The first 2023 wine to hit the Qwine tasting bench and it's a refreshing and energetic ripper. Say hello to Vermentino from the Hunter...

  Three wines make up the "Premier Range" for Mayfield Vineyard and this Block 14 Chardonnay is by far the best of the lot - well,...

  Coming in a big, weighty bottle with a wax seal, forego your gym fees and buy a dozen to do a workout instead. A rich and generous Caberne...

  Sparkling Perry hits the tasting bench for the first time in a while. For a change of scenery, this is a fabulous aperitif or partner for ...

A challenging Hunter Valley vintage can be seen in this wine. A few notches back from the 2021 which I could have necked entirely, this 202...

  Quite a commercial style of Chardonnay, it's easy to see why this has so much appeal. It's a crowd pleaser done well with some spr...

  Meaty is the word - and I love it! This is your Friday evening special after a long week. A cuddle in a glass, the savoury delish is morei...

  Riesling but a little bit different. Barrel fermented, this release from Mudgee, NSW, delivers a neat textural vibe.

  Risk It For The Biscuit - one of those fascinating names for a wine. There is a great mouthfeel and presence with this Semillon. I've ...

  What a tidy wine this is! It's not going to break the bank and it's not going to bring home a swag of trophies, but it will delive...

  Don't look at Shiraz Riesling and say, "Oh what!" but rather belt out, "Oh yeah!". This is a juicy, vibrant and en...

  GAR stands for the Great Australian Red and that red would be the Cabernet Shiraz blend that Aussies can call their own. A blend of Coonaw...

  A powerful Shiraz from the northern Barossa.

  Midday somewhere sounds like beer o'clock but in this case we splash Shiraz in the glass. 

  Unfinished business in my book is an open bottle of wine and empty glasses nearby. But hey, that's me. This version of the definition ...

  What a delightful fizz we have here from Josef Chromy. An energetic bead and blush appearance on the eye, it slides down all too easily.

  As we near peak fire pit and slow-cooked meal season, keep this Mercer Wines Malbec handy - it's a beauty. And then there is that colo...

  Part of the new flagship "Premier Range" for Mayfield Vineyard, a portion of this William Pinot Noir went through carbonic macer...

  Welcome to the new range of wines from Mayfield Vineyard under the flagship 'Premier Range'. The detail this Thomas Chardonnay car...

  Smart Cabernet this. Everything just seems well-proportioned. These Brand & Sons wines are in a bit of a purple patch at the moment. L...

  A pre-release look at this Special Release Cabernet from Huntington Estate. It's a wine that builds momentum the longer it is open. Gi...

  Sam Brand is on a quest to expose some "micro sites" of Coonawarra. This Old Town Shiraz comes from the centre of the district, ...

  Coonawarra Chardonnays deliver an inherent richness. Although this example is not weighty, the generosity cannot be disputed. Roast chook ...

  It's great to see Bobar come across the tasting bench. I've only ever had their Gamay previously which was bought on recommendati...

  Wonderfully textural with a faint minerally vibe, this Ovetelli Blanc is making quite a name for itself.

  A riot of red cherries sprint from the glass. From Josef Chromy, is a classic example of Tasmanian Pinot Noir.

  It's great to see Bobar come across the tasting bench. I've only ever had their Gamay previously which was bought on recommendatio...

The debut release of this O'Leary Walker Pinotage was in 2019. A great drink back then, you'd be pleased to know little has changed....

  Classic Coonawarra Cabernet from an all-time classic producer. This 2021 from Redman Wines doesn't miss a beat.

  Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir from Barratt Wines. Earthy and leafy, it has an autumnal feel about it.