Te Mata Awatea Cabernets/Merlot 2013

Recommendation: A good “new world” Cabernet/Merlot blend with firm tannins and an excellent structure, all at a great price. Winery/Producer: Te Mata Estate Winery; Havelock […]

Rabbit Ranch Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013

Recommendation: A “not bad” New Zealand Pinot Noir. Winery/Producer: Rabbit Ranch Wine Company; Queensland, New Zealand. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Region, Appellation: Central Otago, […]

Pennon Hill Montalto Pinot Noir 2013

Recommendation: DELICIOUS fresh and fruity Pinot Noir. Winery/Producer: Montalto; Red Hill, Australia. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Region, Appellation: Mornington Peninsula; Victoria, Australia. Vintage: 2013 […]

Mauro Cosecha Castilla y Leon 2012

Recommendation: Outstanding blend of Tempranillo and Shrah and an excellent value at this price. Winery/Producer: Bodegas Mauro; Valladolid, Spain. Grape Variety: 90% Tempranillo and 10% […]

Equinox Waipara Hills Pinot Noir 2012

Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING Pinor Noir at a very good price. Winery/Producer: Waipara Hills Wine Estate; Waipara, New Zealand. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Region, Appellation: […]

Dirty Three South Gippsland Riesling 2014

Recommendation: Nice, very typical off-dry Riesling. Winery/Producer: Dirty Three Wines; Leongatha, Australia. Grape Variety: Riesling. Geographic Region, Appellation: South Gippsland, Australia. Vintage: 2014 Price: $34.90 […]

Crudo Yarra Valley Rose 2014

Recommendation: An unusual rose that is as easy drinking as it gets. Winery/Producer: Luke Lolmoert; Heolesville, Australia. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Region, Appellation: Yarra […]

Circe Hillcrest Road Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Recommendation: Simply, an exquisite Chardonnay. Winery/Producer: Circe Wines; Red Hill, Australia. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Region, Appellation: Mornington Peninsula; Victoria, Australia. Vintage: 2011 Price: $59.90 […]

Miette Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013

Recommendation: Outstanding Australian Shiraz that’s a great value for the price. Winery/Producer: Domain Jardin; Angaston, Australia. Grape Variety: Shiraz. Geographic Region, Appellation: Barossa Valley; South […]