Posted: November 30, 2021
Nicely tempered blue fruit characters showing a violet lift and layered with interesting gamey savoury elements.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Adelaide Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A clean refreshing style with passionfruit and citrus aromas, tasty tropical fruit flavours and a good line of acid.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Sacred Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Smells of Nashi pears and guavas and has a nice long fleshy citrus palate with some mouthwatering acidity.
Comments Off on Koonara Lucy and Alice Coonawarra Pinot Gris 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Subtle estery nose and a clean, refined and refreshing palate with a lingering zesty end.
Comments Off on Preece King Valley Pinot Grigio 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Beautifully fresh style with minty blackcurrant fruit, subtle nuances of oak, fine grained tannins and high acidity.
Comments Off on Renmark Vineyards Renmark Creek South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Cashew and green melon aromas with rich ripe tropical fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Hollick Estates The Bard Brut Cuvée Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A classic strawberry compote of a nose and lifted varietal fruit palate sweet in the middle with a dry finish.
Comments Off on Hollick Estates The Rosada Limestone Coast Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Very flavoursome style with interesting texture and obvious musky-like elements.
Comments Off on Riot Wine Co South Australia Grenache Rosé (250ml Can) 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Plum aromas with a nice earthy edge and a simple lifted fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Vin Vale by Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Provence-like style of rosé with attractive varietal characters of stewed strawberry aromas and great palate length and balance with light savoury flavours.
Comments Off on Koonara Emily May Mt Gambier Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Attractive pungent passionfruit fragrances –very New Zealand. The fresh, youthful and crisp tropical fruit palate has a soft acid line. “Ticks all the boxes!” said one judge.
Comments Off on Babydoll Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pungent tropical aromas and a tight palate with interesting flavour spectrum and some green notes.
Comments Off on Yealands Estate Reserve Awatere Valley, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Punchy herbaceous nose with distinct thistle notes. Lovely depth of lemon sherbet/tropical fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Yealands Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Vibrant, well made, green hued wine with flinty grassy/citrus nose and crisp apple and citrus flavours. Will age well.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Neutral nose with a zesty lift and nice crisp citrus freshness on the balanced palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Cellar Select Hunter Valley Pinot Grigio 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Very savoury style with a lovely lifted berry bouquet and a delicate sour cherry palate with lovely fresh acidity.
Comments Off on The Ned Marlborough Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
The nose is pungent and herbaceous with delicate lemon curd-like characters filling the mouth with flavour. Lovely acidity.
Comments Off on The Ned Waihopai Valley, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Red berries and black olives on the nose with youthful savoury fruit flavours and lovely oak.
Comments Off on Taylors Promised Land South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Good varietal aromas with a stewed note and a complexity of red and blue fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Taylors Promised Land South Australia Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Intense and punchy green lemon aromatics with a gooseberry driven flavour profile.
Comments Off on 10 Chains Pemberton Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Super spicy and earthy nose with a solid palate ripe with mocha, spices and licorice. “Very northern Rhone,” said one judge.
Comments Off on 10 Chains Pemberton Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lovely varietal fruit density to the nose and palate with a great tannin structure.
Comments Off on The Tutor 570 Vines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A full-bodied shiraz with powerful chocolaty, prune and black fruit on the nose and palate.
Comments Off on Longhop Adelaide Plains Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Blackcurrant bouquet with hints of Chinese 5 spices and a simple spicy red fruit palate.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Subtle red fruited fragrances; lovely upfront cherry berry flavours with balancing acidity.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pale wine with a fine bead, floral/citrus nose and nicely focussed primary fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An oak driven style with slightly ripe fruit and complexing secondary notes developing. A good drink.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A sweeter style with nice stonefruit characters layered with green apple notes.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother Of Pearl Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Fragrant citrus bouquet and great weight of green apple flavours.
Comments Off on Yarra Burn South Eastern Australia Prosecco NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Very pretty colour with a lifted strawberry bouquet and strawberry/raspberry driven flavours on a gentle palate.
Comments Off on Tomich Sparkling M Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lifted plum bouquet with hints of licorice. Spicy raspberry flavour complexity with hints of oak.
Comments Off on McPherson Family Andrew McPherson SEA Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Cassis bouquet with a violet lift and lovely perfumed fruit flavours with green notes and linear tannins.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines London Calling Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
“Lovely everything!” declared one judge. Complex aromas of black fruits, chocolate and spices with rich cabernet flavours, powerful tannins and a toasty finish.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Black Magic Woman Reserve Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Earthy aromas of coffee beans and blackcurrants with lilac nuances. The chocolaty palate has great texture and weight with good balance of oak and tannins.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Still a baby. Lovely plum pudding of a nose and nicely balanced palate. “Be perfect in time.”
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Dark Side Of The Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Very pretty, lifted cherry and rhubarb-like bouquet and lovely creaminess to the bright red fruit palate.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Whole Lotta Love Clare Valley Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Classy vibrant blackcurrant varietal fruit here with sweet vanillin oak and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Mike Press Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Merlot 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Blue fruit nose with pretty violet notes and a hint of nutmeg. Simple, well rounded blackcurrant palate with very fine tannins.
Comments Off on Mike Press Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Aromas in the leafy herbal spectrum with simple leafy raspberry fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Mike Press Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pretty wine with intense strawberry and cream aromas and delicately flavoured creamy textured palate with high acidity.
Comments Off on Mike Press Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Toasty honeyed aromas and good development evolving on the palate.
Comments Off on Rhynie Road Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Toasty buttery bouquet and fresh nutty nectarine flavours. “Yummo – a lovely drink
Comments Off on Rhynie Road Clare Valley Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Very floral fragrances with lime notes and concentrated fruit sweetness on the palate.
Comments Off on The Crafty Punter Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Very fruit driven, simple and clean varietal – all plums, cassis and violets.
Comments Off on The Crafty Punter Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Subtle aromas with developed Bonox-like meaty notes and some pretty minty blackcurrant flavours with soft tannins.
Comments Off on Gomersal Wines Premium Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Good confectionery blackcurrant aromas and stewed plum-like flavours with a toasty oak finish.
Comments Off on Pioneer Road Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Subtle savoury aromas and attractive ageing dried fruit flavours with chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Parson’s Paddock South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Great colour with intense dark red hues and great depth of black fruit fragrances with a dark and brooding varietal fruit palate. A tad tannic but it is in balance.
Comments Off on Tail Spin Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Savoury nose with chocolaty esters. Very soft, warm and spicy in the mouth.
Comments Off on Grower’s Gate South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021