Australia Wine Reviews

Vasse Felix, Filius Chardonnay, Margaret River 2015

This Chardonnay evokes the rich style of barrel fermented white Rioja, with its citrus, caramelised apple and oak aromas and intense fresh green and baked apple fruit flavours...

Kangarilla Road, Montepulciano, McLaren Vale 2014

Not a grape often associated with this part of the world, Montepulciano seems to enjoy the Mediterranean-style climate of McLaren Vale...

Mount Langi Ghiran, Billi Billi Riesling, Grampians 2015

The rugged landscape of the Great Dividing Range in the Grampians has produced a beautifully cultured wine, with a honeyed, fruit-forward nose...

La Violetta, Yé-Yé Blanc, Great Southern, Western Australia 2015

Apparently winemaker Andrew Hoadley named this wine after what you'd exclaim joyfully after one sip. Fronted by Riesling's soft yet tart juiciness and bright acidity, there's lovely mounthfeel, florality and minerality from the Viognier, Gewurztraminer and Vermentino...

The Rude Mechanicals, Suck-It-And-See Frizzante, Barossa Valley 2016

At only 7%, this intriguing blend made in a frizzante (gently sparkling) style is something a bit different...

Mazza, Bastardo Rosé, Geographe, Western Australia 2014

Forget the ugly name, this is a beautiful wine! Traditionally used in Port blends, the Douro variety of Bastardo has very low tannins making it perfect for rosé...

McGuigan, Shortlist Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia 2007

One of our most exciting wines of 2016..

Kilikanoon, Tregea Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, Australia 2012

Intense nose of ripe berry and currants. Despite the plush, sweet fruit weight, there is great balance between acidity, minerality and oak...

Ringbolt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia 2013

Asda, Extra Special Shiraz, Barossa Valley 2015

As you would expect from a Barossa Shiraz, this is not a shy wine! Corners have been cut to reach a pretty impressive price point, such as a short maturation on oak chips rather than in barrels, but invariably some compromises have to be made...

Mad Dog, Sangiovese, Barossa Valley 2012

Mad Dog sell most of the grapes they produce to premium winemakers in and around the Barossa Valley, which says a lot about the quality of their fruit...

Torbreck, Marananga Dam, Viogner Roussanne & Marsanne, Barossa Valley 2015

This typical white Rhône blend is full of personality with aromas of ripe peach, and apricot flavours with some herbal and almond notes...

Henschke, Hill of Grace, Eden Valley 2010

Planted in 1860, these remarkable 150-year old Shiraz vines unquestionably produce one of the greatest wines of Australia...

Yabby Lake Vineyard, Single Block Release, Block 2 2013

No particular wizardry is employed at the winery: oak use is cautious, with ageing in French...

Tolpuddle Vineyard, Coal River Valley 2014

The soil is very thin, sandy topsoil over sandstone and clay. Vinified by lauded winemaker...

Coldstream Hills, Deer Farm Vineyard 2013

Coldstream produces three single-vineyard Pinots: Roslyn from Tasmania, Esplanade from...

Moorooduc Estate, McIntyre 2013

2013 was a warm vintage, especially during the weeks just before the harvest...

Xanadu, Reserve Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2012

Our star buys panel lavished praise on the Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2012 for its long and refreshing qualities, with a creamy texture.

Vasse Felix, Heytesbury Chardonnay, Margaret River, Australia 2013

Drink this Vasse Felix, Heytesbury Chardonnay 2013 until 2022, our experts said. It costs up to £35 a bottle. See a full tasting note here...

Leeuwin Estate, Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2012

Honeyed melon and butter aromas. Big and bold with refined acidity and a creamy texture...

Fraser Gallop, Parterre Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2013

Richly fruited nose with hints of honey and cedar. Lively palate of white stone fruits, nutmeg...