Posted: July 21, 2022
Deep golden wine with nice bottle age complexity. Fleshy fruit fragrances and a mouthful of creamy nutty flavours.
Comments Off on Kooyonga Creek North East Victoria Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A simple fruit driven style with reserved spicy tropical nose and tropical notes to the weighty palate.
Comments Off on Fowles Wine Farm to Table Victoria Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A big style of shiraz with a generosity of rich dark licoricey fruits, strong toasty oak and a long warming finish.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A sumptuous dark brooding number that’s ageing beautifully and has an intensity of prunes and spices on both the nose and palate with a good backbone of drying tannins.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
An interesting complexity of earthy, mushroom and plum aromas with a generous multi-layered palate showing a strong oak influence.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Grenache Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
In the ripe fruit spectrum with slight floral notes, a hint of phenolics and lively acidity.
Comments Off on Gomersal Clare Valley Riesling 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A soft, easy drinking, “chocolate shop” of a wine with a lingering sweet finish.
Comments Off on Burk Salter SA Riverland Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Nose is an aromatic mix of toasty oak and black fruits with a violet lift and palate has a delicious complexity of dark fruits, olives and licorice. “Needs a steak!”
Comments Off on Kurtz Family Vineyards Seven Sleepers The Blend Barossa Cabernet Shiraz Petit Verdot 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A big lively cabernet with an elegance of savoury/olive characters and huge tannins.
Comments Off on Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Soft, complex and mature with a seamless balance of oak and tannins. Great drinking now.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra P Series Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A lively, youthful and “fun” style; a vibrant mix of herbal/medicinal elements.
Comments Off on GMH By Geoff Hardy Meritage South Australia Petit Verdot Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Fresh lifted aromas and an elegant palate with a stylish balance between fruit and oak.
Comments Off on Riddoch Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Rich and ripe and according to one judge – “Authentic!” with a Cherry Ripe nose and leafy/meaty fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Hay Shed Hill Pitchfork Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Spicy plum aromas with cherry notes and a complex mix of berry and beef bone flavours with drying tannins.
Comments Off on Moonlighters South Australia Petit Verdot Malbec Merlot 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A serious youthful number that is a seamless balance of blackcurrant fruit, spices and chocolaty elements.
Comments Off on The Musician By Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A pretty classic – still very young and needing more time to really shine. Some lovely purple fruit characters with minty nuances. “A real bargain!” 5+
Comments Off on The Musician By Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A big, classy cabernet that is all dark and brooding and showing great texture, excellent varietal fruit weight and loads of tannins. Still just a baby. 5+
Comments Off on Bird’s Eye View McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A classic dry red style with soft savoury elements and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Tail Spin Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
An earthy, complex and tannic wine of dark berry fruits with forest floor notes.
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds Novello Adelaide Cabernet Merlot 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Gentle lifted botrytis aromas with a generous, well rounded and full-bodied palate loaded with fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Giesen The Brothers Marlborough Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (750ml) 2015 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Marmalade aromatics with sweet/spicy red fruit flavours. Good spirit selection.
Comments Off on 919 Wines Latin Collection Riverland Ruby Fortified NV / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Refreshing fruit driven wine with some aromatics and residual sweetness.
Comments Off on The Drover Riverina Moscato 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A sweet style that finishes quite dry with pretty floral characters.
Comments Off on 2 Monkeys Riverina Moscato 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Tropical fruit nose with honeyed aromatics developing. A lovely softness to the rich sweet palate.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Wines Deen De Bortoli Riverina Botrytis Semillon (375ml) 2018 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Fruity and floral nose with citrus notes and an elegant, sweet citrus flavour profile.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Reserve Noble Taminga 2015 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A floral nose with a lovely soft, creamy and well-balanced palate.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Moscato 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Asparagus and green capsicum bouquet that is echoed on a slightly austere palate.
Comments Off on Grower’s Gate South Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Quite a tannic style with spicy fruit characters on both nose and palate.
Comments Off on Step by Step South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Subtle spicy/peppery berry fragrances and rich varietal fruit flavours on a long, full and well-balanced palate.
Comments Off on Step by Step South Australia Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Expressive dark berry nose with potpourri notes and persistent pungent spicy flavours.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate ‘The Family’ Nero D’Avola 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Sour cherry aromas with a slight presence of anise characters. Great varietal flavours with good acid/tannin line.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate ‘The Family’ Nebbiolo 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Attractive lifted spicy fruit nose with red berries underneath. An elegant well-balanced palate with great acid line and soft tannins in the background.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Minty red berry bouquet with plum notes and firm persistent minty red berry flavours.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Merlot 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Sweet citrus bouquet with perfumed notes and an attractive varietal palate.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Good commercial style that is fresh with green bean-like aromatics and flavours.
Comments Off on Zilzie Wines Selection 23 Victoria Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Attractive floral fragrances with sweet cherry notes and a long velvety palate. Good acid/sweetness balance.
Comments Off on Zilzie Wines Selection 23 Victoria Rosé 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Lightly floral/herbal aromas with an attractive crisp style of palate.
Comments Off on Zilzie Wines Liv Lighter Victoria Pinot Grigio 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Dark berries and chocolate on the nose and rich mulberry flavours with great integration between acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Metal Label Riverina Durif 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Dark brooding chocolate/berry fruit bouquet and great intensity of plum, berry and spicy flavours with balanced acid/tannin and good oak in a supporting role.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Wines Deen De Bortoli Riverina Durif 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Pleasing balance and intensity of toasty oak and varietal fruit with nice tannins.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Wines DBWS Riverina Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Crisp acid driven, nicely textured with a suggestion of varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Wines DBWS Riverina Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A richer, toasty, honeyed style with sweet floral notes and good oak background.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Wines Deen De Bortoli Riverina Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Clean fresh style with nice varietal presence and good level of crisp acidity.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Wines Sacred Hill Riverina Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
An elegant example of the variety. Light honeyed peach nose and good flavour intensity with lime notes.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Wines Sacred Hill Riverina Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Offering great value, this merlot-dominated blend (92%) was grown mostly in the Bridge Pa Triangle and oak-aged for a year. Full-coloured and fragrant, it is mouthfilling and sweet-fruited, with rich, well-ripened blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, a hint of liquorice,…
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
This good value red was fermented with indigenous yeasts – hence the ‘Wild’ Valley. Bright ruby, it is mouthfilling, vibrantly fruity and supple, with cherry, plum and spice flavours, some savoury notes adding complexity, and a smooth finish. Enjoyable young,…
Comments Off on Stoneleigh Wild Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Bright pink, this attractive wine has very good depth of fresh strawberry and spice flavours, lively acidity and a smooth finish. Good value. $17
Comments Off on Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Ready to roll, this gently pink wine has good depth of peach, strawberry and spice flavours, a hint of tannin and an off-dry finish. $18
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Reserve Wairau Marlborough Rosé 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Bright pink, this is a full-bodied style of rosé. Drinking well now, it has strong red berry, peach, strawberry, apricot and spice flavours, with a touch of tannin and a fresh, slightly off-dry finish. $19
Comments Off on Church Road Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Fermented with indigenous rather than cultured yeasts (hence the ‘Wild Valley’), this bright, light yellow/green wine is mouthfilling, with strong tropical fruit and herbaceous aromas and flavours, and a green-edged, smooth finish. $18
Comments Off on Stoneleigh Wild Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022