Posted: January 11, 2020
Pale bronze wine with floral driven fragrances and hints of biscuity-like elements. Nicely textured palate with good intensity of fruit flavours showing hints of citrus.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Marlborough Pinot Gris Rosé 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Sweet strawberry bouquet with a full-bodied palate laced with sweet fruit flavours and edged with hints of citrus.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
The delicate nose not giving much away at the moment, but the clean lifted palate is full on and fragrant with all the elements in perfect, seamless, balance.
Comments Off on Leconfield Wines La Sevillana Coonawarra Merlot Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Subtle blossom bouquet with an earthy nuance. Palate is fresh and fruity with a good acid zing!
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Southern Highlands Pinot Noir Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Hints of strawberries on the nose with a simple jubey fruit palate.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Pink Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Confectionery/bubble gum-like nose with a drying palate sitting in the savoury spectrum.
Comments Off on Cobb’s Hill Estate Mail Run Adelaide Hills Shiraz Rosé 2019 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: December 10, 2019
Aromatic herbal red fruit bouquet and big, rich and warming palate.
Comments Off on Murrumbateman Winery Canberra District Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Fresh oaky nose with berries underneath. Lovely mouth-feel with dark plum flavours.
Comments Off on Murrumbateman Winery Canberra District Merlot 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Spicy chocolaty bouquet with a hint of cedar and big tannic blackberry palate.
Comments Off on Hare’s Chase Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Big tarry chocolaty style of shiraz with warm fruit characters, toasty oak and a long tannic spine.
Comments Off on Hare’s Chase Ironscraper Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A well made, lifted, oak driven, wine developing complex secondary characters with citrus and melon derived varietal fruit in the background. Lovely crisp acid finish.
Comments Off on Evans & Tate Redbrook Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Made in a crisp Chablis style with nice toasty oak and melon-like overtones on the nose and oak evident on the palate layered with elegant fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Smithbrook Wines Single Vineyard Pemberton Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
An astringent style with elegant plum fruit, nice spiciness and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Smithbrook Wines Single Vineyard Pemberton Merlot 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A lift of citrus fruit, apricots and mixed peel aromas with a slight tropical edge and an intensely rich and complex apricot driven palate.
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Rylstone Estate Bluebird Central Ranges Botrytis Viognier (375ml) 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Light honeydew-like melon-based aromas showing a slight citrus thread and has an excellent steely citrus palate that has vibrancy, length and seamless balance.
Comments Off on Hutton Vale Farm Eden Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Subtle citrus nose with a floral/perfumed lift and a very attractive crisp and lively varietal fruit palate with a great acid backbone. One for the cellar.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra & Wrattonbully Riesling 2019 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Big, juicy blackberry nose with hints of raspberries and flavours of berries and spices with some capsicum notes.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Arawatta Single Vineyard Grampians Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Rich dark fruit cake-like aromas with a bright spicy lift and a delightful palate that’s a perfect, seamless balance between the sweet plum fruit, oak, tannins and acid.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Rhymney Single Vineyard Grampians Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Intense aromas reminiscent of black licorice, olives and cola with a big, soft and seductive palate rich with spicy berry flavours and lashings of licorice with grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Mafeking Grampians Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
“Think apple pie when you nose this wine,” according to one judge. Has some citrus notes underneath. The lemon rind palate is steely, stylistic and well structured.
Comments Off on Z Wine Saul Eden Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lifted menthol and dark leafy fruit aromas with cigar box notes. Nice concentration of dark berry fruit flavours with earthy notes and some dominant tannins.
Comments Off on Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Oak aromatics sitting on some fruit richness and a solid fruit driven palate
Comments Off on Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Cool mint/cough drop-like aromas with lovely rich chocolaty length to the palate spiked with rhubarb and plum-like flavours
Comments Off on Z Wine Rustica Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A soft, well-made and seductive style with delightful confectionery berry/plum nose and great length of fresh fruit flavours with a nice spicy edge.
Comments Off on Z Wine Roman Old Vine Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Fragrant confectionery fruit bouquet and nicely textured palate, rich but soft with beautifully balanced raspberry and cherry flavours that stretch across the palate
Comments Off on Z Wine August Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2019 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Big earthy varietal nose and a fleshy, well balanced palate, with a savoury length.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Piebald Adelaide Hills Syrah 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A crisp lively style with good varietal characters of lemons and limes.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Nice depth and control of the cool savoury rhubarb-like fruit characters. Has plenty of oak and lots of ripe tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Bolter McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Rich, brooding and inky aromas of black cherries and spices. Full flavoured palate with great varietal definition and supple savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Yacca Paddock Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Subdued menthol edged black fruit aromas with intense richness of varietal fruit flavours on a big, nicely structured and seamlessly balanced palate.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Vibrant rose petal fragrances with delicate strawberry flavours and plenty of acid.
Comments Off on Mr Brightside McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2019 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lifted lime, lemon and apple aromas and crisp acid driven palate with vibrant length of lemon zest flavours.
Comments Off on Mr Brightside Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A big oak dominant style with some wild-cherry fruit and high tannins.
Comments Off on Semprevino GSM McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Tarry black fruit nose with a minty edge and a huge tannic/menthol fruit palate.
Comments Off on Semprevino McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A light and creamy style with perfumed stonefruit fragrances and spicy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Artwine Madame V Single Vineyard Clare Valley Viognier 2019 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Subtle pungent fruit characters nicely integrated with an austere acid structure.
Comments Off on Tomich Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A crisp aperitif style of riesling with pretty spicy perfumed fruit. A keeper. 5+
Comments Off on Tomich Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Riesling 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Nice concentration of earthy dark fruit fragrances and great length of persistent sweet varietal fruit flavours laced with lovely ripe tannins.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Block 3 Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Floral raspberry aromatics with spicy peppery notes and an elegant seamlessly balanced savoury palate.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Block 4 Eden Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Soft minty berry aromatics with earthy/chocolaty nuances and a delicious palate full of lovely sweet fruit flavours layered with some savoury elements.
Comments Off on Beklyn Currency Creek Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Smells earthy and Vegemite-like with a ripe tannic palate and good raspberry length.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A very well-made wine with an intriguing chocolaty/meaty bouquet showing a lovely perfumed menthol lift and followed by, “A big rich roasted red meat of a palate”.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Montepulciano 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Attractive spicy plum nose and juicy fruit palate with prominent tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Briary plum fruit and lifted oak evident on both the nose and the palate with balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Gooree Park Wines Crowned Glory Mudgee Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Powerful and pungent lemon and lime aromas with attractive zesty lemon palate and mouth-watering finish.
Comments Off on Leconfield Old Vine Coonawarra Riesling 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Leafy varietal nose with a minty lift and well constructed, vibrant berry and bitter chocolate palate that has some attractive spicy/floral elements.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Fresh vibrant minty blackberry bouquet and firm cool-climate varietal fruit palate with some upfront tannins.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Hut Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019