Posted: July 3, 2019
A tight fruity style with cherry cola aromas and lovely lively full flavoured palate.
Comments Off on Boat O’Craigo Black Spur Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
A textured and well rounded wine with a savoury edge and smelling of perfumed nutty fruits with a creamy peachy/nutty palate.
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Posted: July 3, 2019
Lovely nose; earthy and chocolaty with blueberry-like fruit. Fleshy in the mouth and tasting of earthy black and red fruits. Grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Biodynamic Riverland Montepulciano 2016 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Intense but subtle varietal fruit aromas showing a floral lift and a lovely rich depth of delicate candy sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan True Colours Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Subtle hints of strawberry and herbs on the nose with nice finesse to the strawberry/citrus palate.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan True Colours Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
An elegant wine with citrus and pear-like fruit, hints of spice and nicely balanced phenolic.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan White Label Yarra Valley Pinot Gris 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Hints of cassis/blackcurrant fruit on the nose with good varietal fruit flavours and supporting oak.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan White Label Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
A long, tight, acid driven style with toasty meaty aromas and varietal fruit flavours with spicy peppery elements.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan White Label Yarra Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Creamy butterscotch characters to the nose and good length, concentration and complexity to the fresh citrus/ripe apple palate.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan White Label Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Sweet and savoury style with slightly subdued perfumed fruit nose and a sour cherry-like palate.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan White Label Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Lemon sherbet and green apples on the slightly austere nose with funky notes. Very good length and intensity of varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Oakdene Single Vineyard Liz’s Geelong Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Peppery, spicy and chocolaty on the nose with a thread of plum fruit. Rich beautifully structured palate with lifted violet/plum fruit, velvety tannins and good acidity.
Comments Off on Oakdene Single Vineyard William Geelong Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Nose has good hit of cedary oak sitting on top of some interesting spicy peppery fruit. Rich upfront fruit sweetness on the palate with long savoury tannins and good acidity.
Comments Off on Oakdene Single Vineyard Peta’s Geelong Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
A fleshy meaty pinot with subtle spicy red fruit vibrancy to the nose and lovely ripe fruit expression on the palate ranging from cherries to strawberries with hints of rhubarb.
Comments Off on Home Hill Estate Huon Valley Tasmania Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Lovely toasty age to the nose with aromas of baked apple and a complexity of toasted cashews, baked bread and honey flavours.
Comments Off on Clover Hill Tasmania Vintage Brut 2013 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Aromas of fresh strawberries and toast with an elegant, acid driven, palate that has an abundance of vibrant red berry fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Clover Hill Tasmania Cuvée Rosé NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Good bead, delicate citrus bouquet and great persistence of lively flavours.
Comments Off on Clover Hill Tasmania Cuvée NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Dark cherry nose with green peppery/stalky notes. Powerfully structured palate with masses of lifted fruit flavours and prickly tannins.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Tasmania Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Estery nectarine nose with butterscotch elements and funky notes. The palate has loads of complexity and lovely creamy length.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Reserve Tasmania Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Zesty lemon bouquet with a tropical edge and an intensely flavoured palate with firm acidity.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Tasmania Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Nice drive and balance of pungent punchy sauvignon blanc fruit with tropical notes and herbal hints. Very varietal!
Comments Off on Bream Creek Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
An aromatic mix of apples and florals with a mineral thread. Good weight, length and balance of slatey green apple flavours.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Reserve Tasmania Riesling 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Fresh lime lift to the nose with upfront sweet citrus flavours and good acid balance.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Tasmania Riesling 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Nose exhibits delightful toasty/nutty development with the rich fleshy palate showing interesting aged fruit/apple custard characters.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Cuvée Traditionelle Tasmania Cuvée 2012 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Spicy lifted perfumed chocolaty/fruit cake fragrances with a tannic palate tasting of molasses, walnuts and spices. 5+
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Wines Great Southern Denmark Vintage Port 2010 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Luscious, developed and complex style but has freshness and vibrancy with some botrytis evident.
Comments Off on Top Note The Noble Rose Adelaide Hills Botrytis Semillon 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Powerful green hues and huge perfumed hit to the toffee/coffee nose. Very sweet luscious palate. Lovely aged characters, good rancio and balanced brandy spirit.
Comments Off on Seppeltsfield Para South Australia Grand Tawny NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Light lifted nose with typical kero-like botrytis aromas mixed with peaches, citrus and honey. Intensely flavoured candied fruit palate. Still very fresh for its age.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Beverford Gold South Eastern Australia Botrytis Semillon (375ml) 2012 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Nose showing fresh blended fruit characters with ageing complexity. Palate is a richness of nutty rancio, oak and spices.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Fine Old Tawny South Eastern Australia Tawny NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Spicy floral fruit cake fragrances with a lighter style palate showing floral sweetness.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Fine Old Tokay South Eastern Australia Old Tokay NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Simple well balanced and still vibrant wine with an elegance of dried fruit and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Fine Old Muscat South Eastern Australia Muscat NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
A lovely elegant style with honeyed botrytis characters layered with citrus elements. The honeyed apricot palate is luscious, silky and seamlessly balanced.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Reserve Noble Riesling Botrytis Selection Marlborough Botrytis Riesling 2016 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Simple honeyed tropical fruit-like aromas with a long well-balanced palate showing nicely developing nutty/pineapple flavours with honeyed botrytis notes.
Comments Off on Freycinet Vineyards Tasmania Botrytis Sauvignon Blanc (500ml) NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
“Quite a tokay-like style,” suggested one judge. A luscious complex and intense concentration of dried apricots, dark figs, burnt toffee, fruit cake and walnuts.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Black Noble Riverina Botrytis Semillon (500ml) NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
A big flavoursome wine that’s dense, complex and balanced and smelling toasty, buttery and citrussy with good acid and sweetness balance on the rich lemony palate.
Comments Off on De Bortoli Noble One Riverina Botrytis Semillon (375ml) 2017 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Well balanced, ageing, easy drinking style with some good tawny complexity.
Comments Off on St Leonards Vineyard Hip Sip Rutherglen Tawny NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Soft, ageing and complex muscat with light Christmas cake characters and great rose florals.
Comments Off on St Leonards Vineyard Hip Sip Rutherglen Muscat NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Very sweet and simple aromatic mix of cold teas, malt, prunes and toffee with a tannic finish.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Rutherglen Muscadelle NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Simple subtle style with confectionery sweetness, light florals and a squeeze of lemon!
Comments Off on Longview Vineyard Epitome Adelaide Hills Late Harvest Riesling 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Lovely lifted floral nose and plenty of acidity on the palate to balance the rich toffee sweetness and warming spirit.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Australia Muscat NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Light golden wine with complex, lifted aromatics of apricots, orange peel, some florals and hints of honey. Silky smooth in the mouth with lovely sweetness balanced by zingy acidity.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Autumn Harvest Riesling 2018 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Rich fresh lifted aromas of orange peel, prunes, nougat and rose oil and complex treacle, chocolate, coffee bean flavours with nutty rancio and lovely drying finish.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Riverina Rutherglen Rare Muscat NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
An attractive well made “sticky” with delightful aromas of apricots, oranges and toffee with floral notes; similar characters are echoed on the silky textured palate.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Riverina Botrytis Semillon (375ml) 2015 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Spicy/sweet plum and blackcurrant aromas and flavours with an aniseed-like background.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs The Elder McLaren Vale Fortified Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A complexity of melon and light oak aromas and a buttery butterscotch-like palate that shows a long firm finish.
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Hunter Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Attractive citrussy varietal fruit aromas with nice toasty notes and a big citrus driven palate with a juicy finish.
Comments Off on Lowe Family Wines Nullo Mountain Icon Mudgee Riesling 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Aromas of blackberries with forest floor-like notes and nice oaky lift and a brooding full flavoured palate. 5+
Comments Off on Lowe Family Wines Mudgee Blue Mudgee Shiraz Cabernet 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
An aromatic complexity of cedary oak, blue fruit, nuts, herbs with powerful peppery shiraz fruit flavours and lovely rich, beautifully textured, tannins.
Comments Off on Lowe Family Wines Block 5 Organic Mudgee Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Plums and strawberries on the nose with very good varietal palate and soft tannin backbone.
Comments Off on Boutique Wines By CSU Tumbarumba Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Light elegant fragrances with a funky wild ferment element. Nice varietal fruit flavours with crisp acidity and yeasty complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Boutique Wines By CSU Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019