

Steve Pannell's ever-popular aromatic blend - "Moscato for grown-ups".

A pitch-perfect regional Pinot that balances Central Otago richness with freshness and finesse.