Wines Reviewed by The Wine Advocate

A hauntingly beautiful "unicorn" wine that channels the flinty, smoky reduction of a Grand Cru Burgundy through some of the oldest vines in Valtuille.

César captures the pure, rose-scented heartbeat of his home village in this ethereal and effortlessly elegant expression of Mencía.

The ultimate regional mosaic, this soulful red blends 45 ancient plots to deliver what is quite simply the best value masterclass in Bierzo terroir available today.

The white wine that sparked a regional revolution, this is a piercing, mountain-grown Godello that cements César's status as the new master of Bierzo whites.

A benchmark bargain Barossa Shiraz from Torbreck – old-vine fruit and exceptional value.

The greatest Syrah from the Hawke's Bay region in NZ. Impressively powerful while maintaining elegance and grace.

An evocative NZ Syrah, seemless and spicy and beautifully balanced, as befits a Bilancia wine...

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.

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

A single-vineyard Blewitt Springs Grenache that shows just how refined and aromatic the variety can be in McLaren Vale.

The most structured and savoury of Rob Mack’s single-vineyard Grenaches - dark, earthy and built for ageing or rich food.

Powerful cool-climate Chardonnay from a regional flagbearer.

A limited release single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Dappled Wines. Classy but with a little attitude.

Simply one of the most outstanding Chardonnays in Australia. A benchmark and an icon.

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.

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.

Sam Connew's Pinot Noir is like drinking silk. Another great release from this small Tasmanian operation.

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 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.

From Willunga’s own estate vineyard, this is a plush and earthy Grenache with vibrant mixed berry fruit, chewy tannins, and real old-vine presence.