Posted: July 4, 2018
A lovely rose garden of a nose with a floral feminine style of palate with high level of acid.
Comments Off on Lowe Family Wines Nullo Mountain Mudgee Riesling 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Pale straw hues with a lemon citrus bouquet showing a tropical lift. A fresh and appealing palate with lovely balance of stonefruits and lemon acidity offering nice easy drinking. 3-5
Comments Off on Villa Maria Single Vineyard Ihumatao Organic Auckland Verdelho 2014 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
An inviting perfumed red berry nose and lots of sweet oak on the lovely rich palate.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Attractive citrus bouquet and sweeter, commercial style of palate with lemon/pineapple flavours. Needs time. 3-5
Comments Off on O’Leary Walker Wines Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Simple white melon aromas with a flinty hint and a slatey minerally palate with nice balance of oak.
Comments Off on Horner Wines Family Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A clean, well made and nicely balanced wine with delicate perfumed stonefruit fragrances and a nicely textured palate bright with apricot and citrus flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Horner Wines Family Reserve Hunter Valley Viognier 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Masses of oak but has enough intense black fruit characters to match. Plenty of drying tannins.
Comments Off on Rivers Lane McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lovely aromatics of violets and milk chocolate with a big, generous and seamlessly balanced palate with flavours of black and purple fruits and an intense tannin structure.
Comments Off on Rivers Lane McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A great classic strawberry bouquet and a soft seductive sour cherry palate with interesting smoked meat complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on The Darling Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Light lemon aromatics and a lovely tight minerally style of palate with a yeast driven finish.
Comments Off on The Darling Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A super varietal in the tropical/herbal spectrum with flinty/earthy elements. The nose is complex and lifted – the palate long and flavoursome with a beautiful texture. Very drinkable!
Comments Off on The Darling Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Bright purple wine bordering on black! Inviting fragrances of raspberries and cherries and a well structured palate with great length of vibrant varietal flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Orange Malbec 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aromas of blackberries, licorice and mint lift off the lovely nose. Generous inky palate with good fruit/oak balance and nice length of tannins with a high level of acid. 3-5
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
An oak dominated style with smoky medicinal hints to the red fruit nose. Rich and complex in the mouth with some Ribena-like flavours.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Moppa Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
“A cracker of a wine!” Showing very attractive lifted sweet aromas of strawberries, cherries and plums with alluring juicy fruit flavours on the soft seamlessly balanced palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Clarry’s Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Well made wine and top quality fruit. The peppery perfumed red currant bouquet has hints of mint. Inky richness to the palate with dark licorice depth of flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Riverland Montepulciano 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A riper style with rich sweet fruit aromas and quite a heavy, slightly oily, melon palate.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Riverland Viognier 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lifted varietal aromas- some red currant and beetroot with similar characters on the light crunchy palate.
Comments Off on Babich Family Estates Headwaters Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lifted perfumed nose with a touch of lime and soft gentle peach palate.
Comments Off on Babich Family Estates Headwaters Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Flowery aromatics on the nose. Sweet and soft in the mouth with some stonefruit characters.
Comments Off on Giesen Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A refreshing take on sauvignon blanc. Ageing well with toasty honeyed notes developing.
Comments Off on Urlar Select Parcels Gladstone NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Creamy citrus nose with cold steel-like nuances and a crisp lemon sherbet-like palate. Should cellar well according to the judges.
Comments Off on Urlar Gladstone NZ Riesling 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A classic nose of strawberry fruits mixed with smoked meats and some earthiness and a lovely bright, intensely flavoured, palate with a fine tannin finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Urlar Gladstone NZ Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A crisp well made fruit driven style – very varietal and flavoursome to the very end!
Comments Off on Urlar Gladstone NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A lovely intense red/purple wine with an inviting floral berry bouquet, rich complexity of vibrant briary fruit flavours, with subtle oak complexity and gentle soft tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard Basket Press Broke Fordwich Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A big rich purple wine with a black fruit nose showing interesting spicy/licorice notes. Lovely approachable fruit flavours right through to the finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard Broke Fordwich Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Attractive honeyed/oaky bouquet and a weighty candied fruit palate balanced by well handled oak.
Comments Off on Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard Broke Fordwich Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lifted tropical nose with a hint of hay. Clean fruit expression to the palate with mouth-watering acidity.
Comments Off on Stormflower Vineyard Wilyabrup Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Subtle lemon curd-like characters on the nose with an interesting funky complexity to the palate.
Comments Off on Stormflower Vineyard Wilyabrup Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive vivid aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrant and citrus. A bright crisp wine with a moderate depth of flavour, lively acidity and a clean dry finish. $22.00
Comments Off on Misty Cove Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very pale salmon colour. Lovely gentle aroma showing a tiny hint of forest floor and dried herb alongside some plum and red cherry. Dry and satisfying. $26.00
Comments Off on Scott Base Central Otago Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very light fruits of the forest, some raspberry and strawberry with some of candyfloss and icing sugar. Crisp and clean. Served well chilled this would be delicious. $21.50
Comments Off on Saint Clair Origin Rose Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Wet river stone and crushed chalk on the nose. An unusual style; masses of fresh basil and meyer lemon with chamomile and fennel seed too. The flavours are crisp and citrussy with a little sweetness to support. Delicious. $24.00
Comments Off on Two Rivers Juliet Riesling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Gently aromatic with some crisp juicy pear and apple aromas, subtle and slightly floral. Bright, simple fruit flavours with an appealing silky texture. $24.00
Comments Off on Two Rivers Brookby Hill Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lots of struck match and gunflint aromas at first but then red grapefruit, citrus and white nectarine fruit emerge. Plenty of oak but this is more than soaked up by the fruit. This is a bold, positive style of chardonnay….
Comments Off on Pegasus Bay Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Plenty of new oak gives a strong nutmeg and baking spice note at first but there is attractive peach and nectarine fruit lying underneath. Generously fruited and full flavoured. $27.00
Comments Off on Junction Corner Post Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A little shy at first but soon opens out to reveal ripe stonefruit flavours, plenty of cedar and spice oak notes and a long, warm finish. A big mouthfilling wine, strongly textured and ready now. $23.00
Comments Off on Ara Single Estate Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very light crisp green pear and apple aromas, almost prosecco-like with a definite hint of sweetness. Gently sparkling, this is an appealing, juicy bright sparkling wine. $22.00
Comments Off on Junction Persistence Sparkling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Juicy lemon peel, elderflower and kaffir lime aromas with a little wet stone minerality. A cooler climate style of sauvignon blanc with a good depth of flavour and a taut dry finish. $23.00
Comments Off on Clark Estate Upper Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
The nose is starting to take on bottle aged characters of button mushroom, leather and forest floor though there is still some appealing juicy red fruit. A gentle uncomplicated style of pinot noir, seasoned with a little oak. $29.95
Comments Off on Te Pa Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Plenty of fresh cranberry and raspberry fruit, with a little rhubarb crumble. Bright and crisp with a lovely youthful juicy character. $25.00
Comments Off on Ara Single Estate Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light bodied, vibrant and youthful. There is just a touch of sweetness to flesh out the baked apple and pear flavours. Not overly complex but an attractive, easy drinking style. $23.00
Comments Off on Ara Single Estate Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very vivid, youthful grapefruit and nectarine aromas with a subtle background of nutmeg oak. A leaner, higher toned style of chardonnay with a vibrant citrus spine of acidity. Not the boldest wine but a detailed, restrained dry wine with plenty of…
Comments Off on Saint Clair James Sinclair Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An appealing touch of bottle developed autolysis gives aromas of fresh pastry crust, hazelnut and brioche which mingle with yellow skinned apple, pear and just-ripe nectarine. Subtle, delicate and poised with a crisp, satisfying dry finish. $26.00
Comments Off on Cecilia Brut Methode Traditionnelle 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very enticing aroma; some bright citrus notes of mandarin and freshly squeezed lime with a touch of white florals. Mouth-watering succulent acidity with a hint of honeyed sweetness just rounding out the palate. A crisp, juicy delicate style of riesling….
Comments Off on Clark Estate Block 8 Riesling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Perfumed and bold, an almost exotic liquorice edge creeping in. Very lovely bright raspberry, red cherry and dark plum aromas with a little dried thyme too. A juicy, densely fruited palate with a layer of finely grained tannin in support….
Comments Off on Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Bright, juicy red fruited pinot noir with a very bright aroma of kirsch, plum and red cherry. The palate shows a touch of tannin to support the fruit but very restrained allowing the flavours to sing. Fully ready to drink….
Comments Off on Wild Earth Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Highly aromatic and exuberantly fruity, the essence of golden peach and ripe pineapple with some manuka honey and dried apricot too. Super sweet, mouth-coatingly rich, but with a strong line of passionfruit acidity keeping the flavours crisp and vivid. $29.95
Comments Off on Te Pa Noble Sauvignon Blanc (375ml) 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very lovely pretty aromatics; freshly cut grass, elderflower and lime. Richly textured, with succulent white peach and ripe red apple flavours. Crisp acidity, good concentration and length. An attractive, carefully crafted wine. $28.00
Comments Off on Clos Marguerite Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Decadent opulent fruit; bold and plummy with a lovely red liquorice and sweet spice note. Some dried herbs too. With a richly textured palate, good concentrated fruit flavours and a long, sustained finish this is just starting to hit its…
Comments Off on Mondillo Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018