Quin Wines Eden Valley Shiraz 2020
This punchy Barossan Shiraz is a chameleon thanks to an initial burst of roasted meat and umami before diving into more traditional blackberry, chocolate and
This punchy Barossan Shiraz is a chameleon thanks to an initial burst of roasted meat and umami before diving into more traditional blackberry, chocolate and
This impressive young Chardonnay jumps out of the glass with incredible detail and subtlety. It opens a little shy, the grapefruit and pithy aromatics giving
Now that’s more like it with equal parts intrigue and power. Brooding savoury aromas of roast meats and soy sauce are lifted by violet and
This is a wine of the season from Hilltops in a distinctly Syrah style with more than a nod to the Northern Rhone Valley thanks
This in an intriguing wine, a blend of Hunter and Hilltops fruit, with plenty of detail but you have to go looking for it at
Opening Euphonium soon? Consider a decant or some swishes in the glass first. Or, open the bottle, leave it for a day – like I
Marble angels is a reference to Julius Henschke, artist and sculptor, whose work is included in Adelaide’s War Memorial. Marble angels were one of his
This perfumed and subtle Nebbiolo expression has a distinct Langhe feel about it thanks to good complexity and approachability. Seamless red cherry, star anise, and
There is lovely charm and delicacy to be found in this 2023 Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris as it delivers musk and pear aromas with a
At first glance, it’s reminiscent of a textbook Margaret River Chardonnay: a medley of vanilla, fresh cream, melted butter, raw nuts, Golden Queen peach and
Lemon sherbet, mandarin peel, jasmine, mint granita. A textural Great Southern Riesling with that sherbet-like acidity and plenty of flesh on its bones. Yet, it’s
Mainly Merlot with some Cabernet Franc. Stylistically, it is a nod to France’s Beaujolais, a vibrant and fruity red with a bit of whole bunch,
Nebbiolo sparkling? Don’t mind if I do. Appearing like a rosé with bubbles, the vibrant nose presents red fruits and spice. There’s even some slight
Made with the three traditional grape varieties of Champagne but with some added Pinot Blanc, 60% of the base wine coming from the 2018, 2019
A bright, dense, and uniquely Australian expression of Cabernet Franc. Ripe plum, dark cherry skin, black tea leaf, sage and leather with plenty of stuffing
This expressive and approachable 2021 single vineyard Pinot Noir delivers an impressive array of aromas ranging from raspberry, cherry and wild strawberry through to more
This seamless 2022 Tasmanian Chardonnay delivers a more savoury expression with macadamia nut and nougat aromas with a faint smoky kick supported by a rich
This refined and acid driven 2022 Tasmanian Chardonnay delivers a powerful core of citrus and pear aromas with exceptional purity, nutty complexity adding attractive detail.
This shy but engaging 2021 Pinot Noir offers up a rich core of brooding aromas – freshly turned earth, warm allspice and fennel seed against
This generously proportioned vintage 2019 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir offers up rich aromas brioche and white strawberry, with a strong backbone of French
A controlled fermentation was followed by 11 months maturation in a mix of French barriques (of which, 9% were new), and older French barriques and
A classic example of Cabernet Sauvignon from a top vintage and the famous Coonawarra region, this is excellent buying. Maturation took place in a mix
A highly prized Sparkling wine locally and internationally, garnering a swathe of gold medals and topping those with a Platinum sticker at the 2022 Decanter
While the rest of the Sidewood Sparkling releases contain varying percentages of Pinot Noir, this is their varietal Chardonnay variation from the estate Mappinga Road
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