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.
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May 20, 2025
Tenafeate Creek GSM 2023
Ripe is the first word that came to mind when tasting this GSM from Tenafeate Creek. A bigger style, it carries a tinge of warmth too.
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May 20, 2025
Coulter Wines Pinot Noir 2024
Let's be honest with one another... Given the choice, Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir isn't something I'd reach for, but gee, I'...
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May 20, 2025
Tenafeate Creek Sparkling Shiraz NV
The great thing about Sparkling Shiraz is that you can drink it with just about anything. So versatile, this is another fab example from T...
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May 20, 2025
Rockbare Clare Valley Riesling 2024
Wonderfully fragrant, this Rockbare Riesling strides out with a neat tempo and flow. Unpretentious with a humble disposition, it oozes app...
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May 19, 2025
Wild Game Wines The Earl Pinot Noir 2024
I haven't seen a Pinot Noir from Wild Games Wines previously. Sourced from Mt Gambier, south of their Coonawarra home, this delivers s...
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May 19, 2025
Varney Wines Chardonnay 2024
This Chardonnay from Varney Wines is a blend of five clones from two Adelaide Hills subregions. Not as shaped and textured as the previous...
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May 19, 2025
Miss Zilm Watervale Riesling 2024
Keeda Zilm is a Riesling boss and this release under her own Miss Zilm label is another representation of Watervale in fine form.
Qwine
May 17, 2025
Smith and Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2022
What a great Cabernet Merlot blend from Smith & Hooper! Sleek with great shape and balance, this is a ripping buy for $21.
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May 17, 2025
Rockbare Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022
If a plush and dense Barossa Shiraz is on the cards, check this solid example from Rockbare. I dig it - it's an easy recommend.
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May 17, 2025
Rockbare McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022
You won't have any trouble drinking this Rockbare McLaren Vale Shiraz. It's a wine that offers a good hit of fruit, soft spices an...
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May 17, 2025
Sticks Chardonnay 2024
Much like its Pinot Noir sibling, this Sticks Chardonnay is a good, honest drink without the frills. It's one to stick into your ...
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May 17, 2025
Sticks Pinot Noir 2024
It's been a while since I've looked at a Sticks wine so it's good to be back in the frame. Good Pinot doesn't come cheap, ...
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May 16, 2025
Soumah Blanc de Blanc NV
Bursting with fizz, this Soumah Blanc de Blanc is a handy party starter. Plenty of fruit coupled with a drying finish makes this an easy g...
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May 16, 2025
Mt Bera Wild and Free Shiraz 2023
A firm and robust Shiraz from Adelaide Hills producer Mt Bera, this is a wine that needs food by its side.
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May 16, 2025
Bimbadgen Limited Release Sangiovese 2023
Woah! This is one out of the box. The longer it was open the more I leaned in to this Bimbadgen Limited Release Sangiovese. A more than ap...
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May 14, 2025
Miss Zilm Shiraz 2022
This is a new wine in the Miss Zilm range, and I like what I see. It's from the Skilly Hills in the Clare Valley, and I'm a big fa...
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May 14, 2025
Wangolina HIC! Project 5255 Malbec 2024
Sip slow and embrace the cool evening sunset or a lazy night by the fire pit. This Malbec from Wangolina delivers interest, comfort and is...
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May 13, 2025
Varney Wines GSM 2022
Such an approachable and attractive wine, this Varney Wines GSM is ready for all occasions, be it that dinner party to appease the knowled...
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May 13, 2025
Jericho Bracken Vineyard Shiraz 2023
Another beauty rolling off the Jericho conveyor belt, this Jericho Bracken Vineyard Shiraz offers a well-balanced wine with plenty of flav...
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May 13, 2025
Bimbadgen Sparkling Semillon NV
An easy-going party starter, this Sparkling Semillon from Bimbadgen has fabulous crowd-pleasing appeal. For 22 bucks, there is a fair dose...
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May 13, 2025
Mt Bera Wild and Free Pinot Noir 2023
For $35, this Mt Bera Wild & Free Pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills is a very tidy example for those who enjoy wines with dark fruit ...
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May 13, 2025
Lyons Will Gamay 2024
Just think of this Lyons Will Gamay as a dance party and everyone is invited. What a brilliant slurp of juicy delight we have here. There ...
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May 10, 2025
Coulter Wines Chardonnay 2024
It's been a while since a Coulter wine has appeared on the Qwine tasting bench, and gee, I'm glad it's back. Structured and te...
Qwine
May 10, 2025
Levantine Hill Estate Chardonnay 2022
A Chardonnay with polish and sheen, Levantine Hill winemaker Paul Bridgeman doesn't muck around. The style and weight of this Estate w...
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May 10, 2025
Varney Wines Limited Release Grenache 2024
A juicy and slurpable Grenache, this Limited Release 2024 from Varney Wines is a fabulous wine in its own right, but it hasn't reached...
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May 10, 2025
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Limited Release Cabernet Franc 2024
The leafy backbone of Cabernet Franc lurches forward and doesn't hold back with this Limited Release from Wynns Coonawarra Estate.
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May 09, 2025
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