Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annunziata 2017
Tasted alongside the 2021 release, the additional years of bottle aging have allowed the Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annu...
Qwine
July 19, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG Rocche dell'Annunziata 2021
From the Rocche dell'Annunziata sub-region in La Morra comes this medium-bodied Barolo from Rocche Costamagna.
Qwine
July 19, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barolo DOCG La Morra 2021
The first release of this beauty and what an entrance it has made. So elegant, the fruit purity defines this wine but it stays true to the v...
Qwine
July 19, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Roccardo 2023
A versatile and charming wine, this Rocche Costamagna Langhe DOC Nebbiolo Roccardo 2023 oozes crowd-pleasing appeal and I'm all in.
Qwine
July 18, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore Rocche Delle Rocche 2021
Tasted at the cellar door on my recent Italian sojourn, the step up in quality with this Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore ...
Qwine
July 18, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba 2022
Pour this Rocche Costamagna Barbera d'Alba 2022 generously, and while you are at it, pass the risotto or wild boar ragu.
Qwine
July 18, 2025
Rocche Costamagna Langhe DOC Arneis 2024
Referred to as "white Nebbiolo" by some, this Rocche Costamagna Arneis is an Arneis with personality.
Qwine
July 18, 2025
Paolo Scavino Barolo DOCG Bric dël Fiasc 2021
The flagship in the Paolo Scavino range, this exceptional Bric dël Fiasc 2021 was hard to go past.
Qwine
July 17, 2025
Paolo Scavino Barolo DOCG Bricco Ambrogio 2021
I was a BIG fan of the Bricco Ambrogio 2021! If only I had more time to peruse this while tasting at the cellar door. But for the time I h...
Qwine
July 17, 2025
Paolo Scavino Barolo DOCG Prapò 2021
To best describe the Paolo Scavino Barolo DOCG Prapò 2021 is to say that it is a powder bomb. Those fabulous Nebbiolo tannins do all the tal...
Qwine
July 17, 2025
Paolo Scavino Barolo DOCG Classico 2021
The Paolo Scavino Barolo Classico is a wine with fabulous presence, complexity and drive.
Qwine
July 17, 2025
Paolo Scavino Langhe DOC Nebbiolo 2023
Sourced from two La Morra vineyards, the Paolo Scavino Langhe DOC Nebbiolo is an expressive and agile piece of work.
Qwine
July 17, 2025
Paolo Scavino Langhe DOC Sorriso 2024
The only white wine in the Paolo Scavino range, the Sorriso is a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Viognier (40/40/20).
Qwine
July 17, 2025
Vietti Barolo DOCG Monvigliero 2021
Only the fourth release of this sublime wine, the Vietti Barolo Monvigliero DOCG 2021 is an extraordinary expression of Barolo. Just wow!
Qwine
July 17, 2025
Vietti Barolo DOCG Lazzarito 2021
An elegant Barolo with a bold, muscular shade, this Vietti Barolo DOCG Lazzarito 2021 is all class.
Qwine
July 17, 2025
Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2020
Power with graceful elegance, this Vietti Barolo Castiglione comes from an array of vineyards with between 10-45 years of age. An excellen...
Qwine
July 16, 2025
Vietti Barbera d'Alba Vigna Vecchia Scarrone DOCG 2022
Vietti's Barbera d'Alba Vigna Vecchia Scarrone comes from a warmer south-east facing site where the vines were planted in 1918. A ...
Qwine
July 16, 2025
Vietti Barbera d'Asti Trevie DOCG 2022
From a warmer vintage comes this eye-catching entry-level Barbera from Vietti.
Qwine
July 16, 2025
Vietti Derthona Timorasso Boscogrosso 2022
The Vietti Derthona Timorasso Boscogrosso is a single-vineyard wine from 1.8 hectares with approximately 4500 vines planted per hectare. A...
Qwine
July 16, 2025
Vietti Derthona DOC Timorasso 2023
The most gastronomic white of the Barolo region, this is my first ever look at the Timorasso variety and I am hooked. A variety that came cl...
Qwine
July 16, 2025
Vietti Roero Arneis DOCG 2024
Arneis was first produced by Vietti in 1967 at a time when no one else was making it. Fast forward to now and 14 million bottles are being...
Qwine
July 16, 2025
Fonte Tinta Vermentino 2023
Some musings while I sit at a wine bar tucked away down a laneway in Siena. For €6 a glass, this was a very tidy drink as I soaked up the lo...
Qwine
July 16, 2025
Yelland and Papps Limited Cuvée Grenache 2024
Oh my. What a sheer delight this is. But don't rush. Pour a glass, or decant, and patiently watch the magic unfurl. This Yelland &...
Qwine
June 22, 2025
Levantine Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A wine with a relaxed rhythm and vibe, there is a joyous disposition about the way this Levantine Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon carries i...
Qwine
June 22, 2025
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Roussanne 2024
A beautiful drink as ever, the Roussanne that comes from Yelland & Papps is always impressive. This 2024 walks with that Clooney char...
Qwine
June 22, 2025
Angullong Fossil Hill Barbera 2023
A well-timed look at some Australian Barbera before I set off to explore its origins (among others) in Italy. This is the 20th release of ...
Qwine
June 22, 2025
De Iuliis Single Vineyard Pecorino 2024
My experience with Pecorino is limited but I know what I like and I could get incredibly comfortable with this De Iuliis 2024 release. It...
Qwine
June 21, 2025
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Stone Well Syrah 2024
If Barossa Shiraz is perceived by some as muscular, roughly shaven and with broad shoulders, well, this Single Vineyard Syrah from Yelland...
Qwine
June 21, 2025
Yelland and Papps Limited Cuvée Shiraz 2023
Sourced from 1960s planted vines in the Barossa sub-region of Greenock, this Limited Cuvée Shiraz elevates the Yelland & Papps brand j...
Qwine
June 21, 2025
Yelland and Papps YP Shiraz 2024
A drink now style, this Yelland & Papps YP Shiraz oozes anything from casual weekend catch-ups to mid-week pizza night. Unpretentious,...
Qwine
June 21, 2025
Eureka Distilling Premium Vodka
Something a little different... A vodka review! From Eureka Distilling in Marrickville, NSW, comes this clean and super smooth spirit.
Qwine
June 21, 2025
Levantine Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2022
A blend of several Pinot Noir parcels, this is a great example of the sum of the parts. Tasted alongside the Colleen's Paddock Single ...
Qwine
June 20, 2025
Angullong Fossil Hill Pinot Noir 2024
The Angullong Fossil Hill range has had a facelift – and I like it. Making its debut alongside the new look is this Pinot Noir. Bright and...
Qwine
June 20, 2025
Yelland and Papps Vin de Soif Blanc 2024
Previously known simply as Blanc, a subtle name change now aligns it with the Vin de Soif Rouge , resulting in the complementary Vin de So...
Qwine
June 20, 2025
Levantine Hill Estate Syrah 2020
Silky, curvaceous with a detailed and persistent length, this Levantine Hill Estate Syrah is a mightily impressive wine.
Qwine
June 18, 2025
De Iuliis Special Release Shiraz Mourvedre 2022
Tasty stuff. You'd be forgiven for pouring a glass only to see it vanish in quick time. A few have had a crack at the Shiraz Mourvedre...
Qwine
June 18, 2025
Yelland and Papps Single Vineyard Old Vine Grenache 2024
Hailing from the sandy soils of Vine Vale, this delicate and expressive Grenache from Yelland & Papps is a standout. Give it time to b...
Qwine
June 18, 2025
De Iuliis Glenbothy Vineyard Shiraz 2021
Silky with a playful spicy kick, this Glenbothy Vineyard Shiraz from De Iuliis wines is a neat addition to their range and it shines a dif...
Qwine
June 18, 2025
Eureka Distilling Pythagoras Pineapple Rum
Something very different to your usual rum, this Pineapple Rum from Eureka Distilling is made from pineapple molasses and it certainly mak...
Qwine
June 18, 2025
Huntington Estate Rosie Rosé 2024
Part of a new range of wines in the Huntington Estate stable, Rosie is a little different to the standard Rosé because it is an off-dry st...
Qwine
June 17, 2025
Castle Rock Estate A and W Pinot Noir 2024
Complexity with desire and intent, this is a Pinot Noir with soul. Well played Castle Rock Estate with this A&W Pinot Noir, their top ...
Qwine
June 17, 2025
Castle Rock Estate Diletti Pinot Noir 2024
What a delight this is. Bright, juicy and silky smooth, it's another fabulous Diletti Pinot Noir from Castle Rock Estate.
Qwine
June 17, 2025
Tenafeate Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Another quality wine from Tenafeate Creek, the consistency across the range is worthy of your attention. This Cabernet ticks all the boxes...
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June 17, 2025
3 Rings Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
It's always a great exercise to revisit a wine to see how it's getting on. I reviewed this 3 Rings Barossa Cabernet back in Januar...
Qwine
June 17, 2025
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...
Qwine
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.
Qwine
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...
Qwine
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...
Qwine
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...
Qwine
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...
Qwine
June 14, 2025
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