QWine Reviews - Australian Wine Reviews: November 2019

Saturday, 30 November 2019

Moorooduc Estate McIntyre Chardonnay 2017

Of the two single vineyard Chardonnays from Moorooduc Estate, I seemed to lean towards this beauty.

With less than 100 dozen produced due to vintage conditions, fight to the front of the queue for this.

Lunch time and picnics are the go here. Pinot Grigio from South Australia's Wrattonbully region.

An easy drinking Rosé.

Mesh Eden Valley Riesling 2019

Mesh Riesling brings together two famous names - Grosset and Hill Smith.

It's always a privilege to look at wines from small independent producers. It's even more special when you read the stories from which they were born. Created to support charities that are drowning, not waving, this is about giving a leg up to those with few resources.

A riot of tropical fruit. The weekend is every day with refreshment like this.

Off eight hectares in the Eden Valley, this is my first look at this Hill-Smith Estate wine. It's all about texture and body with 65% of the blend seeing 1-4 year old oak (5% was new) for five months.

Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris on Skins 2018

Wrap your lips around this mini Negroni. 'nuff said!

Hello my pretty! An indulgent Pinot Gris.

Moorooduc's Kate McIntyre describes this Chardonnay as a crooner. Spend some time with it in your glass and you'll see why.

Robert Stein Riesling 2019

More bling than Usain Bolt and justifiably so. Run to this in world record time and you'll see why it's glistening with gold.

A cheeky Shiraz/Pinot Noir blend which is so easy to kick back with. Give me a large pour please!

Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier 2016

From the cooler Eden Valley, this Shiraz Viognier is alluring and seductive.

Slip this in your glass and refreshment awaits. A great blend.

Parker Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Like its Shiraz sibling, this Cabernet is a reliable get.

A juicy number imported from Austria by Cellarhand for around $25.

This ticks along with any great fanfare. You'd like a little spark at this price point but it's all a little ho hum for me.

Parker Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2018

Smart sips for around 20 bucks. Super reliable as ever with a fancy new label.

Sessional slurps brought to you by Yalumba's Wild Ferments Rosé.

Burton McMahon Syme Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Quite light in appearance, here's a savoury Pinot from the Yarra Valley.

Solid Barossa Shiraz from this new Yalumba label.

Burton McMahon D'Aloisio Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2018

From the Seville township in the Yarra Valley, Matt Burton and Dylan McMahon suggest this D'Aloisio site is slightly more expressive and forward.

Co-fermented Shiraz Viognier which skips about with an exciting vibrancy.

Picnics and shady trees the go for this easy drinking Rosé .

Boireann Winery Shiraz Viognier 2016

The last vintage with Peter Stark at the helm, and damn, he's gone out with a bang.

This Riesling from the Clare Valley sub region of Polish Hill River is off an organic site. It's also vegan friendly.

Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2019

The best value Viognier on the market is right here! Year after year the quality and consistency of this release cannot be denied. Bargain hunters cut loose when you spy this for around ten bucks!

A great little Chardy that walks comfortably in its own skin. It's not a wine trying to be something it's not yet delivers happiness at the right price point. And like the rest of the Y Series range, it punches above its weight.

A cracking Riesling. Eagle eyes will track it down for around ten bucks. Bang the bargain drum!

Yalumba Wild Ferments Pinot Grigio 2019

A new label from Yalumba to catch the essence of the vineyard using wild yeasts and minimal intervention. This Pinot Grigio is a pretty handy drop too.

A shy personality initially but an easy Pinot Grigio to slosh in the glass nonetheless.

My first look at the debut Yalumba Wild Ferments label and I like what a see. Quality Sauv Blanc from the Limestone Coast region.

Who says Aussies can't make Sauv Blanc that is easy on the hip pocket? Check this tasty number.

Burton McMahon Georges Vineyard Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2018

The Georges Vineyard is located in the Yarra Valley's Seville East and perched 180 metres above. This is a generous wine sure to lure you in.

A field blend of Cabernet and Shiraz only released when both varieties ripen at the same time. Winemaker Corrina Wright suggests to have this with a Sunday lamb roast and I'm not going to disagree.

Every year I look forward to these Riesling releases from O'Leary Walker. My favour seems to fluctuate depending on which way the breeze blows sometimes. Other years it's just because there is class in a glass.

Brand and Sons Fire and Ice Shiraz 2016

The rebirth of the famous Coonawarra Brand name under a new guise continues its steady rise. Here's a tidy Brand & Sons Shiraz with a fab story behind the label.