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February 6, 2021

Enjoy some excellent everyday drinking as summer turns towards autumn. Winsor Dobbin has some suggestions. Australian classic Mount Horrocks 2020 Watervale RieslingVintage after vintage, Stephanie Toole from Mount Horrocks produces one of the best dry rieslings […]

Wine with Winsor

January 5, 2021

If money is tight after Christmas there are plenty of good wine buys around, Winsor Dobbin reports Summer quencherTim Adams 2020 Pinot Gris Clare Valley winemaker Tim Adams was one of the first in Australia to grasp […]

Wine with Winsor

December 1, 2020

You do not have to spend a fortune to drink well at Christmas, Winsor Dobbin reports The Real DealPommery Brut Rosé NV Founded in 1836, Pommery has grown to be one of the most reliable Champagne producers, […]

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November 2, 2020

Party time Yellowglen NV Chardonnay Pinot Noir Prosecco Looking for an affordable bubbly for a pre-Christmas party? This special cuvee for Aldi stores is a bargain – a blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and prosecco grapes that […]

Wine with Winsor

October 1, 2020

As the days get warmer and longer here are some good-value wines to enjoy. Organic refreshment Angove 2020 Organic RoséSpring is the perfect time to rediscover the freshness and food-friendliness of dry rosé wines – […]

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August 31, 2020

Classy chardy – Flametree 2019 Chardonnay A nicely composed dinner party-quality chardonnay from Margaret River for under $30? What is not to like? This is a blend of fruit from four quality vineyards that was […]

Wine with Winsor

August 5, 2020

Wine with Winsor Italian accentAngullong 2018 Fossil Hill SangioveseSangiovese is the grape used to make the classic Tuscan wines of Chianti, but it is also proving an extremely popular addition to Australian vineyards. This bright, […]

Wine with Winsor

June 30, 2020

Pinot pleasure Clyde Park 2019 Estate Pinot Noir The Bellarine Peninsula outside Geelong in Victoria produces some of the best pinots in Australia – but smaller producers sometimes fly a little under the radar. This new […]

Wine with Winsor

June 6, 2020

Bargain buy Red Knot 2018 Shiraz Red Knot is the bargain basement label of respected McLaren Vale producer Shingleback and is sold exclusively in Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores. For anyone looking for a well-made, everyday […]

Wine with Winsor

April 28, 2020

Classy cabernet – Mount Horrocks 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Clare Valley – and Mount Horrocks – are home to some of Australia’s finest rieslings, but Stephanie Toole also produces hugely impressive Nero d’Avola and this […]