Wine Recommendations
Do you ever walk into a bottle shop and feel overwhelmed by so much choice?
Do you ever land up choosing wines simply because they have gold stickers or cool labels?
Are you sometimes unsure which wines to buy so you choose wines recommended by the shop assistant?
The good news is that you don’t have to have those experiences ever again.
I have carefully chosen wines that I’m happy to recommend because:
I have tasted them
I like them
They're great value for money
Check out these wines when you’re out to buy your next wine purchase.
Please note that the prices may vary slightly depending on where you shop.
These recommended wines are not on offer on our website and are available in retail outlets.
May 2018
RED WINES
$15 - $30
Crittenden Geppetto Shiraz 2016 $20
Some Young Punks Passion Has Red Lips Shiraz Cabernet $22
Tomfoolery Burla Negra Tempranillo $27
$31 - $50
Journey Wines Pinot Noir 2016 $37
Domain Simha Simla Field Blend 2016 $44
Antidoto Tempranillo 2014 $48
$50+
Domaine La Roubine Gigondas 2015 $55
Domaine Simha Lionheart Amphora Pinot Noir $68
La Ca’ Nova Barbaresco 2013 $80
WHITE WINES
$15 - $30
Hersey Vineyard Hills Alive Chardonnay 2016 $22
Hugel Pinot Blanc 2014 $25
Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blend 2016 $26
$31 - $50
Pieropan Soave 2016 $33
Crittenden Oggi Blanc 2016 $35
Valminor Albarino 2016 $36
$50+
Bobar Royale Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 $50
Marc Bredif Vouvray $50
Yeringberg Marsanne Rousanne 2014 $57
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Red Wines
White Wines
$15 - $30
Chalkers Crossing CC2 Shiraz 2014 $25
Clos La Coutale Cahors 2015 $28
Belleverne Beaujolais Villages 2016 $29
$31 - $50
Cradle of Hills ‘Darkside’ Shiraz Mourvedre 2012 $35
Chateau Saint Maurice Cotes du Rhone 2015 $35
Atrolo ‘Frangin’ Cabernet Merlot 2015 $40
$50+
Colome ‘Lote Especial’ Tannat 2013 $50
Gentle Folk Forest Pinot Noir 2016 $52
Damien Bureau ‘Emile’ Anjou 2014 $55
$15 - $30
Head Red GSM 2015 $27
Jeff Carrel Bistrologie 2014 $28
Indigo Vineyards Sangiovese 2013 $29
$31 - $50
Medhurst Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 $33
Spinifex Bete Noir 2014 $40
Vinea Marson Sangiovese 2012 $40
$50+
Okros Saperavi 2010 $58
Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Pinot Noir 2015 $60
Font De Michelle Chateauneuf Du Pape 2013 $73
$15 - $30
Crtittenden Geppetto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 $24
Chalmers Nero d’Avola 2015 $27
Matsu “El Picaro” Tinta De Toro 2015 $30
$31 - $50
Vinea Marson Syrah 2012 $40
Saintayme St Emilion 2015 $42
Pipan Steel Nebbiolo 2013 $42
$50+
SC Pannell Nebbiolo 2013 $64
Yann Chave Crozes Hermitage La Rouvre 2014 $75
Remelluri Rioja Reserva 2010 $80
$15 - $30
Chateau du Coing de St Fiacre Muscadet 2016 $22
Witches Falls Verdelho 2017 $25
Ta Mania Pinot Gris 2016 $28
$31 - $50
Surrau Branu Vermentino 2016 $35
Smokestack Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $35
Jamsheet Garden Gully Riesling 2016 $37
$50+
Occhipinti Sp68 Bianco 2016 $50
Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay 2017 $55
Selvadolce Crescendo Pigato 2015 $60
$15 - $30
Abellio Albarino 2015 $22
Massena Surley Muse Viognier 2016 $24
Hugel Pinot Blanc 2014 $25
$31 - $50
Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 $33
Bruno Sorg Sylvaner VV 2015 $40
Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris 2014 $41
$50+
Sato Pinot Gris 2015 $50
Cuilleron St Peray Les Potiers Marsanne 2014 $57
Pyramid Valley Kerner Pinot Blanc 2015 $58
$15 - $30
Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Chardonnay 2016 $20
Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Sauvignon Blanc $24
Pusole Bianco Vermentino 2016 $25
$31 - $50
Trimbach Riesling 2014 $31
Borrowed Cuttings Piquepoul 2017 $34
Ocean Eight Pinot Gris 2016 $35
$50+
Rippon Gewurztraminer 2016 $50
Domenica Rousanne Marsanne 2013 $50
Lark Hill Gruner Veltliner 2017 $54