Posted: November 7, 2018
Sweet floral orange fragrances with a dash of spice. The palate is very complex and textured and full of bright crisp flavours with some good tannin length. 3-5
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Shelley’s Block Rutherglen Marsanne Viognier Roussanne 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lemon curd nose with a green melon lift and a long textured and somewhat savoury palate.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Savagnin 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A seductive creamy style with masses of citrus fruit characters. A well made wine showing good understanding of the variety.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Money Spider McLaren Vale Roussanne 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Nice textural richness here with hints of apricots and upfront tannins.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Summer of 69 McLaren Vale Verdelho 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A funky barnyard bouquet and a zesty lemon rind like palate with some nice nuttiness and a good lingering finish.
Comments Off on Jb wines Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Clairette 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Steely citrus nose with some toastiness. Palate still has some freshness with plenty of phenolics.
Comments Off on Jb Wines Joseph’s Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Pinot Blanc 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A cherry nose with lifted florals and a palate that is a tad thin with stewed fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Trentham The Family Murray Darling Nebbiolo 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lovely mix of nectarine, grapefruit and almond aromas. Nicely balanced palate with good flavour intensity and lovely line of acid. 3-5
Comments Off on Trentham The Family Murray Darling Vermentino 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Attractive citrus and stonefruit complexity on the creamy honeyed nose. Seductive and silky smooth in the mouth with “yummy” flavours and a lovely soft finish. 3-5
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Princess Butterfly Central Victoria Marsanne 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Attractive pale pink wine with sweet red fruit nose and some strawberry sweetness on the nicely textured palate.
Comments Off on Dal Zotto Wines Pink Pucino King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Aromatic apple bouquet and vibrant palate with obvious, but balanced, fruit sweetness.
Comments Off on Dal Zotto Wines Pucino King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Restrained pear/quince-like aromas. Palate comes across as being more savoury than fruity.
Comments Off on MyattsField Perth Hills Vermentino 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Very varietal nose; honeyed and perfumed. Good complexity and intensity of citrus/mineral flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Our Limited Release Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Acid driven but well balanced wine. The floral nose has slight flinty notes and has zippy citrus and boiled lolly flavours.
Comments Off on Morrisons of Glenrowan Glenrowan Fiano 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A big rich style with deep plum hues, smoky fruit fragrances and full on grippy plum palate with firm oak tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Morrisons of Glenrowan Glenrowan Durif 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Attractive honeyed tropical aromas with some earthiness and very sweet tropical/pineapple flavours with a sherbety finish.
Comments Off on Domaine du Tariquet Premieres Grives IGP Côtes de Gascogne Gros Manseng 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Earthy prune fruit aromas with a slight honeyed note. Tight but full flavoured palate with good lifted acidity. Just needs more time. 3-5
Comments Off on Domaine du Tariquet Amplitude IGP Côtes de Gascogne Gros Manseng 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Mildly sweet aromas with subtle tropicals and green melon palate with some cashew notes.
Comments Off on Domaine du Tariquet IGP Côtes de Gascogne Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Massive herbal characters on the nose with slight minty nuances. Lovely vibrant minty varietal fruit palate with some great rich tannins. An excellent drink!
Comments Off on Cuppa Cup Limestone Coast Malbec 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Toasty honeyed tropical aromas. Creamy in the mouth with boiled lolly and citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Collins & Co Adelaide Hills Fiano 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
An elegant young stylish red with a jammy fruit nose edged with oregano-like herbal characters. The silky smooth palate has lovely herbal fruit flavours and fine tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Collins & Co Barossa Valley Nero D’Avola 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Aged earthy leathery red fruit nose. Palate holding up with earthy red fruits dominating.
Comments Off on Collins & Co. Limestone Coast Montepulciano 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A crispness of lemons and green apples on the nose and a tight crisp style of palate.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes Marsanne 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Smells of plums and cherries with a spicy lift. Velvety smooth in the mouth with inviting red fruit flavours and softening tannins.
Comments Off on Five Geese McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Bright pink wine; very dry with lovely depth of red berry characters on the nose and palate.
Comments Off on Five Geese Volpacchiotto McLaren Vale Rosé Nero D’Avola 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Subdued nose and a fresh and delicate melon palate with hints of sweetness on the finish.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Nose is bright, herbal and spicy with a zippy palate showing light spicy/nutty flavours.
Comments Off on Kalleske Florentine Barossa Valley Chenin Blanc 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A crisp austere style showing plenty of length with a complex variety of citrus characters on both the nose and the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Patritti Adelaide Hills Vermentino 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Smells of plums and raspberries with floral fragrances. Ageing berry fruit flavours, good acidity and tannins all working together.
Comments Off on Ceravolo Adelaide Hills Dolcetto 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A crisp well made and very flavoursome wine. Light tropical notes on the nose and a vibrant fruit palate of apples and stonefruit supported by an excellent line of acid. 3-5
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Winemaker’s Reserve Riverina Fiano 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Unusual aromas – a mix of tropical, stone and citrus fruits. Crunchy apple palate with some perfumed notes and crisp acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Metal Label Riverland Vermentino 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Nose is a melange of orange peel, apples and floral elements. Nicely focussed palate – very crisp with distinct length. 3-5
Comments Off on Atze’s Corner Wild Rose Barossa Valley Vermentino 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Smells of green apples and fresh hay with vibrant upfront fresh citrus flavours underscored by nice zingy acidity.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
“Great example of how semillon benefits with some age on it,” noted one judge. Still showing a vibrancy of passionfruit and lemon curd characters with some nice grassy, herbaceousness.
Comments Off on Happs iSeries Margaret River Semillon 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Perfumed and spicy on the nose with a hint of citrus and a fairly neutral, but very pleasant, soft palate.
Comments Off on Forest Trail Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Nicely developing smooth older style with leesy characters, hints of kero and softening acidity.
Comments Off on Salena Legacy Riverland Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Subtle aromas of pears and lemons with a tightly focussed and slightly steely palate with mouthcoating acidity.
Comments Off on Cirami Estate Riverland Verdejo 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Deep vibrant cherry-like hues and an inviting and youthful blackberry driven nose with a very approachable palate rich with beetroot like intensity. Very tight acid spine. 5+
Comments Off on Cirami Estate Riverland Saperavi 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Aromatics of plums edged with mild licorice notes and has intense fruit sweetness on a slightly drying palate.
Comments Off on Cirami Estate Riverland Montepulciano 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
The nose is a fragrant mix of cranberries, sour cherries and spices. Massive upfront tannins on the palate with complex dark fruit flavour profile. “Put it away”, advised the judges. 5+
Comments Off on Cirami Estate Riverland Lagrein 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Funky farmyardy hints to the steely cherry nose and a silky smooth cherry driven palate.
Comments Off on La La Land Victoria Malbec 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A pungent nose with some citrus underneath. Slightly oily palate with a generosity of ripe fruit flavours and plenty of phenolics. 3-5
Comments Off on La La Land Victoria Vermentino 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Gentle citrus bouquet with some tropical ripeness. Lush and textured in the mouth with complex citrus and stonefruit flavours. Long lingering lime finish. 5+
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Lady Marmalade Fleurieu Peninsula Vermentino 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Distinct tropical aromas with a nicely rounded palate showing great upfront flavours; hints of guava and fresh pineapples.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Ivory Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lifted tropical fruit bouquet with a trace of green apple and a zesty crispness on the palate with the sauvignon blanc dominating.
Comments Off on GMH White Meritage Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A crisp and subtle nose with a palate made more in a dry white style rather than being very varietal. Offers good drinking now.
Comments Off on Goldman Honeyeater Hunter Valley Semillon 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Bright light pink wine with jubey red fruit fragrances and a fresh and vibrant strawberry and cream palate with a tight line of acid.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection NZ Pinot Noir Rosé 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lifted jubey sweet nose and plump fruit palate with big firm tannins, charry oak and good acidity. Just needs some time.
Comments Off on Vidal Estate Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dark spicy fruit aromas and rich mulberry flavours with high tannins and firm acid.
Comments Off on Vidal Reserve Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Buttery honeyed notes to the stonefruit nose. Good intensity of melon/peach flavours and just a hint of oak and some fine acidity.
Comments Off on Vidal Estate Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018