Posted: May 2, 2018
Vibrant and fresh with lots of oak but has soft gentle brambly fruit to support it and tannin support.
Comments Off on Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Classic Margaret River cabernet aromas and flavours with a hint of well handled oak.
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Aquitance Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Softening and approachable with a nice lift of floral/dark berry fruit, good acidity and firm drying tannins.
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Relatively light simple style with red currant fruit, creamy oak, smooth tannins and a hint of acid.
Comments Off on Larry Cherubino LC Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Easy drinking wine in the darker fruit spectrum with complex notes and nice length of soft tannins.
Comments Off on Rosabrook Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A tight high acid style but it opens up nicely to lovely layers of dark sweet varietal fruit freshness with delicate floral elements.
Comments Off on Evans & Tate Breathing Space Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very lifted aromas; all black fruits and spices with a dash of cedar. A fresh and elegant palate with good complexity of cassis fruit and vanillin oak flavours.
Comments Off on Willow Bridge Estate Coat Of Arms Geographe Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Savoury earthy notes to the leathery/stewed plum nose with a big hit of flavour to the weighty palate.
Comments Off on Paul Conti Western Australia Nero D’Avola 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Jubey berry notes with a floral lift and underlying savoury spiciness. Good tannin backbone.
Comments Off on Millbrook Geographe Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A generous juicy jubey blend with a good cabernet framework, soft tannins and ironstone minerality.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Ebony Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Licorice and sarsaparilla on the nose and cedary oak notes. Long weighty palate with intense blueberry like flavours and savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Willow Bridge Estate Solana Geographe Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A pretty style of rose – elegant and floral with a slight funkiness and drying finish.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Harmony Margaret River Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light berry nose with a savoury edge. Slight residual sugar on the palate with balancing acidity.
Comments Off on Downderry Norrogin Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light berry bouquet with a perfumed lift and an elegant palate that has smoky notes and showing nice dryness.
Comments Off on Choosy Beggars Pemberton Frankland River Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A fresh and simple wine with stonefruit characters and crisp acidity. “Will look good with some age”.
Comments Off on Paul Conti Tuart Block Western Australia Chenin Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very pretty floral musky bouquet and warm oily textured palate with chewy nougat/peach flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Millbrook Western Australia Viognier 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Musky floral fragrances with honeyed notes creeping in. Elegant floral palate, nicely textured, with clean, fresh, green pear and crunchy apple flavours. Very good wine. 3-5
Comments Off on Chalkboard Great Southern Riesling 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Faint smoky notes to the restrained nose. Lovely clarity of varietal fruit on the palate.
Comments Off on Millbrook Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Some interesting funky complexity to the varietal nose with a great zingy, zesty and lively lemon driven palate.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted pungent tropical aromas and subtle sweet citrus flavours with a light grassiness.
Comments Off on Miles From Nowhere Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted musky fragrances with citrussy notes and musky floral flavours on a bright and quite weighty palate.
Comments Off on Franklin Tate Estates Tate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Grassy tropical bouquet with lovely lively fruit palate with lemony acidity and chalky texture.
Comments Off on A.C Byrne & Co Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
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Comments Off on Babich Black Label Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Moderately pungent aromas of green capsicum, fresh pear and apple. Vibrant and crisp with an appealing dry finish. $16.0
Comments Off on Vidal Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A simple, muted wine with some fruit flavours of apple, snowpea and citrus. Crisp balancing acidity and a clean dry finish. $20.00
Comments Off on Totara Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very bright aromas of elderflower and green apple. Moderate concentration, light on its feet with an appealing juicy edge. $17.95
Comments Off on Rongopai Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Classic snow pea and capsicum. Light and bright with a refreshing cucumber and lime character. Very slight lift of passionfruit on the finish. $17.00
Comments Off on Mount Riley Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Faintly tropical, almost peachy aromas lead to a full flavoured palate with a touch of gunflint reduction and a grassy, citrussy finish $19.00
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very pretty, strongly aromatic with lots of blackcurrant bud and guava. Moderately concentrated with mouthwatering acidity. Tight and focused. $19.95
Comments Off on Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Light simple fruit flavours of passionfruit, yellow apple and grapefruit, moderate concentration and a crisp finish. Made in an easy drinking, fresh style. $19.50
Comments Off on Saint Clair Vicars Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A pretty, unforced wine; not much by way of concentration but light on its feet, good spine of acidity that doesn’t overwhelm. $15.00
Comments Off on Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very striking cooler expression; elderflower, green capsicum and freshly squeezed lime. Bright and juicy. Crisp with a fine line of acidity running right across the palate. $20.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A brisk, lively fresh wine showing green apple, passionfruit and lime aromas with a faintly tropical, almost white nectarine edge. The flavours are vivid and well defined and the wine has a crisp dry finish. $20.00
Comments Off on Vidal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely bright cut grass, capsicum and snowpea on the nose. Vivid and lifted, not especially concentrated but with a really vibrant and succulent juicy palate. Excellent value for money. $20.00
Comments Off on Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A gentle softly fruited rosé, just a touch off dry. Fresh and fruity. $18.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A gently scented, off-dry rosé with plenty of red fruits of the forest and just a little hint of spice. Not overly complicated but a really appealing fruity summer wine. $17.00
Comments Off on Mount Riley The Bonnie Pinot Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
White blossom florals, almost a touch of rose. Mandarin flesh and succulent apricot fruit flavours. A medium bodied wine, plenty of richness. Just a touch off dry. $16.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Muted wet stone and chalk on the nose. Some bright floral aromas with a citrus and lime. A touch of sweetness but balanced by red grapefruit, citrussy acidity. $20.00
Comments Off on Esk Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Highly scented floral lifted aromas; green apple, lime, lemon. Quite sweet but kept in check by the rapier-like acidity. Light bodied and crisp. $15.00
Comments Off on Mount Riley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Just starting to show a wee touch of bottle development; some toast and chalk creeping in. Strong citrus spine of lemon and lime curd. Off dry, taut acidity. Excellent value for money. $16.00
Comments Off on Vidal Estate Dry Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An aromatic youthful wine with touches of ripe apple and pear. The palate is rich with a lovely silky texture, warming alcohol but with lively acidity keeping the wine in balance. $19.95
Comments Off on Babich Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A more subtle, lighter bodied pinot gris that has nectarine, baked pear and wet stone aromas. Just the merest hint of sweetness but decent concentration and length. $18.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Blackcurrant and raspberry fruit. Touch of new oak. Not particularly concentrated but ripe and generous. Dusting of papery tannin. Nicely done, easy drinking and appealing. $18.00
Comments Off on Mount Riley Merlot Malbec 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very pungent spicy gewurztraminer aromas; turkish delight, rose petal and musk. Fairly sweet on the palate but plenty of fleshy fruit and an appealing savoury bite on the finish. A good effort and very well priced. $15.00
Comments Off on Mount Riley Gewurztraminer 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An appealing easy drinking chardonnay that is full of melon and peach flavours with just a hint of oak in support. $19.00
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Gently perfumed aroma of green apple, lime and soft green herbs. The flavours are dry and crisp and there is an appealing spine of acidity running across the palate. $17.00
Comments Off on Gunn Estate Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Raspberry ripple ice cream with a little cracked pepper too. There is a touch of sweetness that offsets the bright raspberry and strawberry fruit. $16.00
Comments Off on Mount Brown Estates Rose Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lightly scented with some beeswax, fresh pear and baked red apple on the nose. A drier style of pinot gris with an attractive minerally spine of acidity. $20.00
Comments Off on Tiki Estate Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice touch of wet stone and freshly squeezed red grapefruit on the nose. Good thread of acidity running through the palate. Finishes dry and crisp. Great value for money. $15.00
Comments Off on Old Coach Road Nelson Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very definite gewurztraminer aromatics; talcum powder, Turkish delight and old bourbon rose. Off dry with touches of mango and ripe nectarine. Gently textured, yet boldly fruited, this really is delicious. $15.00
Comments Off on Old Coach Road Nelson Gewurztraminer 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018