Posted: April 8, 2020
Still very youthful, this vibrant, concentrated wine was grown mostly in the Ure Valley and fermented in French oak barriques (50% new). It has fresh, strong, grapefruit-like aromas and flavours, seasoned with toasty oak, excellent complexity, lively acidity and obvious…
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Posted: April 8, 2020
Already delicious, this wine was grown mostly in the company’s Omaka Valley vineyard. Fermented and lees-aged for 10 months in French and American oak casks (50% new), it is mouthfilling and fleshy, with peachy, slightly biscuity flavours, showing excellent complexity…
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Posted: April 8, 2020
Certified organic, this estate-grown, lower Awatere Valley wine was made with “absolutely zero added sulphur”, using “green tea powder as a natural antioxidant.” Mouthfilling and crisp, it is very youthful, with restrained aromatics, but very good weight and depth of…
Comments Off on Loveblock Orange Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Certified organic, this single-vineyard, Awatere Valley wine was partly (33%) fermented in old French oak barrels. Ripely fragrant, with generous, lively, tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, a distinct touch of complexity and a crisp, dry finish, it’s drinking well now….
Comments Off on Loveblock Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Still very lively and probably at its peak, this wine comes from a coastal site at the north-east edge of the Wairau Valley. Fragrant, it is mouthfilling, with very good intensity of melon/lime flavours, a slightly salty streak and a…
Comments Off on Wither Hills Single Vineyard Rarangi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
This rare wine (933 bottles) was estate-grown at Rarangi. Very pale straw, with a slightly biscuity, oaky bouquet, it is full-bodied and youthful, with generous, ripe, tropical fruit flavours, showing good complexity, and a rounded finish. Well worth cellaring. $26
Comments Off on Wither Hills Cellar Selection Barrel Fermented Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very lively, finely balanced wine, grown in the lower Wairau Valley. Mouthfilling, with good intensity of ripe, tropical fruit flavours, a herbaceous undercurrent, balanced acidity and a long, dry finish. $27 (UK)
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block Cash Block 19 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 20 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Drinking well now, this fleshy, concentrated wine was grown mostly at Dillons Point. Fresh and lively, it has strong, ripe, tropical fruit flavours to the fore, a herbal undercurrent and a dry, lingering finish. $23 (UK)
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Raptor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Still very youthful, this single-vineyard wine was grown at Dillons Point. Fresh and vibrant, it has deep, delicate tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, pure and searching, and a dry, persistent finish. Best drinking mid-2020+. $34 (A, UK)
Comments Off on Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Benchmark stuff, grown at Dillons Point, in the lower Wairau Valley. Pale lemon/green, it is intense and vibrant, with punchy, clearly herbaceous flavours, tropical fruit notes, a hint of saltiness, and a tight, dry, long finish. $27 (A, UK)
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Full-on style, with mouthfilling body and penetrating, clearly herbaceous flavours, showing impressive delicacy, vigour and intensity. Youthful, slightly salty wine, with a crisp, dry, lasting finish. $27 (UK)
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
This unusually elegant, complex and ageworthy sauvignon blanc was mostly fermented with indigenous yeasts in old French barriques, transferred out of oak prior to the next harvest, lees-matured for another eight months, and finally bottled in January 2019. It has…
Comments Off on Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Fleshy, ripe and rounded, this rich, sweet-fruited wine was grown in the Southern Valleys, Wairau Valley and the upper Awatere Valley. Made with some indigenous yeast fermentation in old oak barrels, it is attractively scented and weighty, with strong passionfruit/lime…
Comments Off on Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A big ripe yellow fruit bouquet and a nicely structured full-bodied palate with flavours of stonefruits.
Comments Off on Laurenz V Friendly Kamptal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very fruity nose with a vanilla-like backing. A light to medium bodied palate juicy with elegant, lemon and lime zest fruit characters with a subtle finish.
Comments Off on Hahndorf Hill Winery Gru Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Sill closed, needs air to open up to gooseberries and green peppers. Give it more time.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Southern Highlands NSW Gruner Veltliner 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A fresh, vibrant and elegant mix of spices, white pepper, lychees and strawberries with some lovely crunchy aciity.
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy K1 Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Floral fragrances with subtle spiciness and softly textured spicy pear palate.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Spicy citrus nose with herbaceous nuances and a pretty crunchy citrus palate.
Comments Off on Hahndorf Hill Winery Gru Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Perfectly balanced, super-fresh style with elegantly perfumed aromas and flavours and loads of tempting fruit characters.
Comments Off on Hahndorf Hill Winery White Mischief Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Powerful green melon and pear fragrances with an exotic floral touch. Delicate and spicy on the palate with pretty fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Lisa McGuigan Wines Hunter Valley Gruner Veltliner 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Quite a classic fresh fragrant style with elegant fruit characters and a somewhat tangy finish.
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy K1 Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A pleasant spicy nose with herbal notes and a refreshing berry jelly-like flavour profile with crisp lively acidity.
Comments Off on Wangolina Mount Benson Limestone Coast Gruner Veltliner 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Delicate aromas of apples and quinces with a touch of spice. Velvety smooth in the mouth with lively citrus flavours.
Comments Off on The Pawn Wine Co The Austrian Attack Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Juicy plum fruit characters – very varietal with a big tannin structure and subtle complexity.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bruised apple characters dominate the nose. Complex palate with smooth bottle age developing.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very varietal aromas; a pretty combo of plums and toffee. Spicy plum palate supported by the spicy oak and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Carmine’s Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A light bright complexity of both sweet fruit and herbaceous characters.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Biodynamic Riverland Mencia 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Juicy berry bouquet and soft and fleshy in the mouth with well integrated layers of fruit, spices, pepper and oak.
Comments Off on Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Blackcurrant bouquet with subtle herbaceousness and attractive fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A sound commercial shiraz rich with spicy red and peppery plum fruit characters.
Comments Off on Ulupna Single Vineyard Goulburn Valley Victoria Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Almost inky in colour with blackcurrant-like fruit aromas jumping out the glass. Huge palate – not particularly complex but offering very nice drinking.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Colour of Raven Black Wine Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright fresh red currant aromas with soft and juicy red fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Swan Hill Victoria Zweigelt 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Honeysuckle notes to the lifted nose, oily mouthfeel and honeyed citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Pure Vision Wines RMW Organic Adelaide Plains Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A softly structured style with juicy varietal fruit characters and very subtle use of oak nicely complementing the fruit and supported by a good acid backbone.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Magnet McLaren Vale Grenache 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very intense deep purple wine with sweet varietal fruit aromas and a lovely touch of oak. Generous primary fruit on the palate complemented by subtle use of oak.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs d’Adelaide Montepulciano 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Firm dry wine; herbaceous and leathery on the nose, good minty cabernet fruit flavours and a grippy tannic finish.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A complex and well-balanced wine with red berry fruit, complex oak, dusty tannins and a savoury hint.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A powerful old school style shiraz with the oak dominating the attractive varietal fruit characters. Nice dusty tannins.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Original McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely complexity to the nose with secondary notes developing. Big up-front chocolate, raspberry and plum flavours with gentle oak holding it together.
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