Posted: September 4, 2019
The licorice/red fruit fragrances are starting to evolve into meaty savoury tertiary characters. Lightweight palate is a subtle balance between fruit, oak and tannins.
Comments Off on Dindima Orange Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Perfumed plum nose layered with oak. Sweet straightforward palate has good weight of varietal fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Bush Track Ovens Valley Alpine Valleys Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Aged, earthy, meaty shiraz with complex blue fruit still hanging in there. Great drinking now.
Comments Off on Parous Wines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Concentrated sweet licorice and blackcurrant bouquet that is echoed on the palate with smoked meat notes.
Comments Off on Parous Wines McLaren Vale Shiraz Mataro 2014 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A nicely balanced savoury style of shiraz studded with bright red and blue fruits.
Comments Off on Z Wine Hedley Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Dark ripe fruit fragrances mingle with meaty/savoury characters. The full bodied palate has flavours of prunes and olives and lovely length of mouth coating tannins.
Comments Off on Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Stalky peppery fragrances; interesting funky characters. Tarry/Bonox palate with stalky green notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Xabregas Great Southern Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A medium weight wine with bold sweet fruit laced with chocolaty oak. Needs more age. 3-5
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Vibrant lifted herbal bouquet with cola-like flavours that show a slightly green floral edge.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
“A wine with personality!” Crimson red colour, jubey red fruit nose and red currant palate with green notes.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Super minty aromas, very lifted with Marmite-like notes and brooding complexity on the bright rich palate.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Middle Hill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Red currants on the nose with a ripe fruit driven palate that has drying tannins. Starting to show mature notes.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Over the Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose reminiscent of Ribena with attractive sweet red currant flavours and subtle tannins.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Rich, dark and brooding shiraz. Nose shows smoked meats and black olives with similar characters echoed on the palate.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Barossa Trail Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Excellent colour with inviting brooding blackberry bouquet and full bodied chocolaty fruit palate with lingering aftertaste.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Eden Trail Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Big bold cherry cola-like aromas with some berry compote notes. The palate is inky, rich and “ethereal” with a complexity of mouth filling flavours and grippy tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Shotfire Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
With some air the nose opens up to smoky lifted dark plum fragrances. The lengthy palate is a seamless balance between chocolaty plum fruit and mocha oak characters.
Comments Off on Jack Rabbit Vineyard Geelong Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Vibrant wine with elegant peppery fruit aromas. Generous palate with good concentration and weight of chocolaty fruit flavours and ripe tannin support.
Comments Off on Jack Rabbit Vineyard Geelong Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Excellent depth of purple hues with lifted fragrant oak aromas. Palate is a good balance between the oak and raspberry fruit. Peppery notes and some mocha.
Comments Off on Yes Said the Seal Geelong Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Savoury meaty nose; needs air to open up and has an attractive meaty/leathery complexity to the chocolaty palate.
Comments Off on Yes Said the Seal Geelong Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Meaty and savoury; needs some air to open up. Spicy aromas and bright fruit flavours with supporting tannins.
Comments Off on Leura Park Estate Geelong Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
An inviting and very classy shiraz. Smells like fruit cake and has persistent spicy fruit flavours complimented by the oak.
Comments Off on Tintilla Estate Reserve Pokolbin Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lots of oak here but has attractive tart cherry fruit, nice spiciness and grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Tellurian Block 3 TLR Heathcote Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
An elegant stalky cool climate shiraz with attractive spicy floral nuances carrying through.
Comments Off on Tellurian Pastiche Heathcote Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A fruit-cake of a nose with a perfumed lift. Lingering varietal fruit flavours and mouth coating tannins on the creamy, youthful and balanced palate.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Hunter Valley Syrah 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Elegant youthful and very drinkable fruit driven wine with a background of oak.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Orange Syrah 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Unique and interesting with a nose that is a mix of Turkish Delight and dark chocolate. The peppery palate is Rhone like.
Comments Off on Stockman’s Ridge Wines Outlaw Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Well balanced wine showing plenty of poise and has lovely briary fruit supported by good oak.
Comments Off on Sidewood Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Intense fragrances of forest fruits with chocolaty elements and a sweet, juicy and generous Cherry Ripe of a palate.
Comments Off on She Oak Hill Estate Heathcote Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A savoury nose with an attractive floral/rose petal lift. Fresh and vibrant on the palate with attractive rich flavour density. 3-5
Comments Off on Sew & Sew Sashiko McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Floral spicy aromas with hints of peppercorns. The palate is reminiscent of Cherry Ripe with lots of pepper.
Comments Off on Sew & Sew Contour Adelaide Hills Syrah 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Dark currant-like aromas with savoury notes, good flavour intensity and grippy tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Sevenhill Inigo Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Complex smoked meat and red fruit nose with rich dark fruit flavour freshness.
Comments Off on Salena Estate Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Chocolaty plum bouquet with minty hint. Plums and cherries fill the mouth with flavour.
Comments Off on Salena Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Cherry chocolate nose with slight green stalkiness to it and well balanced palate with nice weight of varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Progeny Heathcote Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Restrained blueberry bouquet with hints of coffee and spice. Good density of fruit with some great tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Progeny Heathcote Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Peppery varietal fruit aromas with a lift of spicy cherry-like characters. Silky smooth in the mouth with good weight, length and intensity of oak/fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Progeny Heathcote Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A big wine – smells like a rum and raisin chocolate bar. Intense concentration of floral fruit flavours on the warm palate.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Inception Heathcote Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lovely brooding spicy fruit fragrances and a rich complex palate filled with dark sweet licorice flavour profile with oaky notes and velvety tannins. Excellent cellaring potential.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Inception Heathcote Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Still looks very youthful with aromas of plums and licorice and appealing chocolaty/licorice palate with firm tannins and a peppery finish.
Comments Off on Oakover Nicholas Western Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A cool climate style of shiraz with dark savoury/minty aromatics and a maturing chocolaty palate with herbal notes.
Comments Off on Oakdene Single Vineyard Geelong Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
An interesting cool climate shiraz with fragrant perfumed bouquet and fresh potpourri flavours with silky tannins.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Old Vine Pyrnees Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Ripe red fruit fragrances with underlying oak and a floral lift and attractive tarry characters to the grippy tannic palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrnees Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Very bright sweet primary fruit fragrances and juicy fruit flavours with chewy tannins. “Very more-ish,” said one judge. 5+
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Moates Lane Victoria Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Cherries and licorice lift off the nose and has a long and generous mouthful of flavour on the New World style palate. 5+
Comments Off on Mollydooker Two Left Feet McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Shiraz Merlot Cabernet 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A big, bold and well aged wine with subtle aromas and a silky smooth palate.
Comments Off on Maygars Hill Strathbogie Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Slight green herbal bouquet and tight peppery/spicy palate with mouth coating tannins.
Comments Off on Maygars Hill Reserve Strathbogie Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Savoury and spicy on the pleasant nose with a generous, oak driven, palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines Vineyard Selection Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A powerful style brimming over with vibrant black fruits, smoked meats and olives and showing chocolaty complexity with firm lingering tannins.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines EB’s The Squire Clare Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Fragrant blueberry nose and an aromatic blue fruit palate with a spicy finish.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019