Posted: November 30, 2021
A very pretty wine with slightly herbaceous, pure varietal fruit fragrances. Solid palate with earthy chocolaty flavours, chalky tannins and acid nicely in check.
Comments Off on Rymill Coonawarra MC2 Coonawarra Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Tropical fruit aromas with slaty minerally notes and fruit sweetness on the nicely balanced palate. $
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lovely lively blend – lots of sweet herbal plum fruit, chocolate nuances and soft tannins.
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Posted: November 30, 2021
A great wine that is, “Knocking on the door for gold,” according to one judge. Powerful citrus length and concentration.
Comments Off on Freya and Jules Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An elegant shy and “serious” riesling still coming together with minerally lime aromas and a good, slightly dry, citrus driven palate and balancing acidity.
Comments Off on St Amand Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Jubey fruit nose with a pretty perfumed lift and good concentration of sweet blue fruit flavours with fine tannins and a toasty oak finish.
Comments Off on Cumulus Vineyards Block 50 Central Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A perfumed rose petal bouquet with spicy red currant driven flavour profile.
Comments Off on Cumulus Vineyards Head In The Clouds Orange & Central Ranges Merlot 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lovely concentration of plum aromas with lifted floral notes. The juicy medium bodied palate is filled with flavours of fig paste and blackcurrants with soft tannins.
Comments Off on Cumulus Vineyards Rolling Central Ranges Cabernet Merlot 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Good presence of lifted blue fruit varietal characters on the nose and a palate with plenty of tannins filling the mouth and a good oak backbone.
Comments Off on Krondorf Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lean and brambly style. Big hit of white pepper on the nose and flavours of berries, mint and violets.
Comments Off on Riddoch Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pretty spicy blackberry bouquet with licorice notes and an oak driven palate with plush fruit and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Jaeschkes Hill River Clare Estate Polish Hill River Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A lovely silky-smooth complexity of plums, spices, mint and oak.
Comments Off on Jaeschkes Hill River Clare Estate Polish Hill River Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lovely aromas of apple blossom and honeysuckle and a “serious” palate with firm acidity and juicy lime flavours.
Comments Off on Jaeschkes Hill River Clare Estate Polish Hill River Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Great colour, toasted honey nose and wonderful balanced length and poise to the palate.
Comments Off on Jaeschkes Hill River Clare Estate Polish Hill River Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A very elegant wine with hints of lychees and peaches on the nose and nice balance of honeyed age and citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Jaeschkes Hill River Clare Estate Polish Hill River Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Floral bouquet with slight kero-like aged notes that follow through to the lively palate.
Comments Off on Jaeschkes Hill River Clare Estate Polish Hill River Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A ripe figgy fruit nose that carries through onto the toasty oak laden palate.
Comments Off on Burk Salter Riverland SA Merlot Cabernet 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
The nose is restrained, oaky and leathery with the palate showing good concentration of ripe chocolaty fruit flavours with hints of figs and quinces. Very varietal.
Comments Off on Burk Salter Riverland SA Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Great ripe, chocolaty, old school style high alcohol but in balance with cigar box oak and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Burk Salter Riverland SA Merlot Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
The nose exudes aromas of plums, rhubarb and spices with the fruit and spices carrying across the length of the flavoursome palate. Some great tannins and a toasty oak finish.
Comments Off on Taylors Aldi Special Release Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Sweet brown lime nose and a complex varietal palate with some searing acidity.
Comments Off on Taylors Estate Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A beautifully made wine with lovely spicy brambly varietal fruit layered with plush tannins. A clean, simple and very “honest” example of this varietal.
Comments Off on Taylors Estate Clare Valley Merlot 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A big hit of Turkish Delight, musk sticks and tropical fruit. “Everything you would expect!”
Comments Off on Emeri by Florence Broadhurst Pink Moscato NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Soft and easy drinking with lifted lychee-like aromas and peach fizz flavours.
Comments Off on De Bortoli King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Surprisingly floral nose with pungent complexity and a gorgeous bright clean lemon palate. “A very pretty wine.”
Comments Off on Sit Stay Society Violet’s Clare Valley Grüner Veltliner (375ml) 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A nose of lime cordial and melons with quite a big firm fruit palate starting to show some honeyed age.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Regional Selection Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A great cabernet with an aromatic mix of cassis fruit and sweet oak on the nose and a dense beautifully layered palate with firm oak tannins.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Regional Selection Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Powerful complexity of fruit on the nose with slight smokiness. Fruit and tannins work well on the palate, with a nice spicy lift.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Regional Selection Clare Valley Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Still very fresh and “so promising”! Lots of spicy blackcurrant fruit and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Mike Press Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Restrained jubey fruit fragrances with juicy fruit palate. “Very good for its age
Comments Off on Windowrie The Mill Hilltops Cabernet Merlot 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
“An explosive wine that jumps out the glass!” Pretty sweet and floral fruit expression.
Comments Off on Azahara Victoria Sparkling Moscato NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Subtle citrus aromas with musky floral nuances. Lime cordial characters dominate a palate with good acidity. Needs time.
Comments Off on Army Of Grapes Margaret River Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Looking for an excellent, bargain-priced pinot noir? Matured for nine months in French oak barriques, it is deep ruby, fresh and full-bodied, with a strong surge of plummy, slightly spicy flavours, gently seasoned with nutty oak, and a moderately firm…
Comments Off on Mount Riley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A fresh well-made style with an inky tarry nose and a big weighty tannic palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Full Moon Swan Hill, Victoria Durif 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Some nice pear fruit on the nose with a spicy pear and citrus flavour profile.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Empress Wrattonbully Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A sweet spicy/floral nose and delightful palate with honeyed sweetness layering the flavours. Be great with seafood!
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Vermentino 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A lovely lifted varietal with good tropical fruit characters and slightly green herbal elements.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Varietal Series Hunter Valley Verdelho 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An estery citrus bouquet and a pleasant sweet Nashi pear/crisp apple palate.
Comments Off on Pete’s Pure Murray Darling Prosecco 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A classic fresh well-balanced Provencal style showing light sweet strawberry fruit.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Grenache Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Estery soy sauce-like savouriness on the nose with dark rich tarry flavours.
Comments Off on Chateau Tour Boisee Marie-Claude (EcoCert) AOC Minervois Carignan Grenache Syrah 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Very deep red wine with quite intense raspberry-like fruit showing savoury complexity and a high level of tannins.
Comments Off on Domaine Tour Boisee Une Histoire De Famille (EcoCert) AOC Minervois Grenache Syrah Carignan 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Black spicy fruit characters with a medicinal edge, some charred oak and sharp tannins.
Comments Off on CW Wines The Inventor Coonawarra Merlot 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A savoury style with spicy peppery bouquet and uncomplicated dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on CW Wines The Inventor Coonawarra Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Fresh and vibrant sweet fruit bouquet with good weight of dark berry flavours on the soft round palate.
Comments Off on Preece Heathcote Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Aromas of dark berries, herbs and mint with a warming, slightly leathery palate.
Comments Off on Small Gully The Formula Robert’s Barossa Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A medium weight and quite developed wine with lots of fresh citrus fruits layered with toasty/honeyed aged characters.
Comments Off on Noble Road Cellar Project Series South Australia Vermentino 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A lighter style with fresh varietal fruit characters and a moderate amount of acidity.
Comments Off on Noble Road Assemblage Riverland Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A vibrant, zesty young wine smelling of sweet lemons with lemon curd-like characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Freya and Jules Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A sweet bouquet with strawberries, plums and spices and a lovely savoury palate with high level of tannins and starting to show some development.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Grenache Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Somewhat oak driven savoury shiraz with some thick and chunky fruit underneath.
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