Posted: April 24, 2020
Good varietal expression of cassis fruit mixing with spices and cedar. The dry tannic palate has sweet fruit and fine tannins.
Comments Off on James Busby Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Purple fruit fragrances with hints of rose petals and lovely cool climate varietal flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Abbey Vale Margaret River Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A complexity of well managed oak and good varietal fruit with some toasty age showing.
Comments Off on Abbey Vale Margaret River Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Excellent varietal bouquet of sweet blue fruits and good depth of varietal flavour.
Comments Off on Abbey Vale Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Mr Riggs Idle Lane McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Mr Riggs Adelaide Montepulciano 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Mr Riggs Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Mr Riggs Piebald Adelaide Hills Syrah 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Mr Riggs Abundance McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Mr Riggs Baxters Block McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose is an alluring mix of spices, raspberries and vanilla with a seamlessly balanced rich yet elegant spicy fruit palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Magnet McLaren Vale Grenache 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Brooding chocolaty dark fruit nose and a lovely textured palate with good vinosity and some nice savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Rounded fleshy shiraz, smooth in the mouth and tasting of dark fruits and malty oak.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Burnt Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Briary/forest floor bouquet with spicy elements and an opulent palate offering mouth-filling sweet ripe blue fruit flavours with dusty oak and good tannin length.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
“Typical NSW shiraz aromas,” noted one of the judges. Lots of dark cherries and licorice with a palate more spicy than fruity. 5+
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Murrumbateman Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A raspberry bouquet with hints of oak and a violet-like lift. Lovely layers of dark chocolate, raspberry and vanilla flavours.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Southern Highlands Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A good nose; plenty of red cherry aromas and delicate confectionery fruit flavours with spiciness.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards House Block Southern Highlands Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Smoky nutty peach aromas with lovely warm soft varietal fruit flavours. “A wine for the future.”
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Southern Highlands Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Lightly structured wine with subtle peach aromas and flavours and a robust finish.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Winery Block Southern Highlands Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A mix of cherry fruit characters with a hint of chocolate on the nose and spicy licorice on the palate.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
The nose is pungent and perfumed. Excellent fruit sweetness to the palate. Has plenty of potential. 5+
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange Shiraz Viognier 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Syrupy cherry bouquet with smoky notes and loads of licorice and juicy black cherry flavours laced with fine powdery tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Hilltops Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose has a lift of dark cherries and vanilla oak with some subtle fruit flavours
Comments Off on Thompson Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Dense inky licorice nose and a bold balanced palate with well-delivered fruit flavours. $
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Limited Reserve Gundagai Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose is an interesting complexity of Christmas cake and cured meats with a bold and intense sweet fruit palate.
Comments Off on Trevelen Farm Frankland Reserve Great Southern Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Candied development to the nose and off-dry palate backed up with ripe fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Trevelen Farm Estate Great Southern Riesling 2019 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Subtle zesty lemon bouquet and refreshing persistence of citrussy flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Sandalford 1840 Range Swan Valley Chenin Blanc 2019 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nice lift of sweet red fruit and plum characters with some earthiness peeking through and mouthwatering tannins.
Comments Off on Sandalford Margaret River Range Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Very obvious candied plum aromas with inky fruit flavours, plenty of silky tannins and good use of mocha-like oak. 5+
Comments Off on Sandalford Margaret River Range Margaret River Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose shows an abundance of “yummy” berry fruit and milk chocolate aromas and flavours with an elegant tannin backbone and good line of acidity. Give it food! 5+
Comments Off on Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Some pungency to the fruit driven nose with a tropical lift and generous flavours on the nicely poised and lengthy palate.
Comments Off on Fuddling Cup Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A big rich wine with a peppery cassis fruit bouquet and a light bright feel to the varietal palate.
Comments Off on Fuddling Cup Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A mature, bright crimson wine with aromas of figs and cola and a pretty flavour profile.
Comments Off on Talisman Cellar Release Geographe Shiraz 2009 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A big rich blend with the dark fruit aromas showing a candied edge and has a firm tannic palate with good length of sweet varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Talisman Geographe Cabernet Malbec 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Pretty confectionery fruit bouquet and a leafy edge to the red berry/Ribena-like flavours.
Comments Off on Talisman Geographe Zinfandel 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Aromas of cherry cola with nettle-like notes and subtle fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Talisman Geographe Merlot 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Beautiful chardonnay fruit fragrances; very appealing with lovely funkiness creating complexity. The well-structured fruit driven palate is long and intensely flavoured. 3-5
Comments Off on Talisman ‘Gabrielle’ Geographe Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Great colour for an 8-year-old. Nose is intense, complex, spicy and toasty with a youthful and bracing linear palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Talisman Cellar Release Geographe Riesling 2012 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A big bold interesting blend with a lovely core of sweet varietal fruits and leesy notes.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious BDX+ Swan Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Malbec Merlot Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Excellent lifted red fruit expression on the nose and a palate that is smooth and cool in the mouth with subtle juicy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Malbec 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Spicy strawberry fruit characters obvious here mixing with pencil shaving-like oak.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A very attractive lighter style of grenache with fresh vibrant red fruit characters and some grainy tannins.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Grenache 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A light wine of red fruits, dried herbs and citrus peel with some fruit sweetness.
Comments Off on Umamu Estate Margaret River Rosé 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A nicely ageing lightweight style with a licorice/herbal nose and subtle red fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Gilberts 3 Lads Mount Barker Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose is a fragrant freshness of blue fruits and violets with a solid core of delicious sweet fruit flavours. “Has plenty of appeal,” suggested one judge.
Comments Off on Gilberts Reserve Mount Barker Great Southern Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
An elegant wine with plum skin and cola-like fragrances. Soft sweet fruit fills the mouth with delicious flavours and is seamlessly balanced with oak and tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Gilberts Reserve Mount Barker Great Southern Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Exotic spices and blue fruits on the nose with rich mulberry flavours and sweet vanillin oak. Ageing beautifully.
Comments Off on Kosciuszko Tumbarumba Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Very true to style and according to one judge, “Should be rewarded for still being alive!”
Comments Off on Kosciuszko Tumbarumba Sangiovese 2015 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Red fruit varietal aromas with a medicinal note and a lightweight tannic palate with a gamey edge.
Comments Off on Oates Ends Margaret River Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020