Posted: April 26, 2017
An attractive, simple, clean and bright varietal dominated by tropical/passionfruit characters on the nose and palate and showing good depth, balance and length.
Comments Off on Two Rivers Black Cottage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A softer residual sugar style with excellent line of fruit at the riper end of the spectrum.
Comments Off on Knee Deep in Margaret River Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Punchy pungent tropical bouquet; similar palate. Some residual sweetness poking through.
Comments Off on Sileni Estates Straits New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A good wine with excellent varietal intensity of florals and tropical fruit salad. Some residual sugar evident with grassy hints.
Comments Off on Satyr by Sileni Valiant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Intense tropical/passionfruit aromas and a nicely structured palate with good line and length of lifted punchy fruit flavours, some grassiness and a slight sour-like note.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds Black Thursday Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Nose almost riesling-like”, thought one judge. Has a good palate with nice mouthfeel and some fresh fruit notes.
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Sauvage McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Lightly tropical on the gentle nose. Zesty fresh palate with great length and balance and some attractive grassiness.
Comments Off on Stable Hill The Unicorn Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Attractive bright nose. Palate holding up well with zesty citrus flavours and lingering finish.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Nose showing tropical characters with a citrus lift to the balanced sweet fruit palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Black Label South Eastern Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Sharp pungent aromas and a good line, drive and persistence of excellent punchy passionfruit-like flavours.
Comments Off on Rongopai Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Powerful pungent lifted asparagus aromas with a very long and persistent crunchy green palate showing great line of passionfruit flavours with a great acid backbone.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Mount Vernon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A pleasant wine with a freshness of lychee and melon characters and a sweet tropical lift. Just starting to develop.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Spicy asparagus-like characters on the nose. Interesting lifted varietal fruit palate.
Comments Off on Giesen Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Reserved aromas; hints of strawberries and ice cream. Delicate stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Howard Vineyard Picnic Adelaide Hills Cabernet Franc Rose 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Pretty crème brulee-like aromas with hints of strawberries. Creamy in the mouth; solid weight of strawberry fruit – not relying on sugar for flavour – great line of acid.
Comments Off on Abbey Creek Great Southern Porongurup Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A fairy floss pink wine, well balanced with clean lines of bright briary fruit characters.
Comments Off on Little Brampton Wines Penvale Clare Valley Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Bright cherry bouquet with a peppery lift and a sweet edged fresh fruit palate.
Comments Off on Koonara Emily May Mount Gambier Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Understated savoury nose and a fresh, supple, lightweight palate with balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Verdun Park Wines Ruby Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Bright and elegant strawberry and cream aromas with lovely balanced raspberry fruit intensity on the clean crisp palate showing a good line of acidity in support.
Comments Off on Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A deep cherry red wine with lovely mix of raspberry and plum aromas and a leafy lift. Loads of crunchy red apple/raspberry flavours with some tannins keeping the palate focussed.
Comments Off on Shaw Family Vintners Stonemason Currency Creek Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A fuller style with dusty cabernet varietal aromas and a sweet, fruit-filled, palate.
Comments Off on Wignalls Albany Dew Great Southern Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Aromas like quinces and cherry blossom. Subtle balanced sweetness on the palate.
Comments Off on Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Strawberry and red apple fragrances with basil notes which are echoed on the palate.
Comments Off on Kate Radburnd Berry Blush Hawkes Bay Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A savoury nose with an herbaceous element which follows through to a palate that has red fruits, wild herbs and plenty of interest.
Comments Off on Mount Brown Estates Waipara Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dusty herbaceous bouquet and clean green fruit on nicely balanced palate. “A pink sav blanc!”
Comments Off on Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc Rose Bright Light Marlborough Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Interesting style with its red apple aromas and delicately structured citrus peel/quince palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters Salmon McLaren Vale Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Musky strawberry aromas and a lightweight palate with fresh strawberry flavours.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Delicate rose petal pink with musk lolly fragrances and crisp fresh palate. “Simple but charming”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Zilzie Selection 23 Murray Darling Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A full flavoured rose with strawberry characters and nicely controlled sweetness.
Comments Off on Pioneer Road Langhorne Creek Shiraz Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very elegant style with a soft dusty nose and tart cranberry-like flavours.
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds Innocence Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Subtle salmon pink hues, delicate nose in the savoury spectrum with great persistence of flavours on a dry savoury palate.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Harmony Margaret River Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Delicate nose and palate. Lovely elegance running the length of the wine. Silky smooth in the mouth with subtle sweetness.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Australia Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Clean and simple with dusty raspberry fruit aromas and flavours that have subtle sweetness.
Comments Off on Rock Paper Scissors Australia Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Still fresh and vibrant with creamy lemon aromas and soft approachable palate.
Comments Off on Betty + Max Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
An ultra-youthful wine probably best to drink with a few years of age on it. Tight closed nose and very tight and intense citrus palate. Good understanding of the variety.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Sandpiper Eden Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Luscious riesling aromas and a creamy palate with bucket loads of flavours. Very approachable for a young wine.
Comments Off on Koonowla The Ringmaster Clare Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Nose is a fragrant mix of citrus and florals with a good crisp citrus-flavour drive. Rich and approachable wine.
Comments Off on Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Excellent varietal expression here. Nose is all “washed rocks and brown lime” with a “relaxed” palate with great intensity of varietal fruit without the use of sugar.
Comments Off on Em’s Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“A well thought out and precise style”, said one judge. Green apple bouquet and delicate citrussy tang to the palate.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A more complex style of riesling with lovely lifted florals, some yeastiness and great intensity of citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Wines Portrait Eden Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Quite a Germanic-like style with floral musky characters threaded with candied citrus notes.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A classic varietal nose showing some lovely powerful aged notes. Great line and length of citrus flavours with hints of tropics and zippy racy acidity. Has poise and balance.
Comments Off on Koonara Sofiel’s Gift Mount Gambier Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Fresh floral fragrances. Delicate floral palate with good sweet/acid balance. Very enjoyable.
Comments Off on Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Serious” riesling aromas, some development but in a positive way. Quite a “giving palate that ticks a lot of boxes”.
Comments Off on Criminal Minds Riverland Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Simple sweet varietal nose and inviting confectionery flavours on a dry palate.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Smells like sweet lemonade with a sweet/sour palate showing nice line of acid down the middle.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Regional Selection Clare Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A fresh carefully made varietal that’s still very tight and closed. Very zippy with some tropicals and herbal notes.
Comments Off on Paracombe Holland Creek Adelaide Hills Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Inviting fragrant citrus bouquet and tightly wound palate of freshly squeezed lemons with bright acidity. “Plenty of room to evolve.”
Comments Off on Thomas Goss Adelaide Hills Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Confectionery citrussy aromas with a green apple and citrus palate showing tropical notes.
Comments Off on Schild Estate Wine Barossa Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A stunning, stand-out wine with lifted floral and estery citrus aromas and a fantastic crisp lemon/lime palate with a sensational finish. “A riesling that ticks all the boxes.”
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Classic SEA Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017