Posted: September 6, 2017
Varietal nose of blue berries and herbs with a slightly lean minty/herbal palate.
Comments Off on Handpicked Regional Selection 65 Yarra Valley Merlot 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Great lifted sweet lychee/guava nose with more sweet lychees on the palate. Crowd pleaser!
Comments Off on Handpicked Regional Selection Yarra Valley Rosé 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Young, lean and green with tight stonefruit characters and clean, crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Handpicked Collection Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A youthful, well made chardonnay. Attractive spicy/almond fragrances, citrus flavours, mouth-watering acidity and good use of oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Handpicked Collection Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Citrus aromas with subtle oak and more of a lightweight dry white style of palate with a lovely acid backbone.
Comments Off on Handpicked Regional Selection 39 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Interesting wine with great varietal definition and showing leathery/earthy maturity with soft tannins. Drink soon!
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Merlot 2010 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lovely blend showing a lovely bright fruit profile with herbal characters and plenty of weight and texture. Lifted nose and fleshy palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Rob Dolan True Colours Yarra Valley Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Savoury aromas with slight leathery maturity. A blackcurrant palate that’s still very lively for a 4-year-old. Some obvious oak.
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The savoury nose is mature and earthy and is showing nice bottle development. Very lean and dry palate with savoury varietal flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Boat O’Craigo Braveheart Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An intense definition of dark chocolate and capsicum-like aromas with leathery touches. A classic peppery blue fruit varietal palate with soft tannins and lovely acid/tannin ratio. “Yum!” 3-5
Comments Off on Rob Dolan Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Engaging blue fruit and red cherry aromas. Soft, simple and appealing shiraz palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Some suggestion of bottle age to the spicy dark berry nose with rich mouthfilling flavours and the alcohol warming the back palate. Soft tannins. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Some spicy peppery savoury characters to the nose and a brooding palate with an attractive fruit profile. “Drink up!”
Comments Off on Seville Estate Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Dark bramble bouquet with a suggestion of oak. Soft and rich in the mouth; lots of oak and acid but has sweet fruit in there too. 3-5
Comments Off on Oakdene Bellarine Peninsula Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nose of green apples and pears with floral notes. Zesty tightly wound lemon curd-like palate with minerally acidity.
Comments Off on Coldstream Hills The Hills Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A very pretty, perfumed and feminine style with its subtle sweet fruit fragrances and medicinal notes. Some astringency to the complex palate. Slight metallic finish.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A very appealing, slightly overripe, commercial style of pinot. Smells meaty and leafy with some cedary oak evident and has a lovely mouthfilling array of flavours with good acid spine. 5+
Comments Off on Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nose needs air to open up and show its dark plum, berry and sweet oak fragrances. Lovely mouthfeel to the palate with nice varietal flavours, integrated tannins and good acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Harrison & Murray Vineyards Bromley Geelong Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A delightfully savoury, bright ruby red wine that’s very young but has complexity and shows hints of bramble fruit with attractive meaty/savoury notes and well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Seville Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Brooding aromas with nicely handled varietal fruit on an elegant palate with good oak balance. 3-5
Comments Off on Oakdene Bellarine Geelong Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Pretty strawberry fruit nose lifted with floral elements and some spiciness. Sweet and savoury fruit characters roll across the palate with its defined tannins and long finish. 5+
Comments Off on Boat O’Craigo Black Spur Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Gamey aromas with earthy leathery notes and a brooding, young and well structured palate with the tannins well matched by the sour cherry fruit weight. 5+
Comments Off on Rob Dolan True Colours Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A soft simple shiraz with sweet/sour fruit aromas and flavours showing slight stalky green notes.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A monster of a wine with rich ripe raisined/licoricey fruit characters and lots of mocha oak.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Hills are Alive Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Mature leathery bouquet with herbal hints. Elegant palate; developed sweet fruit flavours, lots of oak and chalky tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Zema Estate Family Selection Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lifted oaky, spicy, minty nose and interesting flavours of strawberries, raspberries, rose petals and apricots.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A hint of lavender on an elegant nose with more of the florals on the palate and a suggestion of rhubarb pie flavours. Has sweet oak and silky tannins. 5+
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Green herbal fruit bouquet with briary fruit flavours and river pebble-like minerality.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Regional Series McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Cherries and raspberries lift off the nose with some oak evident but not overpowering. A strong well balanced savoury/chocolate palate with upfront sweetness. 5+
Comments Off on Pertaringa Over the Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
“A blockbuster”, said one judge. Dense stewed fruit aromas well matched by spicy oak. Has powerful “raw” flavours of oak and fruit.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Porty, meaty and savoury on the nose with rich red plum flavours showing herbaceous notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Dromana Estate Mornington Peninsula Syrah 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lifted whole bunch aromatics. Bright, fresh and complex palate with spicy fruit and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Mornington Estate Mornington Peninsula Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Minty chocolaty nose with hints of lavender. Long lean sour cherry flavours. Slight acidic end.
Comments Off on Mornington Estate Mornington Peninsula Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Firm, simple and spicy nose with an austere palate showing lighter peppery fruit.
Comments Off on Climbing Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A flavoursome blend of rhubarb, sweet briary fruit, vanilla and herbal-like elements. 5+
Comments Off on C.J. Wicks Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Attractive bright mulberry-like varietal fruit characters with light spicy/charry oak and medium weight tannins. Great flavour length.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Light lavender on the ‘timbery’ nose. Rich full palate with slight honeyed/raisined flavours.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Family Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Raisined jammy fruit nose with some fruit cake like spices. Rich, concentrated and complex flavours on the full bodied palate.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Winemakers Project Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Deep crimson hues to this quite a tannic shiraz that has pungent spicy fruit aromas and a ripe licoricey/mulberry flavoured palate showing good level of sweetness.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Brooding black fruit characters on the nose with high oak note. Big impact of oak on the dark fruit palate. Very good!
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Jaraman Clare Valley McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Delicate lifted red fruit bouquet with floral aromatics. The rich complex palate has plenty of personality, lovely flavour profile and a long, lingering, toasty finish. 5+
Comments Off on Taltarni Estate Pyrenees Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
“Unmistakable Aussie shiraz”, said one judge. With its ripe black fruit and mocha oak fragrances and perfumed aromatics beneath and the beautifully balanced, flavoursome palate. “Yummy!”
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A fusion of cool climate varietal fruit, spicy cedary oak and ‘squeaky’ tannins.
Comments Off on Tatalia Wines Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lovely crimson wine with a vibrancy of plums and chocolate lifting off the nose and some fresh dark spicy fruit flavours, drying grainy tannins and nutty oak notes.
Comments Off on Sabella Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lifted ethereal oaky bouquet, slightly sour-like flavours and nice mid-palate complexity
Comments Off on Sussex Squire Thomas Block Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017