QWine - Australian Wine Reviews: September 2019

Monday, 16 September 2019

Soumah Syrah 2016

There's a masculinity about this Yarra Valley Single Vineyard Syrah.

Gamay imported by CellarHand - an easy, slurpable wine.

Sewn Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir made by Seville Estate. Bargain factor a plenty where big smiles come for free.

Wines like this take you to places like Rancho Relaxo. Vermentino in the zone - it's such a pleasurable drink.

Viognier from Sunbury in Victoria.

Summer time happiness coming right at you.

Given the choice of the Wills Domain fizz, I'd take the Blanc de Blanc.

Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth 2014

This First Growth 2014 follows last year's 2015 release - a not too common sight. With a tighter structure than the 2015, this 2014 needed another year in bottle to settle.

Good persistent delivery from this Blanc de Blanc.

Ridgemill Estate The Czar Saperavi 2017

This is all sorts of delicious. Impress those around you with something a little left of centre - Saperavi in the pleasure zone.

No one loses with this splashed in the glass. Fresh and modern entry-level Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley's TarraWarra Estate.

Polperro Pinot Noir 2018

A beautiful Pinot from Polperro awaiting an embrace.

Leaner than the Hexham, there's a sense of precision about this Chardonnay.

Sholto Wines Canberra District Riesling 2019

Jake Carter sent me this Riesling and his Syrah. I've never met Jake but I get a clear sense he is a winemaker keen to take a few risks for the love of texture and interest in his wines. Respect! This Riesling is a textural number which calls for summertime love.

The quality of the Soumah wines of late has been right on the mark. Here's a great Chardonnay keen to please with its generosity.

Dalrymple Cave Block Chardonnay 2016

Fabulous Chardonnay. Can we leave the review at that?

A fair Riesling from the Adelaide Hills.

Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Porongurup Riesling 2019

An impressive Riesling from Castle Rock Estate that's easy on the pocket.

Time in the glass enabled this Cabernet to cool it heals and relax. A handy Cabernet.

Redman Coonawarra Mike's Blend SCM 2016

The furious pace of vintage found a victim and this wine is the result. Mike Redman made an error during pump overs by marrying two batches together to create a Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot blend (44/28/28). It appears Mike has magic hands because this little creation is pretty smart.

Charismatic Chardonnay with layers of interest to peruse.

Brackenwood Vineyard Skin Contact Chardonnay 2018

Skin contact Chardonnay... This is the type of wine which will challenge some drinkers but also find a new legion of fans. I could have a glass or two.

A well presented Cabernet from the NSW Orange region.

Super dry sparkling Rosé from Margaret River's Wills Domain.

Made to accompany char-grilled steaks and wood fired pizzas, it seems the brief has been achieved.

Yalumba Carriage Block Grenache 2016

Locals call Grenache "Barossa Pinot". Sling this treasure in your glass and you'll see why. Stunning!

Some say Cabernet is the variety best suited to the Yarra Valley. Some wouldn't even know. Satisfy your curiosity with this beauty.

This Shiraz has a swagger about it which I just find enticing. Lip-smacking goodness from Coonawarra comin' at you.

Chalmers Nero d'Avola 2018

Chalmers are renowned for their alternative varieties. A swag arrived recently and this is the start of a fabulous journey for the taste buds. Stay tuned for more updates. This Nero ticks the boxes and then some.