Shaw Wines Estate Rosé 2022

 

An interesting pair of varieties thrown together for this Rosé but it works. A little darker in the glass with a cranberry juice tinge, it's a ready partner for a casual barbecue.

M Burton Riesling I

 

An $85 Riesling is certainly ambitious, but dig a little deeper and the reason is credible. A blend of fruit parcels from 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022, this release from Gundog Estate's Matt Burton is an exploration of flavours and textures.

Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus 2022

 

Something a little different - Hunter Semillon meets Canberra Riesling. Bang! The first whiff slices through you. A smart wine this.

Gundog Estate Gundaroo Riesling 2022

 

The second release of this off-dry Riesling courtesy of the Gundaroo vineyard in Canberra. This is a beauty!

Gundog Estate Rosé 2022

 

Sweltering summer afternoons can be sorted with an ice-cold glass of this Rosé from Gundog Estate.

Cassegrain Edition Noir 2019

 

A melting pot of sorts that brings Syrah and Pinot Noir together from three regions - Canberra, Central Ranges and the Hilltops. An interpretation of the Hunter River Burgundy perhaps that seems very much in vogue at the moment.

Gundog Estate Rosé 2021

 

A Rosé made from Shiraz and Cabernet, I found the Cabernet to really stamp its authority. It's the type of wine more suited for a casual BBQ than sipping on the sun on its own.

Gundog Estate Canberra Riesling 2021

Riesling from the Canberra district which I'd like to see with some bottle age on it.

Gundog Estate Gundaroo Riesling 2021

 

The first release off the family vineyard, welcome to the Gundog Estate Gundaroo Riesling.

Shaw Wines Estate Shiraz 2018

 

Take a whiff and it reminds me of the good old Mint Pattie chocolate. Shiraz from the Canberra district.

Shaw Wines Winemakers Selection Cabernet Merlot 2019

 

There is some energy about the way this skips along. A medium-bodied blend (57/43) that will please more than a few.

M Burton Shiraz I NV

 

When you pour all your knowledge and expertise into one bottle to celebrate a milestone, this is what you get. A sleek, detailed and considered wine from Gundog Estate winemaker Matt Burton.

Gundog Estate Shiraz 2019

 

I love this. It is such a great drink. There are no losers here. 

Gundog Estate Marksman's Shiraz 2019

 

The fruit for Gundog Estate's Marksman's Shiraz is sourced from the Canberra district.

Shaw Vineyard Estate Reserve Isabella Riesling 2017

 

Some great fruit concentration here. Lemon butter too. And that tang. 

Shaw Vineyard Estate Merriman Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

 

A smashing cool climate Cabernet. A ripping release from Canberra's Shaw Vineyard Estate.

Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel 2019

 

Pan fried chorizo and then some. Gloriously meaty. Prosciutto and pancetta too. Give me the meat board and a large glass. 

Sapling Yard Entrechat 2017

 

Entrechat is a ballet step where the dancer leaps into the air rapidly crossing their legs behind. I tried it while tasting this wine - not a drop spilt! This is a traditional method sparkling made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from the Canberra district.

Sapling Yard Shiraz Viognier 2019

 

A pleasant medium bodied Shiraz Viognier from the Canberra district that slides down with absolute ease.

Sapling Yard The Curmudgeon Shiraz 2019

A new winery to come across the Qwine raising bench. These wines from Sapling Yard arrived with no detail but for what was on the label. There was no image of this Shiraz available on the website either so the Shiraz Viognier is pictured above.