Posted: April 20, 2017
Very aromatic and intense blackcurrant aromas with leafy blackberry flavours, young vibrant tannins and great line of acid.
Comments Off on Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Prominent oak characters here with intense spicy forest fruit sitting in the background. Drinking well with a slight formic acid elements from the cabernet.
Comments Off on Mandalay Road Lindsay’s Folly Geographe Cabernet Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Bright sweet red berry bouquet with a cinnamon like edge. Soft and approachable palate with generous fruit flavours and a good tannin ‘kick’.
Comments Off on Flametree Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Upfront blackcurrant aromas with earthy characters and savoury notes. Strong, firm tannin profile on the palate with bright sweet fruit flavours. Slightly funky finish.
Comments Off on Franklin Tate Estate Alexanders Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Smells of plums and berries with dusty notes. Lots of oak on the palate but plenty of dense fruit and nice tannins all sitting well together.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Hummingbird Series Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A fresh and lively nose with a capsicum-like lift. Nice berry/plum flavour intensity on the weighty palate with good tannin structure.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Flying High Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Very spicy oak starting to integrate nicely with the red cherry fruit. Nice silky tannins.
Comments Off on After Hours Margaret River Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Spicy bouquet and lots of oak on the palate that slightly overwhelms the fruit. Good acid length.
Comments Off on Aravina Estate Single Vineyard Block 4 Margaret River Chenin Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A fresh, crisp, acid driven style. Subtle aromas and vibrant spicy citrus flavours with good acid/sugar balance.
Comments Off on Downderry Trio Western Australia White Blend 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Fresh and complex with great aromatics of tropical fruit and fresh herbs. Loads of fruit concentration and complexity on the palate.
Comments Off on Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Verdelho 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Confectionery passionfruit bouquet and nicely textured palate with dry green palate and some chalky acid to balance.
Comments Off on Vinaceous Impavido Mount Barker Vermentino 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
An interesting and compelling wine. Grassy hints to the nose. Long soft palate with citrus flavours and good drying acidity.
Comments Off on Palmer Margaret River Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Still young but approachable. Subtle lifted red berry bouquet with a hint of oak. Light plum fruit flavours and firm tannins and interesting custard powder like notes.
Comments Off on Thompson Estate Four Chambers Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Very approachable for a young wine. Light berry fruit, good oak and chewy tannins. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Millbrook Geographe Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Interesting spicy mix of aromas with more spicy characters on the oaky/red fruit palate.
Comments Off on Woody Nook Margaret River Graciano 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Attractive raisined nose; slight minty notes. Red/black fruit palate has structure and balance.
Comments Off on Mandalay Road Top Block Geographe Zinfandel 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Ready for drinking now! Has good density of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit characters with a dash of spices.
Comments Off on Palmer Margaret River Malbec 2012 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Juicy berry nose; savoury notes. Palate a touch lean with spicy berry fruit and developing complexity.
Comments Off on Jane Brook Shovelgate Margaret River Malbec 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Generous amount of mulberry fruit characters with a spicy edge; very varietal. Great palate texture and quite drying tannins.
Comments Off on Vinaceous Voodoo Moon Margaret River Malbec 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Plenty of good oak but doesn’t overpower the generous weight of blackberry fruit. Good tannins,
Comments Off on Redgate Margaret River Cabernet Franc 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Subdued nose; some berry fruit. Quite drying in the mouth with nice level of sweet fruit.
Comments Off on Woody Nook Margaret River Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Very varietal with a fresh green and grassy bouquet. A really nice palate with well handled phenolics and some great acid. “This wine will age very well”, suggested one judges.
Comments Off on Apricus Hill Single Vineyard Denmark Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
A real crowd pleaser with a simple acid based palate and nice tropical fruit characters.
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Pleasant perfumed nose and nice tight sweet/sour palate. Easy drinking style.
Comments Off on Thompson Estate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Beautiful floral fragrances mingling with pungent passionfruit characters. Great flavour intensity on a fresh crisp palate that has good weight and rich semillon texture.
Comments Off on Harewood Estate Reserve Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Funky fragrances with a stonefruit background. Light soft fruit palate with an herbaceous edge.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Flying High Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Grassy green and herbaceous on the nose. Fresh, crisp and intense flavours on a slightly tart palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Bin 828 Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
“It’s all about the oak”, suggested one judge. “Fruit is a spectator”, said another. Some stonefruit aromas. Sweet in the mouth.
Comments Off on Apricus Hill Single Vineyard Denmark Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Lemony nose with a funky lift. Pithy citrus flavours with great acid balance on a broad palate.
Comments Off on Alkoomi Frankland River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
A lovely bouquet of spices, oak, melon and peaches. Great palate weight and texture with ripe fruit flavours layered with ‘roasted’ oak.
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Third Reef Great Southern Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Elegant aromas of lemons with a lovely floral edge. Nice spice/citrus/biscuity characters on the palate with a beautiful acid line.
Comments Off on Forester Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Talc/baby powder characters on the perfumed nose. Complex flavours like lemon pies and vanilla on the nicely textured palate.
Comments Off on Harewood Estate Great Southern Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Still a pleasant drink; a little pungent on the nose. Plenty of oak on the slightly sweet palate.
Comments Off on Peccavi Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Green aromas; a touch yeasty. Nicely structured palate with tight acid backbone.
Comments Off on Redgate Reserve Oak Matured Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Subdued nose; some lime and pine aromas. Good weight of fresh green melon flavours.
Comments Off on Forester Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
A funky nose and upfront flavours with both persistence and punch. Nice tight acid spine.
Comments Off on Howard Park Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
“Smells of dill pickles”. Elegant, beautifully structured palate opens up to pretty floral/tropical flavours.
Comments Off on Apricus Hill Single Vineyard Denmark Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Ageing aromas and medium weight palate with interesting savoury palate with age complexity.
Comments Off on Paul Conti Pemberton Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Spicy cherry nose with a savoury influence. Good generosity of black cherry flavours and a balance between oak and tannin. 5+
Comments Off on Castle Rock Estate Great Southern Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Oak driven nose with a toasty lift. Beautiful oak notes on the very varietal palate. 5+
Comments Off on Harewood Estate Denmark Great Southern Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Interesting savoury style with a good balance between the berry fruits and some phenolics.
Comments Off on Vinaceous Salome Western Australia Tempranillo Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Lots of oak tending to overpower the fruit but gives the wine texture. Nice bottle age developing. 3-5
Comments Off on Palmer Reserve Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Pungent aromas with underlying citrus. Good fruit spectrum of flavours from green mango to more tropical. 3-5
Comments Off on Flametree Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
A different and interesting style with funky floral fragrances. Soft and sweet in the mouth.
Comments Off on Thompson Estate Four Chambers Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Hints of lychees and limes on the nose. Really generous palate with plenty of flavours with good length. 3-5
Comments Off on Jane Brook Shovelgate Vineyard Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
The nose is light, fresh and green – the palate tight and citrussy with nice floral lift. Some sweetness and balancing acid.
Comments Off on Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Nice grassy lift to the tropical/passionfruit nose and an elegant palate with good weight of passionfruit/green melon flavours. Good acidity.
Comments Off on Palmer Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Lighter style with nice lychee and guava fruit characters, slightly green but punchy. 3-5
Comments Off on Harewood Estate Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Very subtle tropical notes on the nose and an elegant green asparagus palate with nice mineral elements.
Comments Off on Alkoomi Frankland River Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017
Posted: April 19, 2017
Light ‘green’ aromas with a tropical lift. Quite light and simple in the mouth. Good fruit intensity.
Comments Off on Castle Rock Estate Porongurup Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 19, 2017