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Wine with Winsor

July 26, 2019

Italian style Feudo Arancio 2018 Grillo This lovely little quaffer from Sicily is one the best wine bargains around right now so stock up on a few bottles for when it gets warmer. Imported by […]

Something new Taylor’s 2018 The Hotelier Pinot Gris The Hotelier is a new range from Clare Valley winery Taylor’s. It pays tribute to business founder Bill Taylor Snr, who owned several Sydney pubs before starting […]

Wine with Winsor

May 31, 2019

Liquid refreshment Logan Weemala 2018 Riesling Looking for a white wine to accompany spicy dishes like Thai curries, or peri peri chicken? You’ve come to the right place. This is a delightfully fresh and vibrant […]

Beautiful Botanical Dining

May 23, 2019

Review: Solander Dining and Bar My dining partner is not talking to me. She’s just nodding her head, uttering mmmmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmmm. Kind of like Homer Simpson. But it’s not donuts that have her, it’s […]

Wine with Winsor

April 25, 2019

Four young Australian wines that offer excellent value for money Affordable pinot Hoddles Creek 2018 Pinot Noir Pinot noir is arguably the most difficult grape to grow and prices often reflect that, with the finest […]

Wine with Winsor

March 29, 2019

Juicy red d’Arenberg 2016 The Custodian Grenache This is one of the best-value reds around right now, a juicy, fruiy, robust grenache from one of the best producers in McLaren Vale. The Osborn family has […]

Wine with Winsor

March 2, 2019

French accent Bernard Schurr 2017 Dry Riesling Bernard Schurr is one of the rising stars of the French region of Alsace, famous for its aromatic white wines. Using fruit sourced from the foothills of the […]

Wine with Winsor – Summer stunners

January 30, 2019

Cheerful rosé Rymill 2018 The Yearling Rosé Coonawarra is better known for its red wines than its rosés but Rymill has come up with a terrific-value summer drink with this refreshing dry drink-now offering. Think […]

2019 Wine with Winsor

January 14, 2019

Tassie tempter Bream Creek 2016 Pinot Noir The quality of Tasmanian pinot noir just keeps soaring – and Bream Creek is one of the most reliable labels to look out for. Overlooking Maria Island in […]

Summer Wine with Winsor

December 7, 2018

Christmas treats The holiday period is almost upon us so here wine writer Winsor Dobbin has selected some outstanding wines for enjoying over the Christmas and New Year break. Alkoomi 2018 White Label Sauvignon Blanc […]