Posted: October 4, 2018
A lean, green and lifted bouquet with a dusting of oak. Good palate length and crisp limey flavours that linger across the palate. Some oak but it’s not reliant on it.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers 1889 Milawa Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Developed bouquet with hints of savouriness. Slightly oily in the mouth and full of good fruit flavours with a nice clean finish.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Shelley’s Block Rutherglen Viognier Marsanne Rousanne 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Subtle floral/citrus bouquet and good citrussy varietal palate. Good acid drive.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Valley Selection King Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Flinty fragrances with slightly green edge. Varietal richness on the front palate. Fruity finish.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Pinot Grigio 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely nose smelling of fresh spring flowers and citrus blossom. The spritzig pear palate has excellent varietal definition with lovely lingering acidity on the finish.
Comments Off on Dal Zotto Wines King Valley Pinot Grigio 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smelling of fresh peaches, melons and pears with an elegant, well balanced and delicate style of palate.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers 1889 Milawa Pinot Grigio 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A fine lifted bouquet of citrus and jasmine/floral nuances. Elegant apple pear palate with an impression of sweetness
Comments Off on Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Subtle toffee apple aromatics with a fuller flavoursome style of palate and nice toasty/yeasty elements.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A faint floral whiff to the lemon blossom nose. Very fine mousse and good weight of sherbet-like flavours with lingering acidity.
Comments Off on Dal Zotto Wines Pucino No 1 King Valley Prosecco 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Pale straw wine with a very fine bead and delicate nuances of citrus blossom aromas. Vibrant lemon and apple-like flavours are balanced by good acidity. Very drinkable!
Comments Off on Dal Zotto Wines Pucino No 1 King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A desert style wine. Spicy syrupy aromas and a very sweet flavoursome palate with burnt citrus notes.
Comments Off on Andrew Buller Wines Rutherglen Frizzante 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Sour cherry nose with leafy edge but nice fruit sweetness on the palate. Good use of oak.
Comments Off on Taylors Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Briary chocolaty bouquet with generous ripe sweet fruit flavours and nice astringency.
Comments Off on Black Cottage Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A simple style made to be enjoyed now with its attractive Cherry Ripe fruit characters.
Comments Off on The Crossings Awatere Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Surprising depth and richness here with well handled fruit that is up to the oak.
Comments Off on Ara Single Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Attractive rhubarb varietal characters to the nose with a spicy cherry pie of a palate.
Comments Off on St Erth Vineyards Geelong and Victoria Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of fresh cherries and strawberries with loads of fresh confectionery fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice complexity of strawberry fruit and biscuity yeasty aromas and flavours with a fresh core of lemon citrus and persistent acidity.
Comments Off on Sidewood Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Delicate floral bouquet with subtle peach aromas. Creamy in the mouth and tasting of limes.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Bolle Felici Fleurieu Peninsula Prosecco NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Pale salmon hues with estery floral fragrances and a generous sweet palate. Good commercial style.
Comments Off on Babydoll Marlborough NZ Sparkling Blush NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A persistent bead, riper fruit aromas with secondary characters and a fresh approachable palate. Good consumer appeal.
Comments Off on Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice fine bead, dried fruit aromas and flavours of figs and quinces with soft acid balancing the residual sugar.
Comments Off on Trentham The Family Murray Darling Prosecco NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very lifted passionfruit aromas and fresh sweet tropical fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Family Estate Vicar’s Choice Bubbles Marlborough Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lots of lifted primary fruit on the nose and very fresh green apple/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve South Australia Sparkling 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Floral fragrances with a citrus influence and nice drier style of palate with fresh persistence of citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Prosecco NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Menthol, eucalyptus and spices lift off the pretty fruit nose with more of those characters on the palate.
Comments Off on The Black Chook South Australia Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Candied citrus notes to the nose with a simple fresh palate with appley/sherbet flavours.
Comments Off on Finniss River Currency Creek Brut Cuvee NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of plums and blueberries with a prune-like edge and simple but well constructed palate with a raisined finish.
Comments Off on Morris Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz Durif NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice estery fruit and toasty secondary complexity with lifted primary fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Bubbly Summers Riverland Sparkling Verdelho NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A fuller old school style with loads of coffee/chocolate characters and some powerful varietal fruit. The palate is warm and textured.
Comments Off on Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dark briary bouquet and good depth of blackberry flavours with some spice and dusty tannins.
Comments Off on Jean Claude Mas Arrogant Frog Croak Rotie Southern France Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Attractive fruit driven wine smelling of earthy blackberries and spices and a dense core of tannins on the long palate.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fresh lifted cherry aromas and great complexity to the palate with good line and length of fruit.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Grown Murray Darling Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Great lift of spicy perfumed raspberry aromas and full flavoured meaty palate with a dash of bright berry fruit and good tannin length.
Comments Off on Taylors Special Release Clare Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big inky generosity here but is showing some finesse and elegance. Smells of blackberry jam and has a very “polished” palate that is long and soft in the mouth.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Attractive lifted perfumed fruit fragrances and ripe rounded palate that has great flavour persistence, complexity and interest.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Spicy briary fruit and aromatic oak here with hints of pine needles and forest floor nuances
Comments Off on The Pawn Wine Co. El Desperado Adelaide Hills Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Brooding richness to this wine. Sweet raspberry nose and smoky bacon characters on the tight tannic palate; some fruit sweetness.
Comments Off on Ingoldby Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Somewhat subdued aromas with prematurely ageing fruit characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Shanahans The Old Dog Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A warm rich savoury style with intense red hues, some meaty aromas and good palate length and weight.
Comments Off on Shingleback Red Knot Classified McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Good colour intensity, some nice plum-like fruit and dark oak. Starting to show premature age.
Comments Off on Stalking Horse McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A slightly lighter style with brooding inky black fruit characters showing chocolaty notes and a touch drying on the finish.
Comments Off on Parson’s Paddock Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Soft and generous; some richness. Spicy perfumed bouquet has hints of blackberries and olives and pleasant fresh fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Pioneer Road Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A “Yummy” silky smooth wine with perfumed red fruit aromas and creamy mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Wyndham I Am George Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A tight shiraz with intense fruit on the nose and generously flavoured palate.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve Limestone Coast Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely perfumed berry lift and nicely weighted, big, up-front boysenberry palate.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Barossa Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Still showing some freshness with hints of Ribena and spices and savoury nuances.
Comments Off on Nardone Baker McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Bright purple wine with a vibrant berry bouquet and inky cherry juice-like flavours.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Mr Brightside Preservative Free McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Light aromatics of rhubarb, pepper and fruit. Palate has great texture and length with bright earthy/peppery berry flavours.
Comments Off on Pure Vision Organic South Australia Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
“A shinning light”, enthused one judge. “Stands out from the crowd”. Nose is a fresh lift of cherry cola and perfumed spiciness. Tastes of licorice and white pepper.
Comments Off on St Amand Barossa Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018