Posted: July 4, 2018
Fragrant, slightly stalky, plum aromas and generous up-front flavours on the simple palate.
Comments Off on The Collective Wine Company The Impressionist Eden Valley Merlot 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Stewed fruit fragrances with spicy notes and mouth-wateringly crisp green apple flavours.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Dark “forestry” aromas with nice savoury elements and a ripe gamey palate showing some greenish notes and fine chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Falcon Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Pretty blackcurrant/rose petal bouquet and nicely balanced sweetness to the palate.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Falcon Marlborough Rosé 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Good clean apple and pear aromas with quite a grippy, but very flavoursome, palate and a lean tight finish.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Falcon Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Ripe fruit nose with hints of Hessian-like characters. Long and simple palate with nice tropical fruit flavours
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Falcon Marlborough Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Zesty spicy/floral fragrances; hints of asparagus. Sweet fruit palate has some attractive pressings characters balanced by plenty of acid.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Falcon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
An elegant and beautifully integrated apple/pear nose with similar characters echoed on the well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Subtle fruity notes to the nose with nicely structured palate and lovely silky tannins.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Merlot 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Big, chunky, ripe fruit nose and a palate that’s thick with rich sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Fragrant fruit aromas and attractive sweet blackberry/licorice flavour profile.
Comments Off on Organic Hill Premium Organic McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A light lime bouquet with a delicate perfumed/floral lift and some great refreshing crisp lemon/lime flavours.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Freya and Jules Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A fruit driven style of shiraz with big black fruit and oak aromas with a dash of pepper. Nicely weighted sweet raspberry palate with soft savoury tannins.
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Laneway Central Vic Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Big ‘dusty’ primary fruit characters with slight menthol/green notes and ‘shaved’ oak.
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Curious SEA Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Controlled aromas of blackcurrants and mulberries with leathery notes and long clean flavours. “Very drinkable.”
Comments Off on Kangarilla Hill McLaren Vale Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
The nose is perfumed and floral with a pretty palate that is sweet and fruity and showing nice crispness.
Comments Off on Caudo Vineyard Lifestyles Riverland Moscato 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Seamlessly integrated fruit/oak nose with a nice flintiness to it. Nicely put together palate – lively and zesty and great length of fruit.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Barossa Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A subtle flintiness to the citrussy/nectar nose. The palate is smooth and generous and loaded with toasty oak and creamy fruit flavours wrapped up in crisp acidity. “Yum!”
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Boiled fruit lolly fragrances and a creamy palate with good varietal flavours and strong oak. Has some astringency.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Chocolaty and leathery on the nose with hints of olives. The rich and chunky palate is heavy with brooding licorice/black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Kindred Heathcote Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Powerful lifted toffee/caramel aromas. Rich, lush and complex raisin/caramel flavours.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Witching Hour Langhorne Creek Viognier NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very lifted botrytis nose – all dried apricots and raisins with similar characters on the very floral, rich and complex palate. Nice tannins and acid to counter sugar levels.
Comments Off on GMH Noble South Eastern Australia Sweet White 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
The nutty nose has a lovely lift of aniseed with a dash of licorice. Palate fills the mouth with rich dark fruit pastille flavours and good spirit to balance. Very youthful – will get even better.
Comments Off on Trentham Cellar Reserve Murray Darling VP (375ml) 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A well-made quaffer with very light and youthful zesty/spritzy raisined fruit characters.
Comments Off on Trentham The Family Murray Darling Moscato 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Sweet, lifted and spicy perfumed bouquet and a very floral, well balanced palate with nice acid/sweetness balance. Good food wine.
Comments Off on Trentham Reserve Murray Darling Noble Taminga (375ml) 2014 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Complex spirity black cherry/toffee bouquet with a violet lift. Stylish and elegant palate with lifted floral fruit and well integrated spirit.
Comments Off on Penfolds SA Vintage Fortified 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lovely red and blue fruit aromatics with a hint of roasted almonds. Fleshy in the mouth with good fruit richness and balancing spirit.
Comments Off on Penfolds SA Vintage Fortified 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Smells like fresh toffees and has a full, rich and slightly simple palate with persistent fruit-cake-like flavours, creamy texture and attractive rancio nuttiness.
Comments Off on Saltram Mr Pickwick Barossa Rare Tawny NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Old and complex yet still fresh and youthful. Smells like brandy snaps! Lovely long rich flavours of fruit cake, walnuts and toffee with clean brandy spirit.
Comments Off on Penfolds Grandfather SEA Rare Tawny NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Rich, thick and sweet with dense golden hues. It has Turkish Delight aromas and delicious fruit salad like flavours with a dash of lemon curd. Looking good for a 6 year-old.
Comments Off on Schild Estate Wines Lorraine Schild Reserve Barossa Valley Late Harvest Semillon 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Honeyed marmalade nose with a citrus lift and a broad sweet and uncomplicated fruit palate.
Comments Off on 1847 Wines Lily’s Barossa Valley Late Harvest Semillon 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Hints of sandalwood on the complex nose with dark, rich toffee flavours and fresh oak shining through.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Fine Old Australia Tawny Port NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Toffee/molasses aromas with a fruity lift. Palate is rich and dark and warm and friendly.
Comments Off on Morris Black Label Rutherglen Tawny NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Fresh and bright with a complexity of nutty flor aromatics on the nose and some lovely long lingering nutty/flor flavours on the rich palate. Good spirit balance and tight acidity.
Comments Off on Morris Pale Flor Rutherglen Apera NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lovely fresh aromatics; “Finally some rose petals,” declared one judge. Bright, vibrant, floral fruit flavours on a very long and lingering palate with lovely balanced delicacy.
Comments Off on Morris Black Label Rutherglen Liqueur Muscat NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Fresh straightforward style with lots of juicy sweet fruit, some oak in background and soft tannins.
Comments Off on La La Land Murray Darling Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Perfumed muscat bouquet with aged notes developing, sweet fruit flavours, some phenolic grip.
Comments Off on Azahara Murray Darling Sparkling Moscato NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Fruit driven, easy to drink, wine with sweet berries, dusty oak and fine line of tannins.
Comments Off on Deakin Estate Murray Darling Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Oak dominates this nose and has nice fruit concentration on the palate. Good line of tannins.
Comments Off on Deakin Estate Murray Darling Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Rich and full bodied with subtle fruit aromas and a balanced tropical fruit palate. Some oak and crisp acid.
Comments Off on Deakin Estate Murray Darling Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A sweet bright moscato that’s all perfume and rose petals. Has lovely lifted aromas and quite a delicate, fresh, palate.
Comments Off on Deakin Estate Murray Darling Moscato 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A well balanced, full bodied, deep purple blend that has good juicy fruit with good supportive oak and lovely drying tannin spine.
Comments Off on Caudo Vineyard Riverland Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Delicate, dusty and perfumed nose and a fresh, full flavoured, palate with balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Trentham The Family Murray Darling Sangiovese Rosé 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lots of lantana and box hedge characters on the nose and quite a full on palate with a crunchy acid backbone and some sweetness.
Comments Off on Lindeman’s Bin 95 Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Delicate Nashi pear aromas with a hint of apple blossom and a pleasing easy drinking off-dry palate. Good texture.
Comments Off on Lindeman’s Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A stonefruit bouquet with hint of nougat and bags of toasty oak flavours with good varietal fruit in the background.
Comments Off on Lindeman’s Bin 65 Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A straightforward commercial style with lively blueberry fruit and fresh acid all underpinned by nice soft tannins.
Comments Off on Lindeman’s Bin 50 Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Bright jubey fruit nose with a hint of capsicum and a fresh palate with flavours of plums and oak.
Comments Off on Lindeman’s Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Subtle strawberry compote-like bouquet and firm palate with nice fruit weight and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Lindeman’s Bin 40 Merlot 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Good commercial wine with lifted honeyed citrus/melon fruit on the nose and creamy palate.
Comments Off on Tatalia Wines Alfresco Sparkling Perricoota Brut NV / 0 View / July 4, 2018