South Island

Starborough

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

My go to Sauvignon Blanc — 4 months ago

Mollydooker Wines

The Boxer Shiraz

One of the faves for Shiraz. Big, bold, yet easy to drink. Punchy with black and red fruits, not to tannic. — 5 months ago

Loveblock

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Presented to me double blind, powerful peach and pineapple fruit cup with jalapeño and bright citrus fruit. Acid was medium+ and so was alcohol. I was between Riesling from Wachau or Sauvignon Blanc…when with the Austria call. Dang…Kim Crawford is making some fun wines with Loveblock. Drink now with hedonism. — 5 months ago

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Torbreck Vintners

Woodcutter's Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021

So jammy on the nose, fruit bomb for sure. Blueberry, boysenberry, and blackberry bramble. Notes of charred wood and meat. A hint of eucalyptus. Nice spice. Medium acid, high alcohol and medium plus tannin. I think it would do well with a few years and a nice barbecued hunk of meat. — 6 months ago

Rockford

Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

I received a bottle of Rockford as a 40th birthday gift, a wine I wasn’t familiar with at the time. After five years of aging, I opened it in the company of good friends – and what an experience! A rich and well-balanced wine, with intense flavors of berries and plums that really impressed. Wow, a wine that captivates with its harmony and depth. — 7 months ago

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Penfolds

RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2009

Really good Shiraz that is starting to age well. Plenty of heavy blackcurrant, diesel and menthol with a finish that is long and complex. This will get smoother over time but it drinks well now. Only complaint is that there was a lot of sediment, meaning the last eighth of the bottle was lost (unfortunately no decanter available). Great Penfolds example without the huge Grange pricing. — 6 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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@Clive McNish RWT is great stuff, we've got several 90's vintages hiding away, last tasted about 4 years ago, all still with plenty of time to go.

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2021

Love the special character of these South African Chards — 4 months ago

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David White

David White

HR Pinot Noirs are excellent as well 👍

Mollydooker Wines

Two Left Feet Shiraz Blend 2013

2013. Eleven years under a screw cap and it tastes very fresh with dark berry fruit and no visible signs of age. From the other reviews, I think the oak has probably mellowed a bit and I really enjoyed it with a meaty patty melt. — 5 months ago

Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

While its name doesn’t sound like an SB from NZ, it sure tastes like one. Pronounced passion fruit, a little green apple, and more lime than other Sauv Blancs. Refreshing and great value at TJs. — 6 months ago

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz

Deep ruby, heavy bodied - nose opens up to strawberry, spice and bubblegum. Mouth feel: blackcurrant, black pepper, liquorice, vanilla. medium acidity, well integrated tannins… very smooth to drink! — 8 months ago

Elderton

Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998

Popped and poured, enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1998 “Command” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. Definitely some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and mostly dried black and red fruits: brambles, blueberries, blackberries, dates, grilled meat, leather, purple flowers, marjoram, earth and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (mostly integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with the addition of an umami/Maillard reaction sort of thing giving a rich, savory finish. Drink now as it’s in slow decline. — 9 months ago

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Two Hands

Gnarly Dudes Barossa Valley Shiraz 2011

Perfect. It's f-ing perfect. — 10 years ago

Barista Wines

Pinotage 2023

Very good. Almost smoky taste Cherry and plum. — 4 months ago

Jam Jar

Sweet Shiraz

Like the BBQ chilled red in the Hamptons — 5 months ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Always a crowd pleaser. 🤗 — 6 months ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Plum jam with a nice dry finish. — 6 months ago

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

3.0. A passable Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but with a somewhat dull taste. On sale for $10.99, regularly $13.99. — 6 months ago

Torbreck Vintners

RunRig Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier 2018

8/2024. Big and bold. Sits well on the palate. Nice finish.

Hall’s Chophouse
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