QWine Reviews

Goodbye 2018 and hello 2019!

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What a year 2018 has been! I'm so grateful for the opportunities that have come my way and I'm equally as grateful for the wonderf...

Gundog Estate Marksman's Shiraz 2017

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From a fine Canberra vintage comes this superb Shiraz oozing class and charisma.

Oakridge Vineyard Series Henk Pinot Noir 2017

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This dude Henk is a cool kinda guy. No fuss, just an easy drink with all the complexities you'd ask for from a smart Pinot.

Tyrrell's Stevens Single Vineyard Semillon 2013

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Seductive citrus fruit crying out for an embrace. For those lovers of aged Semillon, here's a little ripper with some bottle aging al...

TarraWarra South Block Chardonnay 2016

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Tasty as Chardy from TarraWarra. A great performer at the price point too, I could have a couple of glasses easy.

Cat Amongst the Pigeons Jazz Cat Rosé 2018

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A friend came over recently and she's a bandit for a dry Rosé and she's pretty smitten with this. It's easy to see why.

Westcourt Wines Liqueur Muscat 2000

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Awarded the Outstanding Fortified Wine of Show at the Mudgee Wine Awards in 2018. A superb eighteen-year-old Muscat.

Gundog Estate Indomitus Citrea 2018

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The first release of the Indomitus Citrea made with Riesling sourced from Canberra's Four Winds vineyard.

d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2016

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Dead Arm! A wine with great history and here's a beauty with a bright future.

Meerea Park Black Shiraz 2017

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Only produced in exceptional years, this 2017 release follows the 2011 and 2014. A blend of three parcels of fruit sourced from nearby vin...

Gundog Estate Indomitus Albus 2018

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Walk on the textural side. What a wine stretching Semillon to new places!

Airlie Bank Franc 2018

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"Bottled whilst fresh and bursting with juvenile charm," says the back label. I'm not sure what more to say really - this is...

Lou Miranda Centenarian Shiraz Mataro 2015

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There's some serious history behind this label. The Shiraz vines were planted in 1907 and the Mataro in 1897. A blend of roughly 80/2...

Ridgemill Estate Eloise Sparkling Brut 2017

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Festive season fizz is always a goer. This from a little producer always proud to push boundaries and producing consistently high-quality...

Schwarz Wine Co Thiele Road Grenache 2017

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Barossa Grenache worth puckering up to.

Opawa Rosé 2017

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Summertime slurp sessions come easy with wines like this.

Golden Grove Estate Vermentino 2018

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Ray Costanzo knows how to Vermentino. He's made it his mission and this new release 2018 doesn't miss a beat.

Cooks Lot Iconique Barrique Pinot Noir 2016

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Super smart Pinot from Orange. Who wouldda thought? The class of Duncan Cook shines again.

Castle Rock Estate Skywalk Riesling 2018

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For 18 bucks this is a wonderful Riesling that moves and sways with consummate ease.

Opawa Pinot Gris 2017

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A cheeky Marlborough Pinot Gris oozing simplicity and happiness all at the same time.

Oliver's Taranga Vermentino 2018

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I'm tasting this on a day where it is 33 degrees outside before 10am. I reckon if I opened the door I could sink a few large glas...

Chain Ring Cider Co Granny Gear 2018

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Granny Gear cider. Not one for yo mumma, just a cider made from a field blend of Granny Smith and Fuji apples.

Petersons Mudgee Semillon 2012

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Petersons have been plying their trade in Mudgee since 1981. This Semillon was awarded the Best Semillon at the Mudgee Wine Show 2018.

Pizzini Brachetto 2018

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A quick look through the Qwine records shows this is the second Brachetto to make it to the bench. An Italian variety not all that common...

Opawa Sauvignon Blanc 2018

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An easy drinking Sauv Blanc to help beat the summer heat.

1838 Wines Classic French Style Rosé 2018

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The best Rosé at the Mudgee Wine Show 2018. I know little more about it I'm afraid.

Huntington Estate Reserve Shiraz 2015

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The vines contributing to this wine are celebrating 50 years in 2019. Chat to Tim Stevens about Mudgee Shiraz and you better get comfortab...

Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 2017

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The Leeuwin Estate Art Series is the Chardonnay boss, but if it's price tag is well out of reach, you lose little with a bottle of thi...

Schwarz Nitschke Block Shiraz 2017

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Plenty here to please those on the lookout for a rich and generous Barossa Shiraz.

Parker Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2017

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Foolproof value Shiraz for your drinking pleasure. I've often seen this priced below $20 at chain retailers, and if you see it, grab o...
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