A wise man once said “I like it, I like it a lot”, and that’s exactly how I feel about the

 Brothers Shiraz, named after Malcolm and Colin Campbell, the top-shelf drop from the Rutherglen producers. What’s not to like…  big blackberry fruit flavours, subtle hints of vanilla, savoury, almost leatheriness going on that’s well balanced by the tannin and acidity. No shrinking violet here! It’s certainly at home in glass, or the cellar.

 A wise man once said “I like it, I like it a lot”, and

​Sorrenberg Chardonnay, you beaut! Easily one of my favourite producers out there using biodynamics to produce stunning wines. Fairly limited numbers made so I’m pretty happy to have grabbed a few for the cellar!⁣⠀

 ​Sorrenberg Chardonnay, you beaut! Easily one of my

They don’t come more mysterious, cult-like, and iconic than this Wendouree Shiraz, 2012. Ancient vines planted by A.P. Birks in 1893 produce low yields and coupled with a more hands off approach to winemaking the results⁣

are mesmerising. These wines will go the distance but it’s always worth having a little look sooner rather than later! The 2012 is a beaut, fantastic concentration, dense deep fruit flavours, and awesome tannin and all signs that this will sing decades from now! Good job I have a few more tucked away!!⁣

 They don’t come more mysterious, cult-like, and iconic than

Golden Autumn day complimented with the magical inky Spinifex Syrah 2018. Second bottle in week and this is rapidly becoming a firm favourite! Wouldn't mind laying a few down to see how they evolve but I think the temptation would get the better of me! ⁣

 Golden Autumn day complimented with the magical inky

Hard to beat a cheeky trip to Magill Estate when you’re in town. Bin 150, it's a pretty classy drop. ⠀

 Hard to beat a cheeky trip to Magill Estate when you’re in

That feeling when you definitely shouldn’t, but you do. My excuse, you don’t see these very often! Straight to the cellar! ⠀

 That feeling when you definitely shouldn’t, but you do. My

It’s hard to imagine that this wine is produced from 167 year old vines... planted in 1843. Putting it in perspective, in 1843 Charles Dickens published “A Christmas Carol”, Hong Kong was pronounced a British colony, and the typewriter was patented...

 Staggering to think that these very vines were planted that same year. Simply put, an Aussie icon and a total pleasure. It’s a must try 🙌🍷🔥 🍷

 It’s hard to imagine that this wine is produced from 167

Beautiful, back and front. It’s hard to find a better “package” out there in my opinion. Year on year, they get prettier and prettier! Can’t wait to see what’s install for the next release. For now though, these will do VERY nicely! ⠀

 Beautiful, back and front. It’s hard to find a better

Here’s a bit of vertical love for your Thursday evening. If you could pick a vintage, which one would it be? 🍷 ​

 Here’s a bit of vertical love for your Thursday evening. If

This Grand Cru Pinot Noir from New Zealand’s iconic producer

_rangi is simply sublime. It’s the result of the legendary gumboot clone, a single Pinot Noir cutting taken from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy, smuggled into New Zealand in the mid-1970’s. This legend provides both pedigree and a degree of mystery to the wine.⁣

Distinctly pinot noir on the nose with lifted florals, red roses, delicious cherries, spices and savouriness all in one. You could sit and smell this for days... To taste, it’s a dream pinot. Refined, medium bodied, very long, encompassing power and finesse all at once. It’s a complex wine for sure as the dark cherry, dried fruit and herby almost stalky flavours unite and seductive your tastebuds. There’s a real energy about this wine which the flavours, acidity and tannins express from the moment you smell right through to the long, long, finish. Simply stunning!⁣

Let me know what you think of this New Zealand gem! And if you believe the legend...⁣

 This Grand Cru Pinot Noir from New Zealand’s iconic

I love a good nose around a quality bottle shop, especially when you find gems like this. Keller Frauenberg 2014 is certainly not a regular find in Sydney so this is coming home with me. Notes soon! 🍷 ​

 I love a good nose around a quality bottle shop, especially

If you’re a fan of Temprenillo then get your chops around this. From the Strathbogie Ranges near Bonnie Doon, ah the serenity,

 produce this Tempranillo and a Reserve. Firstly, this is a beaut of a wine. Ruby and garnet in colour, complex brambly, pomegranate and earthy aromas with hints of mushrooms... interesting. The Zalto captures it so well, smell, sip, wait, repeat and it evolves each time. The palate has powdery tannin, pomegranate again, spices and plums, with sherry notes adding complexity. It intrigues brilliantly. Can’t wait to try the reserve!

 If you’re a fan of Temprenillo then get your chops around

What an absolute stunner! Mewstone Top Block Pinot Noir 2016, Magnum 12 of 25. Such depth of colour, and a nose that’s simply stunning. I could barely put the glass down! On the palate, it’s plush, no messing, awesome blue fruits and savoriness in a mouthwateringly beautiful package. I really think this is one of my favorite Pinots to date. In short, stunning. 🍷

 What an absolute stunner! Mewstone Top Block Pinot Noir

Dalrymple Pinot Noir 2016, what a pleasure. Tasmanian Pinot goodness blended to give a deep crimson appearance, black cherry, plummy almost full bodied palate supported by complex spicy flavours. If you’re wondering what to drink tonight, do yourself a favour and treat yourself to this. You won’t be disappointed!

 Dalrymple Pinot Noir 2016, what a pleasure. Tasmanian Pinot

We're truly spoilt for choice when it comes to shiraz in Australia. Dare I say it... best place for it?!? ⠀

Either way, I'm loving the Shiraz now the colder months are coming in!⠀

 We're truly spoilt for choice when it comes to shiraz in

 brightening up this Monday with this beaut from Picardy. A seriously great drop from West Australia and one of my go to Chardonnays these days. Awesome stuff and can’t wait to get stuck into these soon!! 🍷

 Delivery day! @differentdrop  brightening up this Monday

If you ever ask yourself, should I try Rutherglen Syrah? The answer is yes, end of, and this example by

 is a standout. It’s elegant, interesting and bold. Very balanced. In a word effortless. Gorgeous dark berry flavours, violets and hints of florals there to add lift. It’s bloody good front to back. Feels modern, sleek and all the better for it. I’ll be adding some to the collection!

 If you ever ask yourself, should I try Rutherglen Syrah?

​​Tiptoeing my way into the revered world of red Burgundy and Domaine Dujac. This Dujac Fils et Père, Nuits St. Georges “Les Damodes” ​2016, one of the négociant range, is treated much the same way as the Domaine wines just with younger vines. There are suggested likenesses to “Vosne” spices with this wine.  Light, long and elegant. It's off to the cellar for a few more years sleep before its debut. ⠀

 ​​Tiptoeing my way into the revered world of red Burgundy

Some highlights from this year. Now, what should I do with all these corks?!? 🍷

 Some highlights from this year. Now, what should I do with

Les Amis 2015, arguably my favorite from the

It’s a complex beast. Don’t let the medium pale colour deceive you. Five spice, cherry bake, rose petals with a mystifying savoury edge. It’s a ripper. To taste, oh to taste. Berries. Red. Cherry Bakewell tart goodness with a solid pinch of fine emery board tannin to round it all off. It’s a stunner, quite possibly the best Barossa Grenache I’ve tried. 🍷

 Les Amis 2015, arguably my favorite from the

A Gold Ornellaia 2011?.... if there’s ever a bottle to have, this has to be it! First Super Tuscan added to the cellar and by all accounts it’s an absolute stunner. Happy Easter all, drink well, eat lots and have an awesome time 🍷🙌🍷 🍷

 A Gold Ornellaia 2011?.... if there’s ever a bottle to

Ending the week in style with this ripper from

. Primary fruit flavours are starting to subside with the tertiary elements beginning to lead the way. Beautiful complexity. Aromas leaping from the glass. On the palate the depth is evident. Fruit, yes. Dark. Awesome flavours of pepper, earth, leather and rich fruit cake. Bloody lovely. Everything you’d want from an aged Barossa Shiraz. 🍷

 Ending the week in style with this ripper from

A 50 year history has earned the Bobbie Burns Shiraz, from the Rutherglen region, icon status among some for its consistently very high quality. My view... it’s not backwards in coming forwards. Deep, rich, plums and dark cherries. Coffee and oaky, cedar almost, toastiness offering great complexity. It’s got out and out drinkability and that’s probably the best part about it... other than the price of course! Well worth adding a few to the cellar, giving them 5+ years and watching them sing! -

 A 50 year history has earned the Bobbie Burns Shiraz, from

This small batch, Spanish style blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Nero by

 is little gem. I’m not usually a traditional GSM fan, but the Nero here changes the dynamic amazingly. Juicy black/ red berries, savoury smokiness, clean acidity and juicy tannin. It’s a super smashable little number, I love wines like this. -

 This small batch, Spanish style blend of Grenache, Shiraz

One down, two left. Couldn’t resist any longer! Zero regrets, the

 Hoffmann Dallwitz Syrah 2016 is a masterpiece. The mixture of Vine ages, 1888, 1912, and 1995 help deliver the beautiful complexity in this wine. Couple that with incredible vibrancy and freshness and this becomes one of those “I won’t forget this for a while” wines. A cassis, blackcurrant, blackberry fruit medley. Savoury olive tapenade, cedar-like oak notes balancing the sweet fruit that provide dense concentration and richness. In essence it’s a classical Barossa Shiraz that’s turbocharged, finessed almost, into easily one of the best wines I’ve enjoyed this year. Well played!

 One down, two left. Couldn’t resist any longer! Zero

Nothing beats adding a few of your favourites to the collection! Rusden, with their seven generations of grape-growing history, are one of my cellar staples. Balanced and beautifully powerful, stylistically Rusden, classical and new. I can’t wait to try The Chooks Head Zinfandel might be my first Aussie Zin, super excited about that. The Good Sheppard Malbec, who doesn’t love Malbec and finally, the Black Guts Shiraz... I love this stuff! What great additions... hopefully I’ll pace myself on them!

 Nothing beats adding a few of your favourites to the

​​Stocking up for winter is so much fun! Yarra Valley goodness courtesy of

. Two of my go to wines for price and quality. Next on the list, Standish and Giaconda new releases! What's on your list?⠀

 ​​Stocking up for winter is so much fun! Yarra Valley

Funky boutique producer Alpha Box and Dice ticking all the boxes with this 2016 Shiraz / Druif blend. Spicy, peppery, five spice and blackberry aromas set the scene. Followed by, blackberry, stalky, and earthy flavours to taste. Smooth tannins wrap it all up, bloody great. Get on this! 🍷

 Funky boutique producer Alpha Box and Dice ticking all the

I’ve been fortunate to taste some fantastically tasty, moreish, and great value wines lately. This is no exception. -

Purple Hands Aglianico 2017, medium bodied, vibrant and balanced on the nose. The palate shows plenty of upfront redcurrant and black cherries notes, liquorice and tar. Rustic, earthy tannins and fresh berry acidity round it off very nicely. It’s a quality drop, no doubt about it! -

 I’ve been fortunate to taste some fantastically tasty

 are displaying these Bin 389s. Looks awesome! Practical for a home? Hmm.... not sure, but there’s a definite wow factor. 🍷

 Wine rack goals! Loving how @Penfolds  are displaying these

Loving that Thursday feeling on a Wednesday, and it gets even better with a glass of Bruno Rocca Langhe Nebbiolo 2016 in hand. It’s such a beautiful wine that balances power and complexity awesomely! All boxes ticked, and some. If you’re a lover of Nebbiolo get this on your list!! 🍷

 Loving that Thursday feeling on a Wednesday, and it gets

Warming up in the winter sun with a little help from this beaut and continuing my love affair with Spinifex Wines. Not much more to say really... cheers!