Wines Reviewed by The Real Review

Six Portuguese varieties, one historic Yarra vineyard: trophy-winning Dry Red No.3 offers one of the Yarra Valley's most distinctive wines.

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

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

Cool-climate Chardonnay from high-altitude Tumbarumba vineyards.

The definitive flagship from Adrian Rodda and a Beechworth benchmark, this 2024 Smith's Vineyard release captures all the power of a cracking vintage and the structural grit of these iconic granitic soils.

A textural white blend of Rhone Valley varieties, including Clairette, Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne.

From 100-year-old Hunter vines, released at seven years of age and still decades from its peak - the ILR Reserve is Brokenwood's finest white and one of Australia's greatest Semillons.

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

An elegant old vine Shiraz blend from the icons of the Eden Valley, the Henschke family.

Dalwhinnie’s flagship Shiraz, made only in exceptional vintages from the 1977 Eagle Block.

A precise and charming cool-climate Chardonnay from one of the Adelaide Hills’ most respected producers.

The boldest and most powerful of the Giant Steps single vineyard Pinots, taking out Best Pinot Noir Wine of Show at the 2026 Royal Queensland Wine Awards.

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

Giant Steps ventures south for this Coal River Valley release - denser and more structured than their Yarra wines, with real cellar potential.

A wonderfully balanced expression of off-dry Riesling from the Clare Valley master, Jeffery Grosset.

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

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

A more broody and muscular style of Tassie Pinot from the Coal River Valley, care of winemaking legend Jim Chatto.

The most perfumed and floral of of the Giant Steps Pinots, with a extra oomph in 2025.

Kooyong’s reliably good Mornington Chardonnay, offering regional pedigree and plenty of immediate pleasure without the flagship price tag.

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

A southern-Rhone inspired blend of white varieties, with 60% skin contact and fermentation / maturation in ceramic eggs. Deliciously thought-provoking.

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

A classic Watervale Riesling made in honour of John Vickery’s legacy – pure, focused, and built to last.

A rare, powerful Eden Valley Shiraz sourced from 1908 vines in Moculta. Limited to just 73 dozen.

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

A benchmark Pinot Noir from one of Central Otago's most respected names.

A finely crafted Adelaide Hills Pinot, balancing bright red fruits and subtle spice with signature Ashton Hills structure and elegance.

This small-batch Pinot Noir from the Huon Valley won't be available for long. Another one of Chatto's beloved Pinots.

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

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

One of Australia's benchmark Viogniers, from vines John Kirk planted at Clonakilla all the way back in 1986.

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