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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 […]

Wine with Winsor – Looking for a Bargain?

November 7, 2018

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 […]

Wine with Winsor

October 17, 2018

Looking for plenty of flavour? These three wines fit the bill Cool-climate style Austins & Co 2016 Chardonnay The Geelong region in Victoria is well worth discovering, as it produces some excellent cool-climate wines without […]

Wine with Winsor

August 30, 2018

Meet three new releases offering great value for money History lesson Tahbilk 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon The Tahbilk story dates to 1860 and the business has been owned by the Purbrick family since 1925. Five […]

Bargain Blend

August 2, 2018

Wine writer Winsor Dobbin picks his three favourite absolute bargains that should cost at least double. Great value for when trying to impress. Shottesbrooke 2016 GSM If you are looking for a winery that produces […]

Wine with Winsor

June 29, 2018

Winter Warmer Penny’s Hill 2016 Cracking Black Shiraz The dark soils of McLaren Vale help give the region’s reds their traditional power and presence and have been harnessed here by winemaker Alexia Roberts, who has […]

Wine with Winsor – June

June 1, 2018

Pinot pleasure Hoddles Creek Estate 2017 Pinot Noir Pinot prices have soared, which makes this new release from the cool-climate Yarra Valley in Victoria a serious bargain. There are dark cherry and berry notes here, […]

Wine with Winsor

April 25, 2018

Reliable red Wirra Wirra 2016 Church Block Vintage after vintage, Wirra Wirra’s Church Block is one of those rare wines that can be guaranteed to deliver both quality and value for money. That’s certainly the […]