Posted: April 5, 2017
A pleasant wine offering good drinking with sweet up-front peachy varietal fruit and plenty of oak but all in seamless balance.
Comments Off on Jack Estate Coonawarra Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lovely varietal described as being “On the dark side of things”, with savoury toastiness and mocha oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Picarus Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Light oak influence on the nose which is more obvious on the dark berry palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Picarus Wrattonbully Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark red wine with juicy sweet cherry fruit, generous oak and long tannins.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Smells of plums and olives with a menthol touch. Lovely firm palate with a continuous flow of sweet fruit flavours layered with earthy/cedary characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Redman Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Slight sweet/sour notes to the nose. Great palate length with the fruit a little smothered by oak but a great wine drinking well now.
Comments Off on Redman Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Obvious leesy/yeasty characters on the nose with a creamy lemony palate that has good weight and texture.
Comments Off on Katnook Founder’s Block Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well made, seamlessly balanced, cabernet with dark berry fruit, well handled oak and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Katnook Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A nicely rounded wine with some marked acidity. The fresh plum fruit elements are nicely underscored by the oak.
Comments Off on Katnook Founder’s Block Coonawarra Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted savoury tobacco bouquet and lovely primary fruit palate with a subtle tannin influence and a soft sweet finish.
Comments Off on Blok Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A soft, savoury and nicely rounded wine that’s at its peak now. Nice blend of sweet tar and fig-like characters.
Comments Off on Blok Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A powerful monster of a wine with great savoury fruit characters. It has a lifted nose and is satin smooth in the mouth. 5+
Comments Off on Hollick Estates OV Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Oak dominates the nose and has a slight hint of mint. A complex aged palate that still has some fruit sweetness with firm tannins.
Comments Off on Reschke Bos Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Quite a flinty character to the nose and it’s all chocolaty and plum-like in the mouth with hints of figs and nuts, some lovely soft tannins and sweet toasty oak.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Earthy barnyard-like characters on the nose and a toasty amalgam of sweet/savoury flavours.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A pleasant drink full of tropical fruit characters with herbal notes. Just needs time to open up.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Citrussy bouquet and tight lemon palate with nice freshness and crunchy acidity.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted fruity bouquet with a note of smokiness. Nicely rounded dark fruit palate that has lovely freshness with tobacco-like complexity and some attractive earthy characters.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark and chocolaty on the nose and medium bodied palate with good mouthful of nice up-front fruit.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Spicy notes to the fruit driven nose. The palate has obvious weight, power and tannins. Good cellaring potential. 5+
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A pleasant well balanced wine with zesty lemon fruit and fine, well handled, oak.
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Sweet oak dominates this wine for now but there is some pretty dense solid fruit pushing through. A generous layered wine that needs more time in the cellar.
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well made wine centred around citrus-like characters with underlying tropical notes and crunchy crisp acid.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lean, restrained, old school style of riesling where lemon is king!
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Coonawarra Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Concentrated mintiness to the nose. Juicy primary fruit on an oak dominated palate with a good tannin profile in support.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lifted dusty nose and a soft, plush, red fruit palate with loads of tannins.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A contemporary, sweeter, fruit driven style of cabernet with tobacco and cocoa-like aromas and a big juicy palate; amalgam of vanilla, chocolate, mint and berries. 5+
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Balanced wine with nutty notes to the nose and good acid length on the palate with a hint of oak.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Reserve Mt Benson Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
The integration of oak and fruit on the nose works well. “Tastes like a sweet plum pudding”, thought one judge.
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Angel’s Peak Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nice example of a powerful savoury style of pinot with lovely strawberry/cherry-like fruit. Good oak influence and acidity.
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Cape Banks Mt Gambier Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Quite a flinty nose with a lovely floral citrus lift and an elegant lime juice palate underscored by some zingy acidity.
Comments Off on Koonara Wines A Song For Alice Mt Gambier Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lemony bouquet and very lemony palate with confronting, but very good, acidity. Time!
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Sofiel’s Gift Mt Gambier Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A golden wine starting to evolve into ‘middle age’ with orange blossom-like aromas and an intense concentration of lime flavours.
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Sofiel’s Gift Mt Gambier Riesling 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A dark lifted cassis nose and dark berry flavours with cedary oak, minerally acid and some well framed tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A massive wine with heaps of potential! The lifted spicy aromas have a ‘crushed ant’ like character. A silky soft integration of berries, toast and tar on the palate and some great tannins.
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well balanced young shiraz that exhibits very lifted sweet berry fruit and has nice toasty complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Ralph Fowler Wines Mt Benson Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Black fruit aromas with a hint of oak and similar characters echoed on a palate that has loads of spicy fruit and a generous finish.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Crisp citrus driven style with a slight bubblegum like character on the nose and quite powerful hit of flavours.
Comments Off on Majella Minuet Coonawarra Sparkling Riesling NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Bright and joyful”, said one judge. “A Cherry Ripe style”, said another. “Some will rave about this wine”. Its stylish, round and sweet.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted oak dominated aromas with lovely varietal fruit purity on the long classy palate with super firm tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Enjoyable now, this is a ruby hued, medium-bodied Bannockburn red with cherryish, spicy, slightly nutty flavours, balanced tannins and considerable complexity. $37 (A, UK, US)
Comments Off on Wild Earth Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Floral, fruity and supple, with cherry, plum and herb flavours, showing good freshness and vigour. Early drinking style. $40
Comments Off on Toi Toi Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright ruby, fresh, full-bodied wine with ripe plum/spice flavours, showing some complexity, and plenty of drink-young charm. $27 (A)
Comments Off on Toi Toi Clutha Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright ruby, fresh, supple blend of Alexandra and Cromwell Basin grapes. Medium-bodied, with plum, herb and spice flavours, showing pleasing depth, oak-derived complexity and a smooth finish. $29
Comments Off on Summerhouse Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Attractive Bendigo red, enjoyable young. Full ruby, with cherry, plum and herb flavours and gentle tannins. (From Prophet’s Rock). $26 (A, UK, US)
Comments Off on Rocky Point Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Full-bodied, vibrant blend of Gibbston and Bannockburn grapes. Approachable, fruit-driven style with berry, plum, spice and herb flavours, showing a restrained oak influence. Enjoyable young. $40 (A, UK)
Comments Off on Hawkshead Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Vibrantly fruity and supple, in a sweet-fruited, moderately complex but highly approachable style. $49
Comments Off on Hawkshead Central Otago Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright ruby, Alexandra red with fresh plum, herb and spice flavours, oak complexity and a fairly firm finish. Worth cellaring. $35
Comments Off on Davishon Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh, medium-bodied, distinctly spicy blend of Alexandra and Bendigo fruit. Bright ruby, with red berry, spice and dried herb flavours, showing some savoury, smoky complexity, gentle acidity and a moderately firm finish. Enjoyable young. $28 (UK, US)
Comments Off on Alex K Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017