Posted: April 5, 2017
Salmon/pink blush colour and a “bright, fresh, easy drink,” said one judge. A clean and approachable style. Well balanced.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand D&B Pour les Amour Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Clean, fresh simple style with musky aroma. A fairly confected, textural palate with some residual sweetness balanced by acidity.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Pinot Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Interesting aromas of lemon and sage, described by one judge as “soft, clean and flavoursome – a good quaffer.” A well balanced wine.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Excellent flavours and balance,” said one judge, who described the palate as “clean and zippy” with fresh tropical favours and good balance.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A light, fresh and fruity style, more of a quaffer according to one judge. Clean and simple flavours, good balance.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Clare Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Definitely a crowd pleaser – a slightly sweetish palate that combines rich, ripe fruit with the influence of vanillin oak.
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A rich, perfumed and complex nose with hints of toast and wet hay. Full flavoured palate which has flavours of lychee and peach.
Comments Off on Sirromet Wines Wild VI Granite Belt Viognier 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Big, rich, ripe fruit,” said one judge. The use of oak slightly dominant on the nose and palate, but overall a sound wine.
Comments Off on Sirromet Wines Signature Collection Granite Belt Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Some intriguing aromatic and herbal notes on the nose. Clean and fruit driven style that one judge declared would be the perfect lunch wine.
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
All judges were struck by the brightness and purity of fruit, one saying that this wine has a “long life ahead.” Blackberries, black cherries and liquorice flavours, with just the right amount of sweetness and tannins to wrap it all…
Comments Off on Pertaringa Rampart McLaren Vale Vintage Fortified 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Alluring aromas of lychee, jasmine, clove and musk. Residual sugar on the palate nicely balanced with gentle acidity. “Fresh and aromatic,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Moscato 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Light, fresh herbaceous aromas leading into a tropical fruit driven palate, carried along with some lively acidity. The palate has spice and length – a good food wine.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Scarecrow Adelaide Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subtle nose that indicates quality cool climate fruit. Elegant varietal characteristics supported by “classy” oak with a hint of cashew nuts.
Comments Off on Millon Estate The Royal Eden Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An array of ripe red fruits with some sweetish oak influence. Soft and supple palate, an easy and approachable wine.
Comments Off on Millon Estate The Royal Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Great freshness for age,” said one judge. Aromas of beef stock, saltbush, red and dark berries with earthy undertone and cedary oak. The long palate delivers with red cherry and blackcurrant flavours rounded out by fine tannins.
Comments Off on Krackerjack Bin 213 Margaret River Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Has what one judge called a “tight” palate, but with good varietal fruit flavours and textural element that speaks of lees stirring. Bigger style.
Comments Off on Krackerjack Margaret River Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted aromas of blackcurrant and olives with notes of violets and christmas cake. “Rich and vibrant” with great varietal fruit flavours. Well-weighted palate with excellent line and length, all wrapped up with fine, integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Deep, dark purple/red. Definite signs of American oak meet rich “brooding” dark fruit flavours with a hint of black pepper and mocha notes.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Margaret River Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark cherry, liquorice and pepper, hints of smoky meat. A full, generous and “honest” palate that is driven by bright fruit flavours, with a touch of sweet vanillin oak and firm but fine tannins.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh, light fruit flavours and aromas of ripe melon and citrus, a hint of roasted nuts. Complex and full, yet fine and restrained.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh, elegant style showing lemon and lime with hints of fresh bread and yeasty/toasty notes on the nose, which is repeated on the palate. “Good texture and length,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Sidewood Chloe Cuvee Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Light and elegant nose with hints of dusty oak and cashew nuts leading on to a tightly wound palate that has good varietal flavour, line and length.
Comments Off on Sidewood Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Complex nose showing some yeasty lees characteristics along with citrus and marmalade. Has what one judge described as a “clean and fresh palate” of good length.
Comments Off on Warner Vineyard Beechworth Roussanne Marsanne 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Good varietal expression with mulberry and boysenberry fruits, nice violet lift. Deft use of French oak, tightly wound but will benefit from time.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Reserve Heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Sweet and “meaty” aromas with ripe plums, cherries and raspberries. “A good mix of red and black fruits,” noted one judge, who added that the wine had good balance and length with “soft and supple” tannins.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well rounded wine with red and dark fruit aromas and flavours. The tight, medium bodied palate has cherry flavours supported by toasty oak.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Private Collection Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A fuller style with notes of cashew nuts and spice. The palate has a complex array of varietal fruit flavours and great texture.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A rich mix of red and dark fruits with a hint of spice and charry oak, all of which is reflected on the palate. “Excellent flavour,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Premium Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A classy style,” said one judge, with a creamy palate showing evidence of lees stirring and careful oak treatment. Good length.
Comments Off on Oldenburg Vineyards Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A complex mix of strawberry and quince aromas with intriguing notes of oyster shell and saltbush. The palate has persistent flavour with a creamy texture, good length and a phenolic touch.
Comments Off on Glenwillow Wines Bendigo Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A classic varietal nose that is already showing signs of development, yet still fresh. Good array of flavours and showing promise.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully & Coonawarra Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
The colour shows early development, with some tarry hints on the cherry nose. Predominantly ripe cherry flavours on a well-balanced palate.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Regional Geographe Sangiovese 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Aromas of dark, stewed plums and a fairly “big” palate, but one that gets your attention. Described by one judge as a “well thought out wine” having good weight, texture and structure rounded out by well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A tightly coiled palate that shows lots of promise, according to one judge. White stone fruits, melon and citrus, subtle use of oak.
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
The intense nose promises rich, ripe plums and blackberries and the palate follows suit – an opulent array of dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press One Tree Hill Montepulciano 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Excellent varietal expression with flavours and aromas of fresh, ripe confected fruit and a dusting of spices. A palate that was described as “Lively, bright and delicious,” by one judge, and a wine that was enjoyed by all.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines Dry Grown One Tree Hill Grenache 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A bright and attractive drink,” was how one judge summed it up. Herbal notes and some toasty oak on the nose, with ripe red berry fruits flowing on to a slightly sweet palate that has flavours of cherry cola, liquorice,…
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted aromas of herbs and mint telling of cooler climate fruit. One judge called this a “fresh and vibrant style,” enjoying the array of fruit and other flavours.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate The Stawell Gift Grampians Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Deep, rich purple in colour with ripe, red raspberries on the nose and some pleasant musky notes. Bright flavours of raspberries and cherries with some earthy undertones on a well-structured palate, good length.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate GST Grampians Grenache Shiraz Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Lifted, ripe confectionary nose” and a “clean, soft, fresh” style that would be perfect for an al fresco lunch, declared one judge. Raspberries with a hint of chocolate.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Grampians Grenache 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A “nice dry quaffing style,” observed one judge. Flavours and aromas of fresh, ripe strawberries and peaches. Nicely balanced.
Comments Off on Artwine Temptress Single Vineyard Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Riper style driven by rich red fruits, with some subtle vanillin oak and earthy tones. “Clean, fresh and balanced” with a “well weighted palate,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Artwine Saint Vincent Single Vineyard Clare Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Some savoury, spice and perfumed notes on the nose with lemon pith, apricot and quince on a soft, well-structured palate.
Comments Off on Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark crimson colour with a deep, dark, intense nose – hint of leather. Rich, ripe berry palate that has undertones of chocolate and some “meaty” savoury elements. “Needs food!” stated one judge.
Comments Off on Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Complex nose of red and dark fruits with a lift of spice and rosemary, earthy undertones and dusty oak. A lovely, fresh varietal blend displaying rich cassis flavours, described by one judge as a “Well put together wine.”
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Good lees work,” said one judge. Tightly wound with complex aromas of musk, white flowers, lemon and oatmeal with flavour, texture and length.
Comments Off on Oxenberry Farm The Lemon Tree McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“European” in style said one judge. Fresh, ripe raspberry driven nose and palate – a nice quaffer that would go down well with pasta.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Estate McLaren Vale Gamay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A clean, fresh and approachable style with good fruit purity. Displaying some earthy undertones and a hint of oak, with decent length.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 3 Orange Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Good balance, structure and texture. Herbaceous nose and a broad, ripe palate with a hint of lees, good length.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Orange Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017