Posted: May 2, 2018
Nice toasty complexity to the nose. A crisp palate with good balance and length of flavours. Nice bead. Good acid.
Comments Off on Gooree Park Mudgee Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Minty and leafy aromas with olive nuances. Simple palate with powerful varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Thomson Estate W&J Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An elegant red/blue fruit shiraz nose and lovely persistence of fresh berry and dark cherry flavours with slightly drying tannin structure and finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Thomson Estate W&J Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Malty oak mingles with some nice sweet blue fruits and there are some slightly porty notes.
Comments Off on Flavabom Vine Dried South Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
One judge compared the nose to grilled capsicum and sautéed blackcurrants! The savoury/tannic palate is stylish and flavoursome.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Optivis Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An oak dominated nose and a soft, elegant and savoury palate with a firm tannic finish.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Green leafy fruit bouquet with capsicum notes and similar characters on the palate with cedary oak and slightly drying tannins.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Stone Dry Land Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dark malty nose and full bodied dark fruit palate with mature notes and fine tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Stone Dry Land Eden Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted plum characters on the nose and smooth plum palate with cedary oak and nice acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Skyline Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Raspberries and strawberries on the nose and a simple cranberry-like palate.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Skyline Eden Valley Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Soft and drinkable with light flowery fragrances and hints of quince. A soft fruit driven palate tasting of pears and peaches.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Skyline Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A lighter leaner style with lime/lemon like characters and crisp acid to balance the sweetness.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Skyline Eden Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Sweet/savoury cabernet dominant aromas with greenish fruit flavours and drying tannin structure. Sweet/sour finish.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Angas King Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Spicy blueberry fruit/toasty oak aromas and slight green streak. Mature blue fruit palate with fine soft tannins and gentle acid finish. 5+
Comments Off on Z Wine Hedley Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Developing savoury style with a dark red fruit nose showing nightshade-like leafiness which is echoed on the long well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Z Wine Audrey Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Simple dark fruit aromas with some pungency and a warming palate with pleasant plum flavours and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Blackberry Patch Fleurieu Peninsula Cabernet Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A rich, silky smooth, well balanced, shiraz with an attractive elegance of red currant fruits and mocha-like oak with a mellow finish.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Lake Doctor Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Firm flavoursome style with spicy leafy aromas and a bright rich dark fruit palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Hills Are Alive Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A ripe rhubarb compote of a nose and a big, full flavoured, palate with a powerful tannin structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Franklin Tate Estates Alexander’s Vineyards Margaret River Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A youthful, full bodied shiraz with a spicy slightly nutty bouquet and dark fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Simple apple and quince-like aromas with a toasty palate that comes together nicely and has a crisp acid finish.
Comments Off on Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very sweet – “Needs another 50 years”, said one judge! Nice characters of dried apricots and sultanas.
Comments Off on Scion Rutherglen Muscat Nouveau 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smelling of fresh rose petals with a very flavoursome, lightweight palate that has good acid/phenolic balance.
Comments Off on Scion Blonde Dry Rutherglen White Muscat 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted creamy butterscotch bouquet and rich flavoursome golden honey palate with buttery notes and a lingering finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Blackbilly Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A flavoursome, easy to drink, minerally style in the nettle/gooseberry-like spectrum.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Bella Vigna Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive floral/citrus aromatics with bright light varietal flavours on the youthful palate. Nice level of acidity. Plenty of interest here.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Bella Vigna Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Ripe stonefruit fragrances with a floral lift and a creamy lemon curd of a palate with good zesty apple crispness on the finish.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Staff Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Spicy mocha aromas lift off the dark fruit nose. Soft and fleshy in the mouth with exotic blue fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Maygars Hill Strathbogie Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pungent and slightly developed red fruit aromas with good pinot flavours, soft tannins and a savoury oak backbone. Good drinking.
Comments Off on Singlefile Wines Run Free Western Australia Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle spicy red fruit fragrances and cherry fruit palate with fine tannins and soft acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Singlefile Wines Run Free Western Australia Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Honeyed ripe fruit bouquet and warm oily palate that’s full of flavour and developing nicely.
Comments Off on Cape Bernier Tasmania Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Powerful earthy leathery nose underscored by Maraschino cherry-like characters. The silky smooth, length palate is full of flavour well supported by subtle oak elements.
Comments Off on Cape Bernier Haphazard Tasmania Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smells of strawberry jam with leathery notes. Loads of dark, fruits of the forest, flavours and good oak/tannin support.
Comments Off on Cape Bernier Tasmania Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Aged nose showing hints of soy sauce and spices. Age softening the palate with great tertiary and bottle age flavours but still showing some varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Below & Above Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Ageing beautifully and smelling of raspberries, blackberries and tobacco-like oak. A well structured, dry, savoury palate with powerful plum/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Below & Above Single Vineyard Pemberton Merlot 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A nicely aged style that’s all nutty, buttery and toasty on the nose and has some great toasty nutty flavours.
Comments Off on Below & Above Single Vineyard Pemberton Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Buttery nose with honeyed notes and soft and creamy in the mouth with tight line of acid.
Comments Off on Blue Belle Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Briary bouquet with attractive leafy and leathery notes. Soft and rounded in the mouth with lingering sweet cassis flavours, strong tannins, balancing acidity.
Comments Off on Vintners Ridge Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A fresh, crisp and zesty wine with hints of citrus and spices on the nose and has flavours reminiscent of Earl Grey tea according to one judge. Has some melon notes.
Comments Off on Eccentric Wines Great Little Grooner Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Cassis and spearmint on the nose with a hint of licorice. A clean tight varietal palate with a fine line of tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Leabrook Estate Barossa Valley Cabernet Franc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A very interesting style that’s complex, earthy and quite savoury. The nose has a minty lift and the elegant palate is filled with flavours that linger on well after the wine has gone.
Comments Off on Beresford Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Tarry licorice nose with just a hint of violets and a beautiful, full flavoured, fleshy palate brimming over with dark licoricey fruits and chewy tannins. Needs time. 5+
Comments Off on Beresford Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A full bodied style with subtle spicy dark plum aromas and similar characters reflected on the soft sweet palate.
Comments Off on Beresford Estate McLaren Vale Grenache 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A big hit of toasty/bacon -like oak characters on the blue fruit nose. Lovely palate texture, plenty of length and an appealing “personality!” Tastes of plums and blueberries. 3-5
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Toasty oak dominates the nose with good varietal fruit underneath. Oak also prominent on the long, tight palate with raspberry fruit flavours and a dash of pepper.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic Barrel Select McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Powerful buttery bouquet with toasty oak complexity and some grilled nut elements. Soft and smooth in the mouth and tasting of peaches and melons with oak dominating the finish.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive ripe berry bouquet with a hint of mint and a palate that has a lovely balance between savoury and sweet and a lingering finish.
Comments Off on Hemera Estate Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Musky lime nose with interesting funky characters. Big hit of musky sweet fruit flavours on the powerful and lengthy palate that is underscored by tangy acidity.
Comments Off on Hemera Estate Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Youthful floral aromatics with a big hit of oak. A light bodied, oak driven, palate with an attractive red berry/cherry flavour profile.
Comments Off on Signature Wines Coordinates Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018