QWine Reviews

La Violetta YÉ-YÉ Blanc 2017

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An out there blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Viognier (86/10/4) sure to pulverise a few, but it's finger licking good. Coupled w...

Lindeman's Gentleman's Collection Tawny NV

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Made for the discerning modern gentleman. Well, that's what the press release tells me. This the fourth wine in the Gentleman's C...

Polperro Talland Hill Pinot Noir 2015

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This is all hugs and kisses and seductive caresses - damn Pinot can be extraordinary. Here's one for that list. Of the three Single V...

Gundog Estate Riesling 2017

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I dig this. Great Riesling and great drinking! A terrific debut release.

Balgownie Estate Black Label Chardonnay 2015

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Good drinking Yarra Chardonnay. Not overly complicated but something that just ticks the box.

La Violetta Patio Pét Nat 2017

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For those playing at home, Pét Nat is a wine bottled before fermentation has finished. There are no sugar adds and the wine is cloudy and ...

Shaw Vineyard Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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The more I get the chance to look at the wines from Shaw Vineyard Estate, the more I continue to become impressed by the quality across the...

Polperro Landaviddy Lane Pinot Noir 2015

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Sitting at 160m above, this Single Vineyard was planted in 1992 on a south westerly facing slope. The wine is handled exactly the same as...

Schwarz Wine Co Rosé 2017

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I had every intention of dropping into Artisans of Barossa to check out these Schwarz wines plus a few other small operators all under the...

Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2015

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I shared this bottle with Montalto's Simon Black. He's a Chardonnay freak so a bottle was destined to be on the table at some sta...

TarraWarra Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2015

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I lined this up with a few Pinots from the Mornington Peninsula - just to see how things are looking from different perspectives. Rest as...

Polperro Mill Hill Chardonnay 2015

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Clever Chardonnay from a clever producer. This Single Vineyard Mill Hill oozes sophistication. Splendour in the glass.

Polperro Mill Hill Pinot Noir 2015

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I like its curves and feels though this delicious Pinot is my least preferred of the three Single Vineyard releases - oh to be picky.

Mitchell Wines Sevenhill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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I'm not sure what I like better here - the fruit purity or the fact it's a 2009 looking so youthful. Divine. Seriously. One whi...

Margan Wines Breaking Ground Albarino 2017

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A wine you could get dangerous with soaking up the springtime sunshine.

De Bortoli Deen Vat Series No. 5 Botrytis Semillon 2013

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A delicious post dinner sweetie to sip slowly beside a cheesecake or citrus tart. Terrific value too.

Derwent Estate Lime Kiln Point Pinot Noir 2016

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I recently dined at a restaurant which was in between wine lists. It was all a bit of a mess really - the waitress didn't know what w...

Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Kilikanoon's entry level Cabernet ticking the boxes. Handy value too for around $20.

Hayes Family Wines Mataro 2015

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Mataro from the Barossa sub-region of Ebenezer. Low on the oak influence, enjoyment factor is high. Great drinking. Top value.

Toolangi Yarra Valley Shiraz 2015

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Cool climate Shiraz is gaining more and more friends. Its medium bodied presence coupled with aromatic fruit and supple mouthfeel makes a...

Behind the Brand - Flametree Wines

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Things could be worse than starting out a new winery and winning a Jimmy Watson with your first attempt. A pretty handy start in 2007 not on...

Ridgemill Estate Joshua's Pup Shiraz Grenache 2016

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Not a wine you'd expect from the Granite Belt - certainly one out of the box. Owner Martin Cooper's love for Chateauneuf-du-Pape ...

Angove Organic Merlot 2016

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Sometimes you taste Merlots and it's as though the winemakers just aren't trying. And then you get energetic and juicy examples like...

De Bortoli La Bossa Merlot 2016

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An easy drinking red to ease you through the mid-week blues without blowing a hole in the back pocket.

Balgownie Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Seamless Cabernet. Depth with a harmonious drive - what's not to like about wines like this?

Huntington Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2016

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Quality Chardonnay and you get change from $25. The 2017 Chardonnay is released at the same time as this Barrel Fermented 2016. Spend th...

Huntington Estate Chardonnay 2017

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Huntington Estate seems to churn out consistent wines at reasonable prices year after year. This 2017 is an enjoyable Chardonnay - straigh...

Pig In The House Chardonnay 2016

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An easy drinking Organic Chardonnay.

Polperro Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris 2016

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One of those white wines which gives you a sense of prestige as you sip away ever so smugly. Classy stuff.

Pig In The House Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Organic Cabernet Sauvignon. And while the label states, "No animals were harmed in making this wine," it's anyone's gue...
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