Briar Ridge Limited Release Albarino 2024
One whiff and I get the impression it's a fruit platter party. Think rock melon, lychees, honeydew melon and vibrant lemons all spilli...
Qwine
October 08, 2024
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Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon 2024
A wine with a proven track record, but I can't see the brilliance in this Briar Ridge Dairy Hill Semillon as I have in those of years ...
Qwine
October 07, 2024
Briar Ridge Briar Hill Chardonnay 2023
Oh, I like this. A lot! This is Hunter Valley Chardonnay in the slot from Briar Ridge. This Briar Hill is on the money and then some. Find...
Qwine
October 06, 2024
Cooks Lot Allotment 1 Grenache 2021
Winemaker Duncan Cook came across a Grenache parcel that he says he couldn't pass up. From the Central Ranges, just below the 600 metr...
Qwine
October 06, 2024
Kosciuszko Pinot Noir 2022
This Kosciuszko Pinot Noir is sourced from Tumbarumba. A wine with some density and a blanket of warmth, it's best for a cool night to...
Qwine
October 06, 2024
Briar Ridge Block 7 Chardonnay 2023
Sitting beside the Briar Hill Chardonnay , this Block 7 from Briar Ridge was no match. Sourced from Orange whereas the other Chardonnays c...
Qwine
October 06, 2024
Kosciuszko Sparkling 2022
A fresh and inviting sparkling from Kosciuszko, this is an approachable and easy drinking aperitif. Of most importance, I feel I have some o...
Qwine
September 30, 2024
First Ridge Wines Barbera 2022
Better than the 2021 release , Barbera is the flagship wine in the First Ridge range. A fabulous drink, I could get very comfortable here.
Qwine
September 26, 2024
First Ridge Wines Fiano 2024
Such an aromatic and attractive wine, its beauty explodes from the glass. Fresh with some textural interest - go here.
Qwine
September 21, 2024
Mayfield Vineyard Three Boys Cabernets 2023
The Three Boys Cabernets from Mayfield Vineyard hits the ground for the first time in 2023. From a cool year, this is a bright and vibrant...
Qwine
September 18, 2024
De Iuliis Limited Release Shiraz 2019
The De Iuliis Limited Release Shiraz has quietly ascended into the upper echelon of Hunter Valley Shiraz, yet many are still getting to kn...
Qwine
September 17, 2024
De Iuliis Estate Rosé 2024
The Rosé from De Iuliis in recent years has really started to hit its straps thanks to some more considered winemaking. Throw this 2024 on...
Qwine
September 16, 2024
De Iuliis Aged Release Semillon 2019
Only five years young, that extra time has certainly done its thing. A superb wine, I had the luxury of tasting this De Iuliis Aged Releas...
Qwine
September 16, 2024
De Iuliis Wilderness Road Semillon 2024
Clean, crisp and wonderfully fresh, this Wilderness Road Semillon from the Hunter Valley's De Iuliis Wines nails the delish brief.
Qwine
September 16, 2024
Mayfield Vineyard Jonty Met Otto Cabernet Franc 2023
Jonty Met Otto eh? A curious name and one of those I always seek to find the story's meaning. Named for viticulturist Charles Simons a...
Qwine
September 10, 2024
Huntington Estate Pinot Noir Dry Rosé 2024
Tim Stevens has been toiling away to nail the secret code for his Rosé and I reckon he has hit the jackpot. This Dry Pinot Noir Rosé is th...
Qwine
September 10, 2024
Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2024
Clean, fresh and zippy, this Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon is precisely what you need on a Friday afternoon to wash away a long week.
Qwine
September 04, 2024
Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2024
Fresh and alive. Gee, I enjoyed this Wild Semillon from Gundog Estate. The vibrance and texture strike the winning blow.
Qwine
September 02, 2024
Gundog Estate Smoking Barrel Shiraz 2023
The Smoking Barrel from Gundog Estate is an approachable and rock-solid expression of medium-bodied Shiraz that is sourced from the Hillto...
Qwine
August 30, 2024
Gundog Estate Hunter's Shiraz 2023
This Gundog Estate Hunter's Shiraz is an excellent release. A captivating depth and an alluring length demand you to return for more.
Qwine
August 27, 2024
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