The Pond SEA Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
Nose has dark chocolate mint complexity with a long rich brooding savoury palate. 1-2
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One Road South Australia & Heathcote Shiraz 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
A big wine with a spicy peppery nose and simple, balanced red fruit palate. 1-2
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South Point Estate SEA Moscato 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pleasant fruity musk stick of a nose with simple, slightly sorbet-like, flavours.
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One Road Eden Valley & Padthaway Chardonnay 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Honest varietal with ripe peach-like fruit, some grippy oak phenolics and tight acid line.
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Alex Russell Wines Alejandro Riverland Fiano 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Light simple wine with delicate green apple characters on nose and palate and herbal notes.
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Nepenthe Altitude Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Subtle and elegant oak/fruit balance and complexity. Creamy palate with a tight acid spine.
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Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
A very youthful wine with a lollipop nose showing obvious grenache influence. The rustic earthy palate has vibrant fleshy sweet fruit.
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Sabella Vineyards Mother & Daughter McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Tropical fruit driven style with a pungent lift and some fine phenolic characters.
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GMH South Eastern Australia Noble Sweet White 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
A lovely nose that smells of orange peel and quince paste with lusciously sweet tropical/raisin fruit flavours. Very sweet finish.
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GMH Family Selection Red Blend South Australia Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
Green capsicums and blueberries on both the lifted nose and the soft rounded palate.
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GMH Meritage South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
Powerful black fruit/herbal aromas. Powerfully tannic palate with high level of acid. Needs time. 3-5
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Glenholme Vineyards Blesing’s Garden Southern Flinders Ranges Semillon 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
A nose of citrus and cut grass with a rich bright and creamy lemon curd-like palate.
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Shaw Family Vintners Steeple Jack South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
Cassis nose with a touch of cola. Developing, medium bodied, cassis palate. 1-2
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Shaw Family Vintners Monster Pitch McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
A very youthful, bright, lifted, perfumed varietal. Generous amount of fruit and tannins. 3-5
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Doc Adams Sweet South Australia Moscato (500ml) 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Aromas of rose petals and Turkish Delight which are echoed on the soft generously flavoured palate. Good line of acid.
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Doc Adams South Australia Tempranillo 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
Oaky, savoury and tannic wine that is an interesting mix of cranberry and roast meat characters. Has great texture
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Totino Estate Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
A big old style shiraz with layers of complexity, ripe fruit and vanillin oak with meaty notes. “Needs air!” 3-5
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Totino Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Smells of melon pulp with a perfumed lift. Some nice complexity and intensity to the palate. A real crowd pleaser.
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Totino Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Dry aperitif style with obvious varietal characters of tropical fruit with an herbaceous lift.
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Tomich Wines Gallery Collection Best of Both Worlds Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
Beautiful complexity of buttery honeydew melon aromas. A powerful, rich and well balanced palate with nicely developing flavours. Strong line of acid. 5+
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Tomich Wines Gallery Collection Up, Up & Away Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Bright candied fruit fragrances. Strong line of acid keeps palate tight with good flavour intensity.
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Berton Vineyards Reserve Riverina Botrytis Semillon 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
Complex butterscotch aromas and a powerfully rich tropical palate with tight acid line.
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Sabella Vineyards Allegria McLaren Vale Moscato 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pungent passionfruit/muscat nose and a rich fruity palate with good line of acid.
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Rutherglen Estates Classic Rutherglen Muscat NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
Attractive florals lift off the musky nose. Restrained richness on a palate that shows length, finesse and freshness with tight acid.
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Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Muscat NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
Light style. Floral/musk fragrances and youthful musk stick/dark fruit flavours with grippy end.
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Trentham Estate Cellar Reserve VP Murray Darling Fortified Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 20, 2017
A peppery berry nose with a minty lift and dark complex fruit palate with a drying finish. Well made wine.
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Trentham Estate Cellar Reserve Fine Old Murray Darling Tawny NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
Smells of fruit mince pies! Good aged development on the palate with a mix of spicy, nutty and orange peel flavours.
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Trentham Estate Cellar Reserve Liqueur Murray Darling Muscat NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
A youthful wine smelling of muscat fruit and rose petals with a freshness of fruit/vanilla flavours.
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Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Moscato 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Fresh, sherbety and easy to drink. A pungent lift of tropical aromas. Well balanced muscat palate.
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Trentham Estate Murray Darling Noble Taminga (375ml) 2013
Posted: April 20, 2017
Attractive botrytis aromas with nutty citrussy flavours perfectly balanced by the acidity.
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Wolf Blass Red Label Tawny NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
A nose of chocolate, spices, nuts and prunes and a crisp and refreshing lean and linear palate.
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St Anne’s Foundry Fortified NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
A classic, attractive, ageing tawny style. Muscat characters mingle with toffee and nutty elements.
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GMH South Eastern Australia Noble Sweet White 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lovely bouquet of melon fruit, figs and marmalade. Complex fruit flavours on the luscious palate with zesty acid to balance.
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K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Autumn Harvest Riesling 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Elegant botrytis nose; toasty, honeyed and citrussy. Generous luscious flavour profile.
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Lake Chalice Sweet Beak Marlborough Late Harvest Riesling 2015
Posted: April 20, 2017
The nose is a zesty complexity of honeyed, perfumed and floral fragrances. Attractive sweet fruit palate. Good acid balance.
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919 Wines Limited Release Vintage Riverland Fortified 2006
Posted: April 20, 2017
A powerful hit of Ribena and chocolate-like aromas and the beautiful aged nose. Palate offers a big mouthful of intense brambly flavours. Nice acid line. Sweet on the finish.
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919 Wines Limited Release Vintage Riverland Fortified 2009
Posted: April 20, 2017
Delightful perfumed style. Excellent colour. Black tea and cassis fragrances with licorice notes. Rich mouthcoating cassis fruit flavours. Great acid/tannin balance.
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919 Wines Limited Release Vintage Riverland Fortified 2013
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lovely intensely rich berry fruit and chocolaty aromas and flavours. Perfumed lift to the nose and beautifully soft in the mouth.
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919 Wines Classic Riverland Muscat NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
Great nose; all Christmas cake, raisins and toffee. The palate is a good complexity of oak and luscious sweet muscat fruit and has an overall elegance to it.
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919 Wines Classic Riverland Topaque NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
Slightly malty hints to the cold tea, rose petal and Turkish Delight bouquet. Great intensity and freshness on the palate with luscious sweet flavours and excellent fruit complexity.
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919 Wines Classic Riverland Tawny NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
A classic with nutty caramel aromas and flavours, hints of orange peel, great oak and aged complexity.
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919 Wines Reserve Pale Dry Riverland Apera NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent spirit use here and still shows a good level of fruit. Creamy and nutty in the mouth with crisp clean acid length.
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919 Wines Latin Collection Ruby Riverland Fortified NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
A well made fruity ruby style with nice balance of aniseed with dark plums and licorice characters. Easy drinking.
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919 Wines Latin Collection Lambada Riverland White Fortified NV
Posted: April 20, 2017
A light muscat nose with hints of cold tea and fish oil and lovely toffee/muscat flavours.
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Cartel Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
A lifted grassy nose with some green pea notes. Very varietal palate sitting at the greener end.
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Brygon Reserve Wines Estate Signature Series Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2012
Posted: April 20, 2017
Delicate nutty/toasty development on the nose and an “amazing” palate with crisp complex apple/nutmeg flavours.
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Nepenthe Winemakers Select Adelaide Hills Viognier 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lovely appley aromas with a slight perfumed lift. Clean and elegant green fruit flavours with a good lingering clean finish.
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Nepenthe Winemakers Select Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Enticing aromas of honeysuckle, spices and bright citrus fruit. Powerful palate that’s soft and creamy in the mouth with lingering lemon sherbet flavours. Good line of acid.
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Nepenthe Winemakers Select Adelaide Hills Arneis 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Dry aperitif style. Attractive floral sweet melon bouquet. Palate has good balance between fruit and acid. Lingering after taste. 3-5
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1847 Wines Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Posted: April 20, 2017
Ripe melon bouquet and nice, slightly sweet, varietal palate with mineral/grassy elements.
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