MOUNT PLEASANT’S NEW CELLAR DOOR

Hunter Valley winery Mount Pleasant has renovated its cellar door, completely refurbing and expanding the tasting area, adding a private members’ tasting room and lounge, and a bottle shop stocked with the winery’s oldest and most significant wines. Featuring artwork by renowned artist Garry Shead and a share plate menu by head chef Kyle Whitbourne in collaboration with former Becasse and Hotel Centennial chef Justin North, it’s an incredible addition to the region.

★ In June, Mount Pleasant released its acclaimed 2019 Maurice O’Shea Shiraz, plus a line-up of 2021 reds from its historical vineyard sites of Old Hill, Old Paddock, and Rosehill. For more visit mountpleasantwines.com.au

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★ Chambers Rosewood Vineyards has released its 2021 Touriga. It’s pale red in colour, with raspberry spice, dark cherry and soft tannins. RRP $20.

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★ McWilliam’s Wines has added a special selection of Australian fortifieds to its Hanwood Estate range. The range commenced with a Classic (5-Year), and Grand (10-Year) Aged Tawny in June and will follow with a Rare (20-Year) and Very Rare (30-Year) Aged Tawny later in the year.

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★ Fourth Wave has added three new natural wines to its range – Little Giant Free 2021 Grenache ($29.99); Wild Folk Barossa Valley 2021 Shiraz ($27.99); and the Cowpunk Pet Nat ($29.99). Available in stores now.

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★ Margaret River’s Xanadu has released its Flagship wines – the Stevens Road 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2020 Chardonnay, and the Xanadu 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.