December 2015 - QWine Reviews

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Innocent Bystander Syrah 2014

Kaboom! Winemaker Steve Flamsteed has this whole bunch thing covered. I really like the way he is making his wines at present. His Giant S...
10:28:00

Tellurian Fiano 2015

Tellurian have recently put their own Fiano in the ground with the aim to be using 100% of it in years to come. For now the fruit comes ...
10:24:00

Alkimi Le Mistral Rosé 2015

Hot days call for something cool. And this is. A blend of Syrah, Grenache and a splash of Roussanne, this oozes summer time drinking. ...
14:46:00

Lowe Riesling 2012

Lots of interest. Lots of intrigue. Time will only develop these further. From a vineyard 1180 metres above, this is still tight and f...
14:45:00

Alkimi Grenache Noir 2015

Some old school Grenache with a modern twist and the type of wine I like to just sit down with and relax. There's interest but it'...
13:31:00

Pig in the House Shiraz 2014

A new label for me and one which comes with some bling behind it. I was interested to read that these guys were a finalist in the Austra...
09:26:00

Tellurian Redline Shiraz 2014

Black fruits, some char, shaved pencil. The fruit thins out in the mouth too much for my liking. Some alcohol warmth detracts from what co...
09:19:00

Brimoncourt Brut Régence NV

This hits the spot as an ideal aperitif. Preserved lemon, brioche and almond meal. Textural presence and creaminess seems to last foreve...
10:03:00

O'Leary Walker Shiraz 2013

Baked raspberry, mulberries, a light dusting of pepper, berry basket, subtle vanilla and wood spice. Some fruit sweetness clings on for th...
18:21:00

Quartz Hill Viognier 2014

A great example of how temperature can effect how a wine presents. Admittedly, I tasted this too cold (I was just thirsty!) and as it gr...
21:56:00

Bird in Hand Rosé 2015

A taste of this and I start to picture lazy Sundays in the pool. This Pinot Noir Rosé is quite pale in appearance, salmon like, a result...
07:57:00

Levantine Hill Rosé 2015

This has a cool yet trendy swagger about it made from Cabernet Sauvignon. Whilst some Rosé is all fun with a little sugar hit, this is all...
21:22:00

Gemtree Ernest Allan 2013

From premium certified organic Shiraz blocks, this spent 20 months in new and used French oak. Quite rich and generous, there's lash...
16:08:00

Taylors Estate Shiraz 2014

This wine is riding on some impressive gongs recently, and I've got admit, it is pretty damn tasty. A delicious rendition of cool cl...
15:28:00