QWine Reviews

Balgownie Estate Black Label Chardonnay 2015

Good drinking Yarra Chardonnay. Not overly complicated but something that just ticks the box.

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Western Australia

La Violetta Patio Pét Nat 2017

For those playing at home, Pét Nat is a wine bottled before fermentation has finished. There are no sugar adds and the wine is cloudy and ...

Qwine 8 years ago

Semillon

Shaw Vineyard Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

The more I get the chance to look at the wines from Shaw Vineyard Estate, the more I continue to become impressed by the quality across the...

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Polperro Landaviddy Lane Pinot Noir 2015

Sitting at 160m above, this Single Vineyard was planted in 1992 on a south westerly facing slope. The wine is handled exactly the same as...

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Schwarz Wine Co Rosé 2017

I had every intention of dropping into Artisans of Barossa to check out these Schwarz wines plus a few other small operators all under the...

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Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2015

I shared this bottle with Montalto's Simon Black. He's a Chardonnay freak so a bottle was destined to be on the table at some sta...

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TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2015

I lined this up with a few Pinots from the Mornington Peninsula - just to see how things are looking from different perspectives. Rest as...

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Polperro Mill Hill Chardonnay 2015

Clever Chardonnay from a clever producer. This Single Vineyard Mill Hill oozes sophistication. Splendour in the glass.

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Polperro Mill Hill Pinot Noir 2015

I like its curves and feels though this delicious Pinot is my least preferred of the three Single Vineyard releases - oh to be picky.

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Mitchell Wines Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

I'm not sure what I like better here - the fruit purity or the fact it's a 2009 looking so youthful. Divine. Seriously. One whi...

Qwine 8 years ago

NSW

Margan Wines Breaking Ground Albarino 2017

A wine you could get dangerous with soaking up the springtime sunshine.

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Semillon

De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 5 Botrytis Semillon 2013

A delicious post dinner sweetie to sip slowly beside a cheesecake or citrus tart. Terrific value too.

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Derwent Estate Lime Kiln Point Pinot Noir 2016

I recently dined at a restaurant which was in between wine lists. It was all a bit of a mess really - the waitress didn't know what w...

Qwine 8 years ago

Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Kilikanoon's entry level Cabernet ticking the boxes. Handy value too for around $20.

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Hayes Family Wines Mataro 2015

Mataro from the Barossa sub-region of Ebenezer. Low on the oak influence, enjoyment factor is high. Great drinking. Top value.

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Toolangi Yarra Valley Shiraz 2015

Cool climate Shiraz is gaining more and more friends. Its medium bodied presence coupled with aromatic fruit and supple mouthfeel makes a...

Qwine 8 years ago

Western Australia

Behind the Brand - Flametree Wines

Things could be worse than starting out a new winery and winning a Jimmy Watson with your first attempt. A pretty handy start in 2007 not on...

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Shiraz

Ridgemill Estate Joshua's Pup Shiraz Grenache 2016

Not a wine you'd expect from the Granite Belt - certainly one out of the box. Owner Martin Cooper's love for Chateauneuf-du-Pape ...

Qwine 8 years ago

Angove Organic Merlot 2016

Sometimes you taste Merlots and it's as though the winemakers just aren't trying. And then you get energetic and juicy examples like...

Qwine 8 years ago

De Bortoli La Bossa Merlot 2016

An easy drinking red to ease you through the mid-week blues without blowing a hole in the back pocket.

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Balgownie Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Seamless Cabernet. Depth with a harmonious drive - what's not to like about wines like this?

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NSW

Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016

Quality Chardonnay and you get change from $25. The 2017 Chardonnay is released at the same time as this Barrel Fermented 2016. Spend th...

Qwine 8 years ago

NSW

Huntington Estate Chardonnay 2017

Huntington Estate seems to churn out consistent wines at reasonable prices year after year. This 2017 is an enjoyable Chardonnay - straigh...

Qwine 8 years ago

NSW

Pig In The House Chardonnay 2016

An easy drinking Organic Chardonnay.

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Polperro Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris 2016

One of those white wines which gives you a sense of prestige as you sip away ever so smugly. Classy stuff.

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NSW

Pig In The House Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Organic Cabernet Sauvignon. And while the label states, "No animals were harmed in making this wine," it's anyone's gue...

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Montalto Single Vineyard Tuerong Block Pinot Noir 2015

You can see Simon Black cranking the volume on the beat box as he unleashes his inner self through this wine. Expressive and creative - i...

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Montalto Single Vineyard Merricks Block Pinot Noir 2015

Pinot heaven. Sublime from top to toe.

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Shiraz

Glenguin Estate Schoolhouse Block Shiraz 2014

Need I mention 2014 was a ripping year in the Hunter Valley? This is a cracking wine to match.

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Montalto Single Vineyard Main Ridge Block Pinot Noir 2015

Talk to Simon Black, Montalto's passionate and meticulous winemaker, and he soon spit out the words 'carbonic maceration'. He...

Qwine 8 years ago

Montalto Single Vineyard Red Hill Block Pinot Noir 2015

My eyes light up every time samples from Montalto arrive, the quality is always high. 2015 was a great year too.

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Western Australia

Leeuwin Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Classic Australian Cabernet is something to behold. Leeuwin Estate seem to have the stranglehold on the magic recipe over the last several...

Qwine 8 years ago

Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Pinot Noir 2016

Always a reliable entry level wine, this sample seemed to get lost in the deluge. It was quite fortuitous though as it was lined up in th...

Qwine 8 years ago

Seppelt Drumborg Pinot Noir 2016

The Drumborg name is synonymous with quality. This pretty and lacy style of Pinot gets a big thumbs up.

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Wolf Blass Gold Label Chardonnay 2015

I was a guest at a corporate dinner recently and this Chardonnay was on pour. A fair drink without flair.

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Mitchell Wines Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Decant this for an hour plus and then sit back and indulge in the pleasure of great cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Soumah Hexham Pinot Noir 2016

Enjoyable drinking. A quiet achiever of sorts - I like it.

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Balgownie Estate Black Label Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015

An easy drinking Yarra Valley Pinot and a good option for the asking price. I can see a lot of people choosing this as a solid go-to with...

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Angove Organic Rosé 2017

A Rosé with a cheeky smirk. Spring time lovin' in a neat package.

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Pooley Wines Cooinda Vale Pinot Noir 2015

A beautifully crafted Pinot Noir from Tasmania's Coal River.

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Hayes Family Wines Grenache 2016

And thank you very much... What a delicious Grenache! I could be absolutely selfish and drink the whole lot myself. And I may just do tha...

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Pooley Wines Pinot Noir 2016

A satisfying Pinot Noir hitting the spot.

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Seppelt Drumborg Chardonnay 2016

Another classic Drumborg release. One of my favourite wines without question. The fruit absolutely sings here.

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Pooley Wines Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2014

So pretty and fine, this is a gorgeous example of Tasmanian Pinot Noir.

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Balgownie Estate White Label Chardonnay 2015

Straddling the fence of some old school power here, those seeking a leaner style Chardonnay may shy away.

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Traminer Riesling

De Bortoli Sacred Hill Traminer Riesling 2016

This came in a box of samples labelled as 'Winter Warmers'. Good concept though Traminer Riesling isn't something I'd con...

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Soumah Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

I like the wines coming out of Soumah at the moment. The duck egg label is certainly eye catching too. Things seem to be progressing nice...

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