Australia

As Tim said 'chuck the screwcap away, you won't need it again' This is the epitome of generosity of fruit, it has such an attractive floral sweet spot on the nose, with fresh raspberry & violets in abundance, I'd go...(read more)

Tim's Bugalug Shiraz is always such a cracker of a wine. Richly endowed with gorgeous blackberry and dark mint chocolate, Tim manages to strike a beautiful balance between flavour intensity and delicious freshness.

This was the real clincher when we decided to take on Steve's wines - I mean who knew that Nebbiolo was even being grown in Australia, let alone what would it be like? The answer is a gloriously appealing take on this tr...(read more)

I liked this so much I considered not sharing with my guests! This is Tim's more grown up Grenache, he doesn't like the comparisons, but this is very much in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape mould. Sourced from 80+ year old...(read more)

The 2021 Syrah ‘Yellingbo’ is wonderfully perfumed, with beautiful elegant structure. So pretty, this latest release is lighter bodied than the 2019 at this early stage, however, Jayden feels it will gain some power and...(read more)

LOCATION: Around Finniss River, the sweltering midday heat is balanced by cooling afternoon winds. The nearby Southern Ocean sends cold air into the country every night and thus contributes significantly to the aroma for...(read more)

Pale ruby. Lively and fresh even if without intense character. Almost spritzig! Some rhubarb flavour. 12.5%

Another absolute gem from Jayden, from the cool upper Yarra, scented and deep with some sinew, earthy wild strawberries, cherries and gently spicy damson. On the palate the tannins are sleek and pure, deeply fruited, spi...(read more)

Great Syrah nose. 'Rhoney' for sure as it jumps out of the glass. A gorgeous fine line of saline savour. Palate is more supple and open. Well-ripened small black berries. Nice lift and flow. Touch of spicy grip on the fi...(read more)

Higher toned, more aromatic, more serious that the Ray Monde, possibly needing more time, more of a food wine - better but not quite as matey at the moment.

Ray Monde was also a bit broad and quiet on the nose, but palate was round and friendly, again gourmand and easy to swallow, with just the right freshening astringency in the finish. Like the Chardonnay, it took willpowe...(read more)