Posted: March 2, 2018
Dense purple wine with typical varietal fruit characters and some quite aggressive tannins.
Comments Off on Inner City winemakers New England Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Leathery nose with sour cherry notes and a lean drying spicy red licorice palate.
Comments Off on Millbrook Geographe Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A simple drying tannic wine that has some cherry characters with hints of tea leaves.
Comments Off on Vinifera Organic Mudgee Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Oak driven nose; sweet and earthy with a dense, full bodied palate that, according to one judge, needs a steak.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Yacca Paddock Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Dense chocolaty aromas and loads of thick heavy earthy, leathery, licorice flavours lifted by some lovely spicy characters.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Smells of spicy sweet strawberries. It’s soft in the mouth and bright with fresh primary fruit characters.
Comments Off on Mitolo Small Batch McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very pretty floral fragrances with lively tropical/herbal flavours and balancing acidity.
Comments Off on Wise Wines Margaret River Verdejo 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A rustic wine with pronounced sweetness, bright preserved lemon characters, slight nuttiness and wrapped up in crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Girl On The Go McLaren Vale Sparkling Verdelho NV / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Ripe and jammy. Good length and intensity of delicious fig, raisin, dried blueberry, sweet oak, spice and chocolate aromas and flavours.
Comments Off on 919 Wines Riverland Classic Tawny NV / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A beautifully balanced wine that is ageing well. Developing lovely secondary earthy/spicy/leathery characters with brooding tannins but is still lively and lifted.
Comments Off on Australia Felix Swan Hill Victoria Sagrantino 2012 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive Christmas cake-like aromas leading to a warm and generous black fruit palate showing a high level of spiciness.
Comments Off on Mitolo Ourea McLaren Vale Sagrantino 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Confectionery sweet berry bouquet and a highly approachable palate generous with lovely black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Australia Felix Swan Hill Victoria Sagrantino 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Black plums and spices on the nose and a palate that’s chock-a-block full of flavour.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Really bright varietal fruit here showing excellent concentration, length and freshness. Nose has a lovely floral lift and the palate displays nicely handled cedary oak and silky tannins.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company MWC Victoria Shiraz Mourvedre 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Developing spicy herbal bouquet and a complex, layered palate with great bright fruit concentration.
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Wine Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted chocolaty oak aromas with Christmas cake like spiciness. Great palate texture with, “Mega chewy tannins”.
Comments Off on Montara Gold Rush Grampians Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely expression of sweet shiraz fruit on the nose and palate and the tannins are, according to one judge, “Spot on!” and nicely matched by some lovely quality oak. Great drink!
Comments Off on One Tonne Wine Company Pyrenees Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A bright modern style of shiraz with excellent dark berry fruit characters and some great quality oak underscored by lovely grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers Ten Acres Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A great wine with obvious lifted super floral touches to the red/blue fruit nose. Seamlessly silky palate, great structure, loads of berry fruit well integrated with the oak and tannins.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company Laneway Central Victoria Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted minty/menthol bouquet and bright black fruit flavours with lovely tannins. Easy drinker.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Central Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive spiciness to the developed nose. Palate is “Light on its feet – yet still concentrated”.
Comments Off on Trentham Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Quite savoury aromas with a hint of spice and a dash of pepper. Nice fruit complexity to the palate with lifted oak and some spiciness.
Comments Off on One Tonne Wine Company Grampians Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A nose of ripe plum and spices. Very nice medium bodied palate with bright berry fruit in the riper end of the spectrum. Some great oak and high level of acid. 5+
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company MWC Heathcote Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nose initially closed but opens up to plums, spices and pepper. Dark fruit palate with lifted oak and lots of bright acid.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company Don’t Tell Gary Grampians Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice muskiness to the nose with a slight green edge. Grippy palate is sweet, complex and spicy.
Comments Off on Tatalia Heathcote Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Beautiful lifted jubey grenache characters drive this wine. Floral fragrances mix with the fruit aromas and the palate is complex, layered and very flavoursome. A great drink!
Comments Off on Grampians Estate GST Grampians Grenache Shiraz Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
The nose is a pungent berry compote with a super tasty, nicely textured, palate that is full of musky lolly shop-like flavours.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Grampians Grenache 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A beautiful age worthy cabernet with fragrances of cedar, cassis and violets. Excellent varietal fruit flavour concentration mixed with lifted spiciness and lovely tannins.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Aromas of cherries and blackberries with a super chewy, very tannic, palate full of lovely rhubarb-like varietal fruit. Nice oaky finish.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very lifted nose that according to one judge is “Super interesting”. Bright raspberry fruit flavours and a long smooth finish.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A super sweet, aged, dessert wine that is a delicious blend of honey, orange peel and citrus blossom characters and has a delicate nuance of apricots.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Cane Cut Central Victoria Cane Cut Marsanne (375ml) 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Fragrances of green mangoes and passionfruit. Generous tropical fruit palate with nice use of residual sugar to balance acidity.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Developing lemon curd-like aromas with a nice tropical touch. Lovely palate texture with tropical/citrus driven flavours and some toastiness already developing.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Rich musky fruit cake characters on the nose with minty hints. Lovely complexity of dark berry flavours with a dash of spice, soft tannins and balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive secondary complexity is evident here. Has biscuity aromas and good length of creamy nutty flavours.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Vintage Brut 2011 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice yeasty nose; hints of lemons and green apples. Somewhat simple but well made palate with lifted citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Sparkling 2012 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Beautiful spicy honeyed citrus and apricot fruit aromas with some pleasing fruit and honeyed nut flavours.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Blackwood Park Central Victoria Botrytis Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very fragrant and lifted floral fruit nose. Silky smooth spicy licorice complexity to the palate highlighted by bright dark berry fruit and showing a good grippy finish.
Comments Off on Best’s LSV Great Western Shiraz Viognier 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Savoury, spicy complexity to the nose. Nicely integrated oak, fruit and acid on the palate with slightly steely tannins.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Violets, plums and spices on the nose and excellent concentration and drive of true varietal fruit flavours. Lovely oak and great tannins.
Comments Off on Mitchelton M Central Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Great varietal definition here; all dark fruits, violets and hints of mint. Lovely spicy lift to the nose and great tannin structure to the generous fruit palate.
Comments Off on Best’s Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Vibrant floral/jubey fruit fragrances and a zesty lightweight palate of cherries, berries and attractive spicy oak.
Comments Off on Mitchelton The Heathcote Collection Heathcote Nero D’Avola 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A medley of citrus, stonefruit, some florals and other elements. Lovely flavours but palate lacks texture.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Airstrip M Central Victoria Marsanne Rousanne Viognier 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nose described by one judge as “Softer and less detailed”. Has some stonefruits and melon characters. Complex palate, quite warming with nutty/melon flavour profile.
Comments Off on Mitchelton M Central Victoria Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Zesty light contemporary style. Flinty elements to the stonefruit nose following through to the palate. Has some lovely oak and acid.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Victoria Series Victoria Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An oak driven style with nutty apple-like aromas and lovely creamy length to the buttery lemon palate with a suggestion of pears.
Comments Off on Mitchelton M Central Victoria Marsanne 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely aromas in the spicy pear/apple spectrum. Ripe and slippery in the mouth with good varietal fruit flavours and fresh acidity.
Comments Off on Mitchelton The Heathcote Collection Heathcote Vermentino 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely bright ripe blueberry-like fruit, good quality oak and lovely chewy tannin structure. “A lot of chew”, quipped one judge.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Central Victoria Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018