February 2016 - QWine Reviews

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Ballandean Estate Durif 2014

This is a big boy. Whilst the 2013 was quite measured, this has brut strength. Bold dark fruit, specifically red plums, blackberries an...
12:34:00

Sassy Pinot Noir 2013

2012 label shown A good drink but nothing here to make me do cartwheels. Light in appearance, it looks a little cloudy. Cherries and r...
11:52:00

Sassy The Ivor Arneis 2015

A new label to me and I like what I see. This is the third release of this wine. Wild fermented, a small portion saw oak. Peachy, a sw...
12:53:00

Rymill Coonawarra Shiraz 2012

Only early days here for what will be a long life ahead. Creamy vanilla oak hits me first up. Engaging aromas backed up by depth and gentl...
08:25:00

Bent Road Marsanne 2010

Winemaker Glen Robert loves Marsanne and he has worked some magic here. I remember tasting this upon release with Glen in his shed. Whil...
11:01:00

Soumah Ai Fiori 2015

Ai Fiori means amongst the flowers so the back label tells me. Shiraz and Pinot Noir are used with a splash of Savagnin. Red berries w...
12:14:00

Tellurian Marsanne 2015

Solid as a Hilux. This is just reliable and good drinking. Honeysuckle, peach, pear, a little nuttiness and the rattle of ginger spice p...
10:48:00

Oakvale Ablington Shiraz 2014

A bit stinky initially. Mushroom compost amongst others things blow off after time in the decanter. Loaded with black fruit, blueberries...
15:51:00

Toolangi Emanai 2015

Gee I like a surprise and we have one here. A Chardonnay Viognier blend (50/50), the fruit is hand picked from a Dixon Creek vineyard be...
15:42:00

Soumah Savarro 2015

An eye catching label which oozes shelf appeal. It stands out for all the right reasons. The contents are fab too. Made from the Savagni...
15:34:00