QWine Reviews

Witches Falls Provenance Rosé 2020

Pretty is the word. Those beautiful aromas just make you smile.

Qwine 4 years ago

Hesketh Negroamaro 2019

Negroamaro is catching on and I dig. This is a solid example that is well priced. Go forth and embrace.

Qwine 4 years ago

Maude Estate Pinot Noir 2019

A stunning Pinot! I must disclose though, I was in the engine room in February 2020 when this was in the early stages of blending. To be a...

Qwine 4 years ago

Nanny Goat Pinot Noir 2020

This is such an approachable and ever-reliable Pinot Noir. Readily available too, making this a go-to is not a silly idea - particularly whe...

Qwine 4 years ago

Wooing Tree Beetle Juice Pinot Noir 2018

Lounge bar beats, small plates of charcuterie and a glass of this set the scene for chillaxing quite well I feel.

Qwine 4 years ago

Carrick Unravelled Pinot Noir 2019

Playful and bright, this has some booty too. This is Carrick's entry-level Pinot made from the younger certified organic vines on the pr...

Qwine 4 years ago

Yarra Valley

Rouleur Pinot Noir 2020

This is a ripper. What's not to love about the juicy fruit and core of savoury goodness?

Qwine 4 years ago

Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Oh damn! A luscious and vibrant Cabernet that just oozes class. The best Terra Rossa Cabernet I have seen. Ever.

Qwine 4 years ago

Hesketh Penola Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

When you go to Penola you must go to the Windara Bakery and get one of those old-school long cream buns. The end. No more conversation req...

Qwine 4 years ago

Kimbolton Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Here's cheers to the Cheetah! Released in partnership with Zoos South Australia to support their vital work in Cheetah conservation, p...

Qwine 4 years ago

Berton Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

A rich, dense and drying Cabernet from Berton Vineyards sourced from the Coonawarra.

Qwine 4 years ago

Parker Coonawarra Estate 95 Block 2018

This is a beauty. But let it breathe for a few hours or just put it away and forget about it for a while. A classy release no less. Slide in...

Qwine 4 years ago

Ox Hardy Upper Tintara Vineyard Shiraz 2017

Workmanlike Shiraz. Sleeves rolled up, shoulder to the wheel, rustic persona.

Qwine 4 years ago

Tinta Barroca

Witches Falls Wild Ferment Tinta Barroca 2020

A chiseled jaw with a rough shave rocking a jacket. Some rough edges but very smart execution. Gee, I like this. A new release in the Witc...

Qwine 4 years ago

Yarra Valley

Rouleur Chardonnay 2020

This is such a wonderful Chardy to kick back with. I would definitely run for this if I saw it on the shelf. Fabulous and fresh. Yes!

Qwine 4 years ago

Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth 2016

Parker Coonawarra's flagship although this First Growth doesn't come across with the prestige I've seen in the past. It's ...

Qwine 4 years ago

Parker Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2020

For 20 bucks, this is a great Chardy. You'd be content tucking into it after parting with a lobster. It's a bargain really. Maybe ...

Qwine 4 years ago

Ox Hardy Grenache 2020

Grenache that feels like Pinot Noir. Such a pleasurable wine that's all about sleek delivery rather than complexity.

Qwine 4 years ago

Ox Hardy Slate Shiraz 2019

Nectar. An absolutely sublime McLaren Vale Shiraz dripping in history. There's an excellent story that goes with it too.

Qwine 4 years ago

Queensland

Witches Falls Wild Ferment Garnacha 2019

Vibrant and asking for a dance. This will get you waltzing or twerking, you choose. A bright and delicious Grenache from Queensland's ...

Qwine 4 years ago

Witches Falls Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2020

This is good. Really good. And I dislike Sauv Blanc immensely. So refreshing and lightly textured, it screams for sunshine, beaches and se...

Qwine 4 years ago

Hesketh Regional Selections Grenache 2019

A good slurp and well priced, this is an easy-going Barossa Grenache.

Qwine 4 years ago

Witches Falls Wild Ferment Marsanne 2020

A new Marsanne from Queensland producer Witches Falls.

Qwine 4 years ago

Shiraz

Berton Vineyard Metal Label Black Shiraz 2020

For 14 bucks this is super stuff. Berton Vineyards have a knack for producing smart wines for little outlay. Here we go again with a great...

Qwine 4 years ago

Berton Vineyard Reserve Shiraz 2019

An oak driven Shiraz from Berton Vineyard which has been sourced from the Barossa.

Qwine 4 years ago

Mount Avoca Old Vine Shiraz 2019

A great Shiraz from Mount Avoca, said to be Australia's most awarded organic winery.

Qwine 4 years ago

Curly Flat Western Pinot Noir 2019

This Western moves with grace but there is a focus and sophistication about it. My pick of the three Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2019 releases.

Qwine 4 years ago

Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2019

Always a treat. Masterfully blended and that stands out furthermore when tasted beside the single vineyard Central and Western wines. A ...

Qwine 4 years ago

Lienert Estate Shiraz 2016

I love this label. Pink pinstripes and all. It is so eyecatching. Better still, this is a fabulous Barossa Shiraz with density and drive.

Qwine 4 years ago

Curly Flat Central Pinot Noir 2019

Curly Flat's Central Block is home to their oldest vines planted in 1992. This release sees some density.

Qwine 4 years ago

France

Patrick Piuze Vaillons Les Minots Premier Cru 2019

Just fabulous. Layered pleasure coming at you.

Qwine 4 years ago

France

Patrick Piuze Vaillons Les Forêts Premier Cru 2019

A Premier Cru imported by Domaine Wine Shippers.

Qwine 4 years ago

Vino Intrepido Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Pinot Grigio 2020

James Scarcebrook is kicking out some pretty smart wines. His nomination in the Young Gun Top 50 is well deserved too. His Vino Intrepido ...

Qwine 4 years ago

Vino Intrepido Nero's Fiddle Nero d'Avola 2020

Pretty aromas flood the nose and ensure you sit up. What an intro!

Qwine 4 years ago

Viognier

d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2017

The Laughing Magpie is creeping back to its glory years. The last few years have incrementally stepped up and this release is no different...

Qwine 4 years ago

Prosecco

Babo Wines Prosecco Rosé DOC

Fun in the sun! Who says we're done with warm days just yet. A very approachable Prosecco coming at you with a dash of Pinot Noir to g...

Qwine 4 years ago

Lienert Estate Roussanne 2020

I love these Lienert labels. They ooze shelf appeal. Little gold lightning bolts adorn this bottle - clear glass, a black label and gold h...

Qwine 4 years ago

Lienert Estate Mataro 2018

Lazy evenings, a chill in the air, rain tapping on the roof - all that. Have this in your glass and you're complete.

Qwine 4 years ago

Riesling

Bloodwood Riesling 2010

Aged Riesling is a thing of beauty and well worth embracing in two hands. But don't let it slip, like I did...

Qwine 4 years ago

Shiraz

Whiskey Gully Wines Black Rod Shiraz 2019

Here is a lesson in patience. Don't drink this now. Please don't. Give it a couple of years in bottle and your patience will be re...

Qwine 4 years ago

Paulett Wines Shiraz 2018

A really impressive cool-climate Shiraz. The quality of the wines at Paulett is well worth embracing. Here we have another smart release.

Qwine 4 years ago

Viognier

Mount Avoca Viognier 2019

Viognier. Get into it. There are some clever examples around the traps and this is one of them. Well priced at $26, it's a fab drink. ...

Qwine 4 years ago

Paulett Wines Cabernet Merlot 2018

Flashy? No. Edgy? No. Respectable and high quality? Absolutely. What a beauty! Silky smooth, this Cabernet Merlot slides down all too easi...

Qwine 4 years ago

d'Arenberg The Bonsai Vine GSM 2018

Snuggle up material. There is plenty of give here to provide that homely feel.

Qwine 4 years ago

Watervale

Paulett Wines Brielle Grenache 2020

A ripping Clare Valley Grenache that hails from the Watervale subregion. Delicious and then some, I'd dive into this with pike.

Qwine 4 years ago