Posted: May 2, 2018
Berry fruit nose with a hint of chocolate and some nutty notes. Attractive, elegant, cranberry palate with crisp acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A simple ageing fruit nose with a fresh, lighter flavoured palate tasting of blackcurrants and juniper berries with subtle use of oak.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Big, rich, full bodied shiraz with lots of sweet fruits, some spices, hints of rhubarb and slightly drying oak tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Mature chocolaty plum aromas and an elegant, but full flavoured, palate with savoury notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Rockridge Cellar Selection Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A nose of ripe fruit and chocolate with tobacco-like notes. The palate is soft and “giving” and full of sweet plum fruit flavours laced with tannins and strong oak.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Grenache Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A subtle floral/rose petal bouquet leads onto a fresh and flowery lemon/lime flavour profile and has a lovely crisp line of acidity.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Cigar box-like aromas with hints of dark berries. A flavoursome and creamy palate with lingering leafy complexity and savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Ryder Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very attractive bouquet of blueberry-like varietal fruit with some light cedary characters. The full fleshy chocolaty palate exhibits plum flavours and silky smooth tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Ryder Clare Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Slightly oily citrus characters to the nose with hints of pears. The full flavoured palate has a lovely soft creamy texture and powerful grapefruit-like varietal characters with tight acidity.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Winemakers Reserve Riverina Fiano 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Inky mulberry aromas with a spicy lift. Very spicy palate with a powerful tannin structure and tart acidity. Too young needs time. 3-5
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Metal Label Riverina Durif 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nice mix of sweet fruit and toasty oak aromas with a dash of licorice. Unusual smoked meat/black olive characters on the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Reserve Limited Gundagai Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Some very good varietal fruit characters here with a soft tannin structure, nice subtle use of oak and a bright crisp acid finish.
Comments Off on Red Knot By Shingleback McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light tropical fragrances and a fresh, simple and creamy palate with a lingering crisp finish.
Comments Off on Red Knot By Shingleback McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Peppery/mulberry aromas and a simple palate with good varietal fruit characters, soft tannins and greenish acid.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Nest Marlborough Merlot 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Some very good strawberry-like fruit characters perfectly supported by well handled savoury/smoky oak with chocolaty/earthy touches, good tannin/acid balance and lingering finish
Comments Off on Delta Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Complex and lifted with a funky passionfruit bouquet and powerful varietal flavours laced with lingering crisp acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Delta Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nose of cassis and capsicum aromas with the cassis fruit characters carrying through to the drying tannin palate. Should age well.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The High Trellis McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive aromas of passionfruit and lychees which is echoed on the soft, sweet balanced palate.
Comments Off on Saint Oaks Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted perfumed spice box of a nose with nicely balanced flavours and somewhat heavy tannins.
Comments Off on Saint Oaks Estate Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle tropical aromas with a slight flinty edge and a rich palate with fresh crisp pineapple-like flavours offering easy drinking.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines On The Grapevine Orange Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smells of peppers, plums and licorice and has a big, rich, sweet flavoured palate with chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Vale Cru Full Bodied McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Rich powerful dark chocolaty/black olive nose with savoury complexity and peppery notes. A dense sweet fruit palate shows very good oak integration and strong tannin structure. 5+
Comments Off on Arakoon Sellicks Beach McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An attractive commercial style of cabernet with good varietal fruit characters and strong tannins.
Comments Off on Chateau Yaldara Estate South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A lovely complex, velvety textured, wine with mouth watering spicy plum varietal fruit characters and a strong tannin structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Chateau Yaldara Estate South Australia Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Simple subtle tropical fruit fragrances and delicate fruit flavours with “thirst quenching” acidity.
Comments Off on Chateau Yaldara Estate South Australia Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An old fashioned style with a developed oily nose and lots of soft toasty/lemon flavours.
Comments Off on St Anne’s Pericoota Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle perfumed tropical fruit nose with hints of botrytis and a honeysuckle sweet palate with a tight line of acid.
Comments Off on Trevelen Farm Katie’s Kiss Great Southern Late Harvest Riesling 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nice colour with a bright lifted nose that smells of green beans and asparagus. Tight mid palate with some lovely sweet fruit showing a hint of citrus with a fine line of soft acidity.
Comments Off on Story Bay Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An attractive elegance to this nose and a nicely lifted and very flavoursome varietal fruit palate with soft acidity.
Comments Off on Bunkers Lefthanders Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle herbaceous fruit nose and a soft flavoursome palate with some sweetness evident.
Comments Off on Rosabrook Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Great example of this blend with the sauvignon blanc tending to dominate. Crisp herbaceous notes to the nose and a fresh and vibrant palate.
Comments Off on Willow Bridge Estate Bookends Geographe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A soft and supple wine with fleshy and savoury red fruit, some fragrant oak and lovely chocolaty characters with a long grainy finish.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Shiraz et al Margaret River Shiraz Blend 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Musk stick of a nose with a slight sour tinge to the dark brooding fruit flavours. “Points for fruit concentration!”
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Margaret River Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Brooding meaty nose and a dense and youthful palate with delicious sweet ripe fruit flavours. Needs some more time!
Comments Off on Miles From Nowhere Margaret River Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A baby that’s all licorice and blackberries with a dash of spice. Very drinkable. 3-5
Comments Off on Oakover Wines White Label Western Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nose is a complexity of ripe fruit and oak with a pungent note. Palate is rounded, sweet and fleshy with juicy acidity.
Comments Off on Devil’s Lair Honeycomb Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Sherbety nose with oatmeal hints. Fresh vibrant palate has a creamy edge, complex notes and high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Coastline Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Vibrant perfumed nose with a spicy lift and an elegance to the palate that has toasty oak and acid freshness with a lingering finish.
Comments Off on Houghton Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Distinct pungency to the lemon sherbet nose. Full flavoured palate with toasty oak notes.
Comments Off on Rosabrook Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A nutty toasty subtlety to the nose with a crisp palate style and some sweet notes to the fruit.
Comments Off on Evans & Tate E & T Western Australia Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very pungent and melony on the nose with nice palate weight and juicy freshness.
Comments Off on Zarephath Porongurup Great Southern Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very subtle bouquet with a tight palate showing toasty oak notes and lean acidity.
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pungent funkiness on the nose with an attractive, elegant and well balanced palate opening up to citrus/grapefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Howard Park Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle pungent aromas with an elegant palate weight and candied lemon-like flavour profile.
Comments Off on Evans & Tate Breathing Space Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Summer red fruit style that opens up nicely with some air. Has some richness and finesse.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Coastline Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lots of chocolaty oak here that “climbs all over”, the good brambly fruit. Palate still has freshness.
Comments Off on Rosabrook Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A wine with floral fruits, herbal notes, licorice hints, nice background of oak and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Evans & Tate Western Australia Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Perfumed blue and black berry fruits showing slightly green edge. Oak in balance with fine tannins.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An earthy savoury style with blueberry fruits, spicy notes and strong but soft tannins.
Comments Off on Howard Park Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Good cabernet expression on the tight nose and long flavoursome palate with slightly sharp finish.
Comments Off on Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018