Wines Reviewed by The Real Review

Stunning small-batch Grenache and probably the most sought-after wine in the brilliant Yangarra stable.

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

A fragrant, textural McLaren Vale Grenache from old bush vines in Blewitt Springs, showing the finesse and energy Thistledown has made its name on.

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 bright, balanced Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir that shows Moorooduc’s easy, unforced approach to the variety.

First class vintage Sparkling Rose and one of the country's very best.

Andrew Thomas' flagship wine - an outstanding example of Hunter Shiraz.

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

Old-vine Blewitt Springs Grenache made with finesse and restraint by four of the sharpest minds in the game.

A straight-shooting, whole-bunch Grenache from red Cambrian soils, made with zero fluff and a sharp sense of place. Ask ChatGPT

Rob Mack's top-end McLaren Vale red, fine boned, spicy and fragrant.

A 95 point single block Chardonnay from Terra Sancta.

A fresh, easy-going Shiraz Pinot from Hunter Valley renegade Usher Tinkler.

A graceful, organically grown Central Otago Pinot shaped by subtle winemaking and a clear sense of place.

From a remarkable volcanic-limestone site in western Victoria, this is Patrick Sullivan’s most brooding and structured Chardonnay - deep, textural, and built to make a lasting impression.

An exceptionally refined sparkling which showcases the purity of Tasmanian Chardonnay.

Just the second release of Helen Master's self-grown Pinot Noir. Extremely limited.

A refined, estate-grown Pinot from Mora’s Bannockburn vineyards – ripe fruit, fine structure and a clear example of this young producer’s precise, vineyard-first style.

Canberra icon Clonakilla's flagship wine. Australia's most collectable Shiraz Viognier blend.

Year after year one of the true bargain Semillons of the Hunter Valley.

Dry-grown, dark and savoury Syrah from the formidable duo of star winemaker Rob Mann and the remarkable Swinney vineyard.

Elite Single Vineyard Grenache from one of the 'Grand Cru' Grenache sites of Blewitt Springs.

Benchmark Clare Valley Riesling, pure, driven and powerfully refreshing.

A benchmark high-altitude Pinot from Orange made by Tom Ward.

Sensational cool-climate traditional method sparkling from Orange's best producers of the style.

A small-release Pinot from all eight clones on the Isle Vineyard – detailed, savoury and seriously well put together.

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.

One of the Clare Valley's truly remarkable vineyards produces a Cabernet of rare finesse in the hands of Jeffrey Grosset.

A tiny production Chardonnay from a legendary Upper Yarra site, this wine sees Patrick Sullivan bring his hands-off Gippsland sensibility to one of Victoria’s most elegant vineyard voices.

A serious, ageworthy take on the Margaret River SBS from one of the country’s most committed low-intervention estates.

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

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.

A spot-on introduction to aged Hunter Semillon – crisp, gently toasty and unbeatable value from one of the region’s true icons.

One of the most bankable Cabernets in Victoria. The Moonambel Cabernet will cellar well for many years to come.

A benchmark Margaret River Cabernet that combines power, finesse, and serious aging potential, marking 50 years of quiet excellence from Moss Wood.

Exceptionally elegant and balanced Chardonnay from a winemaking legend in the Adelaide Hills.