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 &...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
Qwine
June 14, 2025
Yelland and Papps Vin de Soif Rouge 2024
Slippery, slurpable and delicious, this medium-bodied Grenache Cinsault party machine from Yelland & Papps is a dancy delight.
Qwine
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.
Qwine
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
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