Posted: September 6, 2017
Juicy, fruit driven style still showing attractive lifted varietal fruit. Good tannin structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Long, savoury and elegant with dark fruit concentration and some oak toastiness. Drink now.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Estate Swan Hill Victoria Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An attractive, flavoursome wine – good for its age with ripe developing floral/citrus/melon-like characters.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Estate Swan Hill Victoria Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A sweeter commercial style but nicely balanced by acid with good varietal fruit intensity.
Comments Off on Lindemans Bin 95 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Perfumed florals on the nose with complimenting oak. A rich palate with good stonefruit intensity.
Comments Off on Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Rich, inky, spicy berry bouquet and attractive primary fruit on the palate with the oak sitting in the background.
Comments Off on Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Typically huge jammy fruit nose with masses of mouthfilling juicy plum/prune flavours, but it’s not over-the-top. Has good level of very fine drying tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Metal Label Riverina Durif 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Well made wine, a touch sweet with ripe tropical characters, toasty softness and attractive phenolics.
Comments Off on La La Land Victoria Pinot Grigio 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A young, lighter, fruity style with peppery berry aromas and dark berry/sweet oak palate.
Comments Off on La La Land Victoria Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Subdued aromas. Light florals on a long delicate palate; flavours in the citrus/apple spectrum.
Comments Off on La La Land Victoria Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Fresh and youthful with bright red fruit showing a floral-like lift and some mintiness.
Comments Off on Kingston Estate Wines The Ink Shed Riverland Petit Verdot Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A floral lift to the peppery red fruit nose. Good dark berry fruit concentration on the palate with nice dusty tannins.
Comments Off on Kingston Estate Wines Estate Riverland Petit Verdot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
“Smells of crushed green olives and summer grasses”. Good palate length, balance and richness.
Comments Off on Sigismondi Estate Southern Secret Riverland Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Toasty honeyed citrus aromas and some toasty development on the citrussy palate.
Comments Off on South Point Estate Riverina Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Generous fruit aromas and a rich creamy palate with sweet/toasty oak and good acidity.
Comments Off on St Anne’s Perricoota Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lighter style. Touch of toast on the fragrant citrus nose. Some intensity of pear and citrus flavours.
Comments Off on St Anne’s Perricoota Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A big wine with lots of tannins. Still youthful. Smells of raspberry jam – tastes of leafy plums.
Comments Off on St Anne’s Perricoota Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A lighter bodied, fresh style of chardonnay; floral and bright with a background of subtle oak adding another layer of flavour. $20.00
Comments Off on Gunn Estate EsReserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Riesling is arguably better suited to low alcohol styles than any other variety; this lightly floral wine with touches of orange blossom, peach and citrus is uncomplicated and easy to enjoy. $17.30
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Flight Waipara Riesling 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Snow pea and kaffir lime leaf aromas lead to a mouth-watering palate of red grapefuit and quince. A fleshy, ripe wine with just a tiny hint of sweetness rounding out the palate. $17.30
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Gris 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Dark plummy fruit with a touch of fruitcake and dark chocolate. Medium bodied with a background of savoury tannin this is drinking well now. $20.00
Comments Off on Gunn Estate Reserve Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Sitting firmly in the red fruited spectrum with juicy, youthful strawberry, raspberry and cranberry fruit to the fore. Minimal oak influence creates a wine that is both brightly toned and easy drinking. Great value. $19.00
Comments Off on Stoneleigh Wild Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Fresh white peach and red apple aromas lead to a generous, ripe sweetly fruited palate. A touch of leesy bran biscuit complexity with some oak barrel influence adds a layer of interest. $17.30
Comments Off on Stoneleigh Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Attractive sauvignon that sits at the riper end of the spectrum; passionfruit and rock melon with just a touch of box hedge. Well made, not overly complex but excellent value for money. $16.00
Comments Off on Haha Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Truly delightful expression of Riesling; piercing notes of tangerine, fresh lime and white blossom coupled with knife edge acidity create a charming, off dry wine. Although it would cellar well, it is deliciously drinkable right now. $17.30
Comments Off on Brancott Estate Waipara Riesling 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Noticeable sweetness married to some white nectarine and quince fruit gives a generous, fleshy wine. $19.50
Comments Off on Terrace Edge Liquid Geography Riesling 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Pretty, delicate aromas of cucumber, lemon and lime. A tight, steelier style of riesling that $20.00
Comments Off on Brightwater Nelson Riesling 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Fragrant white blossom and fresh green apple aromas. Quite sweet on the palate, this is a bright fleshy style of Riesling, full of rock melon and peach flavours. Finishes crisply. $15.00
Comments Off on Thornbury Waipara Riesling 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A straightforward crisp style of pinot gris that has a nice thread of acidity running through lifting the flavours. Bright, fresh and excellent value. $15.00
Comments Off on Thornbury Waipara Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Youthful white peach and passionfruit aromas. An appealing, easy drinking style of sauvignon with plenty of bright and juicy fresh fruit. $18.00
Comments Off on Left Field Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Developed style; smoky and soft with sweet/sour characters and some white pepper.
Comments Off on Burk Salter Riverland Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A dry red style of wine with a broad tarry nose and dense meaty flavours on a warm palate shows a hint of cranberry fruit.
Comments Off on Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A dry red style of wine with a broad tarry nose and dense meaty flavours on a warm palate shows a hint of cranberry fruit.
Comments Off on Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Well made with a fresh lively savoury edged nose and very good primary fruit flavours on the gentle and very “accessible” palate.
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Curious SEA Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Well made with a fresh lively savoury edged nose and very good primary fruit flavours on the gentle and very “accessible” palate.
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Curious SEA Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A soft rounded “crowd pleaser” with raspberry like aromas and smoothly integrated palate of bramble fruit and warm spices.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Helmsford Clare Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A soft rounded “crowd pleaser” with raspberry like aromas and smoothly integrated palate of bramble fruit and warm spices.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Helmsford Clare Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Fresh lemony aromas and intense persistent lime flavours on the linear palate. A touch sweet.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Helmsford Clare Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Fresh lemony aromas and intense persistent lime flavours on the linear palate. A touch sweet.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Helmsford Clare Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Pungent intensity of gooseberry aromas and nice length of varietal flavours with reasonably high acidity.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Pungent intensity of gooseberry aromas and nice length of varietal flavours with reasonably high acidity.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Stalky aromatics with a pleasant perfumed lift and pretty jubey raspberry/anise flavoured palate. Easy drinking.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Stalky aromatics with a pleasant perfumed lift and pretty jubey raspberry/anise flavoured palate. Easy drinking.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Delicate pink wine with reserved grapefruit-like aromas and an intensely flavoured berry palate.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Rosé 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Delicate pink wine with reserved grapefruit-like aromas and an intensely flavoured berry palate.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Rosé 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Spicy and toasty on the slightly broad nose with a generous palate that is full of gentle stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Spicy and toasty on the slightly broad nose with a generous palate that is full of gentle stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Nest Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Soft developed caramel like residual sweetness on the nose and a candy sweet style of palate but there is also a high line of acid.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Falcon Marlborough Riesling 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Soft developed caramel like residual sweetness on the nose and a candy sweet style of palate but there is also a high line of acid.
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Wines The Falcon Marlborough Riesling 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Warm, developed and well integrated wine with some lacquer-like notes and some spiciness.
Comments Off on Tom + Mitch Adelaide Hills Shiraz Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017