Posted: March 7, 2019
Grown mostly in the Wairau Valley, this medium to full-bodied wine has very good depth of passionfruit, lime and green capsicum flavours, appetisingly fresh, dry and crisp. Fine value. $16
Comments Off on Vidal Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Grown in the lower Wairau Valley, this is a lively, medium-bodied wine, with freshly herbaceous aromas. Strongly varietal, it has very good depth of green capsicum-like flavours, some tropical fruit notes and a finely balanced, crisp finish. $19
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Falcon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Maturing well, this lively, fully dry wine was grown in the Waihopai and Wairau valleys. Medium-bodied, it has vibrant, herbaceous and tropical fruit flavours, crisp and punchy. Good value. $18 (A)
Comments Off on Haha Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Crisp and lively, this bright, light lemon/green wine is medium-bodied, with fresh, ripely herbaceous aromas and flavours, firm acid spine and good depth. $19 (UK, US)
Comments Off on Coopers Creek Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Aromatic, lively and full-flavoured, this Wairau Valley wine is mouthfilling and sweet-fruited, with vibrant, tropical fruit characters to the fore and a crisp, dry, persistent finish. $20
Comments Off on Vidal Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This vibrant, medium-bodied wine was grown in the Wairau Valley and mostly handled in tanks; 5% of the blend was oak-aged. It shows good intensity of passionfruit/lime flavours, with a herbaceous undercurrent, a touch of complexity and lively acidity. $19
Comments Off on Grove Mill Wairau Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
This aromatic, punchy wine is a blend of Awatere Valley (60%) and Wairau Valley (40%) grapes. It has good intensity of lively passionfruit, lime and green capsicum flavours, tangy, dry and lasting. $20
Comments Off on Esk Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Fresh and punchy, this lively, medium-bodied wine was grown at Dillons Point. It has good intensity of passionfruit, grapefruit and lime flavours, a slightly salty streak and a tangy finish. Good value. $19
Comments Off on Delta Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Bargain-priced, this aromatic, punchy wine is full of youthful vigour. A clearly herbaceous style, with some riper, tropical fruit notes, it has fresh acidity and a finely balanced, lingering finish. (From Vavasour). $16 (A, UK, US)
Comments Off on Dashwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Drinking well from the start, this is a fresh, full-bodied, racy blend of Awatere Valley and Wairau Valley grapes. It has good intensity of passionfruit, lime and green capsicum flavours, crisp and lingering. (From Two Rivers of Marlborough). $18 (A,…
Comments Off on Black Cottage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Certified organic, this is a weighty, ripe style of sauvignon blanc. Full-bodied, with good concentration of vibrant, tropical fruit flavours, it has finely balanced acidity and a dry, persistent finish. Good value. $18
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Muscat-like fragrances and tight crisp candied minerally/lemon palate. Some complexity.
Comments Off on Joseph Mellot Le Troncsec Vin de Loire Fume Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Attractive floral/candied orange nose and nicely balanced full flavoured palate with a crisp finish.
Comments Off on Joseph Mellot La Chatellenie Sancerre Vin de Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Sweet toffee apple nose with sherry-like notes and rancio flavours laced with spices, honey and nuts. “Different but good.”
Comments Off on Domaine De La Grezille La Galopiniere Anjou Blanc Vin de Loire Chenin Blanc 2003 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A pleasant mix of nectarines, cashews and floral aromas. Sweet and “frothy” in the mouth with big bead and toasty honeyed flavours.
Comments Off on Bouvet Ladubay Saphir Saumur Vin de Loire Brut 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A solid full bodied style with a warmth of stonefruits on the nose and fresh stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Scotts Creek Retreat South Australia Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A nicely balanced flavoursome chardonnay with a sweet lift of stonefruit aromas and subtle but “yummy” up-front fruit varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Devlin’s Mount South Australia Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A shy nose but shows some pretty florals and has delicate mouth-wateringly fresh line of flavours in the lemon and lime spectrum. 5+
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Chocolaty black fruit bouquet with lovely lift of mint and round full bodied palate with flavours of spicy dark berry fruits, some raisined notes with a chocolaty thread.
Comments Off on Di Lisio Argento McLaren Vale Cabernet Merlot 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A youthful tannic style showing savoury characters laced with sweet herbs and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Trentham The Family Murray Darling Nebbiolo 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Smells of cooked pears with a peppery lift and a fresh uncomplicated peach/pear palate.
Comments Off on Trentham The Family Murray Darling Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Herbal nose with strawberry fruit fragrances and slightly sweet strawberry flavours.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Grown Murray Darling Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Pungent passionfruit bouquet and a lively palate with good length of crunchy varietal flavours with a tight acid spine.
Comments Off on Rockridge Estate Clare Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Delicate floral/citrus fragrances with an attractive, well balanced, bright upfront lime driven palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Rockridge Estate Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A robust and luxurious deep crimson wine with lovely purple highlights. Has rich dark fruit characters laced with pepper and spices and a hint of mint. Great tannin structure.
Comments Off on Dalberti Charcoal Burner Great Western Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Dark jubey berry bouquet and robust upfront sweet plum and licorice flavours. A pleasant easy drinking style.
Comments Off on Fox in the Hen House South Australia Sparkling Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Light lifted strawberry bouquet and fresh and lively green strawberry palate. High acidity.
Comments Off on Eldredge Wines Kitty Clare Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A well made, full flavoured wine with robust spicy lemon aromatics and good acid/fruit balance on the vibrant and elegant palate. 5+
Comments Off on Eldredge Wines Spring Gully Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Lifted red fruit bouquet with slight porty element and complex layers of plum and herb flavours.
Comments Off on GMH Red South Australia Meritage 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Aromas of dried cranberries with a herbal edge and minty plum flavours. Has balance and depth.
Comments Off on GMH Family Selection South Australia Red Blend 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Nose shows some blue fruits, hints of mint and a slight feral note with a light bright fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on GMH Winemaker’s Reserve South Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Nose is a vibrant mix of flinty limes and pungent stonefruits with an excellent length of fresh citrus and cut grass flavours. A classic!
Comments Off on Pertaringa Lakeside White Meritage South Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Fresh lift of green aromatics which follow through on to the lightly tropical palate.
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Candied lemon bouquet with a pungent note and an upfront full flavoured tropical fruit palate.
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Rich purple wine with meaty aromas and hints of black fruits and sweet, spicy and peppery palate.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Rich and flavoursome with brooding meaty aromas and lifted oak sitting over savoury fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A very perfumed lift to the nose and a straightforward but full flavoured palate of asparagus over passionfruit.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Alive and vibrant with an intense lift of fresh asparagus on the nose and nice amount of fruit on the palate with good line of acid to balance.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A lovely lift of purple fruit with a dash of pepper and spice and a solid tight and crunchy fruit palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Very youthful jubey blackberry bouquet with fresh and lively flavours of raspberries and strawberries and some attractive spiciness.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Berry fruit fragrances; hints of tobacco and forest floor notes with complex red berry flavours.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A complex but somewhat restrained style of chardonnay with flinty mineral aromas and a clean, flavoursome fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Barossa Valley Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A rich and youthful melon and fig complexity to the nose and a balanced elegance to the palate but showing a powerful line and drive of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
An elegance of citrus, fig and melon lifts off the fresh nose with a slightly oily texture to the medium bodied palate..
Comments Off on Tempus Two Varietal South Australia Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
An appealing floral lift to the spicy melon nose with an appealing fusion of flavours.
Comments Off on Nepenthe Altitude Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019