Wines Reviewed by The Real Review

From one of the original Riesling plantings in the Porongurup ranges, Harewood's 2025 is a taut, mineral and intensely focused wine with 15-plus years of aging potential.

A wildly expressive McLaren Vale Fiano that blends texture, bright citrus and savoury depth, offering personality and charm at every sip.

A benchmark Hilltops Nebbiolo matured for three years in large foudres. One of Bryan Martin's best examples to date.

A deadset bargain of a Heathcote Shiraz from sommelier-turned-winemaker/grape grower, Adam Foster.

Another great release of John Duval's classic Barossa Shiraz. An impeccable wine from one of Australia's winemaking giants.

One of the Southern Hemisphere's most individual and compelling Pinot Noirs, in fine form.

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

The final release of Smart Grenache from Steve Pannell. We're sad to see this wine go but it's going out on a serious high note.

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

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

A bright, medium-bodied Hunter Shiraz that’s fresh, savoury and easy to enjoy now but with the bones to age a little too.

Old-vine Pokolbin Semillon bursting with lime, yuzu and saline drive. Smash it with oysters now or cellar it for 10+ years.

Intense and complex from day one, Jeffery Grosset has turned out another beautiful Springvale Riesling.

Bryan Martin's signature wine. Exquisite balance and grace - extremely limited.

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

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 top of the line Pinot Noir from Craggy Range, one of Martinborough's finest wines.

Mount Pleasant does the classic Hunter Shiraz / Pinot blend some sincere justice with this gorgeously graceful wine.

A powerful, dry-grown Gippsland Chardonnay from 40-year-old vines and Pat Sullivan’s flagship.

One of the best value Langhe Nebbiolos of the year from a legit producer.

Maximum 1 bottle per customer. The Real Review's Red Wine of the Year, from just two small parcels within Burn Cottage's Lowburn vineyard. Extremely limited!

Beautifully balanced Bordeaux blend from the oldest Cabernet vineyard in Beechworth.

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

Great value Nebbiolo from Roero.

A finely tuned, site-driven Pinot from Rippon’s oldest vines, showing the cool precision and quiet depth that define this remarkable north-facing slope.

One of the finest Shiraz in McLaren Vale from a modern superstar producer.

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.

The first taste of the 2026 vintage: Viognier fermented cool in stainless steel and bottled for immediate freshness and enjoyment.

The softest, most elegant Pinot Noir from the Rippon Vineyard. Only small amounts make it to Australia.

Magic Montepulciano made by S.C. Pannell. Fleshy but bright and ready for a good time.

A fine, detailed Pinot from Burn Cottage’s Lowburn site.

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

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

A darker, slightly fleshier take on Upper Yarra Pinot that still shows the polish, poise and quiet confidence of The Wanderer house style.

Classic Hunter Semillon - bright, precise, and built for both the table now and the cellar later.

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.