QWine Reviews

Oakridge Vineyard Series Henk Chardonnay 2022

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  Find this! Of the three Oakridge Vineyard Series Chardonnays, this Henk was my preferred with the  Hazeldine hot on its heels. The precis...

Hayes Family Wines Block 9 Shiraz 2022

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More aromatic than its Block 1 sibling down the hill, this Hayes Family Wines Block 9 is richer and more generous. Strap in for a most impre...

Cape Barren Old Vine Shiraz 2019

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  This Cape Barren Old Vine Shiraz doesn't take carry-on luggage, it packs a heap into its suitcase. A wine with plenty of generosity, t...

Hayes Family Wines Stone Well Shiraz 2022

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  A blend of Block 1 and Block 9 from the Hayes Family Wines certified organic Stone Well vineyards, these two blocks sit less than 50 met...

Oakridge Vineyard Series Hazeldene Chardonnay 2022

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  For $48 this Hazeldene is elite. If you are a Chardonnay lover, there is something for everyone in the Oakridge Vineyard Series. From the ...

Oakridge Vineyard Series Willowlake Chardonnay 2022

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  You're on a winner with any of the three Oakridge Vineyard Series Chardonnays in your hand. This Willowlake is a ripper once again.

Cape Barren Wild Goose Shiraz 2021

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  A serious Shiraz, this Cape Barren Wild Goose is a big step up from the Native Goose Shiraz . Bold yet it walks with a sophisticated swagg...

Cape Barren Native Goose Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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  This Cape Barren Native Goose Cabernet Sauvignon grows on you. The injection of the Mint Pattie (remember those?) has me coming back for m...

Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz 2021

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  It's worth singing the praises of wines such as this Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz. Everything is in the right place - it looks good...

Hayes Family Wines Koonunga Shiraz 2022

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  Sourced from dry-grown 1870s ancestor vines, this Hayes Family Wines Koonunga Shiraz is a wine with incredible drive and presence. Oh, I c...

Hayes Family Wines Ebenezer Shiraz 2022

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A wine of measured depth and reach, this Hayes Family Wines Ebenezer Shiraz developed fabulously over a few days.

Stockman's Ridge Rider Pinot Gris 2023

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  Clean, fresh and in the food-friendly zone, this Stockman's Ridge Pinot Gris is a lovely drink with much to peruse.

Stockman's Ridge Primrosé 2023

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  Bone dry, this Stockman's Ridge PrimRosé comes from 100% Shiraz and will eat up a barbecue feast.

Oakridge 864 Henk Aqueduct Block Pinot Noir 2022

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  This Oakridge 864 Henk Aqueduct Block Pinot Noir is nothing but a silk sheet of purity and finesse.

Oakridge 864 Funder and Diamond Drive Block Chardonnay 2021

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  There is a point in time when you think that Oakridge can't get any better and then a new vintage rolls over. What an incredibly prist...

Raidis Estate Laila Rosé 2023

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  The Raidis kids are growing up fast and owners Steve and Emma have now named a wine after each of them - beautiful! This Laila Rosé is a p...

Terroirs of the Granite Belt Chardonnay 2010

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  Partnering the aged release Shiraz 2008 from Terroirs of the Granite Belt is this Chardonnay 2010. Like its stablemate, this shows some m...

Raidis Estate The Kid Riesling 2023

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  This is elite. What a brilliant Riesling from the red Coonawarra soils! A region known for its Cabernets, scratch the surface a little and...

Hayes Family Wines Primrose Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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  Super fresh, this Hayes Family Wines Primrose Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 shines and glistens in the glass but it's a couple of n...

Cape Barren Rare Bird Shiraz 2018

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  Just like a butterfly, give this some time to emerge from its chrysalis and you'll be rewarded deluxe. Rich and dense, this Rare Bird ...

Cape Barren Native Goose Shiraz Grenache 2021

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  A generous and ripe Shiraz Grenache from Cape Barren, this McLaren Vale blend calls for a cool night in or a weekend by the campfire.

After Five Wine Co Montepulciano 2021

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  Montepulciano from the southern Barossa and it's another very good release from the ever-reliable and consistent After Five Wine Co. u...

Cape Barren Native Goose Rosé 2023

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  This is a Rosé that is sure to find a legion of fans. Its engaging personality and bright presence ticks all the boxes you need for a reli...

Cape Barren Native Goose Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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A starburst of tropical fruit explodes from the glass courtesy of this Cape Barren Sauvignon Blanc that is sourced from the Adelaide Hills.

Hayes Family Wines Estate Mataro 2023

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  Bright, welcoming and energised aromas spill from the glass. It's an invitation hard to refuse. As time goes on it bunkers down and ge...

Raidis Estate The Trip Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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  The Trip is the big dog of the Raidis Estate clan, but given their love of goats, perhaps it's the Big Goat or the G.O.A.T.? Whatever ...

Hayes Family Wines Estate Block 2 Grenache 2023

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  Hayes Family Wines has a vast array of Grenache wines with fruit sourced from all over the Barossa, but it's this Estate block which I...

Hayes Family Wines Marananga Shiraz 2021

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  I have no doubt that some more fancied Barossa wineries would price this at $200+. A superb Shiraz, when you consider the age of the vines...

Terroirs of the Granite Belt Shiraz 2008

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  It's not every day a 16-year-old sample from the Granite Belt arrives on the doorstep. Given its age and the time it spent in temperat...

Fierce III Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

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  This Fierce III hits the mark for a solid example of Barossa Cabernet. Dense and generous, this is calling for a cool night and a good boo...
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