Posted: January 12, 2018
Smells of sweet beetroot and spices. Firm, young, robust, cherry berry palate. Has some grip but is balanced. Needs more time.
Comments Off on Zantho Burgenland Zweigelt 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A fruit bomb of a wine. Lots of lychee, melon and nougat characters with searing acidity.
Comments Off on Zantho Burgenland Muskat Ottonel 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Very fresh and lifted super tropical nose with loads of tropical flavours with a slight capsicum note on the clean crisp palate.
Comments Off on Zantho Burgenland Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
“A modern style”, noted one judge. Tarry savoury nose with earthy notes and a dark chocolate/cherry palate.
Comments Off on Weingut Umathum Burgenland Blaufrankisch 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
The wine is quite savoury more than fruit driven. Palate is almost cabernet sauvignon like. 5+
Comments Off on Weingut Umathum Burgenland Zweigelt 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Bright pink wine with a vibrant bouquet of strawberries and cherries. Drying cranberry-like palate with firm tannins and high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Weingut Umathum Burgenland Rosa 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Delightful fragrances of Turkish Delight and ripe citrus palate, a touch oily, with good fruit/savoury balance.
Comments Off on Weingut Umathum Gelber & Roter Burgenland Traminer 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
An oak driven style with the red fruits sitting underneath and supported by some gentle tannins.
Comments Off on Hopler Burgenland Zweigelt 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Nose is a vibrant mix of cherries and musk sticks with a dash of pepper. Upfront mix of savoury and red fruit flavours with a sweet centre, crisp juicy acidity and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Hopler Celestia Burgenland Rosé 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A riper style. Bottle age characters starting to develop and mixing with the spicy citrus fruit. “Great with smoked meats!”
Comments Off on Hopler Burgenland Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Inviting nose of blueberries and pine needles. Lean palate with good length of flavours, high tannins and ‘wild’ acidity.
Comments Off on Esterhazy Winery Leithaberg DAC Burgenland Blaufrankisch 2014 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Boiled lolly nose with hints of cherries and cedary oak. A simple, uncomplicated red/blue fruit palate with vibrant mouth-watering acidity.
Comments Off on Wolfgang Pratsch Composee Weinviertel Cabernet Sauvignon Blaufrankisch Zweigelt 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Fresh lifted aromas of snap peas and herbs. Lively on the palate with predominant savoury/herbal-like flavours.
Comments Off on Wolfgang Pratsch Weinviertel Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Great lift and freshness for its age. A pretty honeyed citrus nose and beautifully developing palate which will continue to age gracefully.
Comments Off on Weingut Leth Ried Schillingsberg Wagram Riesling 2014 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Simple and well made with a savoury yet fresh bouquet and good citrussy flavours wrapped around a savoury textured core and phenolics adding interest. High level of alcohol.
Comments Off on Weingut Leth Ried Fumberg Wagram Roter Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A riper style showing some age. Vibrant tropical/guava fruit on the nose and a fully developed syrupy palate. Good length and texture with gentle spiciness.
Comments Off on Weingut Leth Ried Schafflerberg Wagram Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Very ripe dried apricot botrytis fragrances with the ripeness following through to the palate. “The botrytis adds a positive complexity.”
Comments Off on Weingut Muller Leiten Reserve Kremstal Riesling 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A fresh vibrant wine with excellent varietal expression. The nose is like orange peel with a perfumed lift with strong citrus flavours and lovely acidity to match. Needs another 8-10 years! 5+
Comments Off on Weingut Muller Silberbichl Kremstal Riesling 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Gentle, pretty nose with subtle stonefruit aromas. Fresh and simple on the palate with a good mix of citrus and stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Weingut Muller Ried Neuberg Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Wine has excellent varietal expression of cassis fruit and violets with a dark chocolaty core. Still quite fresh for its age with more years left.
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Grande Reserve Niederosterreich Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A very ripe style; complex and complete and ready for drinking now. Touch of honeysuckle on the ripe fruit nose with a massive tropical palate and excellent line of acid. “Hold on to your seat!”
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Gebling Reserve Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Not your typical riesling characters here. All strawberries and cloves. “Quite charming and a little on the wild side.
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Gebling Reserve Kremstal Riesling 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
“The most intellectual wine of the bracket; keeps you engaged and interested”, said one judge. “Close to perfect for me”, said another. Gentle mix of citrus, melons and herbs with a savoury edge.
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Kremser Weinzierlberg Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
This wine has it all; complexity, freshness and great varietal expression of violets, blackcurrants, plums and spices. “Colour wise it is the darkest wine in the flight!”
Comments Off on Judith Beck Bambule! Austria Zweigelt 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A blend of inky, leafy strawberry aromas and lovely mix of cherry flavours with a savoury edge and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Judith Beck Beck Ink Austria Zweigelt Sankt Laurent 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A compote of rhubarb on the nose with light peppery notes. Leaner, lighter, crisp and lively palate with pleasant red fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Weinkellerei Lenz Moser Malteser Ritterorden Niederosterreich Blauer Zweigelt 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Nose bordering on tropical with pretty floral touches. Crisp and lively green apple palate, quite austere with a mineral edge.
Comments Off on Weinkellerei Lenz Moser Malteser Ritterorden Weinviertel Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Boiled lolly nose; underlying freshness. A pleasant, simple style, ripe fruit palate.
Comments Off on Weingut Jager Smaragd Steinriegl Wachau Riesling 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Vibrantly fresh citrus, herbal, spicy bouquet. Youthful palate with underlying spicy fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Weingut Jager Federspiel Vorder Seiber Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A delightfully delicate, youthful, honeyed fruit style that has hugely spicy aromas and is followed by a flavoursome nutty/dried fruit palate with a good level of acidity.
Comments Off on Weinrieder Weinviertel Eiswein 2014 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Inky rich fruit aromas with minty hint. Complex layers of red fruit flavours, savoury elements and some earthiness
Comments Off on Weingut Gesellmann OP Eximium No 28 Burgenland Blaufrankisch Sankt Laurent Zweigelt 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Quite an austere citrus/stonefruit nose with a spicy lift. Light mineral palate. Gentle citrus/stonefruit flavours and great structure provided by tannins and phenolics.
Comments Off on Laurenz V. Singing Niederosterreich Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Very fresh for a 2015 vintage. Young light mineral/citrus fragrances. Generous palate. Smart use of phenolics.
Comments Off on Laurenz V. Charming Reserve Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A big textured wine. Ripe cranberry/current nose with unusual banana-like esters. Brooding earthy and powerful palate with tremendous strength of minty cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Weingut Pfaffl Altenberg Reserve Lower Austria Sankt Laurent 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Spicy lychee/rose petal bouquet with excellent complexity on the long tropical palate. “Pushes the boundaries of traditional riesling!”
Comments Off on Weingut Pfaffl Passion Reserve Lower Austria Riesling 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A pale green, off-dry style with bold ripe citrus fruit characters and a high level of spritz that accentuated the tight, linear acid palate profile. Excellent balance. 5+
Comments Off on Weingut Pfaffl Terrassen Sonnleiten Lower Austria Riesling 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A solid example of this variety. Smelling of apple pie with nutty notes and loads of upfront ripe fruit flavours. “A lovely balanced drink”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Weingut Pfaffl Zeiseneck Weinvertel Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
A beautifully balanced wine built for longevity. “A time capsule for the future”, thought one judge. Lovely young citrus fruit with fresh crisp acidity, floral notes and herbal hints. 5+
Comments Off on Weingut Kurt Angerer Ametzberg Ried Ametsberg Kamptal Riesling 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Crisp pear-like bouquet with a hint of caramel. A big complex palate with gentle citrus flavours and some old oak.
Comments Off on Weingut Kurt Angerer Loam Ried Friesenrock Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Peaty mushroomy nuances to the melon nose. Loads of interest on the complex palate with its retained crispness and fruity spiciness.
Comments Off on Weingut Kurt Angerer Kies Ried Kiesling Niederosterreich Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Musky peach/melon varietal aromas and an elegant fruit driven palate with well handled oak and good acid line.
Comments Off on Weingut Etz Ried Bleckenweg Kamptal Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Citrus/Hessian characters on the nose with fresh lively yellow fruit/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Weingut Etz DAC Reserve Ried Karl Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: November 9, 2017
Attractive core of red fruits with a little dried herb. Softly tannic, simply fruited but appealing. $19.00
Comments Off on Mills Reef Syrah 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Bright and juicy with lots of redcurrant and raspberry fruit. There is a just a touch of tannin and spicy oak but very subtle; this is as an appealing early drinking wine. $18.00
Comments Off on Left Field Merlot 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Big oaky nose, almost a touch of raspberry ripple ice cream sits alongside strawberry and red plum fruit. Chewy dense tannins. Quite a lot of wine for the price. $16.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely floral red fruited wine; appealing and bright with a good degree of perfume and upfront charm. The tannins are quite marked; just a tad firm at present but should resolve with time in bottle. $16.00
Comments Off on Vidal Estate Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Red fruited; lots of juicy raspberry and strawberry fruit and quite a bit of sweet cedar oak too. Attractive easy drinking, fruit is ripe as are the tannins. $20.00
Comments Off on Sileni Estate Selection Merlot 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lots of interest;, star anise, black plum. Plenty of fruit to support the charry smoky notes. Maybe doesn’t have the length of really top examples but very appealing. $16.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Densely fruited. Lots of blueberry, damson plum on the nose. Big, opulent, fleshy characters. Lots of tannin but core of fruit seems to soak it up. Not immediately appealing and takes time to open up but grows in charm. Good…
Comments Off on Vidal Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Pure, attractive fragrant red berry and raspberry fruit. Not too bold, retains a sense of restraint with just a touch of cedar spiced oak in support. Silky and soft, with good concentration and length. Amazing value $15.00
Comments Off on Thornbury Merlot 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017