Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh floral/grassy nose with some tropical complexity. Palate has nice level of sweetness to balance the grassiness.
Comments Off on Four Sisters Central Victoria Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A complexity of mandarin and lychees on the nose. Great upfront flavours on the fine, balanced palate. 5+
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lovely perfumed floral bouquet and some complexity and interest on the fruity palate. 5+
Comments Off on Mitchelton Blackwood Park Nagambie Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Powerful complexity of strong oak and varietal fruit with smoky notes. Excellent style.
Comments Off on Empirica by Castelli Pemberton Fume Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nice aromas of tropical fruit laced with lemon drops. Light fruit salad palate with a good acid backbone.
Comments Off on Castelli Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An elegant delicate style of wine with fruit salad aromas and a simple fruity palate with tight line of acid.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Winemakers Reserve SEA Fiano 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Rich cassis fruit lift to the nose and a generous palate with complex fruit flavours, sweet oak and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Kingston Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A classic style. Lovely spicy bramble like bouquet and a palate, that according to one judge is “reminiscent of black forest torte”.
Comments Off on Kingston Estate Mt Benson Coonawarra Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Guava-like characters on a broad ripe nose. Soft, warm and slightly oily palate.
Comments Off on Cirami Estates Riverland Verdejo 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh lemon myrtle-like aromas; very varietal with a palate that’s delicate, zesty and persistent. Good food wine.
Comments Off on Cirami Estates Riverland Albarino 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh lifted tropical fruit salad fragrances lift off the nose and it has a light fresh aromatic stone fruit palate that is balanced, elegant and has nice crunchiness.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Vermentino 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A light lolly pink wine with a subdued nose and a sweet/sour-like fruit palate.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Sangiovese Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose reminiscent of lemon meringue pie. Soft in the mouth with stone fruit flavours and some spiciness.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Pinot Grigio 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A very approachable quaffer – simple, clean and fresh with plenty of ripe red berry fruits.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Nero D’Avola 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh fruity sparkling quaffer. A citrussy nose with slight pungency. Simple creamy palate. “Great commercial fizz”
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Prosecco NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright pink wine with a volatile nose and a red berry fruit palate.
Comments Off on Tapestry Wines Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A big rich mix of ripe plum and chocolate cake characters with hints of salted caramels. Developing nicely.
Comments Off on Pure Vision South Australia Merlot 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
The nose has the richness of Christmas cake. The palate is long, rich and very flavoursome.
Comments Off on Ryder Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Delicate green wine with ripe tropical fruit aromas and flavours wrapped in crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Ryder Clare Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lifted lime cordial of a nose – very varietal with an excellent rich flavour profile and tight acidity.
Comments Off on Ryder Clare Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Inky red wine with minty notes to the varietal nose and simple fruit and light oak on the palate.
Comments Off on Olivia Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subtle muscat bouquet and sugary sweet palate but is kept in balance with the acid.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate South Australia Moscato 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose a complexity of strawberry and citrus aromas; slight Vegemite notes. Creamy caramel palate.
Comments Off on Bird Dog Granite Belt Sparkling Brut NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A very obvious, powerful, varietal with pungent gooseberry aromas and strong tropical flavours layered with crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Family Estate Vicar’s Choice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A fresh, well balanced, dolly pink crowd pleaser with lots of lively confectionery/tropical fruit characters and a nice long finish.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A class act”. A bright green wine that is a complexity of cashews, mangoes, melons, toasty oak and meaty notes.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Clare Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A nice blend with the semillon dominating. Lovely ripe rich fruit salad nose with a generous and flavoursome palate. Plenty of acid.
Comments Off on Trevelen Farm Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Simple, light and slightly tropical bouquet and a sweet uncomplicated varietal palate.
Comments Off on Trevelen Farm Katie’s Kiss Great Southern Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A big creamy flavoursome style with the semillon characters dominating the blend.
Comments Off on Thomson Estate Limestone Cliffs SA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Mango/peach fruit seamlessly integrated with the oak and creamy malo influence. Has weight, texture and balance.
Comments Off on Thomson Estate Lookout Ridge SA Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Perfumed nose with hints of ginger. Complex palate with bottle age characters evolving.
Comments Off on Highroller Reserve SA Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Ripe varietal fruit aromas and zippy flavours of limes and lemons with hints of orange blossom.
Comments Off on Rockridge Watervale Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A soft elegant style with some complexity of fruit salad and peach-like fruit, subtle oak and cashew characters.
Comments Off on Smithbrook Pemberton Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Smells of black currants with a mature chewy palate and silky smooth tannins.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Signature Series Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A zippy wine with light herbaceous and tropical fruit. Fresh aromas and lingering flavours.
Comments Off on Giggling Goose Wines Single Vineyard Padthaway Limestone Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Apricots and peaches on the nose. Warm and firm in the mouth with ripe fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Giggling Goose Wines Single Vineyard Padthaway Limestone Coast Viognier 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Grassy gooseberry aromatics and lovely fresh green bean flavours. An excellent quaffer according to the judges.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Barking Owl Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Pleasant cool climate style with subtle toasty oak, tinned pear-like fruit and buttery notes.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Barking Owl Pemberton Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A classic Aussie style with its fruit cake-like nose and big soft fruit/sweet oak palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Ripe estery stonefruit aromas and soft, creamy and flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on Ara Single Estate Marlborough Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Funky fragrant complexity and full flavoured creamy textured palate. Touch old school.
Comments Off on Invivo Gisborne Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose of creamy vanilla oak and citrus zest. Tight restrained palate with simple sweet fruit.
Comments Off on Criminal Minds Riverland Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Oak dominates the nose. Creamy in the mouth with lovely citrus/fruit/malo balance.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Green melon nose with caramel characters developing and unctuous green melon flavours.
Comments Off on Drakesbrook Wild Bird Peel Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Straightforward but a crowd pleaser with its bright tropical/peach fruit characters.
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Wines Unoaked Great Southern Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dense, developing lemon curd/crème brulee aromas. Ageing citrus flavours with a very tight lemon acid drive and oak adds complexity.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Olive Grove McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A broad full style with a big buttery nose and creamy palate with pleasant light fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Deakin Estate Murray Darling Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright peach fragrances with earthy overtones and racy spicy fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Barking Owl WA Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Toasty lime fragrances with funky complexity. Bright tight acid driven palate with good depth of melon flavours. Complex for the price.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Side by Side Margaret River Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Aromas in the herbal fruit spectrum. Pleasant melon rind flavours. Powerful acid finish.
Comments Off on Loophole SEA Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017