Wine Reviews

A perfumed and floral Riesling with orange blossoms, jasmine, lemon rind and a touch of dried pineapple. Medium- to full-bodied, expressive and energetic, with an incisive thread of acidity. Ripe orchard fruit flavours follow through to the finish, with a pleasantly pithy phenolic texture. Flavourful and persistent. From a single...

The nose gives aromas of wild blackberries, mulberry bush, bay leaves, violets and mocha. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and a creamy texture. A blend of 65% cabernet sauvignon, 11% cabernet franc, 11% grenache, 7% malbec, 4% carignan and 2% sciacarello. Delicious. Drink or hold. 93 Points...

Aromas of rhubarb, pepper and dried herbs on the nose. The palate is light-bodied with crunchy tannins, showing notes of wild raspberries and cranberries. Fresh and vibrant with a serious structure. High drinkability that keeps you coming back for more. It’s from the only grower of sciacarello in Australia, Drink...

Very minerally and on the edge of reduction, with aromas of flint, lemon confit and orange blossoms. The palate is textural and precise, with notes of grapefruit rind, lime curd and oyster shells. Excellent balance and polish. Drink or hold. 93 Points Published by James Suckling in October 2024.

Bright and vibrant aromas of lime curd, grapefruit pith and flint. The palate is textural and fresh, with notes of lemon, chalk and orange blossoms. Delicious. Drink or hold. 93 Points Published by James Suckling in October 2024.

Fresh and vibrant aromas of raspberries, wild strawberries and dark cherries. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity. Delicious blend of Italian varieties that can be taken seriously but is highly drinkable. Drink or hold. 92 Points Published by James Suckling in October 2024.

Slight cloudy in appearance from time on the skins. The nose gives aromas of honeydew melon, ginger and quince. The palate is textural and fresh, with a phenolic grip and focused acidity, giving notes of orange pith and lemon confit. Delicious. Drink or hold. 92 Points Published by James Suckling...

I like that various Koerner children get their birthdays noted on the front label of wines. Cute. Happy year one, Zoey Jane Koerner! This is an unfined and unfiltered riesling. A single vineyard wine; planted 1974. It delivers texture and interest well beyond most of the squarer, linear and lean...

The 2023 Old Vine Riesling is from the Parish Vineyard in Clare Valley. On the nose, gentle tropical notions of pineapple and lychee mingle with green apple and pear, scratched lime pith and musk sticks. The wine is focused and powerful on the palate but not weighty or dense. It...