Posted: March 2, 2018
Very light style but what’s there is very appealing; stonefruit characters, floral notes and zesty acidity.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Bin 868 Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Smells of canned pineapple with an appealing bright juicy palate tasting of peaches.
Comments Off on Wines for Joanie Tasmania Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
“Decent example of a New Zealand chardonnay”. Overt malo influence with fruit in the green spectrum.
Comments Off on Aitkens Folly Riverbank Rd Central Otago Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Funky meaty characters to the nose with citrus notes. Oak tends to dominate a fine flavoured palate.
Comments Off on Brangayne Of Orange Isolde Reserve Orange Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Good complexity here coming from the combination of dusty oak, stonefruit and leesy elements.
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lively and fresh and on the simple side with quite sweet fruit/oak combination.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 2 Orange Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A lighter style of chardonnay with honest varietal fruit and decent oak influence. Has depth and texture.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Strong malo influence here with zesty citrus characters and some nice nutty oak.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Cold Chalk Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A fine elegant wine with good concentration of grapefruit-like elements, slightly smoky oak and leesy complexity.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Staff Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice example of a modern style chardonnay with its complex and funky bouquet and very creamy in the mouth showing plenty of flavour length and depth.
Comments Off on Penfolds Max’s Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An elegant, refined but full flavoured wine. Has a lingering complexity of peach, melon and citrus fruit layered with decent spicy oak.
Comments Off on Giesen The Brothers Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nose reminiscent of a green cabernet style. Nicely textured palate with good weight of fruit more in the savoury spectrum.
Comments Off on Fishbone Ruby Geographe WA Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted green fragrances with slight asparagus notes and decent balance of cut grass and lantana characters across the palate.
Comments Off on Fishbone Premium Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted honeyed apricot fragrance and creamy fruit salad of a palate with a sweet finish.
Comments Off on Invivo Michelle’s Central Otago Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Interesting nose – smells of herbs and dill pickles with similar characters on the upfront sweet palate.
Comments Off on Blackbilly Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lots of tannins here but has good solid dark fruit focus to support it. Good clean nose with a decent palate length.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Subtle confectionery cherry aromas and nicely structured, slightly dry, pink fruit palate.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternatives Series McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Blackcurrant nose with olives and vanillin oak in the background. The palate is powerful and loaded with dark fruit and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Protector McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A ripe well rounded style with mushroomy characters to the jammy fruit nose and a big palate with lifted spicy dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Twist McLaren Vale Primitivo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Dark, spicy and juicy cherry-like varietal fruit characters here with liqueur-like notes and grainy tannins. Still a youth.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Vine Sean McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Rich earthy bouquet with lots of lovely dark savoury fruit. The long lingering palate is dominated by rich black licorice characters with hints of smoked meats and a dash of pepper.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive lively earthy/black olive aromas with a brooding blackberry palate that has nice spicy mocha oak and lovely velvety tannins with a firm finish.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Spicy licoricey aromas with upfront sweet and spicy berry fruit flavours with lots of oak and nice grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A solid style that has firm dark varietal fruits, cedary oak and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines MVS McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Meaty mushroom elements obvious on the nose with a maturing chocolaty plum palate and a slightly meaty finish.
Comments Off on Pruner’s Hut DB McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Fresh and youthful style with ripe pears on the nose and tasting like a pear tart.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Mudgee Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Toasty butterscotch bouquet with light floral nuances and ripe lime and orange oil-like flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Mudgee Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Tangerine hues with sweet/sour characters on the nose and a nicely textured palate.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Mudgee Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Good intensity of simple herbaceous/tropical varietal characters with pleasant crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Staete Landt Annabel Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Sweet and pungent with confectionery tropical characters supported by a good line of acid.
Comments Off on Staete Landt Duchess Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted plumy fruit characters with some oak and drying tannins. Lovely drinkability.
Comments Off on Semprevino McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Simple nutty red fruit aromas and some nicely focussed flavours with drying tannins.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Violet aromatics mix with toasty oak and cassis fruit. Gorgeous full bodied blueberry palate that, according to one judge, “Definitely has the ‘X’ factor!”
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A nicely structured but quite subdued and still closed pinot with a lifted cherry bouquet and great weight of fruit on the palate.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Wine Lovers Orange Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Savoury gamey aromas with pine needle nuances. Intensely flavoured well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Single Vineyard Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Complex chocolaty caramel oak driven nose with the savoury fruit flavours nicely carried by the oak and supported by velvety smooth tannins. Drinking well now or cellar future enjoyment.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Subtle but complex aromas and flavours of stonefruits, tropical fruit and light nutty oak.
Comments Off on Franklin Tate Estates Traditional Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely aromas – smells like the forest floor and has earthy tarry notes. Very savoury palate with a tight grippy oak finish.
Comments Off on Franklin Tate Estates Alexander’s Vineyards Margaret River Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Off dry style with lemony/citrus aromas and flavours and ‘gentle’ sweetness.
Comments Off on Yarrawood Tall Tales Yarra Valley Autumn Harvest Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A mix of dried apricot and rich butterscotch aromas and intense sweet citrussy palate with very good acidity.
Comments Off on Yarrawood Tall Tales Yarra Valley Botrytis Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Bright lifted spicy cherry nose. Palate has texture and density with developing gamey flavours and punchy tannins.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Dark chocolaty fruit intensity here with spicy characters and lovely powdery tannins.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Tempranillo 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A rich oak driven style with a complex toasty nose and plenty of nutty peach flavours on the mid weight palate.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Reserve Hunter Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Typical honeyed lemon aromas with a zesty and well structured palate showing a good line and intensity of varietal characters.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Reserve Hunter Semillon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive bright lifted chocolaty aromas. Nice grip and length to the dark raspberry fruit palate; slight greenness and a spicy lift.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Hilltops Sangiovese 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive aged cedary aromas and a rich oak driven palate. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Reserve Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A fragrance of lychees and rose petals with a gently sweet and nicely balanced palate that has a pleasant soft line of acid.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Tasmania Schonburger 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nose a touch earthy, green and herbal. Bright and crisp in the mouth with floral flavours and mealy notes.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Tasmania Pinot Grigio 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018