(Part 1 of 2 – Most widely planted reds) At first blush, it feels almost inappropriate crowning anything “best” from a year such as 2020 was. And yet, when we reflect more deeply upon it, despite the varied and cruel adversities visited upon so many last year, despite it all, we discovered new magics, comforts […]
Macedon, Macedon, Macedon – we can’t get enough of the place. There is a certain magic that, in the right vintage and in the right winemaking hands, only Macedon, among all of Australia’s mighty wine regions, can bring to a Pinot Noir or classical Champagne-style sparkling wine. And even in the challenged vintages, Macedon is […]
In recent history, as a wine region, Geelong (and surrounds) has lived in the shadows of the Mornington Peninsula and industry-darling, Yarra Valley (all three within within 1.5 hours of Melbourne). Simply stated, Geelong’s winemaking potential was not considered to be at the same level as the aforementioned. But views are quickly changing and with […]
Few people today think of Hobart as one of Australia’s greatest wine centres, but we predict that will change in the coming year as more Australians discover the gems hidden right within our own borders. There are over a dozen wineries within 30 minutes’ drive of Hobart, and they are brewing up some exceptional wines […]
To see this review live, check out: youtube.com/watch?v=ToUyGqrq-R8 (and why not subscribe to our channel while you’re there!) Next week, we’ll be back with some old school boots-on-ground Wine Hunting!! Indigo Vineyard is one of Beechworth’s most iconic wineries. Most of the fruit Indigo grows actually goes into Brokenwood Wines. And Brokenwood, as many of you […]
See the Youtube Review! youtube.com/watch?v=Q9YiHYVvtxk Today, we try one of our very favorites! She Oak Hill Vineyard’s 2015 Estate Shiraz. She Oak Hill is one of our favourite wineries in the Heathcote wine region. She Oak is very much a Shiraz specialist, and when you visit, you’ll be rewarded with the incredible experience of trying through four […]
To see this review live in person, watch us (& subscribe!) at: youtube.com/channel/UCyewyfis2XNNC_Zbf3IDylQ or read on below! As Victorians begin to enjoy the newfound freedom of being able to travel more than a few kilometres from home, we thought it an opportune time to review five of our favourite wineries in the Mornington Peninsula! In our […]
See this live on youtube (and subscribe!): youtube.com/watch?v=PVRq03rVpjQ or read text version here 🙂 The Barossa Valley is Australia’s most famous wine region and Shiraz its signature wine. In the right hands, the Barossa really can produce a style of Shiraz that can’t be found anywhere else – big, bold, juicy, and kissed with that familiar […]
Blowfly must be Australia’s coolest & most characterful winery. The more we get to know this place, the more we absolutely love it – a wine geek’s dream made true. If you haven’t connected with Blowfly yet, you’re past due (we have no affiliation; they’re just that good). Call them up and explain what you […]
To see a live tasting and review of this wine, check out: youtube.com/watch?v=QNAoIg_ELTc&t=9s IMPORTANT COVID UPDATE: At Wine Hunters, our passion has always been about “boots on the ground” wine hunting – finding the treasures in the nooks and crannies. Locked down in Melbourne, this has been impossible since April. So please bear with us […]