Wines Reviewed by The Real Review

Arguably Australia's finest Grenache, from a modern superstar producer. Absolutely world-class.

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

A dense, savoury, and cellar-worthy Margaret River Cabernet shaped by its wild southern vineyard and made with serious intent.

One of the premier Cabernet Sauvignons from Margaret River and Bruce Dukes' finest offering of the variety..

One of NZ's most famous and collectable Pinot Noirs. A benchmark for the Martinborough region.

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

A small-batch Pinot made from Rockburn’s best fruit in Gibbston and Parkburn – concentrated yet finely built, and great for the cellar.

Only the second ever varietal Malbec bottling from the famed Hickinbotham vineyard.

Richly flavoured cool-climate Shiraz from one of the most notable producers in the Pyrenees.

A beautiful museum release of one of the most collectable and celebrated Cabernet blends in the Yarra Valley.

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.

An expressive, cool-season Shiraz from 80-year-old Blewitt Springs vines, offering lifted aromatics, mineral tannins and serious cellaring potential under the hands of some of the country’s most respected winemakers.

The entry level Chardonnay from Deep Woods Estate that bears much more sophistication than its price tag suggests...

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

A cool-season Chardonnay from the Hunter, wild fermented and aged on lees for texture, detail and quiet complexity.

A sharp, textural Chardonnay that captures the balance and character of Margaret River, built for both easy drinking and the long haul.

A biodynamic field blend from Margaret River’s Mangan Vineyard that showcases fruit purity, gentle structure, and Cullen’s signature less-is-more approach.

Follow-up to the all-conquering 2021 vintage, and once again an elegant yet flavour-packed Eden Valley Syrah.

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

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

A Clare Valley classic from one of the region’s great producers, offering serious quality, freshness, and value in every bottle.

An ambitious, boundary-pushing Chardonnay that captures the future of Ten Minutes by Tractor - powerful yet precise, showcasing the next evolution of Mornington Peninsula winemaking.

A super-bright and crisp Mornington Peninsula Friuli-inspired field blend from Tom Quealy.

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

A vibrant, silky Mornington Pinot that highlights the charm and approachability of Ten Minutes by Tractor’s lower-elevation vineyards.

Estate-grown, cool-climate Shiraz that brings the spice and structure without the hefty price or need for a long sleep.

Premium single-vineyard Shiraz from a cool site in the Adelaide Hills. An elegant, spicy expression of Shiraz.

Powerful cool-climate Chardonnay from a regional flagbearer.

A Cabernet Franc-led blend from a superb 2020 vintage, showing the more fragrant, elegant side of the Gimblett Gravels.

A bold, coastal expression of the Margaret River white blend, full of drive, crunch and serious potential in the cellar.

A concentrated and taut Hunter Shiraz that is both vibrant and seductive. A real winner here from Thomas Wines.

Oliver's Taranga once again ahead of the curve with this juicy, generous Spanish-inspired McLaren Vale Mencia!

A bold, beautifully built Waipara Pinot that shows real vineyard character and classic winemaking without overplaying its hand.

Benchmark small-batch Roussanne raised in ceramic eggs. Wildly creative and wildly delicious.

The lighter and more elegant of the two Ata Rangi single vineyard Pinots.

Organically crafted Clare Valley Riesling that captures the unique minerality of Polish Hill River, offering exceptional quality and cellar potential at the asking price.