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There is something profoundly satisfying about a wine that doesn't shout for attention, but rather, commands it. This Mesh Eden Valley Riesling does exactly that - complexity and interest all at once. buff.ly/S4qUwqy

This Tasmanian beauty overdelivers. It's bright, fragrant and is wonderfully expressive. It's the type of wine that stops you mid-conversation, demanding your attention. buff.ly/o6zB0vG

After 8500+ reviews, this was my first wine tasting straight from a can. And why not? At 250mL, 9.8% alcohol and 1.9 standard drinks per can, it ticks plenty of practical boxes. buff.ly/h1zAFUz

This Pizzini Spritzzini Prosecco Lime Spritz NV is a gateway wine. Go with me here... buff.ly/z1u53tg

Mudgee producer First Ridge has a healthy obsession with Italian varieties, and this Montepulciano is a cracking example that provides plenty of motivation to book a one-way ticket to Abruzzo. buff.ly/32oOuJv

Soft and supple, Barbera lives in the shadow of Nebbiolo in its north-west Italy homeland, but this release from Mudgee producer First Ridge is a great example of why the variety has found so many friends. buff.ly/J0JPlPf

Rhône-inspired, this Blanc blend from Tim Smith Wines is the kind of wine that has long lunches in its line of sight. buff.ly/cwN5OjQ

This is an intriguing take on Fiano that had me doing plenty of double takes. It brings all those delightful Fiano traits to the table, but the opening act is impossible to ignore. buff.ly/ucnJQXM

Bunchy, earthy and savoury from the get-go, this Northern Hope Estate Pinot Noir rewards patience and a little decant will go a long way. buff.ly/20tLl9q

This is Semillon in full summer mode and the volume is turned up loud! From Gundog Estate, The Chase is bright, refreshing and dangerously easy to enjoy. buff.ly/SiNW1U0

Winemaker Matt Burton says this Wild Semillon is a "fresh, modern and exotic take on this classic Hunter Valley variety." He's not wrong. buff.ly/oBz9wyg

An off-dry Semillon from Gundog Estate, I get a sense that it shows more residual sugar than those that have come before. buff.ly/1rxStfe

I was sent scrambling for the literature when I came across this Aranel from Berton Vineyards. A fusion of Grenache Gris and Saint-Pierre Doré (another variety I have zero knowledge of), Berton Vineyard is the sole Australian producer of Aranel. buff.ly/yo2Ax1T

This O'Leary Walker Cabernet has the sort of energy that keeps drawing you back to the glass. Bright and buoyant, it confidently speaks of its Clare Valley home. buff.ly/NI6QYRz

Fiano continues to prove it can do just about anything and sparkling adds another string to its bow. Bravo Oliver's Taranga for excelling with the variety. buff.ly/5LlXBU3

The Grower Shiraz from Schwarz Wine Co is a fitting tribute to the growers who form the backbone of so many Barossa wines. No fuss, no posturing, just honest drinking pleasure. buff.ly/Qe29w85

#WineoftheWeek - Throatable. That’s the word. This Orbis Wines Trousseau is built for slurping. buff.ly/xUELAdH

An excellent Riesling from Pikes, The Merle 2026 is all the more impressive when considering the conditions that shaped it. buff.ly/1MnWQp1

A fraction richer than previous releases, but there is no denying it's delish factor that this Oliver's Taranga Chica Mencia delivers. buff.ly/EVWMmh2

A lazy afternoon in a hammock and a glass of this is an ideal combo. buff.ly/35GKPGN