Clonakilla Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2024 scores 96 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “Decimated by October frosts, 2024 was a season of intensity and definition at Clonakilla, making for a Shiraz Viognier as characterful and distinctive as ever. Five percent Viognier and 22 percent whole bunches unite to heighten aromatics and spice, building layers of pot pourri and white pepper to a deep core of black cherry, blackberry, liquorice, even hints of black olive. Tannins are at once graceful and confidently firm and fine, promising medium-term endurance.” $130. @clonakillawines @canberrawines #96 #graceful #firm #fine

Yalumba The Caley Coonawarra & Barossa Cabernet & Shiraz 2021 scores 100 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “This is not only the greatest wine to ever emerge from the hallowed halls of Yalumba, it is categorically the finest exemplar of the great Australian blend of the modern era, and the equal of the greatest in history. Kevin ‘KG’ Glastonbury’s relentless fanaticism has fused Coonawarra Cabernet with Barossa Shiraz (26 percent) to perfection, and I use this word very deliberately. While I was not alive at the time of its release, it has perhaps not been since Max Schubert’s legendary 1962 Penfolds Bin 60A that this union has been mastered with such breathtaking harmony. I have bestowed a perfect score on an Australian table wine only once in the past decade, and The Caley 2021 is every bit deserving.” $395. @yalumbawine @barossawines #100 #Perfect

First Ridge Uova Bella Mudgee Fiano Vermentino 2025 scores 94 points from Mike Bennie in WBM. “Wild fermented and blended into ceramic egg for maturation. Attractive hazy texture with distinct green apple, gingery spice, piquant lemon-lime married to saline minerality and a backdrop of hazelnut savouriness. This manages to find a pretty thrilling line between textural white wine, minerally white and high drinkability, and an almost summery feel. Massive charm.” $45. @firstridge @mudgeeregion #attractive #charm #94 🙌❤️

Robert Oatley Finisterre Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 scores 92 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “A standout in the Robert Oatley lineup, this is an accurate Wilyabrup Cabernet that captures the elegance of a cool, late harvest in blackcurrant fruit accented with tobacco leaf, cedar and nuances of eucalypt. From vines averaging 20 years of age, a medium-grained tannin profile promises to hold it confidently for the medium term.” $40. @robertoatleywines @margaretriver.wine #Cabernet #Sauvignon #92 ❤️