De Iuliis LDR Shiraz 2021
Not the usual LDR that I've come to know, this 2021 from De Iuliis Wines is quite a savoury expression that turns the norm on its head...
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June 15, 2025
Levantine Hill Colleen's Paddock Pinot Noir 2020
If savoury Pinot is your thing, this Levantine Hill Colleen's Paddock may well fill your bucket.
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June 15, 2025
Soumah Equilibrio Viognier 2023
The best of the single vineyard fruit from Soumah's Hexham site, compared to the Single Vineyard Hexham Viognier , this Equilibrio se...
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June 15, 2025
Biscay Road Riesling 2025
The first release from the 2025 vintage has hit the Qwine tasting bench and it also happens to be the first Riesling produced by Biscay Ro...
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June 15, 2025
De Iuliis Special Release Montepulciano 2023
Rush to this De Iuliis Special Release Montepulciano. It's a wine that is well balanced, generous but not weighty, flavoursome and scr...
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June 14, 2025
Wykari of Clare Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Find some of the best lamb you can buy and put this Wykari of Clare Single Vineyard Cabernet on the table alongside. A mouthful of restrai...
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June 14, 2025
Soumah Hexham Vineyard Viognier 2024
Ever-reliable, this Soumah Hexham Vineyard Viognier rarely misses a beat.
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June 14, 2025
Yelland and Papps Vin de Soif GCM 2024
Slippery, slurpable and delicious, this medium-bodied Grenache Cinsault party machine from Yelland & Papps is a dancy delight.
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June 14, 2025
Yelland and Papps Cinsault Mourvedre Rosé 2024
An autumnal Rosé from Yelland & Papps, this is savoury, drying and textured. It's a wine that hits the spot for that charcuterie b...
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June 14, 2025
Running with Bulls Bullish Shiraz 2024
New to the Running with Bulls range, say hello to the Bullish Shiraz. Designed to be enjoyed with food and packaged in an eye-catching, sl...
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June 14, 2025
Head Wines The Blonde Shiraz 2023
This is a great drink from Head Wines. It's not the broad and bulky Barossa Shiraz that some may assume. There is a prettiness and fle...
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June 12, 2025
Pike and Joyce The Kay Reserve Chardonnay 2023
Concentrated with measured density describes this Pike & Joyce The Kay Reserve Chardonnay best. And the longer it sits, the more I lea...
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June 12, 2025
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernets Merlot Franc 2015
What a sheer privilege it was to taste this Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard blend 2015 alongside the new 2021 release . Brian Croser is relea...
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June 09, 2025
Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernets Merlot Franc 2021
This Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernets Merlot Franc 2021 is a slightly different blend to the 2015 that it was tasted alongside. Wha...
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June 09, 2025
Castle Rock Estate Pinot Noir 2024
The original Pinot Noir from Castle Rock Estate, sleek lines and layers of interest are the order of the day. It's a wine that gets in d...
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June 08, 2025
Pike and Joyce WJJ Reserve Pinot Noir 2023
This WJJ Reserve Pinot Noir from Pike & Joyce is pretty thing. Gloriously medium bodied, it walks with confidence yet has a silky, ele...
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June 08, 2025
Bundalong Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
One whiff and it's so Coonawarra. But a modern Coonawarra at that. For 35 bucks, this is well worth chasing down.
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June 06, 2025
Bundalong Coonawarra Shiraz 2020
Good stuff this. A really tidy Coonawarra Shiraz from Bundalong made a little more classy from the golden touch of winemaker Ox Hardy.
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June 06, 2025
Head Wines Les Blancs 2024
Don't tell me that white wines are only for the warmer months when you can pour this Head Wines Les Blancs blended delight into your g...
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June 06, 2025
Pike and Joyce Sirocco Chardonnay 2024
A Chardonnay with lift and energy, this Sirocco release from Pike & Joyce is all about drink now and joyous vibes.
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June 05, 2025
J and J Wines Organic Reserve Shiraz 2022
Don't queue Sade's song Shy Guy, coz this is not. A muscular, large-framed Shiraz from J&J Wines, find a slab of protein to he...
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June 05, 2025
Canobolas Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Another excellent wine from the Canoblas Wines stable, the wines from this producer are absolutely humming. These cool climate delights ar...
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June 05, 2025
Tenafeate Creek Montepulciano 2023
Silky brutality describes this Tenafeate Creek Montepulciano best. A generous wine that over-delivers on flavour and depth, yet there is a...
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June 05, 2025
Eureka Distilling Moreau Limoncello
Eureka Distilling is located in Marrickville, NSW, and this delicious Limoncello was lobbed my way. Grazie! Occasionally, Limoncello is se...
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June 04, 2025
Pike and Joyce Vie Du Nord Pinot Noir 2024
The longer this Pike & Joyce Vie Du Nord Pinot Noir sat in the glass, the more I leaned in. It's a quality Pinot at the price poin...
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June 01, 2025
Jansz Tasmania Cuvée 2021
An energetic glass of fizz, this Jansz Vintage 2021 is a very tidy sparkler.
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June 01, 2025
Pike and Joyce Céder Riesling 2024
The Pike family have produced exceptional Rieslings in their own right from their Clare Valley base, but their partnership with the Joyce ...
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May 31, 2025
Pike and Joyce Descente Sauvignon Blanc 2024
A herbaceous Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc from Pike & Joyce.
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May 31, 2025
1847 Wines First Pick Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
More refined and precise than the Grand Pappy's Shiraz , this 1847 First Pick Shiraz is an excellent wine, hands down.
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May 30, 2025
J and J Wines Anniversary Organic Shiraz 2022
A noticeable step up from its Rivers Lane sibling, this Anniversary Shiraz for J&J Wines delivers more fruit and moves about with a m...
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May 30, 2025
J and J Wines Rivers Lane Organic Shiraz 2022
A new label to hit the Qwine tasting bench, this organic Rivers Lane Shiraz from J&J Wines in McLaren Vale is a ripe, muscular and bul...
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May 30, 2025
Mt Bera A La Naturale Tempranillo 2024
A textural play thing of sorts, this unadulterated Tempranillo from Mt Bera has been fermented in amphora with no additions and was bottle...
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May 30, 2025
Soumah Brachetto Frizzante d'Soumah NV
A little bit of fizzy fun, this Soumah Brachetto is a slightly sweet and a cleansing way to finish a meal, but partially freeze it to make a...
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May 30, 2025
1847 Wines Grand Pappy’s Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
If you enjoy bathing in old school Barossa Shiraz, this 1847 Wines Grand Pappy's would be right up your alley. With all the hallmarks ...
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May 28, 2025
Canobolas Wines Syrah 2023
From some of the oldest vines in the Orange wine region perched 820 metres above, this silky and seductive Canobolas Wines Syrah will have...
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May 28, 2025
Head Wines Ancestor Vine Grenache 2023
The even-handedness coupled with its silky flow makes this Head Wines Ancestor Vines Grenache one absolute lip-smacking delight.
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May 27, 2025
Tenafeate Creek Shiraz 2023
A big, ripe Shiraz from Tenafeate Creek, its rounded shoulders offer a graceful shade to its personality, particularly after a couple of d...
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May 27, 2025
Parker Estate Abbey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Woah! A faceplant into a tray of slow-roasted capsicum sets the scene with this new Abbey Vineyard Cabernet from Parker Estate.
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May 26, 2025
St John's Road Reserve Blood and Courage Shiraz 2020
A big, robust Barossa Shiraz with a slick of dark fruit, this St John's Road Blood and Courage sees new French oak for 18 months.
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May 26, 2025
Head Wines Red Shiraz 2023
A blend of Barossa and Eden Valley fruit, what a delightful drink. This is not the best Shiraz in the world, but damn, if you need that co...
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May 25, 2025
Varney Wines Limited Release Syrah 2022
There is so much here that lovers of red wine would seek. Check this Varney Wines Limited Release Syrah, sit back, relax, and sip slow.
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May 25, 2025
Sieger Estate Frederick Pinot Noir 2024
This is a really pleasant drink. It comes across more like a lighter bodied Shiraz than a Pinot Noir, but the presence, shape and flow get...
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May 25, 2025
Canobolas Wines Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay is absolutely thriving in Orange, and if you can't get your feet on the ground, grab some of this Canobolas 2024 - it's a...
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May 24, 2025
Tenafeate Creek Durif 2023
Lovers of bigger styles will be in heaven with this fabulous Durif from Tenafeate Creek.
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May 24, 2025
Sticks Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
For $23, the Sticks Cabernet Sauvignon offers you a very tidy expression from the Yarra Valley. Black fruits, herby delights and a long fi...
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May 24, 2025
Varney Wines Mencia 2024
Hot tip: let this Varney Wines Mencia 2024 breathe. A little bit wound up for now, give it that chance to unfurl and you'll hit the pl...
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May 22, 2025
Head Old Vine Grenache 2023
Savoury and earthy, this Head Wines Grenache from 70+ year old vines is a classy package and smack bang in the zone.
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May 22, 2025
Canobolas Wines Cabernet Franc 2023
A smashing Cabernet Franc from Canobolas Wines, I could get very comfortable with this. And perhaps I did.
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May 22, 2025
Jericho The Stone Patch Shiraz 2023
I really like this Stone Patch Shiraz from Jericho. Those hypnotic aromas of raspberry coulis have me fixated.
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May 21, 2025
Head Wines Riesling 2024
A great Riesling from Head Wines, it possesses a cool minerally vibe - much like its maker.
Qwine
May 20, 2025
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