Posted: April 20, 2017
Fresh and youthful, this is a buoyantly fruity, full-bodied wine with pear, lychee and spice flavours, showing very good varietal character and depth, appetising acidity and a dryish finish. Best drinking 2018+. $19
Comments Off on Renato Nelson Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Priced sharply, this is a strongly varietal wine. Full-bodied, with plenty of fresh, slightly sweet, peachy, slightly spicy flavour, it’s already drinking well. $16 (A, UK)
Comments Off on Mount Brown Estates Waipara Valley Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Priced right, this full-bodied, ripely herbaceous wine was grown at Rapaura. It offers good depth of passionfruit/lime flavours, fresh, finely balanced and smooth. $18
Comments Off on Map Maker Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Easy-drinking, ‘upfront’ style, mouthfilling and creamy-textured, with generous, peachy, slightly toasty flavours and a smooth finish. $20
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Haast Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pale, fresh, lively wine, grown in the Wairau and Waihopai Valleys, and made with some use of barrel fermentation and lees-aging. Clearly varietal, with very good vigour and depth of pear, lychee and spice flavours, and a dryish, finely balanced…
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Marlborough Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
As a drink-young style, this is hard to beat. Bright ruby, it is mouthfilling and supple, with fresh, ripe cherry and plum flavours to the fore, gentle tannins and slightly savoury notes adding complexity. (From Sacred Hill). $20
Comments Off on Gunn Estate Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Attractively scented, this fresh, full-bodied wine is vibrantly fruity, with pear, lychee and spice flavours and a slightly sweet, smooth, finely balanced finish. Lots of drink-young appeal. $17
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
This generous, easy-drinking red is deeply coloured, with mouthfilling body and strong, ripe blackcurrant/plum flavours. A fruit-driven style, with a gentle seasoning of oak and a very smooth finish, it’s enjoyable young. $17
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Drinking well now, this Southern Valleys wine was matured on its yeast lees for four months. Mouthfilling and smooth, it is a ripely herbaceous style, with very good flavour depth, leesy notes adding a touch of complexity, and a slightly…
Comments Off on Ten Sisters Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Aromatic, with plenty of youthful impact, this mouthfilling, vibrantly fruity wine was grown in the lower Wairau Valley. It shows good intensity of melon and green capsicum flavours, with a slightly ‘salty’ streak and an appetisingly crisp finish. $20
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pale and punchy, this is a mouthfilling, clearly herbaceous style, with fresh, strong melon and green capsicum flavours and a tight, zingy finish. $19
Comments Off on Kakapo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Already drinking well, this full-coloured, fine value red has a very floral bouquet, with hints of plums and black pepper. Softly mouthfilling, it has generous, ripe plum/spice flavours, hints of licorice and dark chocolate, slightly nutty notes adding complexity, and…
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
This skilfully crafted wine was mostly estate-grown in the elevated, relatively cool Matapiro Vineyard, matured for three months on its full yeast lees, and partly (6%) barrel-fermented. Freshly scented, it is mouthfilling and dry, with strong, vibrant, tropical fruit flavours…
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Bright pink, lively blend of malbec (80%) and merlot (20%). Fresh watermelon, strawberry and spice flavours, showing excellent vibrancy, delicacy and length. $20
Comments Off on Coopers Creek Huapai Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Fresh, medium-bodied wine, estate-grown in Northland, with lively acidity woven through strong, citrusy, peachy flavours, balanced for easy drinking. $20
Comments Off on Shipwreck Bay Flora 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Priced sharply, this seductive, ripely flavoured wine is peachy, with gentle acidity and a scented bouquet. $15
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Gisborne Viognier 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Mouthfilling, with a slightly nutty bouquet, ripe stonefruit flavours, considerable complexity and a dry, creamy-smooth finish. A warmer climate style, with good texture and mouthfeel. A bargain. (From Villa Maria). $16
Comments Off on Thornbury Gisborne Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Smoky plum and berry nose with savoury black bean edges. A ripe palate bursting with dark chocolaty fruit flavours. Will improve further with more cellaring. 5+
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Iconic Barrique Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Interesting blend of toasty/berry/chocolaty aromas and flavours. “No stand-out varietal characters.” Grippy tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on The Collective Wine Company It’s Pronounced Mudgee Left Bank Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Leafy berry bouquet with a hint of plums. A pleasant but simple palate “no great statements – but no faults”. Nice quaffer.
Comments Off on Cumulus Rolling Cool Climate Central Ranges Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
The nose is spicy, floral and perfumed. The surprisingly light, grippy, savoury palate has flavours of cherries and marzipan.
Comments Off on The Collective Wine Company It’s Pronounced Mudgee Mudgee Sangiovese 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Rich plum fruit aromas with a perfumed overlay. Solid tannic palate has firm grippy fruit flavours. Great with rich meat dishes.
Comments Off on Logan Weemala Mudgee Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Powerful cherry bouquet with hints of plums. Has rich strong varietal expression on the front and mid-palate with a firm tannic finish.
Comments Off on Gooree Park Mudgee Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Very pinot nose; all strawberries and cherries. Vibrant pungent/earthy/cherry palate. Long and crisp with pleasing tannins.
Comments Off on Logan Weemala Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A powerful plum and berry bouquet with a bigger and somewhat drier, style of palate. “More salmon needed here!”
Comments Off on Dindima Orange Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A lovely light pink wine with a slightly closed nose and very soft palate impression; gently sweet with a light tannic finish.
Comments Off on The Collective Wine Company It’s Pronounced Mudgee Mudgee Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A modern, savoury, food friendly, style with peach-like fruit, light oak, no obvious malo and hint of caramel.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Maya & Max Orange Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Grapefruit-like elements on the nose. Soft and gentle in the mouth; a touch minerally. Just needs some time to shine.
Comments Off on Logan Weemala Orange Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lightly coloured with tight, slight appley, fruit fragrances. Gentle flavour expression on the palate with a crisp acid follow through. 3-5
Comments Off on Cumulus Estate Rolling Central Ranges Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
“A solid young thing”, commented one judge. Has a subtle sweet red fruit bouquet and a tight palate with a firm finish. 3-5
Comments Off on The Collective Wine Company It’s Pronounced Mudgee Mudgee Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A well made, drier style, rose with blackcurrant characters mixing with strawberries and cream.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Harmony Margaret River Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Complexity of white peach and cashew nut aromas with a soft, creamy and flavoursome palate that has texture and complexity.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Oak dominates the dark spicy fruit aromas and there is plenty more oak on the soft palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Sidewood Stable Hill Mustang Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Loads of light and subtle sweet ripe red berry fruit characters with quite a firm tannic palate. Drink soon.
Comments Off on Redgate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A complex, well aged, leafy/savory style a touch drying with soft blackcurrant fruit.
Comments Off on Howard Park Miamup Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lean style with spicy/savoury nose and soft tannins, oak and slightly green fruit on the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Vagabondo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Well made wine with a pungent passionfruit nose and good depth of bright tropical flavours.
Comments Off on Vagabondo Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Young closed nose; hints of red fruit. Spicy chocolaty palate. A baby. Needs time. 3-5
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Curious SEA Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Long textured wine that’s pungent and herbaceous with restrained tropical fruit; some flinty notes.
Comments Off on Eradus Awatere Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent cool climate style. Peppery green fruit bouquet and big, balanced, juicy palate with oak/fruit complexity.
Comments Off on Mt Jagged Wines Tangled Rope Southern Fleurieu Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Well made bright, simple commercial style of plums, chocolate and spices with ripe tannins.
Comments Off on Pure Vision Organic South Australia Merlot 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Minty dark fruit aromas and a thick savoury mouth-watering palate that lingers on. 3-5
Comments Off on 3 Rings Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Developed aromas of cola, dark fruits and sweet spices. Nice varietal leafy lift to the delicious palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Paringa South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent varietal fruit and lovely spicy oak. Peppery lift to the nose and rich sour cherry-like flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Nardone Baker McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A huge wine – tannic and full flavoured. Some aged noted developing on the nose and there are astringent characters on the generous palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Grounded Cru McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Tropical bouquet with a distinct gooseberry character. Fresh and simple tropical flavours.
Comments Off on Adelaide Winemakers Landcross Adelaide Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Bright pink and smelling of raspberries with a sweet, bright, clean and simple palate.
Comments Off on Fantini Farnese Gran Cuvee Italy Sparkling Rosé NV / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Nice example of spumante with its fresh and lively aromatic nose and sweet Turkish Delight like flavours with some decent mousse.
Comments Off on Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio DOCG Veneto Spumante 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017