
David Sly
After 30 years in journalism, Australian freelance writer, author and editor David Sly has been fortunate enough to indulge his passions in print. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, David has moved from newspapers to specialise in food and wine writing, being published in national and international magazines, from Gourmet Traveller to Decanter, and is Food & Wine Editor of SA Life magazine. He has focused intently on the specialised regional produce and wines of South Australia, winning national awards, and is a graduate of the University of Adelaide/ Le Cordon Bleu Gastronomy course.
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Second vintage of Grange La Chapelle released – our expert gives their verdict
Two icons of the wine world join forces...
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Peter Fraser, Yangarra Estate winemaker, dies at 51
Wine industry mourns Yangarra Estate winemaker...
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Coonawarra Cabernet: 15 top bottles from the 2022 vintage
Top producers and best bottles to buy...
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Langhorne Creek: Australia’s hidden fine wine region
Celebrating its 175th anniversary this year with founding winery Bleasdale, Langhorne Creek has found its own identity after decades of lending its grapes to blends. David Sly pays a visit and recommends top wines to try.
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Barossa Shiraz 2023: Vintage report and 40 top-scoring wines
A year of climatic challenges produced more streamlined styles...
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Aphelion: A complete commitment to Grenache
Exploring terroir in McLaren Vale...
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Yalumba: Latest Museum Release celebrates the art of cellaring
Includes back vintages of The Caley, The Signature and The Octavius...
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Seppeltsfield unveils 1925 Para Vintage Tawny
Rare 100-year-old Australian wine launched...
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Jim Barry Wines: Keeping a Clare perspective
Iconic Rieslings and top reds...
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Rieslingfreak: Taking a diverse approach to a multifaceted grape
A freakish devotion to Riesling...
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Bastard Hill Vineyard: A new beginning with Giant Steps
Tasting the latest releases from Giant Steps' new site...
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Penfolds Collection 2024: Cabernet Sauvignon wines shine in new releases
The Australian winery's increasingly global array of releases...
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Barossa Shiraz 2022: Vintage report and top scoring wines
Small yields but superb quality...
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Wynns’ John Riddoch: an Australian Cabernet icon
The latest release back to the inaugural 1982 vintage…
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Penfolds Collection 2023: Global ambitions underlined
Grange 2019, Yattarna 2021 and very impressive Cabernets…
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Yalumba 175th anniversary: Museum Collection wines released
Tastings notes and scores of milestone collection...
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Expert’s Choice: Premium McLaren Vale Grenache
Discover the finest bottles from this complex and diverse region...
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Seppeltsfield partners with Riedel to present 1924 Para Vintage Tawny
The perfect glass to showcase the new release...
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Eden Valley Riesling 2023: Vintage report and 15 wines to buy
Top buys from this cool-climate Barossa sub-region…
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Championing diversity in Australia: Emerging grape varieties and 12 wines to try
A host of Mediterranean, and other more specialist grape varieties, are producing some stellar wines in Australia...
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Ancient Australia: World’s oldest vines and 10 wines to try
Age shall not weary them…
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A drink with… Dragan Radocaj
The Barossa-based photographer talks to Decanter...
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Terroir informs Yangarra’s new tasting room
A terroir narrative visible from the cellar door tasting room...
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Seppeltsfield releases 1923 100-Year-Old Para Vintage Tawny
The latest release from the Centennial Collection...
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