Posted: February 19, 2020
Powerful perfumed citrus bouquet – “Beautifully aromatic.” Generous palate with a glorious tumble of citrus, grape fruit and tropical flavours on an oily textured palate. Great acid! 5+
Comments Off on Hahndorf Hill White Mischief Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2018 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Slightly sweet buttery popcorn-like aromas with a full bodied, textured palate showing oodles of spice and lovely yellow stonefruit/citrus flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Hahndorf Hill Reserve Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Light golden wine with some toasty honeyed development on the nose with hints of orange peel underneath. Silky smooth in the mouth with both savoury and fruit components. 3-5
Comments Off on Hahndorf Hill Gru Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
An aromatic mix of orange peel and nectarines with a nice perfumed edge. Loads of fruit flavours and some flinty notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Artwine In The Groove Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Highly aromatic citrus/melon nose with good secondary complexity and a palate full of flavour with underlying acid backbone.
Comments Off on Home Hill Wines Kelly’s Cuvee Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Mature wine that is showing plenty of bottle age. Has an abundance of subtle sweet dried fruit characters still balanced by strong acid and tannins. Great food wine.
Comments Off on Salena Estate Wines Founders Reserve Riverland Shiraz 2009 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
A big old fashioned style with a rich, ripe and slightly porty nose showing a lovely perfumed lift. Silky smooth in the mouth with juicy fruit flavours and nice level of spiciness. 3-5
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates The Descendant of Squid Ink Estate Grown McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Dense purple wine, almost black, with lovely sweet chocolaty oak characters dominating the nose and palate but has sufficient concentration of cassis/cola fruit to carry it. 5+
Comments Off on Morgan Simpson Reprieve McLaren Vale Fleurieu Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
A tight elegant style of shiraz with perfumed plum aromas and great flavour intensity on a generous palate with lovely mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Hemera Estate H Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Dense concentration of berry jam fruit fragrances laced with spicy oak. Powerful and very sweet fruit driven palate with restrained use of toasty oak. 5+
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
“Wow! All class,” declared one judge. Very dark purple hues, some beautiful varietal fruit, loads of oak and drying grippy tannins. A big wine with a good future. 5+
Comments Off on Fox Creek Short Row McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Soft, generous and very complex with warm, inviting and dense berry fruit/cola oak aromas. Well balanced, well structured palate has rich fruit and a warm “comfy” finish. 5+
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards The Bonsai High Eden Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
A lovely lift of fresh strawberry and raspberry varietal fruit aromas. Great fruit intensity on the alert and fresh palate. “Very more-ish!” 3-5
Comments Off on Amadio Wines KI Single Vineyard Kangaroo Island Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Beautiful purple wine bordering on black with a good concentration of black forest cake-like aromas. The palate has excellent flavours, richness and loads of sweet new oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Amadio Wines KI Single Vineyard Kangaroo Island Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
A nose of dark berries and toasty/mocha oak and a classy palate with excellent depth and complexity of rich sweet fruits with good oak integration and silky tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Chateau Yaldara Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
This nose is a bright raspberry nougat delight showing delicate mineral notes and these features are echoed on the finely structured palate. 5+
Comments Off on Singlefile Wines Pemberton Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Well made wine. “Needs just one more year,” said one judge. Has a subtle complexity of blackcurrants, oak, tannins and bottle age.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Optivus Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
“An outstanding wine,” enthused one judge. It is a lovely complexity of quality oak, aged varietal fruit and soft fine tannins.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Block 3 Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Bright lemon sherbet-like aromas with similar flavours on the lively creamy palate that shows some delicate savoury characters.
Comments Off on Artwine Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Prosecco 2017 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
A firmly structured, mature wine with intense red fruit aromas showing a hint of pomegranates and the well defined spicy fruit flavours linger across the length of the palate.
Comments Off on Australia Felix Swan Hill Victoria Sagrantino 2013 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
An inky nose that is all savoury and meaty characters with sweet red fruit flavours and earthy/beetroot notes.
Comments Off on Ferngrove Wines Black Label Frankland River Malbec 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Sweet raisined nose and big rich, slightly astringent, palate. Good fruit length. 3-5
Comments Off on Ferngrove Wines Black Label Frankland River Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Rose-like floral characters to the fruit nose. Simple fruit palate showing some sweetness.
Comments Off on Ferngrove Wines Black Label Aromatic Off-Dry Frankland River Riesling 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
A tropical nose with subtle oak influence and simple, well balanced, fruit/oak palate.
Comments Off on Misty Glen Wines Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Lovely intensity of apricot-like fruit characters on both nose and palate with lots of floral elements.
Comments Off on Sidney Wilcox Old Vine South Australia Zibibbo 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
A fresh youthful chardonnay smelling like apricots and nectarines. Nice balance of fruit and oak on the palate.
Comments Off on 100 Bats Oaked South Australia Chardonnay 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Rich varietal bouquet of rhubarb and plums with a eucalypt note and warming cherry/rhubarb palate.
Comments Off on CW Wines CW Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Slight pomegranate-like characters on the nose with simple, crisp and clean flavours.
Comments Off on CW Wines CW Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Shiraz Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
A great wine with lifted aromatic apple-like bouquet showing some floral notes. Interesting palate that has great balance and good persistence of fresh flavours.
Comments Off on CW Wines CW Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Gentle fragrances of passionfruit and pineapple with a beautiful fruit salad-like palate.
Comments Off on CW Wines CW Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Intense spicy, licorice and berry nose with a big oaky hit. Slight smoky oak palate with good fruit underneath. 3-5
Comments Off on CW Wines Quarry Collection Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Musky berry fragrances and big, generous and very minty palate; lots of fruit.
Comments Off on CW Wines Quarry Collection Coonawarra Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Very delicate sweet cherry and floral strawberry fragrances. Fresh, vibrant and well-balanced palate.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Merlot Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
The nose is sweet, lifted and perfumed with plenty of aromatic tropical flavours with muscat-like notes.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Delicate dusty floral fragrances with a lightweight citrus driven palate.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Riesling 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Spicy prune bouquet with violet notes. Minty fruit flavours and toasty oak support. 3-5
Comments Off on Tocco Wines Vine Pedigree Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Big Christmas cake of a nose showing some leathery age. Very astringent palate with mouth-coating shiraz flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Tocco Wines Five Generations Old Vines Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Sweet fruit nose with a spicy/herbal complexity and bright red fruit flavours. A simple, well-balanced and very drinkable wine.
Comments Off on Purple Hands Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
A complexity of blackberry, mulberry and rhubarb aromas with a generosity of fresh fruit flavours and strong tannins.
Comments Off on Purple Hands Wines Barossa Valley Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Warming astringent style with pleasant spicy red plum fruit and fine-grained tannins with subtle use of oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Colours of the South Rosso Barossa Valley Negroamaro Montepulciano Aglianico 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Silky smooth wine with quality varietal fruit, big spicy oak influence and plush tannins with a fruit driven finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Claymore Wines The Miseducation Clare Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
A tannic wine with stewed plum-like fruit characters and lots of spicy oak. Nice aftertaste.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Blackbird Clare Valley Sangiovese 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Quite tropical-like on the nose with a lifted floral thread. The vibrant fruit flavours have an attractive confectionery edge with a crisp line of acid.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Smells of cherries and mulberries with a simple but sound fruit salad of a palate.
Comments Off on Beresford Wines Classic McLaren Vale Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
A thick, rich, golden wine with a creamy complexity of orange peel and nuts on the nose with a spicy lift and a big buttery/oaky palate. Shows good potential for ageing. 3-5
Comments Off on Beresford Wines Classic McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Fresh floral/honeyed aromatics and a delicate, straightforward, palate with attractive citrus/melon notes.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Chenin Blanc 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Somewhat perfumed blackcurrant bouquet and sound, well-balanced, rhubarb/plum palate
Comments Off on Anvers Wines Kingsway Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Powerful oak driven nose with earthy/leathery elements and rich chocolaty shiraz palate with plenty of oak, silky smooth tannins and sweet fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Anvers Wines Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Syrah 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Subtle raspberry bouquet and nicely balanced lightweight palate with good line of acid.
Comments Off on Brangayne Of Orange Orange Shiraz Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Lifted citrus bouquet with hints of honeysuckle and fresh crisp apple/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Brangayne Of Orange Orange Pinot Grigio 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020