Posted: May 1, 2019
Ripe, flavoursome, mouthfilling style with an oak driven nose and fresh vibrant plum fruit flavours with peppery notes and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Nose is a complexity of cassis and herbs with some rustic characters. Beautifully velvety smooth in the mouth with inky fruit flavour profile and a high level of acid.
Comments Off on Cape Margaret Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Flinty peppery nose with a citrussy undertone. Nicely lifted sweet fruit palate showing freshness and complexity.
Comments Off on Talisman Barrique Fume Ferguson Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Spicy plum aromas with raspberry liqueur-like nuances. Super interesting red fruit palate that has a savoury edge, some greenness and loads of supple tannins.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Shiraz Tempranillo Malbec 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Very pure blackcurrant aromas layered with sweet and spicy oak elements. Generous fruit sweetness on the palate with richness of spices and good use of some classy oak.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A clean fresh citrus/pear bouquet with an elegant, nicely textured, palate. Good flavour length.
Comments Off on Oakover White Label Classic White Western Australia White Blend 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A well made wine. Great balance of citrus fruit, tropical notes, acid and subtle phenolics.
Comments Off on Oakover White Label Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Confectionery fruit fragrances with more of those sweet fruit characters echoed on the palate.
Comments Off on Oakover White Label Western Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Savoury and spicy on the nose with a youthful sweet fruit palate and vibrant racy line of acid. Just needs more time.
Comments Off on Paul Conti Wines Western Australia Nero D’Avola 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Very pleasant wine with a balance of pear, talc and floral characters. Great acidity. Will age well. 5+
Comments Off on Paul Conti Wines Tuart Block Western Australia Chenin Blanc 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Still showing plenty of freshness for a six-year-old with good bottle age characters developing.
Comments Off on The Alchemist’s Twin Cellars Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Tropical bouquet with a line of zesty citrus underneath. Lovely flavour intensity and high level of acidity giving excellent freshness.
Comments Off on The Alchemist’s Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Bright sweet primary fruit nose and a dry palate with lots of acidity and good tannin integration.
Comments Off on Mile from Nowhere Margaret River Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Smells of blackcurrants with a violet lift with more of the blackcurrant fruit following through onto the crunchy palate. Good line of acid.
Comments Off on Miles from Nowhere Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Sherbet-like characters to the cherry bouquet with a soft gently sweet palate.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Lions Circle Great Southern Rosé 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Sarsaparilla-like sweet fruit aromas and earthy blackberry flavours. Some nice aged notes showing.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Lions Circle Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Restrained nutty fruit aromas but has powerful stonefruit flavours with some lively acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Plantagenet Lions Circle Great Southern Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A rich, beautifully ageing shiraz that has some light floral and spicy elements and warm finish.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Omrah Crossing Great Southern Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
“A prickly” nose; hints of white pepper with subtle fruit flavours and a good phenolic line.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Omrah Crossing Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
An exotic mix of gooseberry and mango aromas. Excellent bottle age characters on the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Chalkboard Margaret River Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Tropical fruit aromas with aged marmalade-like characters developing and more of those characters evident on the light fruit palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Chalkboard Great Southern Riesling 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Bright green pea aromas with an oaky background and a lifted aromatic palate that finishes on the sweet side.
Comments Off on Story Bay Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Developed complexity of licorice aromas with cedary elements. Vibrant varietal fruit palate; loads of fruit sweetness with high acidity to balance and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Choosy Beggars Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Bruised apple-like aromas. Good straightforward flavour profile with high level of acid.
Comments Off on Choosy Beggars Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Well made crisp and complex rose showing good balance between fruit, sweetness and phenolics.
Comments Off on Choosy Beggars Margaret River Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Complex confectionery nose with musky characters. Lovely dry crisp palate with good fruit sweetness to balance.
Comments Off on Myattsfield Perth Hills Rosé 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Zesty lemon and passionfruit bouquet with a sweet and complex palate and drying finish.
Comments Off on Alkoomi Black Label Cordon Cut Frankland River Cane Cut Semillon (375ml) 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Fresh, light (10% alc/vol) and lively, this is an easy-drinking, pinot gris-based wine, blended with pinot noir. Pale pink, it has peach, strawberry and watermelon flavours, with an off-dry finish. $18
Comments Off on Anchorage Nelson Pinot Rosé 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Looking for a low alcohol style of pinot gris? The bouquet is fresh and aromatic; the palate light (9.5% alc/vol) and lively, with pear, apple and peach flavours, slightly sweet and crisp. Enjoyable young. $18
Comments Off on Anchorage Lighter Alcohol Nelson Pinot Gris 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Still unfolding, this is a mouthfilling, fully dry style of pinot gris, with very good depth of fresh, pear-like flavours, slightly spicy notes and a finely balanced, smooth finish. Open mid-2019+. $18
Comments Off on Tohu Nelson Pinot Gris 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This generous red was matured for 10 months in French oak barriques. Full-coloured, it is mouthfilling and vibrantly fruity, with strong, plummy, slightly spicy and earthy flavours, and a moderately smooth finish. Priced right. $19
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Falcon Gimblett Gravels Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This pale pink rosé was blended mostly from pinot noir and chardonnay, with splashes of pinot gris and merlot. It has fresh, strong, peachy flavours to the fore, hints of spices and apricots, a touch of tannin and an off-dry…
Comments Off on Allan Scott Marlborough Rosé 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Drinking well from the start, this is a strongly varietal, sweet-fruited wine, with punchy melon and green capsicum-like flavours, showing very good freshness, delicacy and depth. Good value. $18
Comments Off on Tohu Marlborough Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Already enjoyable, this is a fresh, lively wine with generous, citrusy, appley flavours, hints of peach, apricot and honey, and a slightly sweet, finely balanced finish. Good value. $17
Comments Off on Mount Brown Estates North Canterbury Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Offering good value, this is a fresh, full-bodied, strongly varietal wine, with good vigour and intensity of tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, crisp, dry and lingering. $18
Comments Off on Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This is a full-bodied, Alsace-style pinot gris, with fresh, strong, pear-like aromas and flavours, hints of peaches and spices, and an off-dry finish. Weighty and vibrant, with good depth, it’s delicious young. $18
Comments Off on Allan Scott Marlborough Pinot Gris 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
As a drink-young style of riesling, this is hard to beat. Made in a distinctly medium style, with some botrytis influence, it has gently honeyed notes on the nose and palate, with rich, peachy, slightly spicy flavours, threaded with lively…
Comments Off on Terrace Edge Liquid Geography North Canterbury Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Priced sharply, this youthful red was grown mostly in the Eyrie Vineyard, in the Waihopai Valley, and barrel-aged for eight months. Deep ruby, it is fragrant, full-bodied and supple, with cherry and plum flavours, showing good depth, well-integrated oak and…
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Falcon Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A very enjoyable drink-young style, this blend of Wairau Valley (mostly) and Awatere Valley grapes was partly oak-aged. Light ruby, it is medium-bodied, vibrant, sweet-fruited and supple, with gentle cherry, plum and spice flavours, fresh acidity and a touch of…
Comments Off on Black Cottage Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Instantly appealing, this pinot noir-based rosé is bright, light pink, with a floral bouquet. Lively and finely balanced, with gentle strawberry and spice flavours, it has excellent vibrancy, delicacy and harmony, with a dry finish. $19
Comments Off on Grove Mill Wairau Valley Marlborough Rosé 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Finely balanced for early enjoyment, this is a fresh, medium-bodied wine with vibrant, lemony, appley flavours, showing good depth, a gentle splash of sweetness and lively acidity. Drink now or cellar. $19 (UK, US)
Comments Off on Coopers Creek Marlborough Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This freshly scented, finely balanced wine is medium-bodied, with citrusy, slightly sweet flavours that linger well. Showing very good intensity, vigour and harmony, it’s already enjoyable, but well worth cellaring. $20
Comments Off on Esk Valley Marlborough Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Attractively scented, this is a lively, off-dry style. It has good body and depth of vibrant peach, pear and spice flavours, with a sliver of sweetness, fresh acidity and lots of drink-young appeal. $19 (A, UK )
Comments Off on Russian Jack Marlborough Pinot Gris 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This refreshing, full-bodied wine was grown in the Southern Valleys and partly (19%) barrel-fermented. Showing clear varietal character, it has vibrant pear, lemon and apple flavours, revealing good delicacy and depth, a gentle splash of sweetness and fresh, appetising acidity….
Comments Off on Delta Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Highly fragrant, this full-bodied, finely textured wine has generous, well-ripened pear and peach flavours and a smooth, slightly sweet, very harmonious finish. Drink now or cellar. $18
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Gris 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Still unfolding, this is a fresh, medium to full-bodied wine with strong, vibrant, peachy flavours, hints of pears and spices, and an off-dry, finely balanced, lingering finish. Best drinking mid-2019+. $19 (US)
Comments Off on Grove Mill Wairau Valley Marlborough Pinot Gris 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
As a drink-young style, this has plenty to offer. Grown mostly in the company’s Falcon Vineyard, in the central Wairau Valley, and partly barrel-fermented, it has a buttery bouquet, leading into a full-bodied, vibrantly fruity wine with fresh acidity, toasty,…
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Falcon Marlborough Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Enjoyable young, this well-rounded, slightly buttery wine was grown in the Wairau Valley and fermented and matured in seasoned French and American oak barrels. Fresh, full-bodied and fruity, with peachy, citrusy flavours, it has a distinctly buttery, ‘malo’ influence, and…
Comments Off on Delta Marlborough Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
One of the best sub-$20 chardonnays around. Barrel-aged for 10 months, it is fragrant, full-bodied and tightly structured, with excellent depth of youthful, ripe, citrusy, peachy flavours and slightly smoky notes adding complexity. Best drinking 2020+. $19 (US)
Comments Off on Grove Mill Wairau Valley Marlborough Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Crisp and lively, this medium-bodied wine is strongly varietal, with melon, lime and green capsicum flavours, fresh and aromatic. $19 (A, UK)
Comments Off on Russian Jack Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019