Posted: June 15, 2017
Young and fresh on the nose and big soft, sweet and spicy in the mouth supported by a fine line of acidity.
Comments Off on Reillys Clare Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A bright well balanced wine with lovely light fresh varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Mozcato Hunter Valley Moscato 2014 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A developed toast oaky nose and sweet/sour citrussy palate with marzipan notes.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Petillant Hilltops Blanc de Blanc 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A light nose with slightly complex toasty aromas leading to a light but well rounded palate that has a lovely creamy mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Wicks Methode Traditionelle Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2011 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Fruity bouquet with some complexity developing. Long, developed and well balanced varietal fruit palate with fine line of lemony acid.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Methode Traditionelle Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Chardonnay 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Aged spicy fruit aromas and complex tangy peppery palate with mineral elements.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Methode Traditionelle Pyrenees Pinot Noir Rosé Brut 2008 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Herbal tobacco like notes to the nose and fine simple palate with a nice tang to it.
Comments Off on Gallagher Canberra District Blanc de Blanc 2008 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Pale pink wine with fresh pome fruit aromas layered with spicy yeasty notes. Complex fruit palate has elegance.
Comments Off on Akarua Methode Traditionelle Central Otago Brut Rosé NV / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Unusual metallic like pungency to the nose and a vibrant and tangy palate with a lovely soft complexity of flavours supported by good acid length and structure.
Comments Off on Akarua Methode Traditionelle Central Otago Brut NV / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
“A warm, open, welcoming wine”, according to one judge. Pretty honeysuckle notes.
Comments Off on Akarua Methode Traditionelle Bannockburn Central Otago Vintage Brut 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Subtle lemon sorbet bouquet with a nice nuttiness. Fresh and creamy sweet fruit palate.
Comments Off on Cradle Vintage Brut South Eastern Australia Methode Traditionnelle 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Lovely sparkling smelling of spices and plums with a zippy freshness on the palate balanced with lovely lifted blue fruit and spices.
Comments Off on Black Bubbles by Shingleback McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Bright strawberry lift to the nose with toasty development which follows through to the long, fresh and very flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Citrus, vanilla and some almond characters on the nose. Precisely chiselled palate.
Comments Off on Croser Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Good aroma complexity and a soft flavoursome palate with an excellent structure.
Comments Off on Veuve Monsigny Brut Selection France Champagne NV / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 14, 2017
Black tarry nose, very intense, tarry, chewy, angular tannins. Brooding black fruits.
Comments Off on Clovely Estate Petit Verdot 2013 / 0 View / June 14, 2017
Posted: June 14, 2017
Nervy leafy notes, some flinty grapes in the background. Complex palate of bright fruit, nervy acid. Delicate fine acid. No notable faults, balanced.
Comments Off on Banca Ridge Gateway Sparkling 2014 / 0 View / June 14, 2017
Posted: June 14, 2017
Fresh, complex, balanced, great acidity, could have more time.
Comments Off on Ballandean Estate Late Harvest Sylvaner 2014 / 0 View / June 14, 2017
Posted: June 14, 2017
Inky crimson, perfect ‘rain on hot bitumen’ aromatics backed by sweet, dark brooding fruits. Big wall of tannins.
Comments Off on Ballandean Estate Messing About Saperavi 2013 / 0 View / June 14, 2017
Posted: June 14, 2017
Lovely raspberry red, medium bodied, sweet fruited with a lovely line of savoury tannins, jammy plum palate.
Comments Off on Ballandean Estate Opera Block Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / June 14, 2017
Posted: June 14, 2017
Cut straw, flinty nose, lemon, lime and parsley nose. Brooding fruit length, juicy, creamy. Champion wine of show and champion alternate white wine.
Comments Off on Ballandean Estate Messing About Fiano 2016 / 0 View / June 14, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Beautiful buttery caramel bouquet with typical fish oil and tea leaf nuances. The stylish palate has lots of age but also exhibits a lovely freshness.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Classic Topaque NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Gorgeous caramel, butterscotch, molasses and tea leaf characters on the nose. Luscious palate with lingering toasty caramel flavours balanced by tannins and alcohol.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Classic Muscat NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A very good vintage port style with excellent spirit lift to the nose and nicely integrated fresh fruit and clean spirit.
Comments Off on 919 Limited Release Riverland Vintage Fortified 2009 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Both age and freshness on the nose and palate has clean spirit seamlessly integrated with elegant fruit and nutty oak.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Classic Tawny NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Powerful flor yeast aromas; nutty and fresh with a bone dry palate that is elegant but also full of flavour with a drying finish. Excellent aperitif style
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Pale Dry Riverland Apera NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A gorgeous golden wine with a huge concentration of lusciously sweet, but not cloying, tropical fruit characters balanced by the refreshing acidity.
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Coeur d’Or Mudgee Botrytis Semillon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A powerful, classical and very drinkable desert wine loaded with dried fruit/marmalade complexity with mouthwatering astringency.
Comments Off on Vinifera Easter Mudgee Semillon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Classic aromas here – all candied, musky and floral with lovely, perfectly balanced, orange marmalade fruit sweetness on the delicious palate.
Comments Off on Lowe Nullo Mountain Late Harvest Riesling 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A nice combination of lifted varietal fruit characters and an abundance of firm tannins.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Old Vines Mudgee Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A wine with lovely purple hues, spicy fruit/oak aromas and very good intensity and length of elegant varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on Dindima Reserve Orange Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Beautiful velvety looking wine with lovely soft fruit aromas and a palate with a surprising amount of acid but it carries the sweet rich flavours across the length of the palate.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Handpicked Allotment 8 Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“Very different nose from the rest of the shiraz here”, noted one judge. Rich, earthy, meaty and smoky with similar flavours on the amazingly complex, seamlessly balanced, palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Stockman’s Ridge Central Ranges Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lovely berry fruit style with hints of rhubarb and spice and showing a few green tinges but will settle into a very pleasing wine.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A delightful nose with complex varietal aromas showing an interesting meaty/earthy backbone. Masses of appealing berry fruit flavours on a lovely rich, well structured palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Reserve Single Vineyard Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Deep dark purple wine with a rich concentration of berry aromas showing oaky overtones. Relatively soft palate layered with delicious fruit flavours. A very good example of style. 3-5
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Fabulous deep purple wine with dense dark fruit aromas. Attractive fruit on the palate. The high level of alcohol will soften with time. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Cherries, berries and spices on the nose; very shiraz! “Palate is exactly what you would expect”, said one judge. Bright fresh fruit, gentle tannins and no excess alcohol. 3-5
Comments Off on Ross Hill Benny & Taylor Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A bright and appealing cool climate style of shiraz with red berry fruits, some chocolaty notes and firm tannin backbone. 3-5
Comments Off on Robert Stein Reserve Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“Lots of oomph here”. Subtle aromas that will open up with time and generous fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Montrose Black Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
An elegant but generous shiraz that is, according to one judge,” Balance personified”. A great package with a spicy briary bouquet and excellent intense varietal fruit expression on the palate.
Comments Off on Philip Shaw No. 89 Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
The soft elegant berry fruit bouquet has a lovely delicate floral lift. The palate has plenty of length and offers a big mouthful of elegant varietal fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dried fruit characters on the nose with hints of leather and spice. Shiraz fruit obvious on the palate, no aggressive tannins and a rich fruit kick on the finish. “A great package”. 3-5
Comments Off on Burnbrae Mudgee Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Brightly coloured with soft gentle spicy berry aromas and different types of characters on the palate. Pleasant dusty oak finish. 5+
Comments Off on Twisted River Cool Climate Central Ranges Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dark purple wine with a lovely crimson edge. Extended oak age obvious on the nose with rich fruit underneath. Great aged palate. “Age does not weary cabernet”. No food needed!
Comments Off on Patina Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Spiced fruit bouquet and layers of rich fruity/chocolaty flavour complexity. Lots to enjoy. Drink now.
Comments Off on Dindima Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Interesting nose and palate of boiled lollies, chocolate, spices and green capsicum with leathery notes. 5+
Comments Off on Gartelmann Rylstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Beautiful berries, forest fruits and chocolaty oak lift off the nose. A superb palate; fine and elegant with very good cabernet fruit impression and a fair bit of alcohol heat.
Comments Off on Pankhurst Wines Dorothy May Canberra District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Blackcurrant nose with leafy notes and a certain mintiness. Slightly lean palate with good varietal expression. Just needs time to shine. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Tom & Harry Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dark dense cherry and plum-like aromas and very good intensity of bright varietal fruit flavours with nice level of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Reserve Single Vineyard Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017