Wines Reviewed by The Real Review

A single-vineyard Lowburn Pinot that shows balance, fine structure and lifted red fruit – a polished expression of the even 2022 season.

A beautifully balanced Martinborough Pinot – dark fruit, spice and fine tannin from one of New Zealand’s most distinctive vineyard sites.

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.

Supreme value Riesling from WA with crunch and succulence in equal measure.

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

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

A bold first for Bass Phillip – 100% whole-bunch Pinot from old vines that shows where the new team is taking this legendary estate.

A simply stunning release of arguably Australia's premier Pinot Noir.

**MAX 6 BOTTLES PER CUSTOMER - One of the country's most respected and collectable Pinot Noirs. Each year allocations are tight, even more so with this outstanding vintage.

**MAX 3 BOTTLES PER CUSTOMER - Blistering release of the famous Tolpuddle Chardonnay. A benchmark for cool-climate Chardonnay in this country.

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

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

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

A structured, brooding Mornington single-vineyard Pinot from a cooler year that highlights both power and finesse in tiny volumes.

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

Only the second ever release of a straight Syrah from Bryan Martin's estate. Just 60 dozen made.

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

A lovely cool climate Shiraz from the Jimmy Watson Trophy-winning team at Four Winds.

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

A cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay from Ossa’s low-yielding East Coast vines, made by Hugh McCullough with a light touch for freshness, texture and quiet complexity.

Blisteringly good top-tier Chardonnay from the master Dave Bicknell.

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

From deep-rooted mature vines beside Lake Wanaka, this biodynamically farmed Riesling offers texture, structure and a clear sense of place.

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

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

A refined but powerful expression of Chardonnay from a standout vineyard in southern Margaret River – layered, structured, and built to impress.

A smartly built, mineral-driven Margaret River Chardonnay with plenty of fruit and just the right hit of flint and texture.

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

A deep, generous Shiraz from seriously old Barossa vines — rich, polished and built to go the distance.

Big, rich Barossa Shiraz done the Kaesler way — full throttle but properly put together.

Perfectly balanced off-dry Riesling from the passionate and highly-skilled John Hughes.

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

A bone-dry, hand-crafted sparkling from Tamar Valley Pinot. Elegant, energetic, exciting sparkling from Peter Dredge.

An organically farmed, estate-grown Pinot that captures the clarity and quiet confidence of Central Otago at its best.