Posted: April 5, 2017
Predominantly ripe, red fruits with “meaty” aromas and flavours, a touch of coffee bean. A full, round and ripe palate.
Comments Off on Yarrawood Estate Tall Tales Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted, fresh “estery” fruit aromas with some earthy and leather undertones. A clean, lively palate that has juicy cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Landaire Single Vineyard Estate Grown Padthaway Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Excellent use of oak,” said one judge. A well-structured, elegant and stylish wine that is “creamy, textured, fine and long.” Enjoyed by all judges.
Comments Off on Landaire Handpicked Single Vineyard Padthaway Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Ripe, dark plums” with a “tight but focussed palate,” said one judge. Plum, cherry clove and spice with a peppermint lift indicating a cool climate style.
Comments Off on Landaire Single Vineyard Estate Grown Padthaway Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A medium bodied style that has floral lift on the nose with some meaty notes. “Ripe cherry and berry fruit,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Angullong Crossing Reserve Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Great nose with intense lime and citrus, lifted floral perfume. Excellent flavour and balance on the lively palate. Summed up one judge as “Style and class.”
Comments Off on Koonowla Clare Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Intriguing nose of nettles, cheese cloth and coriander with herbal lift. Citrus and lemon sorbet on the palate which is carried along nicely with some lively acidity.
Comments Off on Drakesbrook Wines Wild Bird Peel Savagnin 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Polished dark cherry fruit,” said one judge, with a “supple and long palate.” Balance is the key here, along with some lifted aromatics.
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Third Reef Great Southern Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Ripe plums with hints of spice, coffee and tar. An intense and rich wine, but one with “beautiful balance”, poise and length. “All class” said one judge.
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Single Site Great Southern Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Full, rich, ripe expression of the variety showing some new French oak. The textured palate shows ripe cherries supported by fine tannins and a long finish.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Definite notes of French oak here, the palate showing good fruit and weight with an array of varietal flavours. Perhaps needs a little time to settle down/sort itself out.
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Single Site Great Southern Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Ripe melon fruits underpinned by a hint of char and spice. Good flavour, balance and length with a touch of minerality.
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Third Reef Great Southern Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Elegance, style and length” was how one judge summed up this wine. Gentle, ripe stone fruit flavours with deft use of oak and a hint of minerality. A well-structured wine.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Citrus peel, candied orange, marmalade and honey aromas, nicely reflected on the palate. Lovely botrytis style with a long and generous palate.
Comments Off on Conte Estate Wines Sticky Gecko Noble Rot Botrytis McLaren Vale Gewurztraminer 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fragrant floral and herbal notes. A wine that one judge said has “Great line and length” with a touch of tannin rounding out the texture.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Described as “Rhone like” by one judge, with alluring aromas of ripe red fruits, a waft of roasted meat and hint of oak. The palate does not disappoint – deep, rich and generous, a bigger style that needs food and…
Comments Off on Bellarine Estate Two Wives Bellarine Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Big, rich leathery nose,” commented one judge. Blackberries, cassis and chocolate on the palate rounded out by fine tannin.
Comments Off on Preston Peak Single Vineyard Granite Belt Petit Verdot Cabernet 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Oak driven nose with a hint of mint. Soft and velvety in the mouth with dusty tannins.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Miss Molly South Australia Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well balanced wine with good thought given to the fruit use and nice wrap of sweet oak. Enjoyable old school style.
Comments Off on Totino Estate Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Inky tarry nose; still closed, with wonderful palate weight and great concentration of pure fruit flavours layered with tannins and oak.
Comments Off on Jeanneret Wines Stand & Deliver Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fragrant juicy fruit pastille aromas leaning towards the savoury side. Lots of oak on the palate but surrounded by some good varietal fruit with slight ‘sinewy’ tannins. Plenty of freshness.
Comments Off on Dog Ridge Shirtfront McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Complex brooding aromas with a violet-like intensity and a complex, layered palate with a silky mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards The Bonsai Eden Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Slight rhubarb/beetroot like characters on the nose. Attractive ripe fruit/oak palate with lovely silky tannins.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Shotfire Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subdued bouquet but there’s some lovely varietal fruit peeking through. Fresh boysenberry-like palate with peppery elements, supple tannins and sweet oak.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Eden Trail Eden Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Very youthful lifted varietal aromas with nice balance of vanilla oak. Lots of chocolaty oak characters on the palate layered with some good fruit and long firm tannins.
Comments Off on Saltram 1859 Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Charry chocolaty notes on the nose mingling with the blackberry fruit. Rich, complex and generous palate with good presence of dark fruit flavours layered with chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A “charming” wine that’s rich with an opulence of blackberry fruit. Good depth and generosity of flavours on a nicely layered palate with long, even, mouth-watering tannins.
Comments Off on Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A complex, rich, sweet and scented blackcurrant fruit with those same lovely sweet scented characters following through on the long juicy palate with a lovely line of tannins.
Comments Off on Pepperjack Certified South Australia Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Blackcurrant bouquet with a dash of pepper. Good varietal fruit presence on the long, nicely textured palate with supple tannins.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Hints of violets on the dark fruit nose. Beautiful palate ‘shape’ with good flavour concentration and some slightly drying tannins.
Comments Off on Pepperjack Scotch Fillet Graded McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A shy, delicate, earthy/olive nose. Balanced palate with minerally texture and silky tannins.
Comments Off on Pepperjack Porterhouse Graded Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A brightly coloured wine that smells a little like a raspberry coulis and has a lovely firm fruit palate with plenty of sweet oak tannins.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Herbal and spicy on the nose with a little heat. Silky smooth in the mouth with a generous mellow flow of delicate flavours.
Comments Off on Lindemans Reserve Shiraz Bin 1300 Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A rich, complex, and ‘complete’ wine smelling of the forest with hints of bacon and brooding fruit flavours with silky tannins.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A complete wine”. Deep crimson hues with lovely depth and concentration of fruit/oak aromas and a complex palate. Great character and evolving beautifully.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Complex expression of some very classy varietal aromas. A long, taut palate with classic lines and really sharp acidity. Just needs time to evolve.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Brown Label Classic McLaren Vale LanghorneCreek Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A joyful expression of shiraz”. Bright lifted black olive and berry fragrances and great palate with excellent fruit purity and drive. Needs 5-10 years!
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Brown Label Classic McLaren Vale Clare Valley Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A very drinkable wine that shows a good hit of sweet varietal fruit but it is not overdone and nicely supported by the tight oak.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Gold Label Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Big purple wine that “over delivers”, according to one judge. Huge presence of jubey fruit on the nose and a chewy masculine style of palate with gentle peppery notes.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well made generous wine with an intense, inky/aniseed bouquet. Plenty of oak on the palate but the mass of upfront fruit with spicy dark berry fruit holds it in place.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Blass Noir Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Roast meat bouquet and lots of everything on the excellent vibrant palate; fleshy dark fruits, generous tannins and good acidity.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane The Locals Watervale Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A ripe rustic nose showing a light floral lift and leading on to a big luscious palate with good intensity and depth of dark berries, sweet chocolaty oak and lovely mouthcoating tannins.
Comments Off on Leconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A wine with great appeal that shows, according to one judge. “Layers of love!” Lovely fruit in the savoury spectrum and good tannins.
Comments Off on Casella Limited Release McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Wonderfully appealing chocolaty aromas and classy length to the complex oak palate.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Wines 8 Songs Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Light minty mixed berry bouquet and some very ripe flavours. Old school style.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Wines Futures Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A sound well made wine with sweet fruit and some forest floor like characters.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Wines Hill & Valley Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lots of spicy oak and a palate offering good mouthfilling savoury/spicy flavours with slightly grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Little Brampton Gateway Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A bright lift of blueberries and violets on the nose and a juicy depth and presence of fruit flavours with mouth puckering tannins.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright fruit aromas; a touch porty which follows through on to the plush palate.
Comments Off on Malone Wrattonbully Shiraz 2008 / 0 View / April 5, 2017