Author Archives | Gary Walsh

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Juniper Estate Heritage Malbec 2023

Posted on 12 February 2026.

From a small block (0.32ha) planted in 1...

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Tasted : Feb25
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $45
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2035+
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Thistledown She’s Electric Grenache 2025

Posted on 12 February 2026.

50% whole bunch. 1490 bottles produced.
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Tasted : Feb25
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $75
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2033+
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Posted in grenache et al, McLaren Vale0 Comments

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Paringa Estate The Paringa Chardonnay 2024

Posted on 12 February 2026.

From nine rows on the home vineyard (Red...

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Tasted : Feb26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $80
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2027 - 2032+
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In Praise of Shadows Sakura Rosé 2025

Posted on 12 February 2026.

51% Sangiovese (Seaview) and 49% Grenach...

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Tasted : Feb26
Alcohol : 12.6%
Price : $28
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2029
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Posted in McLaren Vale, Rose0 Comments

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Paringa Estate Estate Chardonnay 2025

Posted on 08 February 2026.

I think 2025 is shaping up to be an exce...

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Tasted : Feb26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $55
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2035+
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Posted in chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, Tip Top Tipple0 Comments

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Oddero Barolo Classico 2021

Posted on 06 February 2026.

From two crus in La Morra (Bricco Chiesa...

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Tasted : Feb26
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $175
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2028 - 2041
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Oddero Barolo Villero 2021

Posted on 06 February 2026.

I love this cru, and in 2021, even bette...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $320
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2030 - 2044+
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Posted in Italy, nebbiolo, Tip Top Tipple4 Comments

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Thick As Thieves Plump Pinot Noir 2025

Posted on 06 February 2026.

Cyprus Ridge from 26 year old MV6 and yo...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $42
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2033+
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Chateau Garage Amphora Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Posted on 06 February 2026.

One Hungarian anfora. On skins and seeds...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $159
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2038
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Posted in cabernet et al, Hawkes Bay, Tip Top Tipple0 Comments

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Chateau Garage Amphora Sangiovese 2024

Posted on 06 February 2026.

Literally made in the Powrie family's ga...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $159
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2026 - 2034+
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Posted in Hawkes Bay, sangiovese et al, Tip Top Tipple0 Comments

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Chateau Garage Two Terraces Syrah 2024

Posted on 06 February 2026.

100% whole bunch. 128 days on skins. A s...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $80
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2027 - 2038
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Posted in Hawkes Bay, shiraz et al, Tip Top Tipple0 Comments

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Chateau Garage Les Deux Sœurs Rosé 2025

Posted on 06 February 2026.

Merlot, Sangiovese, Marzemino, Teroldego...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $25
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2028+
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Posted in Hawkes Bay, Rose, Tip Top Tipple, Top Value0 Comments

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Chateau Garage Lulu Rosé 2025

Posted on 06 February 2026.

Cabernet Franc and Merlot with Fresia, M...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $35
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2029
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Posted in Hawkes Bay, Rose, Tip Top Tipple0 Comments

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Chateau Garage Cornerstone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Posted on 06 February 2026.

From a 29 year old vineyard on the Gimbl...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 14%
Price : $80
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2038
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Posted in cabernet et al, Hawkes Bay, Tip Top Tipple0 Comments

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Chateau Garage Lyon’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Posted on 06 February 2026.

Winemaker Ollie Powrie just dropped in t...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $60
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2032
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Posted in chardonnay, Hawkes Bay0 Comments

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Thick as Thieves Another Bloody Chardonnay 2025

Posted on 05 February 2026.

Syd Bradford looks like he could be a wa...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 13%
Price : $42
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2032
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Borgogno Langhe Riesling Era Ora 2022

Posted on 05 February 2026.

Grown at 500M ASL, raised in stainless s...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $97
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2026 - 2031
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Posted in Italy, riesling6 Comments

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Future Perfect Bitter Moon Rosso Vermouth

Posted on 05 February 2026.

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir pressings infu...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 18%
Price : $60
Closure : Synthetic
Drink : 2026 - 2026+
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Posted in Tasmania, vermouth9 Comments

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Stella Bella Otro Vino Grenache 2025

Posted on 05 February 2026.

10% whole bunch on the label and 60% who...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $36
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2026 - 2028
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Posted in grenache et al, Swan Valley2 Comments

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Damiano Cavallini Fara ‘Motto del Lupo’ 2022

Posted on 05 February 2026.

70% Nebbiolo & 30% Vespolina from 85...

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Tasted : Jan26
Alcohol : 12.5%
Price : $125
Closure : Diam
Drink : 2026 - 2035+


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Posted in Italy, nebbiolo, other reds0 Comments

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