Posted: September 3, 2022
Violet lift to the blackberry aromas. Great depth and persistence of sweet fruit flavours with tannins giving structure.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Estate Block 3 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Coffee bean-like nose and a firm oak driven palate with a good tannic grip.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Lake Doctor Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Cool, classy and spicy with mint chocolate-like characters with tight grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Chocolate Factory McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A density of ripe fruit and oak fragrances with primary/tertiary fruit characters on the tannic palate.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds Ledge Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Nicely aged wine that has aromas of prunes and raisins that lead to a satisfying, well balanced and richly matured palate with a lovely chocolaty element.
Comments Off on Wild Game Wine The Dame Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A very juicy wine; lots of confectionery sweet red and blue fruit characters layered with chocolaty/licorice elements.
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Lovely vibrant varietal fruit here that has been, “picked at exactly the right time,” according to one judge. The spicy oak adds complexity and the juicy tannins and acid give balance.
Comments Off on Kyneton Ridge Estate Heathcote Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A powerful and quite astringent wine with good intensity of pretty, dark fruits and nice spiciness.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Avondale Heathcote Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Deep dense almost black wine described by one judge as, “A young sombre and serious wine”. It has a berry pie of a nose and intense spicy dark fruit and chocolaty flavours with grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards Blue Chip Clare Valley Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Rich ripe and dense complexity of dark fruit fragrances and a big bold palate with lingering plush stalky fruit, vanillin oak and firm tannins with a spicy finish.
Comments Off on Dorrien Estate Krondorf Old Salem Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
The nose has a youthful intensity of black fruit and plums with a liqueur-like note. The fruit driven palate has great power and yet shows restraint with high acidity. A very drinkable wine!
Comments Off on Purple Hands Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Nose is an earthy complexity of oak and black fruit. Palate is lively and oaky but there is lovely vibrant sweet fruit too.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Meaty smoked bacon-like aromas with a lean and somewhat austere palate.
Comments Off on TarraWarra Estate Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Black fruited nose with a meaty edge. Lovely big soft palate with mouth-filling ripe plum flavours and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Passel Estate Margaret River Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A young stylish cool climate style with simple plum fruit and a hint of dark cherries. Spicy elements add complexity and has a steely thread running through.
Comments Off on Dorrien Estate Yarra View Selected Parcels Yarra Valley Syrah 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Dark and serious crimson wine with a nose reminiscent of Kalamata olives and an extremely well-balanced brooding fruit palate with pretty red floral nuances.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Pretty red plum nose with some floral and leafy notes. Nicely structured palate with good fruit intensity and stalky tannins.
Comments Off on Giesen Organic Marlborough Syrah 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A stylish medium bodied wine rich but balanced with a grippy finish.
Comments Off on Wines by Geoff Hardy K1 Middle Hill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A lighter linear style with good length of primary fruit nicely balanced by the oak.
Comments Off on Wines by Geoff Hardy K1 Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Restrained fruit aromas with a savoury edge and pretty sweet floral fruit flavours across the whole length of the palate.
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Sidney Wilcox Vine Dried South Australia Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A complexity of perfumed fruit and dusty oak aromas with lovely vibrantly pure varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Boston Bay Peninsula Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Rich dark berry bouquet and great fruit driven flavour intensity well supported by a balance of acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Elysian Springs Marley Farm Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Very savoury/umami characters on the nose and a lean savoury and tannic palate.
Comments Off on Elysian Springs Marley Farm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Subtle black fruit and cola bouquet with flavours in the olive/balsamic spectrum.
Comments Off on Elysian Springs Spring Lamb Adelaide Hills Syrah 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
An oaky, toasty and nutty wine with somewhat subtle fruit, drying tannins and a good line of acid.
Comments Off on Fowles Wine Stone Dwellers Single Vineyard Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A pleasant long and balanced wine with an intense blackberry bouquet and a licorice thread with herbal notes. The powerful palate is all chocolate and ripe fruit.
Comments Off on Soul Growers Barossa Bourne Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Young and lively shiraz that is a vivid ruby in colour with an ethereal spicy perfumed bouquet and a flavoursome complexity of cherry, licorice and dark chocolate flavours.
Comments Off on Soul Growers Provident Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A well-rounded shiraz dense with dark fruit, charry oak and has a drying finish.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Floral and fruity fragrances with some pleasant fruit sweetness on the palate.
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira Of Coonawarra Old Station Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Rich opulent style with some floral notes to the varietal fruit and tarry oak elements.
Comments Off on Thompson Steer Coonawarra Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A lovely vibrant classic Coonawarra cabernet, dark crimson in colour with purple hues and with brooding rich fruit characters, plenty of oak and nice level of tannins.
Comments Off on Thompson Steer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Dried fruit elements evident on the nose and echoed on the palate. Good tannin/acid support.
Comments Off on Reschke Vitulus Cellar Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Fresh black fruit characters here with sweet spicy notes and dark chocolaty elements. Tannins add length and structure.
Comments Off on Reschke Vitulus Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Great upfront dark varietal fruit characters with a spicy/nutmeg lift to the nose and has mouth-coating flavours without being cloying and shows good overall balance.
Comments Off on Reschke Vitulus Coonawarra Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Super varietal – it is all grassy, passionfruit and peas and wrapped in a nice tight line of acid.
Comments Off on Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A lightweight style with a lifted bouquet of white peaches and a tight, linear and flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Inviting dark fruit bouquet and very savoury deep dark black fruit flavours with grippy tannins and a lingering finish.
Comments Off on Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Merlot 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Sweet dark fruit fragrances with more leafy fruit flavours on the grippy tannic palate.
Comments Off on Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Lightweight uncomplicated style showing nice dark varietal fruit with leafy minty notes.
Comments Off on Yalumba Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
“The complete package,” thought one judge. Lively, leafy mulberry aromas and dense rich mulberry flavours. Good acid and grippy tannins. Offers easy drinking.
Comments Off on Yalumba The Cigar Coonawarrra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Leafy minty bouquet and good concentration of dark blue fruit flavours on a powerful palate with a good tannic grip.
Comments Off on Smith & Hooper Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Nice and serious style in the mulberry fruit spectrum with a good acid tannin combination dominating.
Comments Off on Smith & Hooper Wrattonbully Merlot 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Peach-like fruit characters with a hint of development and good length of acid.
Comments Off on RedHeads Wine Harmonie Rox Coonawarra Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Salmon/bronze wine with delicate aromas and flavoursome complexity to the palate.
Comments Off on Herbert Vineyard Mount Gambier Rosé 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Spicy Christmas cake of a nose and palate with minty notes and good acid/tannin balance.
Comments Off on Majella Wines Coonawarra Merlot 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Beautifully structured bright purple wine with vibrant leafy cassis varietal characters, good tannin build-up and refreshing acid line. Will enjoy a long life!
Comments Off on The Composer by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Peppery and spicy blackcurrant fruit fragrances with fresh mulberry-like fruit flavours, plenty of acid and good tannins.
Comments Off on Majella Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A delicate complexity of stonefruit, some oak, some malo and some residual sweetness with good acid balance.
Comments Off on Eight at the Gate Family Selection Wrattonbully Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Super smooth velvety red fruited wine with spicy oak and a slight acid finish.
Comments Off on Eight at the Gate Family Selection Wrattonbully Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Subtle red fruit nose and a palate that is silky smooth in the mouth with good flavour power and tight vibrant acidity.
Comments Off on Zema Estate Family Selection Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / September 3, 2022