Character and texture in a value-for-money GSM. This is a spicy and savoury assemblage of rhubarb and strawberry fruit overlaid with dried herbs. It’s finely structured and textural, with some dry grip on the finish, though upholding a vibrant focus thanks to well-balanced fruit. $17 at Wine Culture, Nillumbik, No Frills, Aussie Wines and Wine […]

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Hoddles Creek overlays zesty, cool, high Upper Yarra chardonnay with layers of leesy, charcuterie barrel ferment complexity. The result looks a lot more sophisticated than its price lets on: structured, textural, tense and persistent, with plenty of potential in the cellar. $19 at Barrique.

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David Forrest’s vineyard has one of the highest elevations in the Barossa, producing cabernet of density and intensity, layered with cassis, blackcurrants, liquorice and dark chocolate. It declares the depth and glossy succulence of great Eden Valley fruit, yet at the same time it’s tangy, controlled and finely structured, with vibrant, high altitude acidity and […]

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