Posted: November 7, 2018
Aged savoury leathery aromas with a honeyed/spicy note and a complex and grippy palate still showing some rich black fruit characters nicely balanced by plenty of tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Morris Wines Bin No. 158 Rutherglen Durif 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Aged brooding red fruit bouquet with a complex aged flavour profile and nice toastiness.
Comments Off on Morris Wines Rutherglen Sparkling Shiraz Durif NV / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Dense aromas reminiscent of blackcurrants. Good palate, good plum fruit flavours, nice tannins and slightly tart acidity.
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Bright herbaceous floral fragrances and a citrus driven palate with honeyed undertones and good balance of phenolics. 3-5
Comments Off on Nepenthe Winemakers Select Adelaide Hills Arneis 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Brooding inky bouquet with funky notes and spicy peppery characters. Big, rich mouthfilling fruit palate. Needs time and food!
Comments Off on McGuigan Cellar Select Limestone Coast Malbec 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Colours of green and gold and a nose of herbs, spices and citrus with long lingering “energetic” fruit flavours on a the nicely textured palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Nepenthe Winemakers Select Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Grassy herbaceous aromas with a light citrussy lift and hints of pineapple. The lovely vibrant palate has great line and persistence of citrus and gooseberry flavours.
Comments Off on Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lifted spicy style with a funky blend of tropical characters. Low level of acidity.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Pungent toasty development to the nose and a long lingering palate rich with guava-like flavours. Still holding up very well.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Classic Hunter Hunter Valley Semillon 2010 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
An apricot nose and an upfront mix of lemon and lime flavours on a fairly neutral palate and showing delicate hints of citrus blossom.
Comments Off on Audrey Wilkinson Hunter Valley Semillon 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A clean lifted style with a nice subtle citrussy tang and just starting to develop but will improve further with more time.
Comments Off on Poole’s Rock Premiere Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A fresh, simple and somewhat lean wine with apple based aromas and flavours.
Comments Off on Willem Kurt Alpine Valleys Vermentino 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A well made wine with a dry, floral and lightly perfumed nose laced with some zesty citrus notes and a crisp citrus acid palate.
Comments Off on Tahbilk 1927 Vines Nagambie Lakes Marsanne 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A soft alluring style that is ageing gracefully. Developed toasty/honeyed/marmalade complexity on the nose. The toasty rich palate still has a crisp freshness.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes Marsanne 2011 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Elegant and stylish with aromas of dried herbs with nice nectar notes and hints of toastiness. The long palate has great finesse with lovely fruit characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes Marsanne 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Interesting dried herb, tobacco and black tea-like aromas with a simple drying powdery palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Red Art Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Petit Verdot 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Generous amount of rich cherry/plum characters with hints of crushed herbs, firm drying tannins and a long finish.
Comments Off on Frenzied Fox Mudgee Negro Amaro 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Nose is bright with lime peel aromas and almond notes. Good acidity on the palate working well with the fruit and the tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Vermentino 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Subtle aromas of sweet cherries and black berries and a tannin dominated palate with a firm structure and good red fruit flavours, meaty notes and juicy acid. 5+
Comments Off on Five Geese La Volpe McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Aromas of sweet cherries. Medium weight savoury palate, “light on its feet,” with nice spiciness and crunchy acid.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers Cellar Door Release Heathcote Montepulciano 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Quite an acid driven style; deep red in colour with a purple edge, crushed berry fruit fragrances and a smooth juicy mouthful of lovely red fruits with delicate floral nuances .
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Teroldego 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Oak driven wine with meaty/red fruit aromas and a chewy palate with plenty of juicy red fruits, approachable tannins and nice acidity.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Teroldego 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Very peppery nose with rich black fruit aromas underneath. A big but balanced palate with peppery red fruit flavours. A tad one dimensional but still a great wine. 3-5
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Tannat 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Intense berry fruit notes to the nose and simple solid varietal fruit palate laced with some very drying tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Good rich inky fruit style with a peppery lift, chocolaty notes and very firm tannins.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Durif 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Golden green hues, grassy aromas with a perfumed lift and quite an austere palate. Good line of fresh acidity running through the citrus/pear flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Subtle crushed herb and citrus aromatics. Creamy palate with excellent balance of fruit, acid and phenolics. 3-5
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Fiano 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A lovely lift of violets on the sour cherry nose. Good, succulent, sweet fruit weight on the palate with tarry notes.
Comments Off on Virago Beechworth Nebbiolo 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Tarry leathery aromas and a chocolaty sweet palate with plenty of raisined fruit.
Comments Off on Virago Beechworth Nebbiolo 2014 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Earthy red nose with eucalypt lift and light earthy palate with some raisined-like fruit.
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Nebbiolo 2014 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A tight acidic style with massive texture, funky floral fragrances and lots of ripe citrussy flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Petit Manseng 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Very youthful wine with delicate musky floral notes to the complex confectionery nose. Intense flavours of lychees and apricots on a well balanced, beautifully textured palate. 5+
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain New England Gewurztraminer 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lightly perfumed confectionery red berry fruit characters with ample tannin length.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Taylor Made Clare Valley Malbec 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
“A rich full beast.” Very restrained licorice/dried fruit aromas and a complexity of juicy fruit and silky tannins on the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Petit Verdot 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Chocolaty bouquet with a ripe fruit lift and some lovely fruit vibrancy and sweetness on the well structured palate.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Montepulciano 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Golden green wine with perfumed citrus notes to the creamy nose. Bright, vibrant and elegant in the mouth with layers of quality fruit and good line of acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Sidewood Adelaide Hills Pinot Blanc 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lifted fragrant herbal/floral aromas and light tannin texture to the earthy fruit palate.
Comments Off on Soumah Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Nebbiolo 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Delicate floral fragrances and tasting of limes and quinces with nice sweetness and a tightening grip on the finish.
Comments Off on Soumah Brachetto Tranquillo Yarra Valley Brachetto 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Delicate aromas reminiscent of pea straw with lively melon-like flavours layered with fresh herbal elements.
Comments Off on Soumah Single Vineyard Savarro Yarra Valley Savagnin 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Well made wine with green fruit notes on the raspberry nose and a big chewy palate with juicy fruit and firm tannins.
Comments Off on La Prova McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Gentle citrus/tropical aromas and nicely textured palate with good balance between the fruit and tight acidity. Nice soft finish. 3-5
Comments Off on La Prova Adelaide Hills Fiano 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Dense and chocolaty nose and savoury tannic red fruit palate with leathery touches.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Sangiovese 2014 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A nice wine, well structured and complex with attractive plum and dried fruit aromas and flavours. Quite drying.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Sangiovese 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Lifted red berry and herbal nose with dark cherry flavours framed by interesting ferrous-like elements. Great zippy finish.
Comments Off on Purple Hands Wines Barossa Valley Aglianico 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Cherry aromas with violet and herbal elements. Succulent palate with supple dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Purple Hands Wines Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A mature wine – ageing nicely with toasty honeyed bottle age aromas and an unctuous savoury palate with nutty notes. Good acidity.
Comments Off on Mosquito Hill Southern Fleurieu Pinot Blanc 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Ripe aromas of caramelized citrus peel. Palate starting to a show some ageing fruit with a savoury element and textured finish.
Comments Off on Eccentric Wines Clare Valley Fiano 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Gentle tropical aromatics with interesting peppery elements. The elegant palate is firm and balanced with crisp acid structure laced with subtle fruit flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Eccentric Wines Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018