Posted: May 2, 2018
The lifted confectionery fruit nose is edged with nice cola-like notes. Silky smooth mouthfeel with lovely vibrant balance between the fruit, the acid and the tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Grounded Cru McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pleasant ripe fruit intensity to the nose with some lovely soft and well aged fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A medium bodied style of shiraz with youthful and juicy red varietal fruit characters, dark oak and soft tannins.
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Spicy blueberry bouquet with hints of raspberries. Nicely integrated primary varietal fruit flavours. A very drinkable quaffer. 3-5
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Delicate strawberry aromas and flavours leaning to the savoury side with crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Fleurieu Peninsula Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle dark fruit fragrances and a savoury palate with nicely integrated soft flavour profile. Great to drink now. 3-5
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Violet Beauregard Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A youthful nose with nice concentration of dark mulberry/raspberry fruit aromas showing a toasty oak edge. Fleshy in the mouth with nice lift of primary fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Z Force McLaren Vale Shiraz Petite Sirah 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Youthful and oaky on the nose with rhubarb nuances. Lovely long chocolaty/roasted beetroot-like flavour profile. A real crowd pleaser. 5+
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Love Symbol McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A nice balance and length of dark cherry fruit and cedary oak aromas and flavours with a big peppery hit and good level of spiciness.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Chocolate Factory McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Reserved dark berry aromas and elegantly structured palate with a nice range of primary fruit flavours. A baby!
Comments Off on Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An earthy nose. Lovely texture to the savoury palate exhibiting stalky green characters mingling with the fruit and powdery tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Grenache 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subdued stalky nose but has a lovely raspberry, cola and spice flavour profile.
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A riper softer style of shiraz with fine tannins. Starting to show some development.
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Sweet, earthy and oaky with juicy dark fruits and good level of tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Beresford Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dense and inky, yet fresh, varietal fruit characters with powerful tarry oak. A big traditional style. 3-5
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Oak tending to dominate the red fruit on the nose with a, “Very complete palate,” that’s soft and generous and loaded with toasty oak and spicy sweet varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Quite an elegant style. Nose shows nice lift of mulberry fruit and the complex and savoury palate has “yummy” varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Savoury style with lovely depth of fruit characters and has a lean and drying finish. 5+
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Oak tends to dominate the buttery nose with more oak power to the peachy/citrussy palate.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Distinctive pinot aromas and solid varietal flavours. “A great crowd pleaser”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Estate McLaren Vale Pinot 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A lean, seamlessly balanced, wine that’s holding together well and showing red berry-like fruit layered with forest floor characters, cedary oak and good acidity.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Estate Oxenberry Star of Greece McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An excellent classic cabernet with attractive cassis, tomato and plum aromas and a lovely structure and texture to the palate with seamless and complex varietal flavours. Time! 5+
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Estate Brothers Block McLaren Vale Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smells a little like cherry syrup on the nose and has a dense, oaky, sweet fruit palate.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Estate Block 3 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Aged “mealy” fruit fragrances with good mid palate weight and a seamless integration of spicy fruit and the oak.
Comments Off on Blackbilly Old Vine McLaren Vale Grenache 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Toasty oak driven aromas with oak obvious on the palate and nice cherry-like fruit underneath.
Comments Off on James Haselgrove Futures McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Still quite a youthful mix of blue and black varietal fruit characters with a good oak spine and maturing nicely.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Savoury spicy bouquet with a perfumed lift. Lovely savoury palate with subtle oak and lingering mouth-watering flavours. “Cries out for food”. 3-5
Comments Off on Blackbilly McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Sweet unctuous fruit/oak aromas with slight medicinal characters and great depth of well aged fruit flavours with balanced tannins.
Comments Off on Blackbilly McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Peaches on the nose with a nice flintiness and a rounded full bodied palate with some complexity developing.
Comments Off on Blackbilly Adelaide Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Still showing youthful purple hues and has aromas of ripe fruits lifted by minty/pine needle freshness. The grippy tannic palate has a good weight and length of red licorice and berry fruits.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Good varietal savouriness here developing tarry touches to the nose and soft fruity complexity on the drying tannic palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Magnet McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Planky oak tending to dominate raisined fruit aromas. Lots more oak on the sweet palate. Good length of fruit.
Comments Off on Morgan Simpson Reprieve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Syrupy sweet cassis/cola nose with flavours that race across the medium bodied palate.
Comments Off on Morgan Simpson Basket Press McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Strawberry coulis fragrances with ripe varietal fruit. Sweet and juicy in the mouth with good length of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Gigglepot McLaren Vale Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Vibrant crimson wine with stonefruits aromas showing a touch of spice. Lovely “basket” of soft youthful berry fruit flavours. Drying oak finish. Highly drinkable!
Comments Off on Mollydooker Two Left Feet McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
This big rich sweet wine has a fresh berry bouquet and a classic cabernet palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Mollydooker The Maitre D’ McLaren Vale Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Berry and peach fruit aromas with pleasant oak. Very oaky palate – hot and sweet and underscored with vibrant fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Mollydooker The Scooter McLaren Vale Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
The raspberry nose is dominated by the oak and tastes of cherries and plums with some drying oak.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Miss Molly McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Sparkling Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Mature oaky nose with hints of peppery red fruits and more of the same on the palate.
Comments Off on Mitolo Wines Angela McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A reserved berry nose and rich, slightly oaky palate makes for enjoyable drinking.
Comments Off on Mitolo Wines Jester McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Interesting aromas of licorice, cherry cola and chocolate with similar characters echoed on the rich red fruit palate.
Comments Off on Mitolo Wines Jester McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Musky strawberry fragrances with a peppery lift. Good palate weight and balanced strawberry flavours. Not too sweet.
Comments Off on Mitolo Wines Jester McLaren Vale Sangiovese Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smells of spicy raspberry lollies with a generous and youthful oak/fruit palate. Has soft tannins and a dry finish. 5+
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Old Vine Langhorne Creek Grenache 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Citrus/grapefruit bouquet with nutty mealy notes. Nice varietal expression on the buttery palate. Good use of oak.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Reserve Langhorne Creek Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Great depth and concentration of cassis fruit aromas layered with leafy/licorice elements. Beautifully smooth, elegant palate in the green spectrum.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle savoury/tar elements on the nose with vibrant spicy fruit flavours, great palate structure and warming finish. 5+
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Colton’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Minty leafy fragrances and a very spicy palate with warming alcohol and a tannic finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Lot 148 McLaren Vale Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Muted dried fruit aromas with slightly green cassis fruit flavours on the fleshy, well structured, palate with a strong level of acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Hut Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lightly aromatic wild raspberry bouquet and ageing spicy fruit mid weight palate.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Burton’s Vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018