Posted: October 4, 2018
Richly succulent medley of sultana, honeycomb and toffee aromas; hints of apricot-like botrytis elements. The crisp clean palate has excellent honeyed perfumed fruit/toasty oak flavours
Comments Off on Brown Brothers Patricia King Valley Noble Riesling (250ml) 2011 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Appealing flor characters obvious on the nose with intense and vibrant sherry flavours showing some interesting orange peel-like characters and a nice crisp finish.
Comments Off on Morris of Rutherglen Mia Pale Flor Rutherglen Apera NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dense brooding chocolaty bouquet with a vibrant berry thread. Quite a drying palate with plenty of dark fruit flavours, good tannins and lingering acidity.
Comments Off on Anderson Winery Basket Press Vessier Rutherglen Durif Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Intense sweet black fruit bouquet with interesting fruit flavours showing a meaty edge. Spicy oak adds complexity.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines King Valley/Alpine Valley Saperavi 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose is a complexity of dark fruits and chocolaty oak and the palate is full of rich dark fruits with a meaty edge. Something different!
Comments Off on Stanton & Killeen Reserve Rutherglen Durif 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Appealingly rich dark chocolaty nose with a rich, complex and powerful dark fruit palate. Shows subtle use of oak and chewy tannins. Well made wine with a ‘Wow’ factor.
Comments Off on Scion Rutherglen Durif 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Refined delicacy of prune-like aromas mingling with spicy oak. Velvety soft in the mouth with powerful flavours and generous tannins.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Durif 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Vibrant purple wine. Dense chocolaty prune-like aromas and a voluptuous palate with excellent depth and power of melded varietal fruit and oak flavours with mouthcoating tannins.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Ballerina Canopy Alpine Valley Durif 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A powerful concentration of black fruit, toasty oak and aromatic violet nuances and has delicious rich dark fruit flavours laced with lovely tannins and nicely underscored by the acidity.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Balladeer Rutherglen Durif 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dark licoricey aromas with a perfumed floral lift and lovely integration of dark fruit and sweet oak flavours with a firm tannin spine.
Comments Off on Andrew Buller Wines Cannobie Rutherglen Durif 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Slightly porty nose with liqueur-like notes and lovely sweet brambly fruit fills the palate with flavour and is developing some complexity.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Renaissance Rutherglen Zinfandel 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Great chocolaty/cassis aromas and a big full chocolaty fruit palate balanced by great acid , firm tannins and has warming alcohol.
Comments Off on Morris of Rutherglen Basket Press Rutherglen Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lovely bright red wine with a purple rim. Has a bouquet of blackberries with hints of ants! Rich and rounded in the mouth with good fruit flavours and a firm tannic finish.
Comments Off on Souter’s Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aromas of cassis and capsicum with nice flow of spicy berry flavours and showing some tannic grip.
Comments Off on Souter’s Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
“Fantastic drinkability here,” said one judge. An abundance of dark berry fruits, nice earthiness, complex oak and a firm tannin structure.
Comments Off on Piano Piano Henry’s Block Beechworth Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A concentration of leathery/barnyard characters on the nose and good length of black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Sweet vanillin oak nose with minty/menthol touches. Silky smooth in the mouth with a big mouthful of flavour and lingering acid finish.
Comments Off on Souter’s Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Intense and complex cool climate characters of spices, black fruits and a hint of green capsicum.
Comments Off on Warner Vineyard The Rest Beechworth Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Spicy, stewed rhubarb nose heading towards savoury with lovely violet hints. The fruit driven style of palate with more of the violet floral characters. Good balance of acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Balladeer Rutherglen Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big, full flavoured shiraz low in tannin structure and a tad simple. The nose is a subtle mix of spicy earthy fragrances. The palate shows great varietal fruit length and nice acidity.
Comments Off on Willem Kurt Beechworth Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Confectionery sweet cherry bouquet; flavours more in the blackberry spectrum. Nice tannin structure.
Comments Off on Willem Kurt Alpine Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Peppery black fruit fragrances with a perfumed lift and a fruit driven palate that shows a subtle use of oak. Good tannin/acid integration.
Comments Off on Goldman Wines Alpine Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The dark berry fruit aromas are a tad masked by the oak and the fine tannins tend to dominate the big flavoursome fruit palate.
Comments Off on Scion Terravinia Gooramadda Rutherglen Syrah 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Spicy peppery fruit on the nose lifted with nettle notes. Big oak influence on the palate but has the varietal fruit generosity to match
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Estate Grown Rutherglen Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Amazing nose that is an interesting mix of black berries, black currants and black ants! Gently ageing flavours layered with soft lingering tannins. Good length of acidity.
Comments Off on Morris of Rutherglen Bin No 186 Rutherglen Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Confectionery fruit fragrances with intense chocolaty oak characters and has some lovely delicate floral/rose petal flavours.
Comments Off on Morris of Rutherglen Bin No 80 Blue Imperial Rutherglen Cinsault 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Some cherries and some dusty oak on the nose and a well structured cherry/red fruit palate with delicate tannins.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valley Sangiovese 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A balance of earthy aromatics and jubey fruit vibrancy. The palate has a generosity of well blended dark flavours and grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Estate Grown Rutherglen Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A savoury blend of blackcurrant fruit and black strap licorice with earthy nuances, integrated oak and strong tannins.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valley Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aromas of strawberries and cherries with a crisp clean fruit palate and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers Banksdale Milawa Gamay 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aged toasty buttery fragrances and a good rich creamy palate with good flavour profile and starting to show some age.
Comments Off on Morris of Rutherglen Five Generations Rutherglen Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The subdued nose not giving much away at the moment but the flinty palate is rich and full of lingering peach-like flavours.
Comments Off on Warner Vineyard The Rest Beechworth Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Delightful aromas of gooseberries, melons and pineapples laced with creamy smoky oak. The palate is powerful with generous pear/melon flavours balanced by toasty oak.
Comments Off on Goldman Wines Olivia Beechworth Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose showing delicate nuances of rock melon and pineapple with plenty of oaky aromatics. The palate has balanced complexity of oak and fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Piano Piano Sophie’s Block Beechworth Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Appealing aromas reminiscent of melons and pineapples and has a fresh flow of crisp minerally citrus flavours with a hint of toasty oak.
Comments Off on Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Subtle nose with delicate aromas and has a broader oak driven palate showing some interesting funky notes, floral melon fruit and minerally acidity.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Ballerina Canopy King Valley Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very fragrant honeyed melon bouquet with obvious peachy flavours on the palate and some clever use of toasty oak.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Calliope Rutherglen Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Developing fruit aromas; nice use of oak to compliment. Palate exhibits a delicate balance of fruit, oak and acid.
Comments Off on Goldman Wines Alpine Valleys Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Spicy nose with interesting characters reminiscent of pickled onions. Green limes are evident on the palate and well integrated with the oak.
Comments Off on Vinea Marson Grazia Alpine Valleys White Blend 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An oak driven nose showing spicy complexity. Great palate; it’s powerful, balanced and complex with subtle viognier flavours and an intriguing texture. Good solid acid spine.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Renaissance Rutherglen Viognier Roussane 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The nose is delightfully delicate with some apricots and some spiciness, these delicate characters following through onto the long youthful palate. Great acidity.
Comments Off on Scion Handpicked Rutherglen Viognier 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A subtle nose of peaches and pears which follows through onto the long lingering palate.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valleys Friulano 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Young vibrant pear aromas and a very attractive fresh varietal fruit palate that is showing good balance, texture and length.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valleys Fiano 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A pleasing floral/lychee bouquet and good floral fruit definition on the palate.
Comments Off on Souters Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valleys Gewurztraminer 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The nose shouts of fresh lifted lychee aromatics which is echoed on the crisp clean palate. Nice chalky notes and balancing acidity.
Comments Off on Souters Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valleys Gewurztraminer 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose is a shy mix of pears and almonds. The palate is crisp and long with delicate flavours.
Comments Off on Michelini Italian Selection Alpine Valley Pinot Grigio 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Delightful savoury aromatics with a palate that is an integrated medley of soft fruit, gentle tannins and excellent oak
Comments Off on Morris of Rutherglen Rutherglen Sparkling Shiraz Durif NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Toasty complexity to the nose; nice secondary characters. Aged yeasty palate underscored with good crisp acidity
Comments Off on Brown Brothers Patricia Brown King Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir 2011 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Youthful purple hues. Has a lifted savoury nose and a palate chock-a-block full of raspberry and pomegranate flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Soho McQueen Full Velvet Jacket Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018