QWine Reviews

Hentley Farm Brass Monkey Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2016

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This is the fourth release of this Pinot Grigio but my first look at it. Half was fermented in stainless steel and the remainder in oak wi...

Giant Steps Syrah 2015

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Indulgent. Seductive. Immaculate. A blend of fruit parcels from the Tarraford, Sexton and Lonestar vineyards, 40% whole bunches steal th...

Watershed Awakening Chardonnay 2014

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I have fond memories of Watershed - my wife and I lunched there whilst on our honeymoon many years ago - a great spot! The more I think ab...

Fox Gordon The Dark Prince Nero d'Avola 2015

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We have a live one here. Bursting with freshness, I just want in. Attractive aromas of red berries, choc mint, and a sweet smell of clov...

De Iuliis Rosé 2016

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Perfect for picnics and that's just how I enjoyed it. Made from Sangiovese grapes grown on the De Iuliis Lovedale Road vineyard, the...

Fox Gordon Princess Fiano 2015

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A delightful wine singing with layers of interest. Sliced apples, pears and fresh herbs. Add to that some textural appeal, a creamy touc...

Heritage Estate Shiraz 2012

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After a long few days I came home late last night and just wanted to sooth the soul with some wine therapy. I had a quick dig in the cel...

Gundog Estate The Chase Semillon 2016

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This is the last of the Gundog Estate wines I've had a look at from this batch of samples and the bar seems to keep getting higher and...

Margan White Label Semillon 2015

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This is a great drink. Loaded with citrus, a year on the freshness is still king but the dial has been turned down a tad. Juicy lemons, ...

Mezzo Shiraz Mataro 2015

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Shiraz Mataro - not a common blend but one I'd like to see more of. I made some myself in 2014 so I have a vested interested in it. I...

Margan Aged Release Semillon 2011

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A fantastic aged Semillon release from a great Hunter vintage. Clean and crisp, toast characteristic synonymous with aged Semillon begin...

Gundog Estate Hunter's Semillon 2016

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Easy drinking Semillons like these are so underrated - I'm a big fan of how Hunter winemakers are now attacking the market with gems l...

Squealing Pig Hawkes Bay Syrah 2015

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This is the first Syrah release in the range making it five all up now including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rosé and Central ...

Yalumba Y Series Riesling 2016

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Happy hunting is finding this on special for ten bucks. This certainly punches above its weight. Floral aromas and plenty of citrus in...

Yalumba Y Series Pinot Grigio 2016

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Good stuff here for an RRP of 15 bucks. There's some depth with fruit that fills out well. Curious aromas get the attention - thin...

Oxford Landing Chardonnay 2016

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Whiffs of margarine, yellow flowers and sunflowers. Faint yellow peach, subtle honey mead and cinnamon like spice which lingers. No heavy ...

Yalumba Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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Tropical and citrus fruit takes charge here with less of the grassy stuff seen in its distant cousin Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc . Le...

Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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A simple Sauv that will please those looking for a cheap, uncomplicated drink. Tropical fruits, cut grass, and slight pineapple husk aro...

Oxford Landing Pinot Grigio 2016

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Spiced poached pear on a podium finish in a two man race. There's nothing else apart from some apple competing. That pear sits in th...

Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2016

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Smart Semillon. Enough to send you wild, pun intended. Wild fermentation took place on skins and some residual sugar has also been retai...

Gundog Estate Rosé 2016

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Can spring just hurry up already! There's more red here than your average fire truck. Red stuff galore - currants, cherries, strawbe...

Hentley Farm The Stray Mongrel 2015

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Stray Mongrel alright - it's not everyday you see a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Zinfandel but gee it works. I washed down some Fre...

Gundog Estate Hilltops Shiraz No.2 2015

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Timing is everything they say. I've missed winemaker Matt Burton a couple of times in recent trips to the Hunter. We will cross paths ...

Riversdale Estate Pinot Noir 2014

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This is Riversdale's mid-range Pinot Noir which comes off their 120ha vineyard in Tasmania's Coal River Valley, 20km from Hobart. ...

Levantine Hill Late Disgorged 2010

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This fizz has an indulgence factor about it. A Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend (50/50), it's lean but layered. Think a squeeze of le...

Leo Buring DW T18 Leonay Riesling 2016

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Sourced from the Carlsfield vineyard, the highest in Watervale, pretty aromas spill from the glass. Scents of white flowers, citrus flow...

Leo Buring Dry Riesling 2016

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Bone dry as the name suggests, this is a good drink for the price. The fruit comes from a range of Watervale vineyards delivering lemon/...

Toolangi Pinot Noir 2014

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There's not a whole lot wrong here. A very inviting wine, so much so you could put a hole in it quite easily. Bright red fruits and...

Ridgemill Estate Viognier 2016

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I was ready to write this off as it took a little while to get going and was showing its best form on day two of tasting. Not everyone get...

Cumulus Climing Pinot Gris 2016

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Honey, some toast from the use of oak during ferment, creamy and perhaps a little whiff of cheese. Clean and crisp with a little textural ...
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