Rusty Mutt Vermilion Bird Shiraz 2014
McLaren Vale Shiraz to sweep you off your feet. This Vermilion Bird has wings that will help you fly to higher places.
Qwine
March 10, 2020
Chateau Yaldara Reserve GSM 2016
Well, this made me take a step back and lurch forward once again. If you dig GSM blends, this is pretty damn good.
Qwine
March 10, 2020
d'Arenberg The Old Bloke and Three Young Blondes 2015
Another controversial name for a wine with some tongue in cheek humour as only Chester Osborn knows how. A fully charged McLaren Vale Shir...
Qwine
March 10, 2020
Nanny Goat Benchmark Tasting 2020
Earlier this week I was invited to attend the Nanny Goat Benchmark Tasting hosted by winemaker Alan Peters-Oswald, Mike Bennie and the di...
Qwine
March 10, 2020
Hofer Family Wines Montepulciano 2018
A great Montepulciano from a small producer.
Qwine
March 10, 2020
d'Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2019
The going is good for this $16 Chardy. Hunt around and you'll find it a little better too.
Qwine
March 10, 2020
Meerea Park Pinot Shiraz 2018
This Pinot Shiraz had me scratching my head. It came across angry and stern initially but loosened up on day two of tasting.
Qwine
March 10, 2020
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Chardonnay 2019
There was something about this Chardonnay that I just couldn't pin down.
Qwine
March 10, 2020
Warramunda Estate Liv Zak Chardonnay 2019
Yarra Valley Chardonnay done well is a fabulous drink. This release from Warramunda Estate sneaks into that category.
Qwine
March 10, 2020
Warramunda Estate Liv Zak Syrah 2018
The bones of a good Yarra Valley Syrah are here but it doesn't follow through on early promises.
Qwine
March 10, 2020
Carrick Billet Doux 2018
Of all the wines I tasted on my recent trip to New Zealand, this was one of a few that left a big impression on me and really opened my ey...
Qwine
March 09, 2020
Carrick Excelsior Pinot Noir 2016
I tasted this with winemaker Rosie Menzies and it was hard to ignore her love for this Pinot.
Qwine
March 09, 2020
Carrick Unravelled Pinot Noir 2018
A fun time kind of Pinot from Central Otago producer Carrick.
Qwine
March 09, 2020
Carrick Cairnmuir Terraces EBM Chardonnay 2017
An interesting wine, and compared to the 100% barrel fermented Chardonnay , this is tight and tense.
Qwine
March 09, 2020
Carrick Chardonnay 2017
If you love 100% barrel fermented Chardonnay, you'll be licking your lips with this beauty.
Qwine
March 09, 2020
Carrick Bannockburn Riesling 2018
Thai night done right with this beauty. Carrying 20 grams of residual sugar, happiness is sure to follow.
Qwine
March 09, 2020
Carrick Pinot Gris 2017
Central Otago Pinot Gris with great structure and drive.
Qwine
March 09, 2020
Carrick Electric No.1 2017
A field blend made up of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling, this wine is named after a gold dredger that used to work the river borderin...
Qwine
March 08, 2020
Carrick Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Central Otago Learning #126 - Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc is significantly different to those grassy and herby Sauvs that have flooded t...
Qwine
March 08, 2020
Stefano Lubiana Ruscello Pinot Noir 2017
Of the three Stefano Lubiana Single Block Pinots, this is the top of the pile. And what an impressive trio they are for Pinot lovers.
Qwine
March 08, 2020
Chard Farm Mason Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017
The pick of the Chard Farm wines tasted on a recent trip to the cellar door. The fruit was previously sold to Burn Cottage but in recent y...
Qwine
March 08, 2020
Chard Farm Mata-Au Pinot Noir 2018
An impressive Central Otago Pinot sourced from two of Chard Farm's Cromwell sites - the Viper and Tiger vineyards.
Qwine
March 08, 2020
Stefano Lubiana La Roccia Pinot Noir 2017
Plums and spice and all things nice. An absolute delight to drink, the La Roccia block overlooks the Derwent River and sits at 80 metres ...
Qwine
March 07, 2020
Stefano Lubiana iL Giardino Pinot Noir 2017
This Tassie Pinot is right in the slot. From three hectares, largest of the three single blocks, only three rows were chosen to contribut...
Qwine
March 07, 2020
Huntington Estate Semillon 2019
A lemon-a-thon if such a thing is possible. Mudgee Semillon screaming out for seafood.
Qwine
March 07, 2020
Dodgy Brothers Juxtaposed Sangiovese Rosé 2019
A dry, savoury Rosé super stylin' from the hands of Wes Pearson with attractive artwork brought to you by Saul Matthews.
Qwine
March 07, 2020
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Semillon 2018
Made to age, it's early days here for a wine getting into its work.
Qwine
March 07, 2020
