Posted: April 8, 2020
Nice intensity of red currant/cherry cola aromas and lingering confectionery sweet strawberry/cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A light bodied style; balanced and focussed with spicy red fruit characters on the nose and palate and fine tannins. Needs chilling.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Love Symbol McLaren Vale Grenache 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A huge nose with a sweet floral lift and a lengthy vibrant and warming palate with an intense concentration of varietal fruit and spices with an oaky finish.
Comments Off on Stonehorse by Kaesler Barossa Valley Touriga 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Intense colour, dusty herbal nose and flavoursome palate with vibrant mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Telmo Rodriguez ‘Corriente’ Rioja (Lantziego) Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Brooding developing fruit fragrances and good concentration of fruit flavours with strong line of acidity.
Comments Off on Peacock’s Tail South Australia Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Vibrant red fruit nose with a floral lift. Super dry on the palate with lovely fruit concentration and slight “blocky” tannins with acidity kept nicely in check.
Comments Off on Biurko Gorri Joven Rioja (Bargota) Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A dense dark and brooding wine with opulent plum and cherry-like varietal fruit, spicy oak and well focussed tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Spicy cooked fruit aromas with leathery/earthy notes. Palate is dry, savoury and developing. High level of tannins. Needs food.
Comments Off on Hemera Estate Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
An elegant light-bodied wine with youthful sweet and spicy cherry fruit and fine well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Briar Ridge Vineyard Limited Release Hilltops & Hunter Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A pretty red. On the lighter side, with developing savoury fruit and herbal undertones.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious Perth Hills & Swan Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright youthful fruit driven style with nice oak spiciness and powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
The nose is bright with fruit and oak and has dense and brooding inky flavours. “More-ish!” 3-5
Comments Off on Telmo Rodriguez ‘Dehesa Gago’ Toro Spain Tinta de Toro 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A cherry bomb of a nose and a dry palate with lovely fruit tucked away underneath.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Madrugador Fleurieu Tempranillo 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Nose is noticeably spicy with honeyed/ginger notes and super savoury palate has more of the ginger notes.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A very pleasant example of the variety with its fruity floral fragrances and balanced palate with “charming” fruit, zesty acidity and nice minerality.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A generous wine that has green varietal fruit characters with an herbaceous lift.
Comments Off on Briar Ridge Vineyard Limited Release Hunter Valley Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A nutty profile to the nose and super savoury palate. Chill and drink now!
Comments Off on Shingleback Wine Davey Estate McLaren Vale Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Nutty nose with a spicy lift and dry savoury palate with an acidic citrus line.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Limited Release King Valley Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A pungent varietal nose with generous fruit salad-like flavours and a nutty texture to the palate. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Inner City Winemakers Hunter Valley Verdejo 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Primary green fruit fragrances with lovely varietal fruit flavours showing a spicy lift.
Comments Off on Castello Banfi Le Rime Tuscany Italy Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Fresh, vibrant, fruit driven style. Lifted fruit fragrances with floral notes and hints of spices. Good palate length with flavours of stone fruits and floral nuances.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Shades of Gris Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A hint of spice to the cooked apple aromas and a “charming” citrusy palate.
Comments Off on Singlefile Wines Run Free Great Southern Pinot Grigio 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Pretty pink wine with a rose petal nose and pleasant and refreshing red fruit palate
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Limited Release King Valley Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Delicate floral on the nose with a rich and creamy fruity palate with slightly honeyed notes and lively bubbles.
Comments Off on Vallate Venica Prosecco NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Citrus, cashew and spices on the nose and a creamy nectarine palate with a nice “whiff” of oak.
Comments Off on Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley & Margaret River Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Roasty toasty oak sits on top of the canned peach-like fruit fragrances with classy oak flavours mixing with lemon-curd and citrus-like fruit on the minerally palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Aromas of apricots and oak with other elements adding complexity. Generous pure varietal fruit palate with acid holding it all together. “Very good winemaking.” 5+
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Southern Highlands NSW Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A great standout white blend that is just starting to evolve and show its capabilities. A lovely fragrant and flavoursome concoction of peaches, apricots, citrus and spices.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lake Roussanne Marsanne 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Still a very youthful wine with great varietal definition. Citrus peel and stone-fruit aromas fill the nose and show a toasty lift. Super clean and refreshing citrus palate. Has potential.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Wines Estate Nagambie Marsanne 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A nose of ripe stonefruit with matchstick-like oak and beautifully focussed citrus flavours with refreshing acidity.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Wines Estate Nagambie Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Delicate smoky bouquet with some melon notes evident and a soft and alluring palate with upfront buttery oak flavours layered with citrus and spice.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Delicate, fresh and still closed but shows plenty of potential. Great honeyed fruit bouquet and quite a tight palate with flavours described by one judge like “Golden flowers”.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Cellar Door Series Pyrenees Viognier 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
True to the varietal. Lovely smoky stonefruit nose and refreshing flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Viognier 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A bouquet of limes laced with toasty elements. Well structured palate shows sweet lime juice-like flavours with savoury notes and refreshing acidity.
Comments Off on Montara Wines Grampians Riesling 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A lovely floral green apple and citrus nose with zesty lemon and lime flavours and hints of green apples. “Tastes like a riesling should,” enthused one judge. 5+
Comments Off on Best’s Wines Great Western Riesling 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Fragrant peach bouquet with a tropical lift and a soft “quiet achiever” of a palate tasting of orange peel and grapefruit that is enhanced by lovely acidity.
Comments Off on Clarnette & Ludvigsen Grampians Riesling 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very delicate wine with floral/honeysuckle aromas and fresh citrus and pome fruit flavours. Needs time.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lake Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very fresh sparkling with inviting blackberry/blackcurrant and chocolaty aromas and super soft palate. Good fruit/oak balance.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A fine aperitif style with a nose of strawberries and green apples with bright and lively citrus flavours and a tight line of acid.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Dry Pyrenees Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Toasty nose; some earthiness. Good flavour profile. Needs food.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Vintage Brut Pyrenees Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Pale straw wine with lovely green tinges and a great bead. The nose is bright and fresh and citrusy with a rich creamy chardonnay driven palate and yeasty complexity.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Luna Pyrenees Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Closed tight style with delicate and refreshing rose petal fruit characters and a smoky lift. The palate is sweet yet dry. Great drink.
Comments Off on Clarnette & Ludvigsen Grampians Rosé 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright pink wine with a punchy sweet raspberry and strawberry bouquet and beautiful spicy fruit flavours with bright lively acid line. Well finished wine offering soft drinking.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lake Grenache Mourvedre Rosé 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
“Very classy!” with its spicy blue fruit bouquet and lovely well rounded varietal palate.
Comments Off on Sedona Estate Yea Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Berries and spices on the nose and lively primary fruit flavours. Sweet and enjoyable.
Comments Off on Maygars Hill Winery Strathbogie Rnages Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright berry bouquet with a lift of spice and some tannic grip to the oaky palate.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lake Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely sweet nose – all blackberries, spices and mint with a chewy palate loaded with spicy oak and black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Taltarni Vineyards Old Vine Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A big rich blend – a very Aussie style. Lovely aged spicy chocolaty aromas with beetroot notes and loads of earthy beetroot and black fruit flavours. Fine tannins.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lake Cabernet Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020