
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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Celebrating 175 years of Seppeltsfield with a taste of wine history and the ‘new’ 1926 Vintage Tawny releaseTasting history...
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Second vintage of Grange La Chapelle released – our expert gives their verdictTwo icons of the wine world join forces...
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Peter Fraser, Yangarra Estate winemaker, dies at 51Wine industry mourns Yangarra Estate winemaker...
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Coonawarra Cabernet: 15 top bottles from the 2022 vintageTop producers and best bottles to buy...
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Langhorne Creek: Australia’s hidden fine wine regionCelebrating 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 winesA year of climatic challenges produced more streamlined styles...
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Aphelion: A complete commitment to GrenacheExploring terroir in McLaren Vale...
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Yalumba: Latest Museum Release celebrates the art of cellaringIncludes back vintages of The Caley, The Signature and The Octavius...
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Seppeltsfield unveils 1925 Para Vintage TawnyRare 100-year-old Australian wine launched...
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Jim Barry Wines: Keeping a Clare perspectiveIconic Rieslings and top reds...
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Rieslingfreak: Taking a diverse approach to a multifaceted grapeA freakish devotion to Riesling...
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Bastard Hill Vineyard: A new beginning with Giant StepsTasting the latest releases from Giant Steps' new site...
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Penfolds Collection 2024: Cabernet Sauvignon wines shine in new releasesThe Australian winery's increasingly global array of releases...
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Barossa Shiraz 2022: Vintage report and top scoring winesSmall yields but superb quality...
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Wynns’ John Riddoch: an Australian Cabernet iconThe latest release back to the inaugural 1982 vintage…
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Penfolds Collection 2023: Global ambitions underlinedGrange 2019, Yattarna 2021 and very impressive Cabernets…
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Yalumba 175th anniversary: Museum Collection wines releasedTastings notes and scores of milestone collection...
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Expert’s Choice: Premium McLaren Vale GrenacheDiscover the finest bottles from this complex and diverse region...
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Seppeltsfield partners with Riedel to present 1924 Para Vintage TawnyThe perfect glass to showcase the new release...
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Eden Valley Riesling 2023: Vintage report and 15 wines to buyTop buys from this cool-climate Barossa sub-region…
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Championing diversity in Australia: Emerging grape varieties and 12 wines to tryA 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 tryAge shall not weary them…
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A drink with… Dragan RadocajThe Barossa-based photographer talks to Decanter...
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Terroir informs Yangarra’s new tasting roomA terroir narrative visible from the cellar door tasting room...
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