Posted: April 4, 2017
An inky concentration of plum and prune aromas. A rich flavoursome palate, beautifully textured and layered with silky tannins.
Comments Off on Schild Estate Ben Schild Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Huge lift of white pepper jumps out the glass. More of the pepper evident on the fruit driven palate with its pleasant spicy finish.
Comments Off on Tohu Hawkes Bay Syrah 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted red fruit aromatics and a youthful and primary fruit palate with elegant tannins. Needs time. Has great promise for the future.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Orange Syrah 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Ripe jammy bouquet with hints of licorice. Intense oak driven flavours with some ripe sweet fruity notes and nice solid tannins.
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Toasty oak dominates the nose and is obvious on the creamy palate with perceived sweetness and good dark fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely spicy licorice characters to the dark fruit nose. Palate has generosity, volume and persistence. “Lots to love here”, enthused one judge. Good depth of flavour.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Perfumed blackberry aromas with a thick, chunky, sweet, dark berry palate and layers of fine powdery tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Intense spicy berry bouquet with a touch of earthiness. Lovely mix of red and black fruits and chocolate/mocha oak flavours.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Hills Are Alive Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted blackberry bouquet with savoury notes. Lovely palate that focuses on varietal fruit purity. Lovely silky tannins. Needs time.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Z Force McLaren Vale Shiraz Petite Sirah 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Savoury toasty oak aromas. Velvety smooth, dark fruit palate has balance, some complexity and tonnes of tannins.
Comments Off on GMH South Australia Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very ripe tarry old school style of shiraz. Plenty of sweet fruit and good oak. Very well made.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy earthy bouquet with oak in the background. Long velvety palate with a delicate expression of red fruit flavours.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An appealing wine evolving nicely and showing great depth and complexity with the firm tannins ensuring a long life.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Over The Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Tarry licorice aromas and rich oak driven palate but has some good dark fruit under there. 3-5
Comments Off on Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“The power and the glory”, noted one judge. Black olive aromas and forest floor flavours with lingering acidity and elegant tannins.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely long, layered and balanced wine with lifted aromatics of violets on the chocolaty nose. The palate is powerful and fleshy with lots of black fruit. Needs time.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Over The Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Blackcurrant nose with a bright violet-like lift and a youthful “brute” of a palate with loads of potential. Needs time to evolve properly.
Comments Off on Peos Estate Four Aces Manjimup Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Confectionery fruit aromas with a dash of licorice. Grippy tannic palate has savoury fruit flavours.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Wild Pixie McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very oaky nose with hints of berries. Similar characters echoed on the simple palate.
Comments Off on Grant Burge Wines Miamba Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Masses of oak here yet this is still a very appealing wine with great aroma generosity and a lingering, weighty, chocolaty palate with good line of acid.
Comments Off on Grant Burge Wines Balthasar Eden Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Brooding forest fruit fragrances with bright perfumed violet lift. Fleshy fruit palate with great drive and persistence and good tannins.
Comments Off on Grant Burge Wines Filsell Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Beautiful sherbety tropical/citrus fruit aromas and excellent flavour profile, not too sweet, with good level of acid to balance.
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Moscato 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Brooding dark berry aromas with a hint of Christmas cake characters. Intense, long and well balanced flavoursome palate. 5+
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Wonderful intense fresh berry aromas and delicate palate with intense spicy fruit flavours. Good acid and tannins. 3-5+
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A freshness of sour cherries on the nose with a dash of pepper. Sweet fruit intensity on the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A well made wine with a lovely freshness of style. It has dark brooding varietal aromas and intense spicy fruit flavours with prominent acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Oakdene William Single Vineyard Bellarine Peninsula Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Leafy dark fruit aromas and well integrated sweet fruit palate. Still fresh with good level of acid and tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Powerful fruit nose with hints of oak. Beautifully layered and seductive varietal fruit palate. “Good work”, enthused one judge. 3-5
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Tea leaf and cigar box nose with signs of red fruit characters. Good palate weight and integration with sweet fruit flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Merlot 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smooth and flavoursome. Nice black fruit lift and a well structured, nicely textured, palate.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Merlot 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted confectionery sweet aromas following through to the smooth medium bodied palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Estate Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy red fruit nose with restrained savoury notes and bright red fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Sweet licorice characters on nose and palate. Has texture and mouthfeel. Enjoy with food. 1-2
Comments Off on Yarravale Yarra Valley Rosato 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Balanced and savoury wine with lifted fruity fragrances and simple, slightly developed flavours with smoky notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Now this is a pinot”. Lovely complexity, beautiful powerful fruit and lovely tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Licorice rich aromatics laced with nice funky characters and a complex, layered and savoury palate. “An excellent wine”. 3-5
Comments Off on Yarraloch Whole Bunch Stephanie’s Dream Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Deep dark brooding complex nose and generous, ripe and flavoursome palate. Sweet finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Thirteen 31 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slightly raisined aromas and firm, well structured palate with good varietal fruit drive. 3-5
Comments Off on Oakdene Peta’s Single Vineyard Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy red fruit nose; some savouriness underneath. Silky smooth and flavoursome palate at the riper end with drying oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Terra Felix Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A long, well balanced, savoury style with a bright, lifted fruit, bouquet and long, intense, varietal flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Yarraloch Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Deep dark brooding fruit bouquet layered, complex and intense and a fine, delicate and well made palate with good savouriness.
Comments Off on Sticks Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Red fruit aromas and a balanced berry palate with hints of oak and good acid structure. 5+
Comments Off on Seville Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An intense lift of red berry aromas with a savoury touch. Full flavoured palate with plenty of weight, good mouthfeel and texture. 5+
Comments Off on Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A good complex toasty oak/dark fruit nose and simple, slightly herbal, pinot flavours.
Comments Off on Boat O’ Craigo Black Spur Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
The nose is a beautiful blend of berry fruit, some earthiness and spices. A silky smooth, full bodied, palate with simple sweet plum fruit flavours and a lingering finish. 5+
Comments Off on Clyde Park Geelong Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A delicate blend of cherry, mushroom and forest floor aromas which follows through to the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Gippsland Wine Company Northrock Vineyard Gippsland Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spices and pepper on the nose and simple drying oak with firm, high acid, tannic palate. 5+
Comments Off on Steels Gate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Funky fresh herb and green aromatics. Firm savoury notes to the smooth, slightly lean, style of palate; slight cherry notes. 5+
Comments Off on Bass River 1835 Gippsland Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A complex style on the buttery side with well integrated flavours and great mouthfeel. 3-5
Comments Off on Steels Gate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Zesty flinty aromas with buttery hints. The youthful creamy palate has lovely varietal fruit characters, well handled oak and lingering acidity. Has vibrancy. 3-5
Comments Off on Toolangi Paul’s Lane Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017