Wines Reviewed by The Wine Advocate

Single vineyard Hawke's Bay Chardonnay. This is a big, bold and beautiful wine from one of the region's best producers.

A razor-sharp, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc sourced from a coveted shallow granite site that Eben Sadie waited over a decade to acquire.

A linear, tension-filled Chenin Blanc from ungrafted 90-year-old vines in the arid Citrusdal mountains.

The long-awaited debut Gamay from Ricky Evans, blending carbonic Tamar Valley fruit with a juicy Coal River component for a bright, energetic red.

One of our favourite Tassie Chardies from the talented young Marco Lubiana.

A single-vineyard Pinot from Amisfield’s rugged Breakneck site – dark, structured and shaped by altitude, exposure and meticulous organic farming.

A concentrated yet finely balanced Bendigo Pinot from Valli – dark fruit, savoury spice and the firm, mineral edge that defines the subregion.

A red-fruited, finely built Pinot from Valli’s Gibbston vineyard – bright, supple and true to this cooler, slower-ripening site.

A dry, skin-fermented Pinot Gris from Valli – bright, gently grippy and made with the same quiet quality intent as their classic Pinots.

Awarded The Real Review’s Sparkling Wine of the Year – a pure, complex, long-aged Blanc de Blancs from Quartz Reef.

A single-barrel, no-fuss Pinot from Paul Pujol that captures Prophet’s Rock’s highest, wildest Bendigo site in its purest and most unfiltered form.

A darker, more structured Bendigo Pinot that shows the strength and character of Prophet’s Rock’s higher-altitude site, made with Paul Pujol’s trademark restraint and precision.

Australia's finest blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle in peak form. A classic Triolet release.

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.

A solera-aged, botrytised Viognier from Julian Castagna – part oxidative, part sweet, and as always with Castagna, completely original.

A dry, textural Mourvèdre-based rosé from Swinney – pale, savoury and finely structured, made with the same care and precision as their top reds.

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

A powerful yet composed Barossa Shiraz from some of the region’s oldest vineyards, The Factor shows Torbreck’s mastery of depth, structure and ageworthy style.

A soft, juicy Barossa blend that captures Torbreck’s easy-drinking style – old-vine fruit, gentle winemaking and pure, effortless charm.

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

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 benchmark single-block Pinot from Bannockburn’s oldest high-density planting—meticulously made, deeply expressive, and destined for the cellar.

A new entrant into the upper echelon of the Fontodi single vineyard releases. One not to miss.

Tasty, full-bodied Chianti Classico; a brimful of sour cherries and Italian charm. Certified organic and one of the most bankable wines in the region..

An outstanding vintage of Brokenwood’s flagship Shiraz, the 2023 Graveyard is already shaping up as one of the greatest wines this historic vineyard has produced.

Outstanding single vineyard Barolo from within the Castiglione Falleto commune. Firm and structured with great fruit density and a long life ahead.

A charming Barbaresco that shows off perfect balance, harmony and unadulterated drinking pleasure.

Another effortlessly excellent Barolo from Massolino, floral and inviting but with fine, firm tannins, and a lovely umami savouriness on the finish.

A bright, modern Beechworth Chardonnay from Brokenwood’s Indigo Vineyard, fresh and zippy now with the structure to age nicely.

Old-vine Mencía from a revered Ribeira Sacra parcel, combining purity, power and haunting mineral depth in one of Envínate’s greatest wines to date.

A vibrant Tenerife field blend from old volcanic vineyards, full of red fruit, herbs and a salty Atlantic twist.

One of New Zealand's finest Chardonnays, year in year out.

Floral and spicy, textured and rich, this single-vineyard Chardonnay is a sheer delight for the senses.