Posted: June 15, 2017
A well structured cabernet – long and elegant with seamless integration of dark berry fruit and classy oak. Holding up well. 3-5
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill G&W McLaren Vale Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A lovely savory nose and a very complex oak driven palate but has good fruit concentration. Excellent structure and tannic texture.
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Bush Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Leafy blackberry aromas and some sour cherry like flavours with subtle use of oak.
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Fleurieu Fleurieu Peninsula Cabernet Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Perfumed berry/oak bouquet. Big, aggressive, oak driven palate; some fruit peeking through.
Comments Off on Warner Glen Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
“Definitely smells like a mown lawn”, said one judge. The palate is stylish and seamlessly balanced and delivers developing soft creamy flavours with a firm finish. Drink now!
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Margaret River Semillon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A huge varietal “built for heroes”, according to one judge. Powerful nose and muscular palate.
Comments Off on Myattsfield Vineyards Dudley Perth Hills Durif 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A big bright blueberry fruit lift to the nose and lovely and soft and fruity in the mouth.
Comments Off on Myattsfield Vineyards Perth Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A simple pleasant quaffer with solid plum fruit well balanced with the oak.
Comments Off on Myattsfield Vineyards Perth Hills Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A ripe fruit cake like style with bright and vibrant aromas and great hit of mouthfilling varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Heslop Wines Hand Picked Mudgee Cabernet Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Pretty perfumed/violet aromas with a palate that has some well handled fresh oak complimenting the soft sweet spicy fruit.
Comments Off on Jane Brook Estate Shovelgate Vineyard Margaret River Malbec 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Oak driven nose not giving much away. Very spicy oak palate but has the fruit to carry it.
Comments Off on Mudgee Wines Old Bush Vine Mudgee Shiraz Cabernet 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Earthy overtones developing on the nose. Tight red berry/cassis palate with an astringent finish.
Comments Off on Alkoomi Black Label Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Distinct blackberry and mulberry like fruit on the nose. A huge palate with a fantastic depth of ripe plum and oak flavours.
Comments Off on Emetior Limited Release McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Lovely dense purple wine with excellent rich blackcurrant and mulberry-like fruit characters seamlessly integrated with sweet fresh oak. Another one for the cellar. 5+
Comments Off on Capel Vale Black Label Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A very classy, tightly structured, cabernet that offers excellent cellaring potential. Smells of blackberries with a hint of mint. Lovely depth of pristine clean varietal flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Dense purple colour with beautiful and powerful mulberry/blackberry varietal fruit characters seamlessly integrated with some great charry oak, ripe tannins and excellent acidity.
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Big blackberry, cassis and fresh oak nose and tight oaky/cassis palate. Needs more time.
Comments Off on Glenwillow Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Very big ripe rich fruit cake like aromas with a hint of mint. Good cool climate palate structure with spicy varietal characters, ripe tannins and drying oak.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards Blue Chip Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Savory nose – one judge suggesting it was a little like peanut paste. Excellent fresh spicy/savory palate, warming with good tannic grip.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards JD Clare Valley Sangiovese 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Smells of fruit pastilles underscored by sweet oak with sweet ripe fruit and toasty oak flavours and good level of drying tannins.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards RL Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Solid fruit/oak nose and very big jammy palate with a warming alcohol finish.
Comments Off on Harcourt Valley Vineyards Heathcote Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Fresh spicy nose – some tomato leaf characters. Similar flavours on the long palate. Drying finish.
Comments Off on Harcourt Valley Vineyards Limited Release Heathcote Tempranillo 2014 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Dense purple wine with Cherry Ripe like aromas and more of a savory palate. “Give it 4-6 years”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Ernest Hill Reserve Andrew Watson Hunter Valley Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Closed, tight and lean and smelling of black olives with a very good savory style of palate.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Vineyards Vineyard Reserve Pokolbin Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A solid red purple shiraz with tarry cola-like aromas. Palate is youthful and tight with tons of good oak and soft tannins. Needs lots of time – probably up to 10 years!
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2009 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A lean chocolaty shiraz with eucalypt touches and a soft tannic spine.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Vineyards William Hunter Valley Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A real keeper made in a more savory style with a tight cassis nose showing a slightly peppery touch. The big powerful palate has a huge crunchy tannic structure. 5+
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Hunter Valley Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A solid red with an inky cassis bouquet edged with savory characters. Big rich mouthfilling tarry blackberry flavours are seamlessly balanced by soft acidity.
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A savory style – long, complex and youthful with plenty of simple berry fruit characters. 5+
Comments Off on Allandale Matthew Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A traditional Hunter shiraz with savory/meaty fragrances and raspberry fruit peeking through and similar palate with tight tannins.
Comments Off on Ernest Hill Shareholders Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A savory old fashioned style – be great with food. Tight closed aromas but loads of intense cherry like flavours with savory elements and good acid. “Has another 10 years yet”, said two judges.
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Vibrant purple red colour. Lovely big lift of candied fruit fragrances underscored by bacon like oak nuances. Dark chocolaty characters dominate the big tannic palate.
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Vibrant up-front mulberry aromas with savory elements. Big youthful palate with mouthfilling jubey fruit flavours. “Needs 10 years”.
Comments Off on Ernest Hill Reserve William Henry Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A rich classic with nice minerally line, toasty/nutty oak, fresh varietal fruit and a long warming finish.
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2011 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Light stonefruit bouquet with upfront oak. Lean style of palate with subtle oak and good level of acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Mistletoe Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Well made wine with lots of sweet vanillin oak characters on the nose which are echoed on the balanced, youthful and complex palate.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Sarah Elizabeth Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Closed, tight and lean and smelling of black olives with a very good savory palate.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Vineyard Reserve Pokolbin Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A tight uncomplicated chardonnay with a lovely combination of oak and stonefruit aromas. Simple but seamlessly balanced oak/fruit palate has a long drying finish.
Comments Off on Ernest Hill Chicken Shed Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A complexity of smoky bacon-like savory aromas with a ripe floral fruit palate that tends to be dominated by the vanillin oak.
Comments Off on Two Rivers Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A creamy fruit nose and a simple uncomplicated tropical fruit/oak palate. 5+
Comments Off on Mistletoe Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A very good, sound Hunter semillon with delightful pale green hues. Still amazingly youthful for a five-year old with green apple-like fruit characters and lively acidity to balance it all. 5++
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A fabulous classic ageing Hunter semillon that is still very young, crisp and lively with lovely freshness of lemon curd like characters. Could go another 10 years according to one judge. 5+
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Lovely touches of fresh lemon tart aromas – nose still quite closed. Palate is young, lean, tight and crisp with good length of lemon pith like varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Susanne Hunter Valley Semillon 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A mere baby – still very young with, according to one judge, up to 15 years ahead of it yet. Lovely long finish.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Vineyard Reserve Pokolbin Hunter Valley Semillon 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A richer fuller style with lemon curd like characters and age adding complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Allandale Winemaker’s Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Minerally aromatics with some toasty honeyed age developing. Nicely aged palate with lots more life left. 3-5
Comments Off on RidgeView Generations Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A restrained youth that needs lots more time in the cellar – up to 10 years according to one judge. Honeyed nose and nicely concentrated flavours with a good acid spine.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Ken Bray Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Rich, spicy bouquet with slightly honeyed characters. Big and soft in the mouth with a powerful hit of varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A crisp greener style – quite simple and needing more time to settle but has the potential to become a great aged semillon.
Comments Off on Allandale Old Vines Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Almost green pea-like characters on the nose with a long strong and well balanced palate with slightly forward fruit characters.
Comments Off on Ernest Hill Cyril Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017