Monthly Archives: September 2026

2023 Beresford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Novelist Sophie Hannah once wrote that Poirot doesn’t need “updating.” He’s already a perfect character in his classic form. He’s fastidiously dressed, dignified, meticulous, and precise, and he approaches every case with the same calm, methodical confidence. Some things don’t … Continue reading →

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2021 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Time keeps moving, minute by minute, year by year and has a funny way of leaving its mark on everything. It’s an undeniable fact that everything ages. Some things handle the years well, some better than others. Sadly, plenty of … Continue reading →

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2024 Beresford Estate Blewitt Springs Cabernet Sauvignon

I’ll say straight up, this one caught me off guard but in such a good way. McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon always feels like it’s stuck in the back seat of the Shiraz motor car. Welcome to go along for the … Continue reading →

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2022 Huntington Estate Shiraz

There are so many choices in the Australian Shiraz world these days, and sometimes it can be easy for them to get wrapped up in hype through no fault of their own. Ideas of prestige due to price or reputation, … Continue reading →

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2024 Beresford Estate Blewett Springs Shiraz

I’d love to pretend I approached this Blewett Springs Shiraz like a ‘professional’ should, but honestly, I cracked it open with the enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store. There’s just something about Shiraz from this part of the … Continue reading →

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2026 Huntington Estate Gewürztraminer

“The amount of beautiful things in your life depends on your ability to notice them.” Gewürztraminer is one of the most distinctive and expressive white varieties in the world, yet it often slips by unnoticed, usually overshadowed by the familiar … Continue reading →

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2024 Beresford Estate Classic Shiraz

“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.” There’s something quite profound in that statement. When it comes to winemakers, I think most simply set out to … Continue reading →

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2026 Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Dry Rosé

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2024 Mesh Riesling

Some collaborations are born from necessity. The Mesh Riesling is born from respect. Jeffrey Grosset and Robert Hill‑Smith have shaped Australian Riesling in their own distinct ways, and this wine feels like the natural extension of that shared commitment. It … Continue reading →

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2026 Huntington Estate Nouveau

A Nouveau style of wine is crafted with brightness, immediacy and pure enjoyment in mind. Huntington Estate’s 2026 blend of Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Grenache absolutely leans into that spirit. An absolute delight of a wine! Normally I’d start with … Continue reading →

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