Brave New Wine

Clonakilla

Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2014

An absolutely alluring nose with cloves, spice, dried meat and a trace of pepper. Barely medium weight on the palate. Barb loved it for that. Very different to Barossa or McLaren Vale Shiraz. Without a doubt the best Shiraz Viognier blend in Australia although Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2 (with a few other Rhone varieties in the blend) would give it a run for its money. Really very good with a few years to go but pretty much at its peak. — 20 days ago

Ira, Tom and 20 others liked this

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023

Green grapes, sweet, light and sour — 15 days ago

Mohua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Could drink this frequently. Nice acidity, well manicured lawn, slight grapefruit held up very well to two different dishes but easily quaffable on its own. Crusher! — a month ago

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

3.0. A passable Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but with a somewhat dull taste. On sale for $10.99, regularly $13.99. — 4 days ago

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Wonderful with baked chicken ($20). Crisp, floral nose and fruity. Lovely finish. — 9 days ago

Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

2021 vintage. Mount Veeder used to (generally) be a mountain fruit pushover until the last two decades. That has changed. Mt. Brave been killing it for some time and this is no exception. A token trace of richness up front but quickly swept into mid and post-palate tannins. Grippy but not overtly so. 10.09.24. — a month ago

Douglas, Ed and 8 others liked this

Babich Wines

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

lemony-bright- fresh-acidity notes….its good …considering the price I gave a 9 🤣 — 13 days ago

Kirkland Signature

Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

It was fine. Would drink it again. — 9 days ago

Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

3.0. A good Marlboro Sauvignon Blanc, but a little dull. On sale for $22.99, usually $26.99. — 21 days ago

Monkey Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Just ripe peach, some grassy notes. A little green bell pepper. Very drinkable. Another excellent NZ Sauvignon blanc. — a month ago