Posted: November 9, 2017
Nutty nose with hints of persimmon fruit. Great mousse and autolysis on the fine toasty palate with more of the persimmon characters evident.
Comments Off on Veuve Monsigny Brut Selection Champagne Brut NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Good bead, nice nutty development on the nose, persistent flavours, some obvious oak and crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Veuve Olivier France & Spain Sparkling Brut NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lemon tart like aromas and persistent citrus rind flavours on a complex and creamy palate.
Comments Off on South Point Estate SEA Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Medium pink wine that’s sweet, round and creamy with lychee and strawberry characters.
Comments Off on Claire Creek Sparkling SEA Moscato Rosa NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Floral fragrances with a slight mineral edge. The palate is luscious and full of great flavours.
Comments Off on Claire Creek SEA Sparkling Moscato NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A delicate and very pretty style with light zesty lemon fragrances and fresh pear flavours showing nice spritz-like characters.
Comments Off on Trentham The Family Murray Darling Prosecco NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Creamy buttery style with a complex and developed nutty nose and has a yeasty/quince-like flavour profile.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Murray Darling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Peachy/tropical fragrances and sweet apple and pear-like flavours. Some cellaring potential. 3-5
Comments Off on Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc Bubbles Marlborough Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Complex and creamy style with intense racy lemon citrus characters, showing some toastiness and has a fresh acid line.
Comments Off on Yarra Burn Premium Cuvee Australia Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Youthful and pretty wine with limes and lemons on the nose and palate and floral nuances.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek SEA Sparkling Moscato NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Subtle floral fragrances and long pretty delicate floral/cherry blossom flavours.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Trilogy Cuvee Brut SEA Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Intense confectionery pear fragrances and complex minerally citrus flavours with nicely balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve SEA Prosecco NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Mineral driven style. Subtle crisp apple-like fruit with hints of citrus and balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve SEA Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“Birthday party pink!” Sweet strawberry aromas. Simple candied fruit flavours and crisp acidity.
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Posted: November 9, 2017
A simple citrus nose with some nice aged notes. Creamy texture to the long lingering palate with mouthfilling citrus driven flavours.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Brut Cuvee SEA Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Nice muscaty/tropical aromas with a grassy/passionfruit palate. Unorthodox but well done.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Lightly Sparkling Marlborough Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An uncomplicated, easy drinking merlot, full of red plum and cherry fruit. Not a bold wine but a charming sweetly fruited one.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Ripe blackberry and bramble fruit on the nose with a touch of Malbec’s wild, untamed fruit. Crunchy acidity and firm tannins. Good value.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Very youthful and primary with juicy aromas of red plum and berry. A nice core of fruit sweetness contributes to an appealing easy drinking style of pinot.
Comments Off on Black Cottage Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bright apple and pear fruit on the nose leading to a creamy off dry, juicy palate. Well made and great value.
Comments Off on Mission Estate Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Not so much of the black pepper found in Hawkes Bay and instead this speaks of Marlborough; juicy red raspberry fruit flavours, silky and super approachable, already drinking well
Comments Off on Mount Riley Syrah 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bright vivid red fruit flavours of dried cranberry and strawberry with a gentle bite of tannin on the finish. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Mount Riley Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An exotic aroma; liquorice and rose petal sit alongside dark fruits. A generous softly textured pinot noir.
Comments Off on Mission Estate Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The nose is full of freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime and although the palate is fairly sweet, there is plenty of succulent acidity to balance.
Comments Off on Mission Estate Riesling 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Appealing citrussy chardonnay that is immediately appealing. Vibrant fruit flavours of melon and yellow plum are unencumbered by too much oak giving a bright, honest wine.
Comments Off on Alpha Domus The Pilot Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bright, fruit focussed chardonnay with ripe nectarine and rock melon flavours to the fore. Not especially complex but has lots of drink me now appeal.
Comments Off on Mount Riley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Super bold, chewy and dense with masses blackcurrant and plum. Touches of star anise and graphite too. Not the most polished of wines but plenty of dense sweet fruit and a long finish.
Comments Off on Church Road Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Black plummy fruit, some charry, cinnamon and nutmeg oak and a silky medium bodied palate combine to give an approachable, well executed savoury red. Plenty of wine for $20.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Late harvest Riesling contributes plenty of super ripe, honeyed papaya and peach aromas. Super sweet but with a lovely lively acid spine that gives a mandarin and lime edge to the flavours and keeps everything in balance.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Grilled pineapple and freshly squeezed lime juice aromas with some digestive bran biscuit oak sitting nicely alongside. Smartly made wine with a silky yet dry finish. Excellent value.
Comments Off on Stoneleigh Wild Valley Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Understated chardonnay; appealing rock melon and red apple fruit supported by a whisper of oak and an attractive silky texture. Not a blockbuster but nicely balanced and very appealing.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Lots of botrytis here; manuka honey, dried apricot and ryebread complement the golden peach and mango flavours. Intensely sweet with a lovely succulent texture and a zesty, crisp finish.
Comments Off on Alpha Domus The Pilot Leonarda Late Harvest 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Textbook gewurz; rose petal, lychee and Turkish delight aromas jostle for attention. Richly textured with a definite sweetness gives a plump, squishy mouthfeel and leads to a lingering finish. A wine full of personality.
Comments Off on Mission Estate Gewurztraminer 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Fresh and light with a lovely elegance of pure varietal fruit mixed with toasty complexity. It has years ahead of it yet.
Comments Off on Gledhill Adelaide Hills Semillon 2012 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
More savoury in style. Obvious semillon characters on the nose and nice acid drive to the palate with good phenolics.
Comments Off on Beelgara Estate NSW Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Simple, fresh and crisp with a lifted varietal punch of cut grass and tropical fruit.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Head Over Heels SEA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lifted fresh aromatics of cut hay showing a rich tropical thread. Great flavour profile, good line of acid. An excellent quaffer.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Barking Owl Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Citrussy nose with a confectionery edge. Great palate that’s big, rich and loaded with long lingering varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A delicate perfumed bouquet with delicate floral notes and a light vinous palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Lion’s Lair WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Delicate lime/lemon sherbet bouquet with an interesting varietal fruit palate that’s developing nicely. Has years ahead of it yet.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Light fresh aromas with lemon zest characters and a simple, fresh, savoury palate.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Not a classic but a nice flavoursome/savoury style. Smells like lime cordial, tastes toasty and citrussy with sweet notes.
Comments Off on Clovely Estate South Burnett Semillon 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Beautiful lemon curd-like aromas with attractive toasty development. Round, rich palate with a powerful citrus line and pleasant honeyed/toasty elements.
Comments Off on Clovely Estate South Burnett Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An acid driven wine with defined zesty lime/lemon varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Limestone Coast Riesling 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
“A fun wine”, said one judge. Lovely elderflower lift to the nose and grapey flavours with balanced sweetness.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
A rich well rounded wine with a good balance of cedary oak and ripe mulberry-like fruit characters.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel WA Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A very light tropical lift to the crisp varietal nose. Great palate, well balanced with very nice texture and full of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A nice simple melon and cashew bouquet with lovely chardonnay flavours on the rich and fleshy palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Signature Series Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Rich buttery wine with honey dew-like fruit characters. A very good quaffer.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Martha’s Lane Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Big punchy sweet tropical aromas and very flavoursome palate with floral spicy notes. Good drinking now.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Strategy SEA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017