Posted: November 9, 2017
A balanced and interesting style that’s a complex mix of varietal fruit, toasty oak and crisp acidity with good winemaking skills
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve HV Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A minerally chardonnay style – very young with melon/nectarine fruit intensity and hints of fig.
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lots of melon fruit characters with hints of nectarine and a citrussy core and good use of quality oak in support. 3-5
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A light grassy style with delicate floral/citrus fragrances and intense but delicate stonefruit flavours with a surprisingly long finish.
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Pronounced smoky oak aromas and a pleasant palate with good flavour profile and plenty of well handled oak in support. 3-5
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Poppy’s Block Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Delicate honeyed tropical aromas with a crisp and refreshing palate showing subtle secondary flavours. Lots of cellaring promise.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Masses of citrus and green apple characters with hints of peaches and a tropical lift. Starting to show some development but is still a teenager! 5+
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Wines Stevens Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely toasty, richly developed aged semillon that’s all secondary and tertiary characters. A great example of an aged Hunter semillon and still has a few years left in it yet!
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Classic Hunter Valley Semillon 2005 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A poised, elegant and “charming” semillon. Nose has retained fruit weight for further ageing. Great honeyed/toasty flavours. “Still has acid crispness after all this time”. 5+
Comments Off on Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A classic, well aged, Hunter semillon. The nose is all toasty/stonefruit with nutty notes and honeysuckle like sweetness. The beautiful honeyed toasty flavours are the highlight.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Benjamin Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very delicate citrussy bouquet with floral hints. Very youthful crisp citrus palate with attractive phenolic notes adding complexity. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Zesty citrus nose with hints of honeyed age developing. Long, round and soft in the mouth with flinty nutty notes. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A fuller toast and honey style with delicate floral notes to the nose and interesting smoky complexity to the palate. “Needs more time”. 3-5
Comments Off on Two Rivers Stones Throw Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A classic citrussy nose with more of those zesty fresh citrus characters flowing through on to the slightly sweet palate. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Grapefruit aromas with a nutty/smoky expression. Good upfront citrus/apple-like flavour component. Plenty of potential. 5+
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Overpowering herbaceousness on the nose but mostly citrus on the fleshy palate. Good ageing potential. 5+
Comments Off on RidgeView Generations Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very refreshing delicate fruity young wine. A lovely crisp vibrant drink showing a high level of acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lots of citrus, grapefruit and white peach on the intense nose. Phenolics add interest to the refreshing lemon citrus palate with nutty/toasty complexity.
Comments Off on Scarborough Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Simple citrus nose but the classic semillon palate offers lots more; pears, red apples, yeasty complexity and hints of honeysuckle. 5+
Comments Off on Andevine Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely crunchy phenolic style with delicate aromas and palate offering pears and peaches. “Great with cheese!”
Comments Off on Gartelmann Benjamin Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An interesting and refreshing complexity of citrus fruit, white peaches, yoghurt and honeysuckle all balanced by good line of acidity.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Aromas and flavours in the subtle lemon/citrus spectrum. Needs several more years to shine. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Apple juice-like aromas with a touch of honeysuckle. Minerally palate driven by citrus fruit. 3-5
Comments Off on Glandore Elliott Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Honeyed citrus/pear bouquet with spicy complexity. Palate has great flavour depth and varietal expression.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Reserve Hunter Valley Verdelho 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Attractive Turkish Delight/musky-like aromas and a good green apple flavour profile with mouth-watering acid freshness.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Label Vegan Hunter Valley Verdelho 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Delicate floral fragrances with a green fruit edge. Refreshing steely green apple palate with a touch of honey and some warmth.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Jessica Hunter Valley Verdelho 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Gorgeous complexity of sweet tropical fruits, honeysuckle-like floral elements and refreshing citrus components with great acid line to balance the sweetness.
Comments Off on Glandore Regional Series Hunter Valley Late Harvest Viognier 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Old fashioned style- savoury and oaky with an earthy berry bouquet and nice red/black fruit flavour profile. A few years in it yet.
Comments Off on Scarborough Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“Ticks all the boxes”, said one judge. Great varietal components of berries, chocolate, truffles and spices and showing great meaty development with good oak complexity. 5+
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
More of an old fashioned oak driven style. Still youthful but complex. Good food wine. 3-5
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Meaty truffle-like nose and a big, vibrant and still youthful palate full of berries and licorice with a good tannin grip.
Comments Off on Glandore Regional Series Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Red currant fragrances on the nose and earthy rhubarb complexity on the palate. Ageing well.
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Savoury, earthy and complex on the nose and tasting of sour cherries with a suggestion of sweet spices and balancing drying tannins.
Comments Off on Margan Hunter Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Oak driven aromas. Well balanced red fruit palate, strong oak influence and refreshing acidity. 5+
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Effin Hill Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A tight berry nose with a delicate oak influence and a lean and leafy palate that has subtle tannins adding texture. 3-5.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Wilhelm Hunter Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Blueberry aromas laced with vanilla and spices with a dash of pepper. Well integrated fruit driven flavours enhanced by sweet spices and firm tannins. Built to last! 5+
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Reserve Hunter Valley Syrah 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Gorgeous shiraz characters reminiscent of fresh cherries, leafy blackberries, hints of rose petals, a touch of licorice and sweet spicy notes. Great potential. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Hunter Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A fuller, solid wine with an abundance of intense savoury/chocolaty fruit, a touch of earthy complexity and great tannin support and a long lingering finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Vineyard Reserve Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A sour cherry/light cassis nose and a dense dark blackcurrant palate with hints of coffee-like oak notes. 3-5
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Effen Hill Vineyard Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Plums and tobacco on the nose and mouthfilling savoury tannins on the intense plum palate with refreshing acidity and slight smokiness. Another good varietal.
Comments Off on Margan Hunter Valley Merlot 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A delicate primary fruit driven wine. Smells of earthy/spicy blackberries and has a velvety soft, savoury palate with good fruit sweetness.
Comments Off on Glandore Regional Series Hunter Valley Tempranillo 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Simple mixed berry aromas with a touch of spice and a cherry/plum fruit driven palate with well integrated tannins. “Authentically Hunter!”
Comments Off on Margan Hunter Valley Tempranillo Graciano Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A v very youthful wine with a light earthiness to the nose and red cherries and strawberries on the palate. Not too tannic. Good food wine.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Hunter Valley Rosé 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lovely vibrant bright pink wine; a good Provence style that is a melange of cherry and strawberry confectionery fruit with sweet spices adding complexity. Needs food!
Comments Off on Glandore Regional Series Hunter Valley Rosé 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A fatter, full bodied toasty style, fully developed but still showing good varietal fruit expression and loads of honeyed notes.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Vineyard Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2009 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A big intense style with plenty of meaty/licorice characters and good use of oak.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A soft well balanced wine with lovely dark fruit intensity and powerful underlying savoury notes.
Comments Off on Berrigan Mt Benson Robe Syrah 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lovely lifted nose – all berries and savoury characters. A big palate with intense dark berry fruit flavours showing hints of forest floor-like elements and plenty of excellent tannins.
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira Blockers Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Still fresh and youthful with attractive small red fruit characters, good tannins and acidity.
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira Blockers Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017