Aussie Vineyards

Pierro

Chardonnay 2018

This Aussie Chardonnay could easily pass for a Chablis with its freshness and minerality. Very enjoyable. — 14 days ago

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Clarendon Hills

Kangarilla Vineyard Grenache 2010

Shay A
9.2

Got for a steal locally. 15ys on an Aussie Grenache had me curious how it was holding up…

Followed over a few hours from bottle. It could have maybe been double decanted to get some quick air to it as it is still rocking quite the tannin, but it smoothed out quickly. Ripe purple and black fruits (roasted plum, blackberries, black currant) aromatically mixed with sweet tobacco. No menthol/eucalyptus but a distinct sweet note on the mid-palate. Dark, juicy, ripe fruits with old fig jam. Age starting to show itself at the finish. Alcohol started to poke out as it warmed. Drink up.
— 2 months ago

Tom, Dawn and 19 others liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

Lovely Aussie Cab. Not too big and overbearing. Ripe red currant, eucalyptus and smoke. — 3 years ago

John Duval Wines

Plexus Shiraz Blend 2021

This Aussie GSM was much richer than most Rhône wines that I’ve enjoyed - more red fruit and compote. Enjoyable albeit not overly complex. — 8 days ago

Tolpuddle Vineyard

Tasmania Chardonnay 2019

Wow wow and wow, never had such an fantastic Aussie Chardonnay, in a line up with top Burgundy I expect 9 out of 0 people would go wrong (including myself). Light greenish color, what a smell, yes its oaked but just right, classic chardonnays smells but all very elegant, modest, light. In the mouth super elegant, fresh, apple, good accidity, chalky, again wow!! I am a big fan. — 3 months ago

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Fletcher

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Really lovely and drinking well after a decant. Aussie winemaker marking natural wine on the side in Piedmont. Great stuff! — 3 years ago

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Henschke

Keyneton Euphonium Barossa Shiraz Blend 2015

Classic Aussie Bordeaux blend. Unmistakably New World with the deep dark fruit on the nose and the full bodied round opulent style on the palate. Not enough tannin or acid to balance the super-ripe fruit. — 3 years ago

Mount Langi Ghiran

Cliff Edge Shiraz 2021

Dark purple color, blue and black fruit aromas and flavors, still quite youthful, needs further cellaring, long finish, very good cool climate Aussie Shiraz!! — 2 months ago

Jim Powers
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Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers If you get a chance try their top Cuvée - the Langi. One of our best Shiraz I think.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, when we visited there in November of 2023, I purchased a couple bottles of the Langhi, Mast and another Shiraz cuvée. Letting them rest a bit in the cellar.

John Duval Wines

Entity Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021

Rich, luscious, deep-fruited, complex, balanced, really a super-fine Aussie Barossa Shiraz, long finish, lovely Shiraz!! — 2 years ago

Jim Powers
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John Duval was the winemaker of Penfolds Grange for many years. One of a handful of winemakers in the history of Grange.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Aussie GSM

Fantastic Grenache Syrah. Easy and a bit smoky. Great with a nice steak! — 3 years ago