QWine Reviews

Petaluma White Label Nebbiolo Rosé 2016

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Dry taut and terrific. Find some yummy food + sunshine = winning.

Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2016

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Incredible value. Excellent Chardonnay. Montalto's entry level wine, it's classy and clearly not an after thought as some entry l...

Penley Estate Gryphon 2015

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Things are on the move at Penley Estate. Kate Goodman is now on board, the branding looks sharp, and the staff sound quite excited about ...

Raidis Estate Kefi Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Here's an interesting project wine. A collaborative effort of members who choose to buy in. Those who do so have input into winemakin...

Penley Estate Phoenix 2015

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Penley Estate's entry level Cabernet which seems to punch about its weight year after year. I recall buying it as a go-to back in the l...

Soumah Equilibrio Syrah 2015

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As per the back label, "Some would call it Reserve but we call it Equilibrio as, at the end of the day, it is all about harmony and b...

La Bise The Thief? Shiraz 2015

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A curiously named label in Natasha Mooney's La Bise range in honour of Walter Mooney from the mid 1800's. He was pinched for st...

Koonowla Riesling 2017

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The back label description reads awfully similar to its sibling, The Ringmaster . This Riesling drinks much better mind you.

Koonowla The Ringmaster Riesling 2017

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Established in the 1800's, Koonowla was one of the Clare Valley's first wineries.

Polperro Pinot Noir 2016

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Polperro's vineyard blend Pinot - there's quality in its blood and it delivers here again.

Indigo Vineyard Secret Village Viognier 2015

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Beechworth Viognier from the popular Indigo Vineyard.

Robert Stein Half Dry Riesling 2017

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Half Dry, Off Dry - same same but different. Riesling from Robert Stein is always top quality. This is no different.

Blok Estate Coonawarra Riesling 2014

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Unearth these guys. A surprise packet with value packed throughout their range. Many wines released with age under the belt.

Indigo Vineyards Secret Village Beechworth Pinot Noir 2016

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Beechworth Pinot Noir. Plenty of reasons to sit up and take notice here. I lined this up alongside some counterparts from the Yarra Vall...

Leconfield Wines Chardonnay 2016

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White wines from Coonawarra can at times seem to be dismissed. Do so at your peril - there are many great examples of various varieties...

Giant Steps Syrah 2016

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This wine is slowly creeping up my favourites list. Sure there are wines which offer all sorts of class on the list, but this Syrah in re...

TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir 2015

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I've always been quite partial to this Tarrawarra Estate entry level Pinot. Consistency is all you want - things are made that little...

Yelland & Papps Shiraz 2016

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Here's a bit of comfort for those seeking a cuddle on the inside when things aren't going right on your preferred reality TV prog...

Bowen Estate Chardonnay 2016

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A quick look at the Bowen Estate Chardonnay from the Coonawarra Roadshow.

Raidis Estate Cheeky Goat Pinot Gris 2017

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You could count on one hand the number of Pinot Gris wines in Australia retaining a copper and salmon like appearance. Steve Raidis doesn...

Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2017

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There are numerous Rieslings from Coonawarra worth your attention. Here's a consistent performer courtesy of Raidis Estate.

Giant Steps Merlot 2016

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Merlot done right. Sadly, this variety isn't treated with the respect it deserves at times. Often boring and one dimensional to some,...

Robert Stein Riesling 2017

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Classy Riesling from Mudgee - not your usual Riesling hotspot either mind you. Walk this turf friends if you are yet to discover the name....

Angullong Sauvignon Blanc 2017

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Sauvignon Blanc isn't my thing. Give me something from the Adelaide Hills or Orange and I'll show some interest. If it has some b...

Angullong Pinot Grigio 2017

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This 2017 release doesn't seem to have the get up and go of its predecessor. Pinot Grigio from Orange, NSW.

Tellurian Rosé 2017

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Gee this is easy to throw back. Dry and savoury with buckets of yum factor.

Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

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I haven't had a look at a wine from Beechworth for a while. It's good to be back. This is a blend of fruit from the Indigo Vineya...

Bailey Wine Co Grampians Shiraz 2016

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Pretty aromas. Romantic in many respects. I just want in after taking one whiff. Tim Bailey has hit the nail on the head here. Clever win...

Oliver's Taranga Vermentino 2017

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I like these new Oliver's Taranga labels. They show some personality with a reference to the vintage. 2017 is referred to as 'The...

Gundog Estate Hilltops No.1 Shiraz 2016

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A joyous wine in many respects. It smells good and tastes even better. Lots of pleasure found here from the Hilltops.
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