Knappstein 1878 Transcendence Clare Valley Riesling 2024 scores 96 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “The first of an exciting new tier for Knappstein, this is a Riesling of crystalline purity, charged with energy to sustain it for the long haul. This pristine and cool season proved to be the ideal moment for its debut, setting a style of heightened acid drive and pitch-perfect lemon and lime juice. Ancient limestone soils and low pH unite to create a fine mineral texture that will sustain it very long indeed.” $70. @knappsteinclare @clarevalleywineandgrape #Riesling #ClareValley #purity #energy #96 ❤️

Mount Langi Ghiran Langi Grampians Shiraz 2022 scores 97 points from Tyson Stelzer. “It’s always the cooler vintages that I love most at Langi, and while the low yields and extended ripening of 2022 didn’t produce sufficient ripeness for whole bunch fermentation, the natural pepper and spice of the site more than steps forward instead. It’s at once powerful and brooding and at the same time calm and effortless, with a deep well of impeccable black fruits and liquorice perfectly underlined by fine-grained, supple tannins that carry the finish on and on.” $210. @mtlangighiran @grampianswine #Shiraz #powerful #coolvintage ❤️

Presenting An Hour with Natalie Fryar. “I have found people to be unbelievably open and generous, even though you might revere them as they’re just people who love making wine. Ultimately they’re a dorky kid like you are.” Words by @katiespainwrites Photos by Monika Kulon. Design by @naomigiatasdesign @winetasmania @tasmania #holidayreading #tasmania #WBM #wine OUT NOW!

estate The Lone Goose Barossa Valley Shiraz Viognier 2021 scores 95 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “A mellow, rich and ripe style done in a higher class, regional style. Violet, plum and dark cherry perfume, lifted by exotic spice and a hint of stone fruit and coconut. Supple, silky and super glossy, black fruits woven with florals and savoury cedar. Fine, brushed velvet tannins give shape. There’s a slickness overall to this wine, in form and feel. Generosity and finesse.” $90. @schubertwines @barossawines @mybarossa #mellow #rich #ripe 🙌

Gundog Estate Rare Game Hunter Valley Shiraz 2023 scores 94 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Good form here. Perfume of blackberry, plum and violet with pepper, cedar and graphite undertones. The palate is plush, medium bodied and layered with dark fruits, olive tapenade and smoky spice. Tannins are firm yet velvety, acidity bright. Depth and savoury complexity lead to a long, trailing, spicy finish. Gosh, this drinks well.” $80. @gundogestate @huntervalley.wine #GunDog #HunterValley #depth #complexity ❤️