Some of you Aussie punters may have tasted this, but here in America this wine has not, and may never, cross your path. ​​ This last July while on another #aussiewinewalkabout I had the pleasure of spending time with Hentley Farm Winemaker Andrew Quin. Andrew has been winning awards for his work with Hentley Farm for years and so it came as no surprise when his personal project, Quin Wines, was a hit right out of the box. More on that later. Sitting here at home in Monterey C

What the heck is a Steading? On a highland farm the collection of barns, stables and its outbuildings is known as a steading. With that piece of clarification out of the way lets get to the wine. The Steading Blanc is a blend of three classic white Rhone varietal grapes, Marsanne, 65% Rousanne, 30% and Viognier, 5%. All of the grapes were picked at the Descendant Vineyard. Marsanne and Viognier ever so 'gently seasoned' in French barriques. Flinty minerals, with a subtle butt