Wines Reviewed by The Real Review

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.

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.

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.

An effortlessly beautiful Chardonnay from the Mornington Peninsula.

The pinnacle of single vineyard Hunter Shiraz, from a vineyard planted in Victorian times. Astonishingly deep and characterful.

A single block shiraz from the original 1946 of Maurice O'Shea..

The most nostalgic of the 2023 Mount Pleasant Shiraz. This is ethereal Hunter Valley Shiraz of the highest order.

A sexy small-batch Syrah from the Adelaide Hills made only using the best of the best fruit from the Murdoch Hill estate vineyards.

A deliciously earthy Pinot Gris full of poise, from a late ripening vineyard in Mornington.

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

Vibrant value-for-money Trocken Riesling wine from Rheinhessen featuring flinty, citrusy notes, and a crisp, chalky finish. Organic and ready to drink

Tremendous new Chardonnay from Eastern Peake, layered and energetic, savoury and mineral-edged.

Svelte, meticulously crafted Eden Valley Shiraz from a low yielding vineyard in Flaxman Valley.

Pure class Chardonnay here from the premium Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills.

Flinty, full-bodied and textural Roussanne from old vines in the Barossa.

Outstanding, complex barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills.

Beautifully structured Martinborough Pinot Noir sitting in its peak drinking window. Sheer class.