Posted: May 2, 2018
Delicate lifted bath salt and blossom-like fragrances. The palate is clean, fresh and very flavoursome with a nice mineral finish. 5+
Comments Off on Capel Vale Whispering Hill Single Vineyard Reserve Mount Barker Riesling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light lifted cherry aromatics. Simple palate with upfront fresh strawberry flavours.
Comments Off on Rising Star Denmark Sparkling Rosé 2012 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Still fresh with lots of buttery aromas with strawberry notes. Soft, rich and generous in the mouth.
Comments Off on Rising Star Denmark Sparkling Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nutty leesy complexity to the nose; lots of esters. Floral fresh flavours on the palate with lemon acid characters.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Pinot Chardonnay NV / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A full flavoured, beautifully textured, wine with oak “expertly measured” and nicely integrated with the intense fruit.
Comments Off on Flowstone Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely lifted stonefruit-like fruit characters complemented by toasty nutty complexity.
Comments Off on Redgate Wines Ullinger Reserve Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A somewhat simple wine but very enjoyable with ripe stone fruit characters.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines The Bruce Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Cumquats and orange blossom aromas lift off the nose. Lovely stonefruit flavour expression.
Comments Off on Saracen Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pure lifted orange blossom bouquet. Lovely persistence of stonefruit/grapefruit flavours that offers “a mouth party!”
Comments Off on Alkoomi Black Label Frankland River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A lovely “beguiling” nose with a complexity of citrus, toast and some apple like notes. Long more-ish palate that is saturated with flavour.
Comments Off on Forester Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Punchy, estery, musky, gooseberry bouquet with toasty complexity and a similar palate.
Comments Off on Jane Brook Shovelgate Vineyard Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Hints of lime cordial on the nose with some lovely stonefruit intensity to the palate.
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Restrained herbaceous aromatics with light floral lift. Some lovely grassy freshness to the palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Bin 848 Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A spicy peppery complexity of aromas and a lean, clean palate that has good weight and length with attractive grilled nut characters.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Hummingbird Series Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lightly fragrant citrus aromas and a bright, precise citrus/stonefruit palate. Some sweetness.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Flying High Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Zesty, vibrant and fresh! Lovely varietal expression and good palate weight and texture.
Comments Off on Woody Nook Kelly’s Farewell Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted lemongrass and gooseberries on the nose and a lively sherbety lemon palate.
Comments Off on Sandalford Classic Dry White Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Ripe apricot nose; some obvious development with great savoury nutty concentration on the palate. Good use of oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Saracen Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Fresh pure sweet citrus aromas and lovely zippy complexity of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Brooding licoricey aromas with a blanket of oak sitting over the delicate fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Vinifera Gran Tinto Organically Grown Mudgee Shiraz Garnacha Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Crisp and taut with a lovely fine bead. Restrained aromas of lemon curd, satsuma and lime with a gentle note of autolysis which gives a little bran biscuit and pastry crust. A well made, satisfying wine with a good deal…
Comments Off on Tohu Rewa Methode Traditionelle Marlborough Blanc de Blanc 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Made in a very definite style; plenty of oak gives an intense sweet spice, cinnamon and nutmeg character on the nose. Curiously appealing if you like this slightly over the top style. $27.00
Comments Off on Tohu Mugwi Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Bold aromas of white nectarine, passionfruit and yellow plum aromas. Palate has weight and richness though the overall impression is of restraint and poise. $33.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice concentration; lightly tropical with touches of passionfruit and pineapple. Very firm acidity running through the palate. Just a little thread of grapefruit phenolics peeping through. $26.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very bright cool spectrum aromas; capsicum, green apple and nashi pear. Some crushed basil and fennel too. Plenty of flavour, finishing with a crisp citrus lemon lift of acidity. $26.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block Cash Block 20 Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
More intensity on the nose than most; passionfruit, squeezed lime and red capsicum. Some complexity and density on the palate with a juicy acid finish. $26.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Snow pea and green capsicum. Moderately intense with a hint of passionfruit. A more muted aroma showing a touch of oak. Chalky and textural, this is a subtle appealing wine. $21.50
Comments Off on Saint Clair Origin Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Riper, more passionfruit and red capsicum on the nose. Nice density of flavour with intensity and length. $24.95
Comments Off on Babich Family Estates Cowslip Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A tightly knit sauvignon that has some mineral, slatey aromas and a concentrated yet restrained fruit flavour. A dry crisp finish with a real lift of mineral acidity $23.00
Comments Off on Zephyr Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Quite muted on the nose with light citrus, kaffir lime and newly mown grass. Just a hint of passionfruit peeping through. A textural wine with some grapefuit pith phenolics giving bite. $26.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A cooler site expression of sauvignon blanc with delicate tomato stalk, cucumber and blackcurrant bud aromas. Some green apple and pear too. Made in a lighter style the wine has a lovely balance of fruit and acidity. $23.00
Comments Off on Awatere River by Louis Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely bright aromas of red capsicum, passionfruit and lime. The flavours are youthful and there is a noticeable thread of mineral citrussy acidity. Great concentration and length on the palate. $30.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Single Vineyard Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Riper style of sauvignon with some yellow plum, melon and passionfruit. Vibrant fruit with a lovely ripe juicy character rounding out the palate. There is real density and weight with a moderate finish. $30.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Single Vineyard Southern Clays Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very pungent guava, red capsicum and fresh basil aromas with plenty of passionfruit and mango. Really vibrant on the palate with a good depth of flavour lifted by mouthwatering, taut acidity. Lovely mid palate sweetness with length and line. $27.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Intensely aromatic with classic Marlborough notes of icing sugar, green apple, passionfruit and pear. The palate has a succulence and intensity of fruit that is concentrated yet retains a bright juicy character. Super stuff. $27.00
Comments Off on Villa Maria Clifford Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Satsuma flesh and lemon sit alongside white florals. A firm acid spine and touch of grapefruit pith phenolics give a strongly textural character to the wine. Just off dry. Acidity really comes through on the finish. $21.95
Comments Off on Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A restrained aroma; more mineral and wet stone than fruit. Tightly wound; knife edge acidity with a succulent mouthwatering edge. There is some sweetness to balance the acidity, this is a delicate wine that finishes well. $26.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 9 Big John Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An opulent style with a touch of botrytis giving some Manuka honey and dried apricot aromas intertwined with citrus and green pear. Medium dry, a very fleshy succulent palate. $24.95
Comments Off on Babich Family Estates Cowslip Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Mature aromas of kerosene, lime marmalade and toast jostle with those of fresh grapefruit and lime. Succulent, fruity yet with a touch of austerity, this is fully dry style of riesling with a firm chalky, briney character. $22.00
Comments Off on Loveblock Bone Dry Marlborough Dry Riesling 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely mouthwatering aroma, almost gin and tonic-like with subtle lemon and lime. Off dry with very attractive succulent peachy flavours sitting alongside those of citrus and red apple. Nice length, well made, not forced. Super stuff. $23.00
Comments Off on Zephyr Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An exotically spiced pinot noir full of red liquorice, black cherry and even a hint of star anise. Moderately dense with a lovely ripe silky texture and a warming finish. Good length $37.90
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 23 Master Block Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An appealing easy drinking pinot noir with plenty of juicy soft red fruits. An appealing exuberant fruity pinot. $21.50
Comments Off on Saint Clair Premium Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Dark plum and raspberry aromas supported by quite a lick of cinnamon spiced oak. A more structured tannic style that would benefit from a little longer in the cellar. $39.95
Comments Off on Babich Family Estates Headwaters Organic Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Bright juicy aromas of red cherry and raspberry with a subtle note of dried herbs. The palate is creamy and silky. A very polished attractive wine. $31.00
Comments Off on Awatere River by Louis Vavasour Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An appealing, lighter bodied pinot noir, moderately concentrated with some red berry and currant fruit flavours and softish tannins underpinned by subtle oak. A dry and savoury finish. $44.95
Comments Off on Babich Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A wine that created some discussion. Not as immediately alluring as some, this pinot is restrained at first with fruit very much in the crunchy red berry spectrum, plus some cinnamon spice and dried herbs intertwined through. The palate is silky and textural and…
Comments Off on Zephyr Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A cooler expression of pinot noir; lifted redcurrant, raspberry and cherry. Some fresh herbs, a lighter, brighter crunchy style of red that has a very subtle backbone of spicy oak. A restrained, elegant wine. $27.95
Comments Off on Tohu Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A bold aroma of doris plum, boysenberry and cherry underpinned by sweet spice oak. Generously fruited, this is a big rich style of pinot noir showing flesh and density. Nice length and intensity of flavour. A lovely wine that manages…
Comments Off on Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A lovely fruit focused aroma of juicy cranberry, strawberry and red plum. Medium bodied with a vivid red fruit character, a real core of fruit sweetness and some crunchy tannins on the finish. $28.00
Comments Off on Saint Clair James Sinclair Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A bigger framed wine with a pungent aroma of baked pear and red apple. Succulent and fruity with a silky, almost velvety texture. $23.00
Comments Off on Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018