Posted: October 4, 2018
Developed nose with hints of rose petals and good weight of varietal fruit flavours on a rich and “airy” palate.
Comments Off on Sidewood 777 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Chocolaty nose with some meaty qualities and a well weighted punchy spicy fruit palate.
Comments Off on Sidewood Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dark chocolaty/licorice aromas with a tarry age edge. Palate has elegance and length with nice sweet fruit cake characters, very firm tannins and good acid. Savoury finish.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aged leathery briary aromas and ageing fruit flavours with a leathery finish.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A complex nose. “Hard to describe,” said one judge. With a creamy, nutty and leesy palate.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Riverland Petit Manseng 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of white peaches and shows a bright honeysuckle lift. The palate is elegant with subtle fruit and citrussy acidity.
Comments Off on Thompson Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Confectionery tropical bouquet with hints of those characters on the very lively palate.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A wine full of brooding sweetly scented berry fruit that is slightly “over awed” by the oak with quite grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Dry Grown One Tree Hill Grenache 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose of sweet raspberries and Asian spices and a simple, clean and well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Sew & Sew Sashiko McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Flinty minerally nose with a rich creamy entry to the lovely long and complex palate with nice lemony acid backbone.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Ryan Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lifted apricot and honeydew melon varietal fruit characters with some nice oak and good acid line.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Ryan Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lively fleshy fruit salad number with supporting acidity and fruity sweetness
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Hunter Valley Verdelho 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Tropical and ripe peach-like aromas and a rounded fleshy palate that is slightly sweet and has a long lingering finish
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek South Australia Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Brooding mulberry bouquet and an exceptional lifted spicy fruit palate with grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Sangiovese 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Cherry chocolate style with a slight green edge, some solid tannins and good mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Intriguing intense and developed briary bouquet with rich ripe berry fruit flavour intensity and some charry oak.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A really well constructed and beautifully aged wine with lovely briary berry varietal fruit dashed with slight meaty notes, lingering tannins and good level of complexity.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Estate Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Flinty orange peel-like aromas and well constructed strawberry palate with a hint of herbs.
Comments Off on Artwine Temptress Clare Valley Tempranillo Rosé 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Distinctive apricot lift to the nose with those apricot characters obvious on the nicely balanced palate showing a good acid drive.
Comments Off on Artwine Madame V Clare Valley Viognier 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lifted perfumed aromas and slightly sweeter and richer on the palate than the nose suggests. Nice stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lifted green apple nose with a slight grassy element. Lovely palate texture with Nashi pear flavours and a gently sweet finish.
Comments Off on Artwine Prego Single Vineyard Clare Valley Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells like a Black Forest cake! Well balanced palate, firm and grippy with cola/Sarsaparilla flavours and chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Swan Hill Victoria Sagrantino 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very subdued nose with a hint of perfumed fruit and a fine lean palate. Nutty complexity.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Fiano 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Delicate summer berry bouquet and a fleshy varietal palate with good grip and texture with a lively acid spine.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A dark berry bouquet with interesting meaty/gamey elements and chocolaty oak which is all echoed on the firm tannic palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice ageing old fashioned blend with leathery leafy aromas and flavour that builds across the palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Ripe cherry and berry and milk chocolate aromas with fresh blueberry flavours, firm tannins and a good savoury structure.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Minty minerally and earthy nose; quite complex. Good dark fruit flavours with hints of tomato leaf and wound through with sweet tannins and savoury notes. 5+
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aromas of red currants with earthy notes and the sweet dark berry flavours are balanced by the chocolaty oak.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A dark red, almost purple, wine with a nose of green fruit and olives and a fleshy red fruit palate offering good easy drinking.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
“A left of field style with a wild youthful nose.” Good expression of figs, cashews and peaches.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Perfumed floral fragrances with classic kero notes. Tight palate with lovely lime/citrus flavours present and good level of acidity. Finishes crisp and dry. 5+
Comments Off on Leconfield Old Vines Coonawarra Riesling 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A powerful, vibrant, fruit driven style of shiraz with lovely chocolaty, caramel and dark plum aromas and attractive seamlessly balanced palate with a strong acid drive.
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Angel’s Peak Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The nose is leathery, earthy and tarry with fruit in the cassis spectrum. Silky smooth in the mouth with powerful oak characters sitting on top of an abundance of varietal fruit. 3-5
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Ambriel’s Gift Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big mocha/dark fruit bouquet with lamb fat-like savoury elements. Great density and persistence of savoury/sweet flavours.
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Ezra’s Gift Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big rich style with an earthy/dark berry bouquet edged with vanillin oak. Has a “full and complete” palate. Drink soon advised the judges.
Comments Off on Jim Brand Silent Partner Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Subtle red fruits on the nose with truffle-like characters. A good core of sweet fruits through the palate with savoury earthy notes, fine tannins and balancing oak.
Comments Off on Jim Brand Jim’s Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely fruity simplicity on the nose and a light delicate palate with good texture and length.
Comments Off on Hollick Estates Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lots of chocolaty aromas mixed with dark cherries and peppermint and a palate with layers of fruit, oak and tannins..
Comments Off on Hollick Estates Old Vine Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Ripe black berry aromas mix with biscuity oak, leathery notes and a hint of ginger. The big seamless tannic palate has lovely integration of plum fruit, chocolaty oak and fine acid.
Comments Off on Hollick Estates Wrattonbully Wrattonbully Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Sweet perfumed muscat aromas and crisp clean Turkish Delight flavour profile.
Comments Off on Sidney Wilcox Old Vine South Australia Zibibbo 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Restrained but lifted aromas with tropical and stonefruit flavours well balanced by oak and acidity.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Heathcote Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A leaner and simple wine with some green herbal elements and nice dark earthy notes.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Heathcote Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Restrained dark fruit nose with hints of mint. Solid spicy oak on the palate sits on top of sweet varietal fruit. Good peppery warmth.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Progeny Heathcote Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely developed complex bouquet and a perfect palate with great balance between stonefruit soft oak and some developing aged characters. Great level of acidity balances it all.
Comments Off on Giesen The Brothers Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Developed boiled lolly-like nose and passionfruit sweetness on the palate with nice herbaceousness. Good food wine. Ageing well.
Comments Off on Giesen The Brothers Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An attractive combination of dark berry aromas with a dash of pepper and hints of eucalypt. Mouth-watering ripe berry flavours, lots of acid and tannins. 5+
Comments Off on I Am George The Wizard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A simple dusty oak nose and good depth and weight of spicy and sweet black cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Red Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018