We recently had the great privilege of visiting Mendoza, Argentina, the indisputable home of and premier growing region for modern Malbec. It was Mendoza and the Malbec revolution brewed up there a couple decades ago that have led to Malbec being widely recognised as an incredible stand-alone wine. Prior to the “Mendoza Revolution”, Malbec was […]
Recently, we hosted a tasting to explore some of the most commonly planted varieties in Australia. Below you can find the wines we chose that we felt “exemplify” the varietal types (e.g., is there any Shiraz more Shiraz than a Sanguine Estate masterpiece?, etc.) Which wines would you have chosen to capture the essence of […]
We really could not believe it when, on a recent visit to Adelaide, we discovered the incredible National Wine Centre of Australia (NWCA) (which has apparently been there since 2001!) How did we miss this jewel of the Australian wine crown all this time?!?! Situated right in Adelaide’s beautiful Botanical Gardens, the NWCA is a […]
At two to three hours from Melbourne (depending on which corner you’re aiming for), the Pyrenees remains one of Victoria’s most under-discovered wine regions – which is a bit of a surprise when you consider the stature of some of the wines coming from here. The Pyrenees is best known for its striking Cabernet Sauvignon […]
We are big fans of Beechworth. This relatively small gem of a region offers such a remarkable variety of solid wines, most of which are brewed up by passionate boutique wineries striving for their idea of perfection. And the vibe of the Beechworth wine scene is just so special – almost everywhere you go, you […]
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 […]
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 watch this review & tasting, check out: youtube.com/watch?v=Rh-FBeQox0M&t=6s An 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. Obviously, locked down in Melbourne, this has been impossible since April. So please bear with us as we […]
Subscribe to our channel when you catch the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=q8OWsdeSBHg&t=2s Text review below. Smooth and juicy are the hallmarks of this well-integrated wine. Bright blue fruit (think ripe blueberries and the way grape bubble gum tasted when you were a kid) texturised with gentle spiciness and shades of liquorice. Trademark straight-forward but not too simple […]