The Qwine Reviews machine kept powering on in 2024 and I couldn't be prouder of how things have progressed for my humble independent wine reviews site that is now in its 14th year. Over 630 reviews were posted this year (taking the all-time total beyond 7000) and my website landed 700K+ hits!
To cap things off, QwineReviews.com was awarded the Lux Life Most Engaging Australian Wine Review Blog 2024 with another award soon to be announced in February - stay tuned!
I made my judging debut at the Orange Wine Show and the Australian Small Winemakers Show and I was fortunate to be a participant in the Wine Communicators of Australia mentor program. Articles were published for Salt Magazine and Wine Business Magazine and I also made two appearances on The Wine Show podcast. Another highlight and certainly one that was an unforgettable opportunity was being awarded the Fellowship for the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show held in Mildura. What an experience that was and one I'm most thankful for.
I'm grateful for the new connections I have made this year and for the continued support of the numerous marketers, producers and winemakers from across this great country of ours - sincere thanks to you all. The opportunity to taste so many diverse and high-quality wines is a privilege that is never lost on me.
Big thanks to my readership too! My free email subscription continues to grow, and I have thoroughly enjoyed the comments and conversations across the social networks (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, FaceBook). I feel humbled that my words help consumers make better choices and stretch their decision-making that little bit further, whether it be a variety foreign to them or a producer they have never heard of.
I'm often asked to recommend "the best" so below is the 2024 edition. The wines listed are the best of those that have come across the Qwine tasting bench this year. A couple have had a stranglehold on their position while there are always many wines that impress and surprise. I hope you enjoy the exploration as much as I do.
Thanks again for your support and I wish you every success and happiness for 2025!
Cheers,
Steve
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