Posted: May 2, 2018
Generous weight of dark berry fruit with sweet spice characters and some chocolaty overtones. Appealing aromas and soft palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Gooree Park Crowned Glory Mudgee Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Appealing, different nose with spicy, berry and meaty complexity and developing meaty/mushroomy flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Vineyard Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Strawberry-like aromas with slight green notes. Moderate fruit impact to the palate. Drink soon.
Comments Off on Molly’s Cradle Cradle Vignerons Selection Hunter Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very attractive meaty/plumy aromas with a spicy overtone. Palate is rich and complex with berry and plum flavours enhanced by the oak. A very well balanced wine. +5
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Gundagai Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted red/blue fruit fragrances – very appealing with mineral overtones. A gentle complexity and impact of sour red cherry varietal characters on the well structured palate. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Appealing plum aromas with meaty elements and lots of peppery spices. Very soft and silky smooth in the mouth with lots of varietal fruit flavours and peppery complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Lerida Estate Cullerin Canberra District Syrah 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive floral bouquet with medicinal characters. Generous impact of plum/berry fruit flavours with youthful tannins and a sharp acid finish. 5+
Comments Off on Inner City Winemakers Indenture Hilltops Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light herbal floral fragrances with a spicy lift and a bright, well balanced, fruity fresh palate – some complexity and moderate tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Robert Stein Nouveau Mudgee Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Jubey fruit fragrances edged with farmyard notes. Reasonably fruity palate with some oak driven complexity. 5+
Comments Off on Logan Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subdued bouquet withy hints of spicy cherries. Delicate mouthfeel with good length and complexity of flavours. Needs food! 3-5
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Perceval Rylstone Central Ranges Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Plenty of sour cherry and spicy complexity on the nose. The lean sour cherry palate has warming alcohol and a gentle finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Iconique Barrique Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Vibrant and slightly funky nose with a complexity of meaty/floral fruit aromas. Soft but assertive tannins carry the generous cherry berry flavours to a long refreshing finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 3 Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Big hit of red cherry and plum-like aromas with some sweet spices and tobacco notes. Plenty of red fruit on the silky smooth, well integrated, palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Saddlers Tumbarumba Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An attractive ruby red wine with a very lifted, rustic nose and a well integrated, juicy red berry palate.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Wallace Lane Vineyard Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Intense interesting and different! Smoky earthy fruit characters laced with warming alcohol and crisp acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Pankhurst Wines Canberra District Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Plenty of good cherry berry varietal characters here with lovely spicy overtones and a hint of farmyard complexity with assertive tannins. Some bottle age will firm it up. 3-5
Comments Off on Lerida Estate Cullerin Canberra District Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nose showing dark melon hints with a bit of spiciness. Big sour cherry flavour profile with assertive tannins and a crisp finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Nebbiolo 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A well made, well structured wine that has an attractive floral/meaty fruity bouquet and a palate that starts soft and finishes dry. Need more time to show its best. 5+
Comments Off on Vinifera Wines Organic Mudgee Graciano 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nicely integrated ageing aromas with mushroom/forest floor complexity. Firm grippy palate packed with red cherry/plum flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Pankhurst Wines Canberra District Sangiovese 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Complex mix of red and black fruit fragrances. Moderately complex, slightly lean palate. “Definitely a pasta wine!” 3-5
Comments Off on Freeman Vineyards Altura Vineyard Hilltops Sangiovese 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A very different wine with its appealing strawberry/plum aromas layered with some meatiness, Soft palate with unusual herbal/Balsamic character and tomato leaf nuances. 3-5
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Bridge Creek Reserve Orange Rondinella Corvina 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An aged, subdued and slightly medicinal nose. Palate not overly fruity now, but some good acid keeping it alive. Drink now.
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Bricolage New England Rouge 2012 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very interesting and different blend. Unusual wild game, wild berry and floral varietal characters. 5+
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Pinotage Viognier 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely floral leafy black cherry fruit tightly packed with tannins and acid.
Comments Off on Freeman Vineyards Altura Vineyard Hilltops Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Plumy/licorice nose with farmyard-like notes and a complex flavoursome plum/red cherry palate with silky smooth tannins. Drink soon!
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Deep inky wine with black berry aromas and mushroomy/forest floor aged characters. Generous concentration of blackcurrant/plum fruit flavours, cedary oak and a tannic grip. 5+
Comments Off on Gooree Park Crowned Glory Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A compact complexity of oak and fruit aromas and a simple, aged and savoury palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Reserve Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An appealing, elegant and varietally expressive style with spicy berry fruit and grippy tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Vinifera Wines Organic Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A big wine with age complexity developing and black/red berry fruit softened by the oak. 5+
Comments Off on Allandale Single Vineyard Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Mixed fruit fragrances with some minerality and a peppery lift. Medium bodied palate, a touch simple but very nice with lovely length and balance of red berry flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Iconique Barrique Orange Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very attractive, deep purple cabernet with slight confectionery-like raspberry fruit/vanilla nose and a rich fruit palate with a spicy underlay and chocolaty complexity evolving. 5+
Comments Off on Allandale Single Vineyard Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Good varietal fruit statement on the nose and across the entire length of the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Griffin Road Vineyard Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A very attractive minty/eucalypt cool climate cabernet bouquet with a simple and pretty palate delivering upfront red berry fruit flavours and quite a drying tannic finish. 5+
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Bridge Creek Limited Release Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A berry driven nose with slight smoky edge. Very dense youthful palate that is quite aggressive at the moment. Needs time to settle. 5+
Comments Off on Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Leafy green cabernet varietal nose and a simple palate with gentle cherry/berry flavours and vanilla oak finesse. 3-5
Comments Off on Inner City Winemakers Indenture Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Mixed berry bouquet with a leafy edge. Soft palate with gentle fruit but a slightly hard finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Logan Orange Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
“A punter friendly wine” with sweet and earthy red and black berry fruit on the nose and palate. 5+
Comments Off on Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted Turkish Delight aromatics with tropical notes and semi sweet palate with exotic fruit flavours and good acid level to balance.
Comments Off on Dindima Orange Moscato 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted pomegranate aromatics followed by a soft and mildly sweet palate.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Orange Pinot Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A complexity of mixed berry and floral fragrances and developed palate with red fruit highlights.
Comments Off on Logan Hannah Orange Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dark pink wine showing nice complexity and development with rich pomegranate-like aromas and plenty of up-front fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Allandale Hilltops Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An old fashioned but gentle style of chardonnay with appealing concentration of juicy pineapple/mushroomy fruit characters and distinctive smoky oak with hints of cloves. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Series Poppy’s Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Typical chardonnay-like bouquet; lots of stonefruits with light lemon tones. Soft and rounded in the mouth with good length of peach flavours and more of the lemon notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 2 Orange Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light, lifted nutty/leesy fragrances. Palate is complex and well structured with juicy varietal fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Winery Block Southern Highlands Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Mildly toasty peach aromas with good clean varietal fruit expression on the palate and showing subtle oak characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Logan Orange Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Hints of tropical fruits on the nose with spicy vanilla notes from the oak. A delightful palate that is crisp, firm and flavoursome.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment 3 Handpicked Orange Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Good green fruit aroma profile. Palate quite light and lean for a chardonnay with refreshing flintiness and oak adding complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely floral honeyed lift to the stonefruit, pineapple and melon-like varietal nose. Palate is intense with tropical fruit flavours across the palate with gentle finish. 3-5
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Jeannette Reserve Rylstone Mudgee Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Delicate chardonnay bouquet with gentle spiciness and subtle varietal fruit flavours with mineral notes and slightly short on the finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Ridge View Impressions Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted smoky fruit nose and pleasant, but light, fruit flavours. Good acid length. 3-5
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Griffin Road Vineyard Orange Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018