
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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Tolpuddle Vineyard: producer profile and 19 wines tasted
A Tasmania dream realised...
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Mumm to launch Tasmanian sparkling wine
The latest addition to the Mumm Terroir range...
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Regional profile: Tasmania plus 40 top wines to seek out
Discover Tasmania with a selection of recommended wines to try...
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Penfolds Collection 2022: $1,000 Grange and new Bordeaux wines
21 Australian, Bordeaux and Californian wines tasted and rated…
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Luxury hotel tower to rise amid Seppeltsfield vineyard
Construction of The Oscar Seppeltsfield is to commence this year...
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The Signature: Yalumba’s benchmark Cabernet-Shiraz blend
Tasting the new 2018 and other wines back to 1996…
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Yangarra: McLaren Vale Grenache success applied to Shiraz
Sensational single-block Grenache and Shiraz...
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Barossa and McLaren Vale Grenache: old vines, new passion
20 top examples to try…
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Burge is back in Krondorf winery – for the third time
Grant Burge has planted his feet firmly back in the Australian wine scene...
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Penfolds G5 – first taste of the final multi-vintage Grange blend
The first taste of Penfolds G5, the last in the Australian winery’s experimental series of blending separate vintages of Grange.
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Penfolds Collection 2021: 70 years of Grange and two new Superblends
Exclusive preview tasting of 2017 Grange and more…
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Hardys Icon 2021 releases: traditions maintained
Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon and Eileen Hardy Chardonnay and Shiraz…
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Adelaide Hills: regional overview and top-scoring wines
The best wines from our comprehensive tasting…
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Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc: the top wines to try
Understated wines with a pretty and refreshing fruit purity…
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Adelaide Hills Shiraz: the top wines to try
Slender, lithe, lively and sexy wines…
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Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir: top wines to try
The best wines show nuance, grace and beauty…
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Adelaide Hills sparkling: top wines to try
Renewed confidence and quality in traditional-method sparklings…
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Adelaide Hills alternative varieties: top wines to try
Grüner Veltliner, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and more…
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Adelaide Hills Chardonnay: top wines to try
Lean and mineral yet fruit-forward wines…
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Adelaide Hills value: the best wines to buy
The best pocket-friendly buys…
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Barossa Wine Auction 2020: Imperial of Penfolds Grange 2016 sells for AU$50,000
Total sales at the auction came to $139,000.
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Grosset: producer profile and Riesling vertical
David Sly lifts the veil on Grosset, the pioneering Clare Valley producer that, four decades on, remains unwavering in its commitment to making world-class Riesling – a goal that’s led its founder to embrace biodynamics, blockchain projects and more.
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Penfolds releases Californian-Australian Wine of the World for £545/$700
Californian reds made to an Australian style…
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St Hallett Wines: producer profile plus new releases tasted
This popular, historic winery is aiming to be recognised as a Barossa Shiraz specialist, by continuing to focus on site-specific releases
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