Casa Freschi La Signorina 2009
Far from a common blend, but damn it works. I tasted this blind and was gob smacked when the blends were revealed. Initially, I thought ...
Qwine
January 10, 2013
d'Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Every d'Arenberg label has a story behind it. This one is more about the harvest than crockery, but you'll have to read the label ...
Qwine
January 10, 2013
Voyager Estate Chenin Blanc 2012
I sat down with a good friend The Wine Punter and lined up ten wines in a blind tasting. This wine was Wine #8 and it shone like a beacon...
Qwine
January 08, 2013
T'Gallant Cape Schanck Pinot Grigio 2012
Pinot Grigio is a variety that hasn't really set the world on fire in Australia. There are often debates about whether a Grigio or mor...
Qwine
January 07, 2013
Ridgemill Estate Pedigree Chardonnay 2009
I was rubbing my hands together when I opened this recently. Having had it a couple of years ago I knew what I was in for. And good news f...
Qwine
January 07, 2013
McLeish Estate Semillon 2012
The wines at McLeish are made by Andrew Thomas and his craftsmanship is evident here once more. Previous vintages of Semillon have been ge...
Qwine
January 05, 2013
Warramate Pinot Noir 2010
I've usually been impressed by the wines from Warramate, their Cabernet Merlot and Shiraz is super! But this time in I was left scratc...
Qwine
January 05, 2013
Drayton's Limited Release William Shiraz 2007
There are three wines in the Limited Release range at Drayton's. The Susanne Semillon , the William Shiraz and the Joseph Shiraz. Wh...
Qwine
January 04, 2013
Pepper Tree Limited Release Chardonnay 2012
A fresh style of Chardonnay with plenty of fruit kicking around. The fruit comes from the Mt View vineyard in the Hunter Valley, hand pic...
Qwine
January 03, 2013
McLeish Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010
A good value Cabernet Merlot blend. Both varieties not hugely successful in the Hunter but work well here. Plenty of dark and black frui...
Qwine
January 03, 2013
Gundog Estate Wild Semillon 2012
Something different and something seriously wicked right here! Yes, I am partial to wild ferment wines, and this wine is an example of how...
Qwine
January 02, 2013
Drayton's Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2009
Drayton's is a large Hunter Valley producer punching out approximately 500 000 dozen each year. This Vineyard Reserve comes from vin...
Qwine
December 31, 2012
Pepper Tree Limited Release Verdelho 2012
An example of how tasty Verdelho can be yet it's hard to fathom why more people don't beat its drum. A nice little thirst quench...
Qwine
December 30, 2012
McLeish Estate Semillon Chardonnay 2011
This had a little wow factor. Lovely clean flavours and a ripping price to boot. A blend of 60% Semillon and 40 % Chardonnay. Some Chard...
Qwine
December 29, 2012
Drayton's Susanne Semillon 2009
This Drayton's flagship white wine comes from vines over 100 years old. Aromas are soft with some pastry and biscuity highlights, jo...
Qwine
December 29, 2012
Flynns Irena's Heathcote Verdelho 2010
Verdelho is seen more as a drink now variety but over the last few months I have had a look at some Verdelhos with a little age on them, a...
Qwine
December 26, 2012
Emma's Cottage Vineyard
On my recent trip to the Hunter Valley, I had the pleasure of staying at Emma's Cottage Vineyard . A wonderful and relaxing place with s...
Qwine
December 23, 2012
David Hook Reserve Barbera 2009
Plenty of savoury flavours dominate here. Lovely smells of violets, a snip of rose and twiggy earthiness lead to a delicious palate. The f...
Qwine
December 23, 2012
David Hook De Novo Bianco 2012
An interesting wine. A blend of Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc all from Orange, New South Wales. All were barrel...
Qwine
December 14, 2012
Tahbilk Shiraz 2008
A mission to the bottle shop with twenty bucks saw this make its way home. Admittedly I have had this wine previously but not blogged it, ...
Qwine
December 14, 2012
Cooks Lot Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2012
A blend of 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc with all fruit coming from Orange, New South Wales. Nearly clear in appearance with a ...
Qwine
December 12, 2012
David Hook Old Vines Pothana Vineyard Semillon 2012
Only produced in a good year, this Pothana Vineyard Semillon was hand picked from low yielding vines in the Hunter Valley sub region of Be...
Qwine
December 11, 2012
Tobin Wines "Max" Shiraz 2009
Quite a different wine to the Max Shiraz 2010 , which was medium bodied, lots of berry fruit and finishing well tannins bordering dusty. ...
Qwine
December 07, 2012
David Hook Reserve De Novo Rosso 2011
David Hook's wines are so easy to knock back, and here is yet more proof. This wine will disappear from your glass in no time. An ...
Qwine
December 06, 2012
Pepper Tree Alluvius Semillon 2012
Another beauty from Pepper Tree. Some things are best kept simple... Gentle aromas of lemony citrus, slight nutty characters and a tou...
Qwine
December 06, 2012
Luke Lambert Reserve Syrah 2010
Sealed with wax and wrapped in a contemporary label, this wine presents very well. Only 1081 bottles were made and each bottle is individ...
Qwine
December 05, 2012
McLeish Estate Dwyer Rosé 2012
I was sharing this with friends and as I was topping up glasses, I was met with the response, "Oh, I don't like sweet wine."...
Qwine
December 04, 2012
David Hook Pinot Grigio 2012
This Pinot Grigio comes from low yielding vines in the Hunter Valley, and man, it's easy to sip away. Soft aromas of spring flowers ...
Qwine
December 03, 2012
The Qwine Christmas Stocking
2012 has been a fantastic year! I have had the privilege to meet so many more industry folk whilst also having the opportunity to have a loo...
Qwine
December 03, 2012
Cooks Lot Pinot Gris 2012
The use of partial barrel fermentation by winemaker Duncan Cook has again provided a wine with good weight and texture. A slight apricot...
Qwine
November 28, 2012
