Wines Reviewed by The Real Review

A clean, gently textural Pinot Gris from Amisfield that shows off what Central Otago does best - generous fruit, natural freshness, and no heavy lifting required.

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

The debut release of Tasmanian Pinot Noir from Yabby Lake and Tom Carson's team.

Old vines, bright fruit and a bit of winemaking flair come together for a seriously tasty, no-nonsense Grenache that just begs to be shared.

A museum release of one of the finest Shiraz vineyards in the country.

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

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 lush, textural Central Otago Pinot Gris that balances weight and freshness with a bit of extra winemaking flair.

A bright, approachable Central Otago Pinot that nails the balance between ripe fruit and easy, unfussy drinking.

A laid-back, full-flavoured Barossa Shiraz that’s all about easy pleasure, not pretence.

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

A finely crafted, dry Adelaide Hills sparkling Rosé that combines crisp precision with a real sense of place.

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

Powerful, tightly-wound Chardonnay from one of Australia's winemaking legends.

Perfectly balanced Adelaide Hills Chardonnay from the spectacular 2024 vintage, crafted by a master winemaker.

A finely tuned, early-drinking Brunello that blends historic vineyard material with the precision and restraint of the Gaja family’s signature style.

A finely tuned Barolo that brings together site diversity, experience, and craftsmanship - classic in character, but unmistakably Gaja in its polish.

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

A classic Margaret River Cabernet from old vines in Wilyabrup - structured, savoury, and built to age, but approachable now.

Sourced from a prized section of 70+ year-old vines in Ebenezer’s Hoffmann Dallwitz Vineyard, this is a deeply structured, powerfully built Barossa Shiraz that balances richness with finesse and will age beautifully for decades.

An ultra-limited Barossa Shiraz, drawing from Greenock, Marananga, and Ebenezer to create a wine of depth, structure, and longevity, with just 800 bottles produced from the standout 2021 vintage.

A small-batch, single-vineyard Shiraz from Marananga, capturing the region’s depth, structure, and fine detail with a no-fuss, vineyard-first approach.

A long-time McLaren Vale favourite, this blend of Cabernet, Shiraz, and Merlot delivers bold flavour, smooth structure, and effortless drinkability.

The flagship blend from the pint-sized Mayford vineyard in picturesque Porepunkah. Tempranillo and Cabernet, all estate grown.

A landmark Pinot for Ten Minutes by Tractor, showcasing the power and precision of their high-density Spedding vineyard in its first solo release.

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.

One of the great Riesling bargains not only of the Clare Valley, but indeed the entire country.

A standout Margaret River Cabernet crafted from heritage vines and a near-perfect vintage, combining pedigree, precision, and effortless drinkability.

Superb value Merlot blend from one of Hawkes Bay's most iconic producers.

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

A small-production gem, blending nearly a century of family tradition with the elegance and power of one of Barbaresco’s finest crus.

Wonderful Pinot release for the cellar from one of NZ's icon producers, combining power and delicacy.

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

An effortlessly beautiful Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula.