Yarra Unicorns: The 2022 Timo Mayer Release Is Here!

Yarra Unicorns: The 2022 Timo Mayer Release Is Here!

AustraliaWade Doolan
Today we are pleased to present the unicorn wines of Timo Mayer and the 2022s are some of the best we've seen from him. We were lucky enough to taste these wines from barrel last year and again last week here at DDHQ with the man himself. To give you our most 'Timo-esque' appraisal, the 2022 wines are f@#king beautiful... read on to find out more!
2022 Different Drop Producers of the Year Announced!

2022 Different Drop Producers of the Year Announced!

Adelaide HillsDifferent Drop
Today we share our 2022 Producers of the Year! The list is filled with awesome names in the world of artisanal wine taking out awards in six different categories: International Producer of the Year, Breakout Producer of the Year, People's Choice, Avant-Garde Producer of the Year, Best Value Producer of the Year and our overall Producer of the Year. See if your faves made the list and read on
International Chablis & Fried Chicken Day: DD's Wine Guide to the Galaxy

International Chablis & Fried Chicken Day: DD's Wine Guide to the Galaxy

BurgundyCelina Irwin
Today in the DD Wine Guide to the Galaxy, we arrive at the northern tip of Burgundy at the beautiful village of Chablis to celebrate DD's International Fried Chicken & Chablis Day. Read on to learn WTF is Chablis? And get Ian's top picks for the best of the best from the region, including Moreau-Naudet, rare Domaine Christian Moreau, Domaine Fevre and our two Chablis Packs!
Hot From the Hills: Gentle Folk 2021 Single Sites

Hot From the Hills: Gentle Folk 2021 Single Sites

Adelaide HillsCelina Irwin
It's fantastic to have the impressive new 2021 single-vineyard offerings from Gareth and Rainbo Belton from Gentle Folk in store for a brief time. Three Pinot Noirs, three Chardonnays - one of the most exciting wine ventures in the country. Last year these wines sold out in around an hour, so if you want them, strike while the iron is hot!
2021 Giant Steps Single Vineyard Release: One of Yarra Valley's Finest

2021 Giant Steps Single Vineyard Release: One of Yarra Valley's Finest

ChardonnayCelina Irwin
Today we bring you the exquisite 2021 Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Steve Flamsteed and Mel Chester at Giant Steps.It's an incredible suite of wines from one of the premier wine labels in Australia. Very limited quantities, so secure some for yourself while you can!
Nicholas Brown of Black Estate: 2022 NZ Winemaker of the Year!

Nicholas Brown of Black Estate: 2022 NZ Winemaker of the Year!

CanterburyCelina Irwin
Excitingly, Nicholas was recently crowned as the 2022 NZ Winemaker of the Year by Gourmet Traveller Wine! We recently tried their 2020 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay releases, and were blown away by their class, power and sophistication. Check them out here while you can!
2021 Dr. Edge Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Release

2021 Dr. Edge Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Release

ChardonnayCelina Irwin

The Dr. Edge releases are usually always our most anticipated Tasmanian releases of the year - and the 2021 Tasmania Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Peter Dredge are absolute showstoppers. These are benchmarks for Tasmanian wine and are amongst the most-loved wines of the year by the Different Drop team.

2021 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay

2021 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay

ChardonnayWade Doolan
A remarkable review released over the weekend for one of the great Chardonnay bargains in the country, the 2021 Le Stagiaire Chardonnay from Mornin...
Lucien Le Moine

Lucien Le Moine

BurgundyWade Doolan
For the true connoisseur, the extraordinary and extraordinarily limited red and white Burgundies of Lucien Le Moine are not to be missed. Lucien Le...