Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice fruity aromas with a mineral-like lift. Fleshy fruit palate with supporting spicy oak underneath. Great acid and balancing phenolics.
Comments Off on Vidal Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Powerful aromas of baked pear, beeswax and a little honey too. The palate is ripe with some poached apple and pear. Soft acidity but still vibrant with a touch of sweetness fleshing out the palate. Plenty of wine for the…
Comments Off on Thornbury Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Brightly fruited sauvignon blanc that is more about restraint than upfront fruitiness. Aromas of wet stone and mineral mingle with a little cucumber and green apple. Crisp and vivid and perfectly ready for drinking. $18
Comments Off on Left Field Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lifted grassy fruit fragrances and a finely texture palate with minerally gooseberry flavours and hints of drying phenolics.
Comments Off on Sidewood Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Has all the classic riesling characters of lime juice and citrus zest with grassy notes. Lifted toasty nose and off dry palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Wines Limestone Coast Riesling 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The delicate nose is a touch floral and has a fresh, clean and drier style of palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters Salmon McLaren Vale Rosé 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lovely lift of cola, berry and lavender-like fragrances with a good depth and persistence of sweet fruit flavours edged with chocolate, mocha and cola characters.
Comments Off on Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A soft and easy drinking mulled berry and summer pudding style of wine with good acid/sugar balance.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Rosé 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very lifted tropical aromas and a palate that begins austere but builds well to show lovely citrussy mineral characters. 5+
Comments Off on Raidis Estate The Kid Coonawarra Riesling 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Really nice lifted passionfruit/kiwi fruit fragrances. The palate is fresh and crunchy. “Gives Marlborough a run for its money,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate The Kelpie Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A pleasant strawberry and cream style with a floral lift, tight mineral elements and good length of acid.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mount Benson Rosé 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Muscat fruit fragrances and vibrant fresh floral flavours with a lemon sherbet-like finish.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard South Australia Moscato NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Funky fig fragrances and nice texture and persistence of ripe citrus-like varietal flavours with a good backbone of acidity.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose has nice lift of pear and apple aromas with similar characters on the refreshing palate. 1-2
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Limestone Coast Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An elegant wine with hints of sweet dark berry fruits, some meaty notes with lots of appealing spice.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mount Benson Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice earthy notes to the dark berry nose and upfront ripe fruit flavours. Good quaffer.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mount Benson Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Minty eucalypt bouquet with a hint of leather and an ozone-like edge. Velvety smooth palate has both richness and restraint in equal measure with great persistence of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Glendale Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Solid plum fruit characters with a sweet spicy edge supported by soft powdery tannins and creamy vanillin oak.
Comments Off on Glendale Limestone Coast Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Black fruit and vanilla aromas with a hint of sea spray! Dark berry fruit flavours with some savouriness on the mid-palate. Lovely tannins.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Confectionery black cherry bouquet which follows through to the “friendly” savoury palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines WWW Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Sweet strawberry bouquet with slight medicinal characters. Berry fruit flavours on the green side.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines WWW Wrattonbully Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Simple blackcurrant aromas with good weight of ripe fruit flavours and sweet tannins on the finish.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Empress Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lifted menthol-like nose with light spicy red fruit. Plush plum flavours over firm drying tannins with sweet spicy oak to match.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Empress Limestone Coast Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of custard apples with nice nutty notes and an abundance of pear-like flavours.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Empress Limestone Coast Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A slight medicinal/minty edge to the jubey blackberry varietal fruit with supporting acid, supple tannins and a peppery note.
Comments Off on Glamper South Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fragrant floral Turkish Delight aromas and a lingering zesty fruit salad of a palate.
Comments Off on Criminal Minds South Australia Moscato 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Tarry licorice lift to the nose with the fleshy red fruit flavours carried by the oak.
Comments Off on Blaxland Vineyards Cuppa Cup Limestone Coast Malbec 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Bright red berry bouquet and a powerful palate full of brooding dark fruit with chocolaty notes and supple tannins.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Kindred Heathcote Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Delicate nose with a bright floral fruit lift and plenty of pear-like varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Giesen Estate New Zealand Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big lifted “open” aromas of Cherry Ripe, violets and mocha oak with minty hints. A fine smooth seamlessly balanced palate. Great length and intensity of flavour laced with chewy tannins.
Comments Off on I Am George Limestone Coast Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Earthy blackberry nose with a green bean edge. Generous palate with fruit sweetness and a velvety texture. 3-5
Comments Off on I Am George Limestone Coast Cabernet Merlot 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Cassis fruit aromas with a minty edge, perfumed lift and underlying sweetness. Similar palate with good fruit presence and mouthfilling tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Spicy fruit pastille fragrances with some dark berries on the palate, a dash of pepper and attractive grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve Limestone Coast Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Ripe melon bouquet with a perfumed lift. Rich and fleshy in the mouth with simple fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Adelaide Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Delicate perfumed aromas. Richer on the palate with quite fleshy fruit showing a green edge.
Comments Off on GMH White Meritage Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fresh lifted perfumed bouquet with floral/sweet fruit flavours and a minerally thread running through it. Well balanced wine.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lovely whiff of violets mixed with earthy berries and simple upfront sweet berry flavours.
Comments Off on Katnook Founder’s Block Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Still quite fresh with lots of pear skin and lychee like characters with grassy/herbaceous notes.
Comments Off on Katnook Founder’s Block Limestone Coast Pinot Grigio 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An enjoyable off dry style of riesling with a pretty floral lift to the nose and some very refreshing lemony flavours.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Riesling 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Subtle leafy briary notes and a nice clean fresh palate with fine tannin structure.
Comments Off on Kingston Estate Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Oak dominates the nose; has some fruity notes. Good toasty oak/citrus flavours with zesty acid.
Comments Off on Kingston Estate Wines Padthaway Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose has lovely lift of ripe apples and brioche with a full soft appley palate and nice phenolics.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of Cherry Ripe with a violet-like lift and has very rich ripe mulberry fruit flavours with softening tannins and zingy acidity.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra P Series Limestone Coast Shiraz Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Simple dusty cherry bouquet with delicate savoury cherry characters on the palate and quality tannins.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A nose of berries and spices with a soft varietal fruit palate, slight green edge and approachable tannins.
Comments Off on Michelini Alpine Valley Merlot 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A perfectly structured wine with beautiful brooding earthy, chocolaty and berry aromas that leap out the glass and full the mouth with intense flavours. Well supported by the acidity.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates RED Rutherglen Shiraz Durif 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Cherry Ripe-like aromas showing a slight minty edge. Oodles of sweet fruit flavours, plenty of oak and good length of acidity.
Comments Off on Dal Zotto Wines King Valley Sangiovese 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An appealing nose of juicy spicy red berry fruits. Great texture to the flavoursome palate with the rich fruit well balanced by tight acidity and good tannins.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A salmon pink wine with a floral cherry bouquet and delicate rose petal and strawberry-like flavours with lingering acidity.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road Rutherglen Sangiovese Rosé 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018