Posted: April 4, 2017
Light red fruit aromatics and bright fruit entry to the well structured palate. Good acid and tannin balance.
Comments Off on Paxton Wines Quandong Farm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nicely structured mid-weight wine – very pretty style with lovely concentration of the perfumed raspberry fruit running throughout.
Comments Off on Paxton Wines AAA McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Chocolaty nose with dark fruit intensity and hints of mint. Supple palate ripe with sweet fruit. Moderate tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Virgara Wines Gran Reserve Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Quite an oily style with ripe citrus and pear-like fruit and a botrytis influence.
Comments Off on Geyerhof Goldberg Erste Lage Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A powerful wine; tight and young and needs time. Loads of oak obvious on both nose and palate but freshness of berry fruit underneath.
Comments Off on Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Cabernet Franc 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A complexity of cigar box oak and dark cherry aromas and a full bodied palate loaded with savory/blue fruits and cedary oak with supple tannins and long drying finish. 5+
Comments Off on Maxwell Lime Cave McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slight minty red berry bouquet and lively dark fruit flavours with fine tannins and a drying finish. Needs more time. 5+
Comments Off on Coriole Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Firm, assertive, full flavoured and well made style with good varietal expression and lots of tannins.
Comments Off on Coriole Redstone McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Bright cerise wine that’s soft and pretty and very approachable offering easy drinking.
Comments Off on Temple Bruer Wines Huckleberry Hustle Preservative Free Loxton Grenache 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A dense riper style with nice combination of oak, cherry and floral fragrances. Bright fruit flavours balanced by the oak tannins.
Comments Off on Temple Bruer Wines Preservative Free Eden Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Creamy raspberry aromas and good persistence of red fruit flavours. Has balance and length.
Comments Off on Temple Bruer Wines Preservative Free South Australia Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Not a complex wine but it delivers”, according to one judge. Dusty dark fruit aromas and a well structured raspberry palate.
Comments Off on Baileys of Glenrowan Organic Glenrowan Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Still surprisingly fresh, gleaming gold wine with lovely tropical fruit mellowness.
Comments Off on Robinvale Cellar Aged NW Victoria Chardonnay 2004 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Toasty development on the nose and a grippy palate with great varietal expression. “User friendly”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Demeter NW Victoria Kerner 2008 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very varietally expressive wine with intense aromas reminiscent of Bickford’s lime. The palate is crisp and austere. “Not what you would expect of the variety or region – but a damn good drink.”
Comments Off on Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Peppery bouquet and nice dark cherry/olive elements on the palate. Good tannin weight.
Comments Off on Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“An elegant monster”, according to one judge. Inky porty nose and tightly focused palate with massive tannins. 5_
Comments Off on Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Powerful chocolaty oak influence obvious here with some fruit and silky tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Leasingham Bin 61 Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A restrained style but pleasant drinking with ripe plums creeping through and nice soft tannins.
Comments Off on Leasingham Bin 56 Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Powerful herbal/oak aromas and grippy chewy palate with unyielding oak.
Comments Off on Em’s Table Premium Organic Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A fresh citrussy nose showing excellent varietal definition. The nicely textured palate has very good riesling fruit and mouthwatering acidity. “Be great with food”.
Comments Off on Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Great drinking here agreed the judges. A complex inky/meaty nose and a good palate structure with cherry/plum flavours and seamless balance of oak tannins.
Comments Off on Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Broad honeydew melon-like aromas and lemon rind flavours with some tannic grip.
Comments Off on Rhythm Stick Wines Red Robin Single Vineyard Dry Grown Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A drink now, crowd pleasing riesling with obvious residual sugar sweetness.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Honeysuckle Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A delicate intensity of floral and citrus aromas. Palate is clean, crisp and perfectly balanced with lemon rind -like flavours and some tannic grip. “Where are the oysters!”
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark and earthy on the nose. Good flavour profile with savory notes and good use of oak.
Comments Off on Glenholme Vineyards Blesing’s Garden Southern Flinders Ranges Nebbiolo 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big wine that’s ageing well with intense developed chocolaty aromas and well balanced cocoa/cassis flavours with a hint of mint.
Comments Off on Glenholme Vineyards Blesing’s Garden Southern Flinders Ranges Merlot 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely drink still in great condition. Excellent fruit sweetness, tannins well resolved and high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Glenholme Vineyards Blesing’s Garden Southern Flinders Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Muted black fruit aromas and jammy ripe fruit flavours with strong oak influence.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Settebello Bastoni Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aromas of limes, cut hay and a hint of tomato bush and an austere and fairly neutral palate but good drinking.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Superstition Reserve Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Approachable youth with engaging raspberry aromas and good sweet/sour characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines You’ll Never Walk Alone Clare Valley G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark cherry and chocolate mint aromas with meaty notes and lovely fresh savory palate; nice line of acid and soft tannin profile.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
The bright red varietal fruit has some very stylish sweet oak in support with very firm tannins. A nice wine.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Dark Side of the Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely spicy floral bouquet with citrus notes. Pleasant palate with crisp flavours, cleansing acidity and a slight tannic grip on the finish. Excellent cellaring potential. 5+
Comments Off on Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Great example of a Clare Cab Sav”, said one judge. Lovely minty cassis bouquet and a sweet fruit palate offering “Really nice drinking”.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A beefy riper style that’s a mix of meaty, earthy elements and minty black fruits.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big interesting oaky nose and lovely spicy earthy flavour complexity on the palate with fine grained tannins and juicy acidity.
Comments Off on Koonowla Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very subtle riesling fruit nuances on the nose with strong lemon rind flavours, crunchy acidity and a drying finish.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Quelltaler Watervale Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Big hit of oak with an equally big hit of jubey fruit to match. Drinking well now – very pleasant.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Quelltaler Watervale Shiraz Cabernet 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice botrytis note to the nose and great fruit weight on the rich creamy palate.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Polish Hill River Botrytis Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark earthy nose with soy like notes. Soft and juicy in the mouth with complex flavour profile.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Winemakers Selection Clare Valley G.S.M. 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Well structured approachable wine; decent amount of varietal fruit, soft tannins and lots of acid. Good young drinking.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Winemakers Selection Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Great varietal definition here with inviting dark fruit and cedary oak aromas. Oak seamlessly integrated with dark varietal fruits. Good tannin weight and length.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane The Locals Polish Hill River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Simple, slightly sweet, aromas and an elegant blend of grassy green/lemon citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Clare Valley Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Wow” – high impact wine with lashings of bright, blue berry fruit with inky elements. Has a long life ahead of it!
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards The Reserve Clare Valley Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subdued earthy oaky and dark savory palate with a balance of fruit, acid and tannins. “Very Clare; very drinkable”. Will age well.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards Blue Chip Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Plenty of pleasant fruit cake aromas and very good varietal characters on the palate with loads of fine grained tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards RL Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very oaky style with subtle floral fragrances and attractive fruit flavours with grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards JD Clare Valley Sangiovese 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Intense dark fruit nose with some meatiness. Nice concentration of varietal fruit with firm tannins. Will reward with time. 3-5
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle red fruits on the nose layered with cedary oak. Good fruit density on the palate with somewhat firm tannins.
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017