Many DiscoverVin wines have received reviews in the Australian media.
Reviews for currently available wines are listed here. Links are provided where possible. Information also appears on the individual wine web-page.
Champagne
Achille Princier Grande Tradition NV
- 4.5 stars Winestate Magazine October 2020
- 4.5 stars Gourmet Traveller Wine November 2019
- 2017 - Awarded 1 star in the French "wine bible" Guide Hachette.
- Nov 2017 - Awarded "BEST VALUE" following a trade tasting with a line up of over 170 champagnes and sparkling wines. Drinks Trade Magazine Nov / Dec 17 issue.
- Ken Gargett Drinks Weekly November 2014 ken_gargett.pdf
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer November 2014 Achille_Princier_Grande_Tradition_Champagne_NV.pdf
White Wine
Chateau Jolys Jurançon Sec 2014 (Jurançon)
- Featured in the 2016 edition of the Revue du Vin de France (French Wine Review) best French wines under 20 euros, with a score of 14/20.
- 89 Points - Wine Enthusiast "Soft and rich with a fine fresh fruitiness and a strong mineral texture"
Grand Bateau Bordeaux Blanc 2014
- Featured in Top Drops March 2018 Gourmet Traveller.
- Awarded highest score (94.5 points) in a Sauvignon Blanc review in trade magazine National Liquor News.
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer Jan 6 2014 SEAN_MITCHELL_JAN_6_2014_GRAND_BATEAU_BORDEAUX.pdf
Rosé
Domaine de la Croix (Provence) Sorry currently out of stock
- Kerry Skinner Illawarra Mercury February 2012 illawarra_mercury_feb_2012.pdf
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer February 2012 sean_mitchell_domaine_de_la_croix_ros_2010.pdf
- Jeni Port Age Epicure Feb 14th 2012 jeni_port_epicure_age_14_february_2012.pdf
- Max Crus Daily Examiner March 17 2012. max_crus_domaine_de_la_croix_2010_march_2012.pdf
Red Wine
Chateau Bouissel "Le Bouisell" 2010 (Fronton) 2011 vintage now in stock
- Jesse Lewis Sealed with Wax Ocober 8, 2013 jesse_lewis_sealed_with_wax.pdf
- 91 points in Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine, April/May edition 2016
Amiral de Beychevelle (Saint Julien)
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer Jan 2012 amiral_grape_observer_jan_2012.pdf
Domaine Crampilh Vielles Vignes 2006 (Madiran) Sorry sold out
- Gourmet Traveller Wine August 2011 crampilh_vv_gtwine_aug_2011.pdf
- Illawarra Mercury 6th August 2011 illawarramercury6th_aug2011.pdf
- Stuart Robinson 8th Jan 2013 The Vinsomniac
Domaine Crampilh Vieilles Vignes 2009 (Madiran) Sorry sold out
- Grape Observer February 2013 Grape_Observer_23_Feb_2013_vieilles_vignes_09.pdf
- Ciao Magazine April 2013 http://www.ciaomagazine.com.au/wine-208.html
- Wine without BS wine_without_BS_crampilh_09_July_2013.pdf
Ch Lagrezette 2005 (Cahors, Malbec) Sorry sold out
- Gourmet Traveller July 2011 (French Edition) Lagrezette_2005_GT_review.jpg
- Melbourne Review Melbourne_Weekly_Review_May_2001_wrote_about_Chateau_Lagrezette_Cru_dException_Malbec_2005.pdf
- Illawarra Mercury 6th August 2011 illawarramercury6th_aug2011.pdf
- Gary Walsh The Wine Front July 2014 ReviewGWChateau_Lagrezette_Cahors.pdf
Zette Rouge 2005 (Cahors, Malbec) Sorry sold out
- Winsor Dobbin in Grape Hunter zette_rouge_2005_Robbins_wine_Hunter.pdf
- Stuart Robinson in The Vinsomniac https://www.thevinsomniac.com/2012/05/zette-cahors-2005.html
Chateau Lagarde 2009 (Saint Émilion) Sorry sold out
- Grape Observer 9th January 2012 lagarde_grape_observer.pdf
- Sydney Telegraph Best Weekend 4th February 2012 the_daily_telegraph_smartedition.pdf
- Dr Plonk Grape Hunter Reviews 5th June 2012 grape_hunter_reviews_5th_june_2012.pdf
- Wine without BS July 2013 Wine_without_BS_Lagrade_09_July_13.pdf
Chateau Haut Vigneau 2009 (Pessac-Leognan) Sorry sold out
- Grape Observer 8th January 2012 haut_belian_2009_grape_observer_jan_2012.pdf
- Winsor Dobbins The Grape Hunter chateau_haut_vigneau_2009_winsor_jan_2012.pdf
Chateau de la Fleur Poitou (Lussac St Émilion) Sorry sold out
- Winsor Dobbin Wine of the Week !st June 2012 https://wdwineoftheweek.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/chateau-la-fleur-poitou-2010.html
Tourelles de Longeville (Pauillac) Sorry sold out
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer Feb 2012 sean_tourelles_2007_mitchell_grape_observer_feb_2012.pdf
- Gary Walsh The Wine Front July 14 ReviewGWLes_Tourelles_de_Longueville_2008.pdf
Fleur De Clinet (Pomerol) Sorry sold out
- Dr Plonk Grape Hunter Reviews 5th June 2012 grape_hunter_reviews_dr_plonk_5th_june_2012.pdf
Chateau Lanessan (Haut-Medoc) Sorry sold out
- Dr Plonk Grape Hunter Reviews 5th June 2012 lanessan_2004_Grape_Hunter_Reviews_Dr_Plonk_5th_june_2012.pdf
- Gary Walsh The Wine Front June 2014 ReviewGW_Chateau_Lannessan_2004.pdf
Chateau Haut-Monplasir (Cahors) Sorry sold out
- Dr Plonk Grape Hunter Reviews 5th June 2012 haut_monplasir_2006_Dr_Plonk_5th_June_2012_Grape_Hunter_Reviews.pdf
Moulin Pey Labrie (Canon-Fronsac) Sorry sold out
- Kerry Skinner Quench July 2012 quenchjuly12kerryskinner06.pdf
- John Lewis Newcastle Herald August 2012 newcastle_herald.pdf
- Gary Walsh the Winefront June 2013 winefront_gary_walsh_june_13.pdf
Chateau Haut Lariveau (Canon-Fronsac) Sorry sold out
- Gary Walsh Winefont June 2013 Chateau_Haut_Lariveau_2006.pdf
Vivens par Chateau Durfort-Vivens (Margaux) Sorry sold out
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer October 2012 sean_mitchell_grape_observer.pdf
- Gary Walsh The winefront October 2012 vivens_par_chateau_durfort.pdf
Chateau Tour Seran (Medoc) Sorry sold out
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer Nov 2012 chateau_tour_seran_2007.pdf
Semeillan Mazeau 2005 (Listrac Médoc) Sorry sold out
- Ralph Kyte Powell The_Age_Epicure.pdf
- Winsor Dobbin May 2013 Winsors Choice
- Chris Shanahan Canberra Times July 2013 canberra_times_17_7_2013.pdf
Chateau Saint-Go, Saint Mont 2007 (Saint Mont) Sorry sold out
- Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald Wine of the Week 4th October 2011 hh_review_st_go1.png
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer Feb 21, 2013 Grape_Observer_Feb_2013.pdf
Chateau Haut-Peyrous 2008 (Graves) Sorry sold out
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer July 2013 Grape_Observer_July_1.pdf
- Jesse Lewis Sealed With Wax July 2013 Jesse_Lewis_Sealed_With_Wax.pdf
- Gary Walsh Winefront gary_walsh_winefront_July_3_2013.pdf
- Regan Drew Vinonotebook October14 , 2013 regan_drew_vinonotebook_october_14.pdf
Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure l'Abbaye vintage 2009 (Bergerac) Sorry sold out
- David Sutherland Border Mail July 12, 2013 10005_09david_sutherland_complete.jpg
Legende de la Tour Carnet 2004 (Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux) Sorry sold out
- Regan Drew Vinonotebook October 14, 2013 regan_drew_vinonotebook_tour_carnet_october_14.pdf
Chateau de Saurs Gaillac Rouge La Constance 2010 - Sorry sold out
- Sean Mitchell Grape Observer June 2014 ReviewSM_SaursThe_Grape_Observer.docx
Chateau Guillebot Plaisance 2011 Bordeaux Sorry sold out
- Sean Mitchel Grape Observer June 2014 ReviewSM_Plaisance_Grape_Observer.pdf
Dessert Wine
Domaine de l'Ancienne Cure l'abbaye 2005 (Monbazillac)
- Michael Broadbent Decanter June 2011 Michael_Broadbent_on_monbaz.pdf
Domaine Bellegarde Cuvee Tradition 2012 (Jurançon) 2015 Vintage now available in 375mls and 750mls
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Jancis Robinson 17 points Dec 2014 CuveeTradition2012_Jancis_dec_14-2.pdf
Producteurs Plaimont St Albert Pacherenc du Vic Bilh 2009 (Madiran) 2008 vintage available
- Winsor Dobbin Wine of the Week Sept 2011 https://www.wdwineoftheweek.blogspot.com/
- Huon Hooke Gourmet Traveller Wine April/May 2012 2009_saint_albert_gtw_april_may_2012.pd
- Huon Hooke Hooked on Wine Best Import August 2013 Hooked_on_Wine_August_2013.pdf
Chateau Jolys Cuvée Jean 2009 (Jurançon) 2012 vintage available
- Gourmet Traveller Wine August 2011 scaling_the_pyrenees_gtw_aug_11 jolys_cuvee_jean_GT-1.pdf
- Huon Hooke 95 points January 2014 www.huonhooke.com
Domaine Bellegarde Cuvée Thibault 2009 (Jurançon) Sorry sold out
- Chemistry in Australia February 2014 jurancon_moelleux.pdf