This was a fairly light Sauvignon Blanc which went very well with a feed of oysters natural before dinner. From the Marlborough district of NZ, this wine seemed quite typical of the fine whites produced in that area. It was very light in colour with a delicate palate and pleasing taste.  I would buy it again.

This bottle was opened for dinner with family and although it was not decanted and allowed to sit for the recommended 3 hours, after just 1 hour it was eagerly consumed by some self declared red drinkers. It did not disappoint.  The deep dark plum colour and good nose gave way to a fine array of tastes on the palette, which were strong but enjoyable with some soft tannin finish. It may have seemed too heavy a wine to accompany a main course of crusted salmon fillets but it actually worked... [More]

An easy to drink light red French wine [More]

Riddoch Coonawarra 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent smooth red drinking extermely well now. [More]

  One of the Canberra regions best small family run wineries, Clonakilla at   Murrumbateman, has produced another winner with their 2006 Ballinderry blend of   Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Merlot.   A bright purplish and lively looking wine, it has a strong palate of black currant and   berry flavours with a hint of pepper and a pleasing finish in the mouth.  It is not   weighed down with too heavy tannins or oak and is therefore an ex... [More]

A classic BBQ wine, the Lindeman’s Cawarra Merlot is value for money at the lower price range of $10 to $15. While not a great cellaring wine, the 2004 did benefit from a few years in the bottle to produce a relatively easy drinking medium bodied red. A good deep colour and slight hint of berries with a softish touch to the palate made this a pleasant enough wine, best served with a red meat meal.  However, it is also light enough to serve with white meats and fish. Overall, reasonable ... [More]

  Without any wine makers notes or comments on the bottle, the consumer is   left entirely to themselves to assess this wine.   The 2001 Dalwhinnie Shiraz in the price range of $60 to $90 is at the high end   of the market but proved well worth the cost, when opened for a special   dinner recently – filet mignon, steamed vegetables and a pepper mushroom   sauce.   A lively but deep colour, a soft palate tasting of berries and black currants, ... [More]