Posted: May 2, 2018
Highly aromatic nose with some wild thyme, cherry and plum, deliciously vivid and bright. There is a background layer of tannin and a little whole bunch contributing some stemminess but a really attractive wine. Not the biggest but beautifully poised….
Comments Off on Brennan B2 Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A complex aroma that marries hints of struck match with biscuit and baking spice oak. Fruit sits in the ripe stone fruit spectrum with white nectarine, apricot and peach. Strong citrussy acid spine keeps the palate bright and vivid. A…
Comments Off on Alpha Domus AD Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Big juicy ripe aromas, quite plush and forward with masses of black cherry, berry and plum. A softly textured, fuller bodied red that has plenty of flavour harnessed by silky tannins and a touch of cinnamon spice. A great example…
Comments Off on Coal Pit Tiwha Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Darkly fruited with some plum and bitter cherry and a dusting of cocoa powder and dark chocolate on the nose. Softish tannins but a firm acid spine lifts the fruit and gives freshness and poise. $39.95
Comments Off on The Landing Syrah 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Big dense aromas of damson plum and black cherry. An exuberant plump style of syrah with lots of ripe fruit. Quite forceful tannins provide a bold structure; this wine needs a little more time to allow these tannins to integrate…
Comments Off on The Landing Syrah 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very polished aromas; new oak cinnamon and vanilla woven with redcurrant and red cherry. Plenty of richness, not much peppery characters but instead some bold ripe plummy fruit. Ready now. $35.00
Comments Off on Boulder Bay Syrah 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Some ripe plum and cherry, with a touch of roasted meat and spice. Firm tannins, attractive density of fruit. Not the most powerful of wines but has a floral quality that is very appealing. $44.00
Comments Off on Sculptureum Cezanne Syrah 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
We debated this wine at length. There is a little brett on the nose giving a funky animal edge but rather than detract, it gives an interesting complexity and importantly hasn’t dried out the palate. There is some ripe peppery…
Comments Off on Sculptureum Matakana Syrah 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Soft summer pudding; raspberry and strawberry with a little hint of peach too. Definitely medium in sweetness with a juicy ripe mouthfeel. Not particularly concentrated but good for those looking for the richer style of rosé. $27.00
Comments Off on Holdfast Estate Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
The deep garnet colour and aromas of truffle, leather and sweet spice wine are clues this wine has a degree of bottle age. Some forest floor and tobacco notes sit alongside sweet red fruits. A gentle, fully mature wine that…
Comments Off on Sculptureum Barrier Blend Matakana Bordeaux Blend 2012 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Creamy and bright with some red apple, strawberry and citrus notes sitting alongside soft summer red fruits. A bright and juicy dry rosé . $50.00
Comments Off on Boulder Bay Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Just starting to show some bottle aged characters so the primary fruits of redcurrant and red cherry have been joined by notes of leather and spice. There is a background of fine, dusty tannin that adds structure and poise. $38.50
Comments Off on Sculptureum Barrier Blend Matakana Bordeaux Blend 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pretty damson fruit with some cherry and red plum too. Attractive and unforced, a little touch of cinnamon spice. Background of finely grained tannin gives structure and poise. Not a big wine but beautifully constructed and definitely speaks of sense…
Comments Off on Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Creamy, lightly tropical on the nose with some mango and just-ripe pineapple. Very light touch of biscuit adds a layer of interest. Creamy malo notes on the palate. A simple, easy drinking uncomplicated style of chardonnay. $23.00
Comments Off on Matawhero Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A strong sense of place here – deliciously ripe Gisborne fruit harnessed by subtle new oak giving a gunflint and biscuit note. This is a more concentrated style of chardonnay with a lovely spine of acidity that lifts the ripe…
Comments Off on Matawhero Church House Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A restrained, taut chardonnay with a strong mineral-edged aroma of chalk, red grapefruit and nectarine. This leads to a juicy yet focussed palate. Oak is very subtle, just a faint seasoning of French oak, which allows the fruit to shine…
Comments Off on Luna Estate Eclipse Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very pungent aromas of vanilla, sweet spice and butterscotch leap out of the glass. A full throttle super charged peachy style of chardonnay with masses of tropical fruit. Rich and creamy with a long, sustained finish. Not for the faint…
Comments Off on The Landing Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lightly aromatic with touches of yellow skinned apple, elderflower and lime. Very chalky and tight; a leaner, cooler interpretation of sauvignon with a touch of biscuit suggesting some old barrel influence. Lovely pithy texture, crisp and precise. Good length. $22
Comments Off on Luna Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Appealing green apple and pear aromas with just a wee hint of honey and lanolin. There is a little sweetness that rounds out the palate and offsets the lovely mouth-watering acidity. A crisp, really delightful example of chenin blanc. $25.00
Comments Off on Matawhero Church House Chenin Blanc 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Rather than inspired by Alsace, this pinot gris leans more towards Italy and pinot grigio in style. Crisp nashi pear and some fresh almond on the nose leading to a taut and focussed palate. Not particularly complex but perfect for…
Comments Off on Luna Estate Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Beautifully fragrant aromatics of ripe pear and baked apple with a little rose petal too. Succulently peachy, just ever so slightly off dry, but balanced by an attractive citrus spine of acidity. This is a lighter, very pretty floral style…
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Smells of chocolates and mulberries and has meaty/earthy flavours with Vegemite notes.
Comments Off on Angas Plains Estate PJs Langhorne Creek Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon NV / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Ripe citrus aromas with some orange peel nuances which follows through to the palate.
Comments Off on Angas Plains Estate Langhorne Creek Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely colour; shades of purple. Pepper, prunes and raisined aromas with a full bodied palate and nice integration of dark fruit/prune flavours.
Comments Off on Ekhidna Wines Matt’s LP McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
The chocolaty earthy nose shows hints of leathery complexity. Good oak use nicely supports the varietal fruit flavours
Comments Off on Ekhidna Wines McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Well integrated soft aromas and flavours of fruit and oak with light touch of tannins. Drink now!
Comments Off on Ekhidna Wines McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A medium bodied wine with spicy fruit aromas, great sweet herbal flavours, generous mouthfeel and well integrated oak characters. Great palate texture and balance. 3-5
Comments Off on Three Dark Horses McLaren Vale Touriga 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Mellow confectionery spicy berry aromas and mouth-watering blueberry flavours with soft tannins on a well made, well balanced palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Three Dark Horses McLaren Vale Grenache Touriga 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle stewed fruit aromas with black olive nuances. Good length of primary fruit flavours and some gentle tannins.
Comments Off on Three Dark Horses McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Skinsy leafy green bouquet with nice dark fruit flavour complexity and a tannic/acid finish.
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Purple hues and briary fruit bouquet. Attractive palate that’s better than the nose would suggest. Good core of tannins.
Comments Off on Poole’s Rock Premiere McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Youthful spicy chocolaty bouquet with a nice line of berry fruits. A classic shiraz palate with masses of flavour in the big dark end of the fruit spectrum. Chewy tannic finish.
Comments Off on 2 Mates Perfect 10 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dark spicy cherry bouquet with hints of tobacco leaf. Great texture and length to the generous shiraz fruit palate.
Comments Off on Coriole Sparta McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Ribena-like aromas with a herbal lift. A lively, lighter bodied, palate with crunchy red apple flavours and nice acid line leading to the finish.
Comments Off on Coriole Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Peachy fragrances with hints of rose petals. An excellent full bodied and creamy palate that’s rich with ripe flavours.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Catnip McLaren Vale Viognier 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Well integrated stonefruit aromas and flavours with good acid balance and an oaky finish.
Comments Off on Shingleback Local Heroes McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely aromatic mix of cherries, violets, oak and spices. Medium bodied, nicely balanced, palate with great length of blue fruit flavours supported by the oak.
Comments Off on Shingleback The Gate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Ribena-like lift to the bright fresh fruity nose and great weight and persistence of soft berry ice-cream -like flavour profile.
Comments Off on Shingleback Davey Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dark chocolaty bouquet with a lovely floral/violet edge and a peppery lift. Great palate length, texture and shape with creamy blueberry pie-like flavours.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A ripe “slurpy” style – very old school with a generosity of purple fruits and charry oak.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Bright red cherry aromas showing nice elements of spices, licorice and fennel. A silky smooth palate full of bright red fruit flavours and hints of darker fruit characters.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Leafy herbaceous nose with smoky overtones. Great depth of oak characters nicely integrated with slightly green cassis fruit flavours. Plenty of acid for a long life. 5+
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A very nice wine offering pleasant right drinking now. Some soft toasty age mingles with the dark fruits and earthy oak characters.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nicely matured dry red that’s ageing well and has plenty of soft savoury spicy fruit laced with big powerful drying tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Bright blue fruit bouquet with forest floor-like complexity. Nicely balanced palate with ripe sweet core of fruit in the middle, good use of oak and nice tannins.
Comments Off on Pepperjack Porterhouse Graded Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Candied raspberry/cherry nose with generous gamey/wild berry flavours well balanced by the oak with warming alcohol finish. 5+
Comments Off on Rusty Bike The Penny Farthing McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A simple cabernet style that is big and ripe and hot and sweet. 3-5
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Inc McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A big old school style of shiraz with its powerful toasty oaky nose and its excellent fleshy palate. At the moment the oak is slightly dominating the sweet fruit flavours. A keeper.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Inc McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Inky/earthy aromas and ‘thick’ ripe varietal fruit flavours with a drying tannic finish. 5+
Comments Off on Grounded Cru McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz Malbec 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018