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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Check out this trio Palate pleaser Jacob’s Creek 2018 Classic Riesling I’m always happy to hand over cash for a bottle of two of what has become recognised as one of Australia’s best white […]