Hayes Family Wines Alice's Mataro 2021
The last Alice's Mataro release was 2019 so it's good to see it in bottle once again. From the impeccable Barossa 2021 vintage, this...
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February 27, 2022
Kilikanoon Mort's Block Riesling 2021
There's a significant flood event happening in Brisbane at the moment. Residents are being told to conserve water due to issues at the...
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February 27, 2022
Kilikanoon Ashton 1920 Mataro 2020
An impressive Mataro that is ready for you to sink your teeth into. This is the first release of this wine - a celebration of the 100-year...
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February 26, 2022
Kilikanoon KX Small Batch Riesling 2021
An Alsace style, this was the first Riesling harvested in the Clare Valley's 2021 vintage. Medium dry, that lick of residual sugar sho...
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February 26, 2022
Don't Candy The Wild One 2021
Dark fruits drive this 50/50 Shiraz Cabernet blend.
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February 26, 2022
Rusty Mutt Original Shiraz 2018
Happy days. A great McLaren Vale Shiraz. I haven't seen these Rusty Mutt wines for a few years. One thing that hasn't changed is t...
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February 25, 2022
Credaro Kinship Chardonnay 2021
A rich and dense Chardonnay coming at you from the Margaret River's Credaro Wines.
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February 25, 2022
Tempus Two Prestige Cuvée NV
Gee, I like this. I went to taste a glass and it ended up in my belly. The refreshment factor is large.
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February 25, 2022
Lange Estate Providence Road Shiraz 2020
I don't like posting bottle pics with show medals, but this was the best pic I could find. For the record, this Shiraz just scrapes in...
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February 23, 2022
Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox GSM 2020
Delish! Such an easy slurp. An anytime wine given its approachability, and that's precisely what you want in the glass on many occasio...
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February 23, 2022
Lou Miranda Fierce III Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A big Cabernet giving the innards a comforting embrace. Wintertime is coming - light the fire and sip this slow.
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February 23, 2022
d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2019
One of those reliable labels that keeps on keeping on. Find this for under $20 and you are doing well.
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February 23, 2022
The Natural Wine Co Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2021
The new The Natural Wine Co. Lightly Sparkling White and Rosé are organic, low in alcohol, low in calories, vegan and preservative free. “T...
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February 23, 2022
The Natural Wine Co Lightly Sparkling White 2021
Screw the cap and that little pop whispers refreshment. Yes! As the team at The Natural Wine Co say, "Enjoy our new world feel good win...
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February 23, 2022
De Iuliis Limited Release Shiraz 2017
A blend of the best barrels from De Iuliis' Talga Road, Steven and Lovedale Road vineyards, this is a curvacious medium-bodied Shiraz bu...
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February 20, 2022
Credaro 1000 Crowns Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
One of the fabulous traits of Margaret River Cabernet is the bay leaf characteristic it delivers. There is a basket load of it here in thi...
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February 20, 2022
Rusty Mutt Conejo Joven Tempranillo 2021
This Joven Tempranillo has me thinking of chargrilled beef burgers and I'm not talking about HJs or Burger King. There is an unmissabl...
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February 20, 2022
Lange Estate Providence Road Riesling 2021
Australia is drenched with choice when it comes to fabulous Riesling. This release from Lange Estate has a distinct minerally drive that w...
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February 18, 2022
Fierce III Shiraz 2019
This Shiraz has that, "Don't mess with me," attitude. Handfuls of generous fruit are the hallmark of this Barossa release. A...
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February 18, 2022
McGuigan Cellar Select Shiraz 2019
A bold and moody Shiraz from McGuigan Wines. Part of their Cellar Select range, it's dense with some power behind it.
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February 18, 2022
Wicks Estate Pamela Vintage Sparkling 2015
There's depth here but it's dancy and energetic. It just makes you want to bound along for the ride. A superb sparkling wine from ...
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February 15, 2022
Credaro 1000 Crowns Chardonnay 2020
A generous Chardonnay that fills the mouth. It's a comforting wine that just gives you an embrace. This is a Chardonnay to sip slow an...
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February 15, 2022
Hesketh Regional Selections Nebbiolo Bianco 2021
From the Adelaide Hills comes the first Nebbiolo Bianco release from Hesketh Wines. With no relation to its red grape namesake, this is a ...
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February 15, 2022
Lange Estate Providence Road Chardonnay 2021
Lange Estate makes its debut on the Qwine tasting bench. From WA's Frankland River, this is a generous Chardonnay.
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February 15, 2022
Lemon Villa Sparkling Chardonnay 2017
A 100% sparkling Chardonnay from the Orange region's Lemon Villa. These wines are made by Duncan Cook of Cook's Lot fame.
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February 15, 2022
De Iuliis Special Release Pecorino 2021
The first release of the De Iuliis Pecorino and what a mighty fine debut it is. Crispy and crunchy, it is very delicious!
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February 13, 2022
Patina Sticky Tea Riesling 2018
Sticky Tea. What a name! The colour reminds me of the water at Lake Cootharaba (just north of Noosa) which is stained by tea tree leaves. ...
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February 13, 2022
Tempus Two Pewter Series Pinot Chardonnay 2013
The Pewter Series is the pinnacle of the Tempus Two range. The fruit for this terrific aperitif is sourced from the Adelaide Hills. A sparkl...
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February 13, 2022
Tim Smith Wines Mataro 2021
The more I sample Tim Smith's Mataros, the more he is becoming the Barossa Mataro boss - in my mind at least. This release is sublime....
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February 11, 2022
d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne 2021
Fleshy and rounded, I like the cut of this wine's jib. Perhaps we need to start a Roussanne Appreciation Society? I'd commence the j...
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February 11, 2022
Thistledown Gorgeous Grenache Blanc 2021
Grenache Blanc. That's right, Grenache but white. Fancy that. No surprise that the Grenache gurus at Thistledown have one in their ran...
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February 11, 2022
De Iuliis Rosé 2021
Chill hard and pour large. What an absolute beauty this is! A little crafty online research will help you nab this for $17 which is insane...
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February 09, 2022
Hesketh Negroamaro 2021
The more I see Negroamaro the more I want in. It's good to see another new Aussie label on the shelves, the fruit for this one is sour...
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February 09, 2022
Pirate Cru William Hunt Shiraz 2019
Big and dense. Generous and warm. Caramel and coffee beans lurch forward on opening. A big Barossa Shiraz awaits.
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February 09, 2022
Hesketh Fiano 2021
The second release of this Fiano, I'd be curious to watch this wine evolve in coming years given the young age of the vines.
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February 08, 2022
d'Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2021
Fresh, forward and vibrant, this Chardonnay opens up with great energy.
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February 08, 2022
Ms Sans Cosmopolitan Mocktail
I recently penned an article on non-alcoholic drinks and I received some samples from Sydney's Sans Drinks. The online business is going...
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February 08, 2022
Tim Smith Wines MGS 2021
Many Barossa producers make a GSM, but not Tim Smith. His epic crush on Mataro ensures he twists the blend slightly to deliver an MGS. He ...
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February 06, 2022
De Iuliis Limited Release Chardonnay 2018
Peachy! Some engaging depth here. The oak really imparts some personality and I love it. A beautiful Hunter Valley Chardonnay.
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February 06, 2022
Blue Pyrenees Estate 2018
Right in the slot of a classic Cabernet Merlot, blackcurrants meet plums framed by savoury delish. Well played here by Blue Pyrenees.
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February 06, 2022
Pommery Brut Royal Champagne NV
There's something about Champagne that just makes you feel a little bit fancy. This Pommery impressed deluxe. A blend of forty crus, i...
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February 06, 2022
Hesketh Jimi's Ferment Fumé Blanc 2021
Winemaker James Lienert was responsible for this wine - Jimi's Ferment it was creatively named. He's a good fella too. I've be...
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February 04, 2022
McGuigan Wines Personal Reserve Chardonnay 2016
A Cellar Door exclusive, this Chardonnay is on the old school side of the spectrum. It's creamy with a little weight in the booty.
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February 04, 2022
Pirate Cru Slurpy Puppy Shiraz 2020
One of the Pirate Cru's top sellers and it's easy to see why. A very approachable Barossa Shiraz, it's such a good friendly sl...
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February 04, 2022
Dirt Candy The Little General 2021
A cool wine this. I'm a big fan. Made with 100% Cabernet Franc, there is not a lot of it in the Hunter let alone being made as a stand...
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February 03, 2022
Clandestine Vineyards Pinot Noir 2021
I must admit, the only time I have an Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir in my possession is when I have a samples sent to me. Given the choice to ...
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February 03, 2022
d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2021
This Viognier Marsanne blend from d'Arenberg continues to soar. A most impressive wine for the asking price, $19 is too cheap. Chardon...
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February 02, 2022
d'Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2021
Ripping value! Chill hard and pour large in the sun.
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February 02, 2022
Wicks Estate Pinot Rosé 2021
Wicks Estate has landed themselves an excellent winemaker in Adam Carnaby. With 2021 being his first vintage after a most successful stint...
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February 02, 2022
d'Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2021
A herby-driven Sauvy set for a seafood lunch.
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February 02, 2022
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