Larnook Picpoul 2025
Put the tang back in your summer with this cracking Picpoul from Larnook. What a beauty, you can thank me later.
Qwine
November 15, 2025
Gundog Estate Hilltops No.2 Shiraz 2024
I loved the Gundog Estate Hilltops No.1 but this No.2 is a step up. Tasted side by side, the elevated beauty was obvious as soon as I mov...
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November 15, 2025
Cooks Lot Iconique Barrique Chardonnay 2019
Chardonnay releases with 6 years of bottle age are rare. Say hello to this detailed, glorious piece from Duncan Cook.
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November 14, 2025
Gundog Estate Hilltops No.1 Shiraz 2024
Not short on flavour, this Gundog Estate Hilltops Shiraz No.1 is measured with a medium to full-bodied profile. It offers a come-hither ap...
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November 14, 2025
Lono Rosé 2025
Something a little different today: a review of a zero alcohol wine. Bottles like this rarely appear on my tasting bench, though the categ...
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November 14, 2025
Vinya Vella Old Bush Vine Grenache 2024
This is a stunning wine that showcases the best of Barossa Valley Grenache and what this variety is capable of. Go here, please do.
Qwine
November 13, 2025
Jericho GSM 2023
Reliable drinking deluxe, the Jericho GSM is one of those labels that rarely fails.
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November 13, 2025
Three Dark Horses Grenache Touriga 2024
Tuck this Grenache Touriga under your arm for a casual barbecue or gathering.
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November 13, 2025
Pikes Eastside Shiraz 2023
Tense, spicy and firm through the mid-palate, this Pikes Eastside Shiraz held similar form over a couple of days of tasting.
Qwine
November 13, 2025
Gundog Estate M Burton Shiraz II NV
I understand what Matt Burton is trying to achieve here, but I can't see how it has gone so wrong. It's worth noting that I am a b...
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November 13, 2025
Pizzini L'Aquila Nebbiolo 2023
This Pizzini L'Aquila Nebbiolo made a most impressive entrance, but it really broke into a respectable stride over a few days of tasti...
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November 12, 2025
Pizzini Nero d'Avola 2024
This is a Nero d'Avola from Pizzini that walks with confidence and charm.
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November 12, 2025
Cooks Lot Iconique Barrique R16 R17 Pinot Noir 2019
A Pinot Noir worthy of sliding into a comfy chair and getting comfortable with every sip, say hello to the Cooks Lot Iconique Barrique.
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November 12, 2025
Berton Vineyards Alfresco Lagrein 2024
The red wine bargain of the year!! Can I leave the review at that? This Berton Vineyards Alfresco Lagrein from the Riverina is an absolute...
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November 11, 2025
Oakridge 864 Close Planted Syrah 2023
A gorgeous Syrah from Oakridge's close-planted vines, 5200 vines per hectare no less.
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November 11, 2025
Hutton Vale Farm Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
From 1998 planted vines, this Hutton Vale Farm Cabernet Sauvignon spends 19 months in French oak, 25% of which is new.
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November 11, 2025
Redman Sangiovese 2024
One out of the box, this Redman Wines Limestone Coast Sangiovese looks very comfortable strutting about with a Chianti swagger. For 30 buc...
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November 10, 2025
Oakridge 864 Winery Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
A cool climate Cabernet masterclass, this Oakridge 864 Winery Block Cabernet is such a joyous and enticing thing.
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November 10, 2025
Larnook Blewitt Springs Grenache 2024
Let it breathe and this Larnook Grenache will open up and showcase the pretty thing that it is.
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November 10, 2025
Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2025
I'm not gonna lie, this Raidis Estate Riesling is one of my Coonawarra go-to wines simply because of its absolutely delicious persona.
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November 10, 2025
Sutton Grange Fairbank Sangiovese 2023
This is a great Sangiovese that will spin your wheels. The quality of wines across the Sutton Grange portfolio does not disappoint. Such a...
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November 09, 2025
Slow Wine Co Blanc de Blancs 2021
From 30+ year old vines on the Bantry Grove site, the home of some spectacular Orange sparkling, Slow Wine Co kept a little parcel for the...
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November 09, 2025
Slow Wine Co Blanc de Noir 2021
Just outside Orange is the stunning town of Millthorpe. It's a must-do to be transported back to the days of the first settlers. The n...
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November 09, 2025
Raidis Estate Emma Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Gris 2024
A fun, fresh, and energetic fizz just like the lady it’s named after. Say hello to the weekend with this crowd-pleasing sparkling from Rai...
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November 09, 2025
Kosciuszko Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
It's great to see a wine from Gundagai come across the Qwine tasting bench. Every time I see or hear the name Gundagai, somehow all is...
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November 09, 2025
Jericho S3 Shiraz 2023
Blewitt Spring Shiraz from Jericho that sees twelve months in French oak.
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November 09, 2025
Vinya Vella Grenache Rosé 2025
This is a killer Rosé. Dylan Grigg is in a purple patch at the moment and his wines are well worth getting hold of. Chill this and watch t...
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November 07, 2025
Pewsey Vale 10 Year Release The Contours Riesling 2015
Tasted beside its 2018 sibling, the extra few years of bottle have done wonders for this Pewsey Vale The Contours 10 Year Release, yet th...
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November 07, 2025
Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 2018
A museum release in superb order. Oh, aged Riesling is a beautiful thing and this Contours 2018 from Pewsey Vale is divine.
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November 07, 2025
Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo 2024
Boom! Those aromas will lift you up on eagle's wings. The prettiness, the gracefulness, the sheer delight. If you're devoted to La...
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November 06, 2025
Tellurian The Corovian GCM 2024
Unusual bedfellows but this Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre blend from Tellurian works a treat. Dancy and flirtatious, the Carignan bring...
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November 06, 2025
Pikes Luccio Novello 2024
Don't tell me you can't drink red wine in summer. Give this Pikes Luccio Novello a chill and you're in business.
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November 05, 2025
Schwarz Wine Co Thiele Road Grenache 2024
Silky and incredibly moreish, you won't lose with this Grenache in your glass.
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November 04, 2025
Tellurian GSM 2024
This GSM from Tellurian Wines is ready to take down a pizza or burger.
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November 04, 2025
Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 2022
There are wines that greet you like an old friend and settle in beside you, content to simply listen as the day unwinds. This Maxwell Silv...
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October 31, 2025
Kosciuszko Shiraz 2023
Cool climate delish. I really enjoyed the offerings of this Tumburumba Shiraz from Kosciuszko. It's a great drink for 27 bucks.
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October 31, 2025
Jericho Grenache 2024
One whiff and I want to unleash on a burger or a rack of pork ribs. This Jericho Grenache is tasty stuff indeed.
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October 30, 2025
Jericho Tempranillo 2024
Pasta, PJs and a glass or two of this Jericho Tempranillo for the win!
Qwine
October 30, 2025
Hayes Family Wines Field Blend 2024
For a field blend, this absolutely sings. Often, elements can be out of whack or patched up in the winery, but the wonderful texture and s...
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October 30, 2025
Pizzini Fiano 2025
One thing is for sure: these Pizzini wines are never short on personality. This Fiano is an excitable thing with handfuls of fruit to plea...
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October 30, 2025
Kosciuszko Chardonnay 2024
A fair Chardonnay from a region that is gaining more traction - Tumbarumba.
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October 30, 2025
Gundog Estate Canberra District Riesling 2025
Damn fine drinking. Fabulously aromatic, I can feel the sweat being wiped away with each sip. Sundays in the sun are calling.
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October 29, 2025
Wykari of Clare Single Vineyard Shiraz 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed the 2021 , but this 2022 Single Vineyard Shiraz from Wykari of Clare raises the bar. What a delicious, comforting and...
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October 28, 2025
Gundog Estate Rosé 2025
A big summer of cricket is coming up and I can picture myself settling into a comfy lounge with a glass or two of this Gundog Estate Rosé ...
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October 28, 2025
Gundog Estate Hilltops Riesling 2025
Quite the all-rounder, this Gundog Estate Hilltops Riesling has a bit of Steve Waugh appeal - considered, composed and with a quiet resolv...
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October 28, 2025
Three Dark Horses Vermentino 2025
A little bowl of pickled vegetables beside a glass of this Three Dark Horses Vermentino will do me just fine.
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October 28, 2025
Capital Wines The Crossbencher Viognier 2025
The naming of these Capital Wines is a bit of genius – each one tipping its hat to politics, as you’d expect from a label hailing from Aus...
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October 25, 2025
Capital Wines The Whip Riesling 2024
Still available on the Capital Wines website, this is a very different Riesling compared to the new 2025 release.
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October 25, 2025
Capital Wines The Whip Riesling 2025
A fleshy and luscious Riesling with a pleasant minerally drive, it was great to taste this 2025 alongside its 2024 sibling.
Qwine
October 25, 2025
Kosciuszko Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Fresh, tropical and laced with cut green herbs, this is an easy-going Sauvignon Blanc that will find its people.
Qwine
October 25, 2025
