Posted: April 4, 2017
Nose shows oak barrel ferment characters with good oak flavours carrying through layered with fresh citrus fruit. Nice acid support. 3-5
Comments Off on Sunshine Creek Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A restrained varietal nose; some citrus, melons and oak and a long, intense, classic chardonnay palate. 5+
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Flinty leesy aromas; good chardonnay fruit characters and nice oak presence. The clean, well integrated palate is has good varietal expression, length and intensity. 5+
Comments Off on Seville Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delicate floral fruit bouquet and a funky young palate showing a good pedigree. 5+
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delightful sweet oak and varietal fruit fragrances of lemon zest and almonds which follows through to the smooth flavoursome palate with well integrated acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Boat O’ Craigo Black Spur Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Peach driven aromas and clean simple palate with a hint of oak and fruit sweetness. 3-5
Comments Off on Foxeys Hangout Red Lilac Vineyard Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A beautifully balanced oak dominated style. Some flintiness to the nose with good length of varietal flavours. Has potential. 5+
Comments Off on Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice lift of tropical fruit fragrances which carry through to the smooth palate with good level of acid to balance the sweetness. 3-5
Comments Off on Clyde Park Geelong Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Hints of pears on the nose and well expressed varietal characters on the palate. Food! 3-5
Comments Off on Bass River Single Vineyard Gippsland Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely freshness to the spicy/almond like aromas. More spicy characters on the nicely textured palate with some sweetness. 3-5
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Arneis 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic honeyed/citrus riesling nose with these characters echoed on the harmonious palate.
Comments Off on Seville Estate Yarra Valley Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely lifted lemony characters here with nice toastiness developing and good zesty acidity that lingers on.
Comments Off on Seville Estate Yarra Valley Blanc de Blancs 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Bright spicy varietal fruit aromas and a silky soft palate with great fruit flavours and some fine acidity. Still very youthful. 5+
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Wines Steven’s Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely classic Hunter semillon with a mix of apple, nettle and citrus aromas with a lavender lift to the vibrant palate with its well integrated flavours. Great finish!
Comments Off on Audrey Wilkinson Winemakers Selection Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Classic aged semillon nose; all toasty and butterscotch like. A great palate – intriguing, interesting and very drinkable. High acidity.
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delicate, lifted, floral bouquet and lovely finesse to the sweet fruit palate with a firm acid backbone.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Winery Home Vineyard Pokolbin Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Steely citrus bouquet and a good purity of varietal fruit on the palate with plenty of potential. 5+
Comments Off on Mistletoe Winery Reserve Pokolbin Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aromas of apricots and roasted nuts and nicely developing rich, warming palate that still shows freshness.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Ken Bray Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Developed toasty bouquet with nutty notes and rich fruit flavours with good level of acidity and a fruit driven finish.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A delightful integration of fresh lemons, apples, toast and spices on the nose and palate with a good line of acidity.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Developed buttery bouquet with nice fruity lift. Lovely power and purity of varietal fruit on the slightly creamy palate with good acidity.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slightly subdued citrus, floral, five spices aromas with nicely rounded fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Tight and restrained on the nose and tangy and tart on the palate with slightly warming finish.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pungent savoury aromas with a floral element and great length and drive of varietal flavours with underlying oak.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Red apple nose with a floral lift and slightly creamy in the mouth with great flavour length.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nose is a fragrant combo of nettles, pea pods and lime fruit and showing subtle development. Juicy, lively and flavoursome in the mouth with amazing line of acidity for an 11-year old.
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Estate Grown Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2005 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very developed spicy toasty aromas with some fruit peeking through. Palate has great poise, line and length with nice mouthfeel and texture. Has plenty left in in yet. 5+
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Individual Vineyard Wollstonecraft Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2009 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Toasty and buttery nose with spicy lemon notes. Very approachable palate; great texture with mouthcoating fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Estate Grown Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2009 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Hints of tropical fruit with a slight lemony edge on the subdued nose. Similar flavours on the vibrant palate.
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Estate Grown Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A subtle oak bouquet with hints of nougat and spices. Lovely palate texture and length with fresh fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Ridgeview Wines Generations Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very interesting aged Hunter semillon that’s ready for drinking now. Has a classic roasted/toasty steely nose and great fresh varietal fruit purity and drive to the palate.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Classic Hunter Semillon 2005 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Light grassy fragrances; good fruit punch. Great acid line and length on the palate promising cellaring potential. 3-5
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Ryan’s Reserve Hunter Semillon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Green bean and floral-like fragrances with a long, rich and inviting varietal palate.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Classic Hunter Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh, youthful, perfumed floral fragrances. Fleshy in the mouth with some lovely varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on Morgan Simpson Wines Endangered Species McLaren Vale Semillon 2011 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Massive toasty oak characters on the nose which follows through to the rich fruit palate.
Comments Off on The Islander Wally White Kangaroo Island Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Interesting toastiness to the nose with nice creamy notes and a fleshy melon fruit palate wrapped in acid.
Comments Off on Clovely Estate Left Field South Burnett Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic ageing semillon; lovely florals on the developing nose with a bright crisp citrus palate. 5+
Comments Off on Clovely Estate Left Field South Burnett Semillon 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Loads of vanillin oak here with nice beetroot/cassis like varietal fruit underneath. Good commercial style.
Comments Off on Banrock Station The Boardwalk Series Riverland Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Excellent fresh and lively example of style with some great upfront spicy fruit and good use of oak with cola-like notes.
Comments Off on Banrock Station The Boardwalk Series Riverland Montepulciano 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aromatic tropical/melon notes with some honeysuckle hints which is reflected on the simple palate.
Comments Off on Banrock Station The Boardwalk Series Riverland Fiano 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Good example of style with slightly sweet/spicy pear fruit and warming alcohol.
Comments Off on Banrock Station The Boardwalk Series Riverland Pinot Grigio 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An interesting commercial style with ripe berry fruits, chocolaty oak and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Biodynamic Riverland Petit Verdot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
True to style – it’s oaky, rich and flavoursome. There is a pleasant warm rancio lift to the nose and great lingering flavour complexity to the seamlessly balanced palate.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Classic Tawny NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Typical tea leaf characters on the attractive nose. Warm and rich in the mouth with lashings of raisin pudding-like flavours.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Classic Topaque NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely clean style that will age well. Has a good spirit lift to the nutty nose and is crisp and nutty on the bone dry palate with savoury notes on the finish.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Pale Dry Apera NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Tawny green hues here with a gorgeous aged, spicy raisined bouquet and a deliciously flavoursome palate that’s complex and long with everything in perfect balance.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Classic Muscat NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very Aussie style. Some licorice notes to the pruney nose. Long rich and flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on 919 Reserve Collection Riverland Vintage 2009 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Floral, juicy and jubey style; very approachable and very flavoursome. “An interesting wine”, thought one judge.
Comments Off on Bassham Riverland Nero D’Avola 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Long, lean and minerally with caramel brioche like aromas. Thick, rich and buttery in the mouth with some charry oak elements.
Comments Off on Yarran B Series Riverina Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Complex wine with obvious use of oak but there is plenty of very nice sweet fruit to match with a good level of spiciness.
Comments Off on Yarran B Series Riverina Petit Verdot 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017