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 & Papps Limited Cuvée Grenache is all about the handling and what a beauty it is.

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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 itself.

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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 charm but has the shape and swagger of Hemsworth.

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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 this wine from Angullong, and it's an impressive drink demonstrating that the variety continues to perform well in Orange.
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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's excellent stuff.

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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 & Papps is draped in lacy lingerie elevating its seductive appeal. Woah!

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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 just that little more. Give this some more time in the cellar and it will be humming.

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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, it's a great example of Barossa Shiraz.

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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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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 Vineyard 2020, I preferred this deluxe.

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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 energetic, it's a very tidy light to medium-bodied red that is a joy to pour.

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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 Soif Blanc. It’s a logical move and a smart one. The wine offers a touch of texture and an abundance of deliciousness. Yes!

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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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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 blend and the crew at De Iuliis have smashed it.

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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 breathe and you'll see what I mean.

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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 different light on the variety - this time northern Tasmania.

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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 makes a statement.

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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 style that carries 13 grams of residual sugar. Tasty stuff, it oozes crowd-pleasing appeal.

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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 Pinot in the range.

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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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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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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 January soon after release. For 20 bucks, this is a very tidy purchase.

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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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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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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 sees more new oak (23%) and a small portion is fermented in clay eggs.

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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 Road. Adding to the quality wines in the range, this is a welcome addition.

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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 screams for large pours and plentiful plates of food surrounded by those who laugh out loud.

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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 restrained power, this is a quality wine at the humble price of $28.

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Soumah Hexham Vineyard Viognier 2024

 

Ever-reliable, this Soumah Hexham Vineyard Viognier rarely misses a beat.

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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.

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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 board while the sun slowly falls from the sky. Winning!

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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, sleek bottle, this is an ideal barbecue partner.

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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 fleet-footedness as it dances through the palate.

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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 lean in. So, another pour became necessary - great stuff.

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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 releasing a small quantity of the 2015s and its pure class is obvious. Better still, what a thrilling opportunity it is to check out where this wine has come from and where it has the potential to go.

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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. What a treat it was to capture the past alongside the current release. This is an excellent wine - some may say it's Australia's answer to the right bank.

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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 deep and refuses to let go - winning!
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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, elegant persona.

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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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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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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 glass and enjoy a winter sunset. Woah!

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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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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 help this Reserve 2022 on its way.

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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 are well worth checking out.

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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 an attractive elegance that is unmissable.

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Eureka Distilling Moreau Limoncello

 

Eureka Distilling is located in Marrickville, NSW, and this delicious Limoncello was lobbed my way. Grazie! Occasionally, Limoncello is served in shot glasses and thrown back - don't do that. Serve ice cold, sip slowly and savour this refreshing delight.

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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 point.

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Jansz Tasmania Cuvée 2021

 

An energetic glass of fizz, this Jansz Vintage 2021 is a very tidy sparkler.

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