Wines Reviewed by The Wine Advocate

Old-vine Garnacha grown high in the Gredos hills, made with minimal fuss and maximum feel — fresh, fragrant and totally unpretentious.

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.

The finest Shiraz produced by Rory Lane from his best vineyard, planted in 1969.

Considered by many as NZ's greatest wine. The pedigree, the quality, Coleraine can stand toe to toe with any of the great Bordeaux blends in the world.

A stunningly fragrant yet powerful Clarendon Grenache that shows Rob Mack at the top of his game.

High-altitude Syrah from Clarendon Hills with polish, energy, and a clear sense of place.

A landmark release from Steve Pannell’s Blewitt Springs vineyard – pure, perfumed Grenache that confirms Little Branch as one of the country’s most exciting new projects.

A finely balanced, off-dry Riesling that delivers bright fruit and serious refreshment with just the right touch of texture and weight.

Masterfully crafted Grenache with fruit from the Eden Valley. A big hug in a glass.

Pinot Noir dominant Champagne from the region's first female Vigneron/Oenologist.

Spectacular release of one of Australia's great white wines.

The super-popular energetic Corsican-inspired red blend from Damon Koerner. Sangiovese, Grenache, Sciacarello, and a splash of Vermentino & Carignan.

Tiny yields, massive character—an exotic, finely layered Grenache from a near-forgotten slope of Blewitt Springs.

Sourced from one of Gippsland’s oldest Chardonnay vineyards, this is Pat Sullivan’s most generous and full-fruited expression - rich, structured, and rooted in volcanic soils.

A confident, finely tuned Riesling from one of WA’s most respected organic vineyards, balancing intensity with restraint and built to age.

A Kiwi Chardonnay punching well above its weight...think Burgundy quality, but with the price cut in half.

A dry-grown Mourvèdre from Swinney – dark, spicy and textural, showing the depth and precision that come from generations of careful farming in Frankland River.

One of the Southern Hemisphere's most individual and compelling Pinot Noirs, in fine form.

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

Dry-grown bush-vine Grenache from WA star Swinney – bright, savoury and full of the ferrous, red-fruited character that makes this site so special.

The second-last release from Steve Pannell’s beloved old-vine Plaisted vineyard – a graceful, red-fruited Grenache that captures both history and the quiet confidence of a master at work.

One of Australia's benchmark sparkling wines, released nine years from vintage.

From a remarkable volcanic-limestone site in western Victoria, this is Patrick Sullivan’s most brooding and structured Chardonnay - deep, textural, and built to make a lasting impression.

From 67-year-old bush vines in Clarendon’s ancient siltstone soils, this release shows why the Smart Vineyard remains one of McLaren Vale’s most compelling single-site Grenache stories.

A unique Clare Valley Riesling born from the Loosen-Barry friendship, combining old-vine fruit, long lees ageing and German craftsmanship for a textured, age-worthy style.

A defining Priorat from one of the region’s pioneers, the 2021 Clos Mogador balances its signature depth and intensity with a refined structure, fresher profile, and a shift toward even greater purity of expression.

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

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

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

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

Glorious barrel-fermented Riesling from one of Australia's finest producer of the great grape.

A perennial bargain for lovers of Barossa Shiraz.

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

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.