Posted: April 5, 2017
Soft light commercial style with excellent structure, spicy floral varietal fruit and tarry oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Grenache 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted berry bouquet with a nice spicy element. Good persistence of ripe red fruit flavours with good tannins and some savouriness.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Uno Hunter Valley Pinot Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Peachy/tropical bouquet with lifted oaky notes which is echoed on the slightly fruity palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Vinden Estate Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A huge generously flavoured chardonnay. Nice spicy oak lift to the powerful fruit aromas with more of that spicy oak threaded through the pungent citrus flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Smells of honeysuckle with some subtle tropical notes. The palate is soft, light and simple and full of flavour with nice crunchy acidity. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve Blackberry Vineyard Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Delicate yet complex aromas with a silky smooth palate showing excellent length of fruit well balanced by some great acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Unwooded Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Great varietal nose with subtle citrus rind characters. Excellent length of delicate citrus flavours with a powerful acid backbone. 5+
Comments Off on Vinden Estate Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lovely varietal characters on the nose and lively crunchy acid on a citrus driven palate.
Comments Off on Vinden Estate Single Vineyard Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A very crisp lean and youthful semillon with slightly green lifted notes and a crunchy structure.
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Unwooded Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted aromatic citrus nose with a very delicate juicy citrus palate and zesty acidity.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Short List Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Refreshing flinty nose with a perfumed lift and a very unctuous and mouth-watering citrussy palate with vibrant fruit flavours and good length of juicy acidity. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin Series 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A tropical fruit nose and simple palate with good fruity flavours shining through. 3-5
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Hunter Valley Verdelho 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted musky bouquet and a crisp flinty palate with delicate fruit salad flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Two Rivers Hidden Hive Hunter Valley Verdelho 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A fruit driven, inky purple, shiraz with an intense savoury bouquet and good fruit weight on the medium bodied palate with grainy tannins and tight acidity. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve Bainton Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Very youthful wine. Floral, blackcurrant aromas and simple but intense jammy fruit flavours. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A somewhat “shy” medium bodied shiraz but has good sweet/spicy fruit lurking beneath.
Comments Off on Emperors Mud Limestone Coast Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nicely developing, well rounded cabernet with generosity, intensity and length of earthy chocolaty aromas and beautifully balanced ripe fruit flavours. Tannins are present but subtle.
Comments Off on Penola Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Earthy cassis fruit nose and nicely integrated savoury palate with a hint of vanilla and rounded tannins. “Perfect with a steak”.
Comments Off on The Tutor 570 Vines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Simple floral aromas with a delicate violet-like lift. Some lovely acidity on the palate and fine tannins that all supports the spicy peppery varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Penola Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A good steady medium bodied wine offering great quaffing with bright, fresh dark berry fruit and just a hint of sweet mocha oak.
Comments Off on Young Brute Wrattonbully Red Blend 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A sound wine with a red berry bouquet and sweet red fruit flavours layered with vanilla oak and laced with nice spicy notes.
Comments Off on Motique Limestone Coast Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Shy nose starting to show some development. Palate has buttery secondary characters.
Comments Off on Yours Truly Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lovely wine; an excellent example of shiraz. Has spicy aromas and a palate dense with spicy berry fruit, vanilla oak and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Yours Truly Mt Benson Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A well executed wine”. Lovely fruity freshness on the nose and zingy varietal palate.
Comments Off on Giggling Goose Wines Single Vineyard Padthaway Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Aromas of rose petals with hints of mushrooms. The refreshing palate offers a good mouthful of citrus flavours and a crisp finish.
Comments Off on Giggling Goose Wines Single Vineyard Padthaway Viognier 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lovely balanced fruit driven wine that should, according to the judges, evolve nicely. Bright berry aromas and redcurrant flavours.
Comments Off on Giggling Goose Wines Single Vineyard Padthaway Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Tropical fruit bouquet and a lighter style palate layered with lemon and tropical fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Jack Estate M-R Series South Eastern Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A young fresh and juicy wine with bright red fruit, hints of violets and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Jacobs Creek Reserve Limestone Coast Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Pleasant cassis aromas with a light minty lift and a dark brooding red fruit palate that has huge tannins and marked acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Smoky oak influence on the nose and a youthful silky smooth savoury palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh and fruity aromas and a seamlessly integrated, well balanced, palate. It has bright fruit, good oak and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Wrattonbully Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A wine with style, poise, personality and energy”, according to one judge! The lemon and citrus-like aromas and flavours are seamlessly balanced by lively acidity.
Comments Off on Blok Estate Coonawarra Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Like a pleasant young Chablis”. Peach and melon aromas and well balanced palate.
Comments Off on DiGiorgio Family Wines Lucindale Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted ripe tropical bouquet with some herbal touches and great balance of fruit flavours. Developing well. Drink soon.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An elegant style with bright citrus elements, hints of tropical fruit and great texture.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Wrattonbully Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Earthy barnyardy aromas with an elegant well integrated palate; nice savouriness.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra Wrattonbully Cabernet Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose of berries and cherries and clean balanced flavours. “Perfect for a Spring evening!”
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mt Benson Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An elegant savoury style that has stewed red fruit characters with an underlay of capsicum and high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mt Benson Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lovely lift of spice and pepper on the dark fruit nose. The fresh high acid palate has sweet bright berry flavours.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mt Benson Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose and palate show a suggestion of rhubarb and summer berries with supporting oak.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mt Benson Merlot 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lightweight well made grigio with lifted floral aromatics and pleasant fruity flavours.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mt Benson Pinot Grigio 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose of freshly cut grass with an underlying pungent-like character and a bright and crunchy palate.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mt Benson Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose is a lovely mix of blackcurrant and vanilla oak with bright red fruit flavours, supporting oak with soft velvety tannins.
Comments Off on Majella The Musician Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
This drink-young charmer is a partly oak-matured, fruit-driven style. Bright ruby, it is full-bodied, with vibrant cherry/plum flavours to the fore, and a slightly spicy, silky-smooth finish. $18
Comments Off on Wild South Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Crisp clean style with floral/citrus aromas and simple peachy palate with some sweetness.
Comments Off on Grant Burge Australia Cuvée Brut NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright complex yeasty aromas and a tight, high acid, citrussy palate with nicely balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Mt Jagged Wines Pale Rush Southern Fleurieu Sparkling Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A bright wine with interesting popcorn-like characters on the nose and a tight uncomplicated palate. Easy to drink.
Comments Off on Azahara Victoria Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Herbaceous notes to the raspberry/strawberry aromas with very moreish lifted berry flavours.
Comments Off on Wise Wine The Bead Porongurup Pemberton Sparkling Rosé NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nutty nose with a light perfumed lift and palate with a sweet citrus profile. Good acid spine.
Comments Off on Corte Carista Veneto Prosecco NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
The honeyed caramel aromas are mixed with clean fruity characters. Creamy in the mouth with pleasant fruit driven flavours.
Comments Off on South Point Estate SEA Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017