Posted: April 4, 2017
A pretty Rhone-like style with a confectionery fruit nose and reasonably long tannic palate.
Comments Off on Ngeringa J . E Estate Grown Adelaide Hills Syrah 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Touches of apples and pears on the nose and restrained fruit flavours with deft use of oak.
Comments Off on Ngeringa Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Gamey savory aromas with ironstone like characters. Firmly structured palate layered with dark fruit flavours and long tannins.
Comments Off on Ngeringa Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Syrah 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A refreshing style with tropical intensity and showing a spicy floral edge.
Comments Off on Semprevino Adelaide Hills Riesling Gewurztraminer 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very attractive lifted tropical bouquet with perfumed nuances. Lovely flavour sweetness balanced by crisp acid.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Autumn Harvest Adelaide Hills Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pleasant tropical/citrus lift to the nose and good spectrum of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Anvers Wines Razorback Road Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Soft ripe seductive wine with a bright berry fruit bouquet and lovely toasty oak support. Very approachable briary palate showing well handled oak and lively acidity.
Comments Off on Anvers Wines Razorback Road Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delicate melon fruit characters with just a whiff of oak and good acid structure.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds Corkscrew Rd. Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle aromas with a hint of smoke and a lean elegant palate with creamy texture and focused fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds Innocence Dry Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely richness of varietal fruit characters layered with strong velvety tannins, hints of cigar-like oak and nice earthy touches.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds The Amadeus Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice leathery complexity to the spicy/toasty oak nose. Rich palate with upfront fruit and well integrated oak.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds The Ledge Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted fruity aromas and a bright palate that is well balanced with good level of complexity and a hint of sweetness.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark berry aromas lift off the nose and are subtly tinged with savory smoky bacon notes. The dark, rich, savory palate has lovely fruit sweetness and velvety tannins.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Stonefruit aromas with smoky oak nuances. Good palate weight and structure and very attractive fresh peach and pear flavours with good integration of toasty oak.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Developed complex honeyed aromas with smoky notes. Very attractive palate, rich and warm and exhibits flavours of pears and apples with toasty and straw like notes.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A pungency of tropical aromas and plenty of varietal flavour length and weight.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A pleasant spicy mix of plum, mocha and cola aromas with fresh complex flavours underscored by nice drying tannin structure.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delicate exotic spicy bouquet and a long well balanced palate with apricot flavour richness.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Arneis 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Creamy buttery nose with an intense oaky bouquet and rich oak driven palate with an excellent flavour profile and length.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subdued aromas; hint of smokiness and a lovely creamy palate with good fruit richness
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An elegant wine with delicate florals and fresh strawberry fruit backed by aged complexity.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand D & B Pour Les Amour Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very pretty salmon pink wine that’s elegant and refined with delicate strawberry/rose petal aromas and a tight lean palate, some delicate fruit and great residual sugar/acid balance.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand D & B Pour Les Amour Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh well made wine; a hint of aged complexity. Spicy gooseberry/pear aromas. Some residual sugar on the palate but balancing acidity.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A nose of prunes, ripe plums and black cherries with a whiff of earthiness. The rich palate has intense savory flavours, zippy acidity and good tannin backbone.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Montepulciano 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely bright crimson wine with plenty of intense ripe and juicy mulberry/blackberry fruit nicely integrated with the oak.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Minty, leafy black fruit bouquet. Lovely palate weight with briary fruit flavours, ironstone like elements, plush/svelte tannins and powerful eucalypt characters.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A bright and generous blend of tropical fruit characters, cut grass and good level of residual sugar.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delicate nose – true to style with simple minerally palate and good level of acidity.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice friendly style with intense jubey fruit nose – some savouriness. “Tastes of cherries and strawberries”.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An excellent style that has lovely deep amber hues with complex aromas of stonefruit and nutty age intensity. The lively fruit flavours fill the sumptuous complex and well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Baileys Founders Series Classic Rutherglen Muscat NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
The nose has a lovely toffee/fruit cake complexity to it which is echoed on the thick, rich and lip-smakingly delicious palate.
Comments Off on Baileys Founders Series Classic Rutherglen Topaque NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Floral aromatics and a hot palate with plum fruit flavours, firm tannins and balancing acid.
Comments Off on Baileys VP140 Vintage 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A youthful wine with dusty orange peel aromas which follow through to the attractive palate.
Comments Off on Penfolds Father Grand 10 Years Old Tawny NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Inviting sugary orange peel aromas. Tooth hurting sweetness to the palate. Has good depth and balance. “Needs ice cream”, said one judge.
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Coeur d’Or Mudgee Rylstone Botrytis Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Leathery burnt toffee bouquet and simple but intense fruit flavours on a well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Barossa Valley Tawny Grenache NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very aromatic burnt orange and floral bouquet. Mouth-wateringly rich palate with a complexity of nutty/citrus peel flavours.
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Barossa Valley Liqueur Frontignac (500ml) NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A fabulously complex wine with fragrant aromas showing lively funky spirit. Velvety smooth in the mouth – lots of aged characters but has a lovely freshness.
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Old Barossa Valley Tawny NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh floral aromatics and a bright and simple, but very tasty, palate.
Comments Off on Brangayne of Orange Late Harvest Orange Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Distinctive licorice-like characters on the nose with a rich, complex and well balanced spicy plum palate. Has plenty of potential.
Comments Off on Reillys Wines Dryland Clare Valley Fortified Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smells like Christmas cake with licorice layers. Very sweet palate – good flavour profile.
Comments Off on St Michael’s Vineyard Personal Reserve Vintage Fortified Heathcote Shiraz Durif 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Inky purple colour with rip plum, tar and prune aromas lifted by aromatic spirit. Perfectly balanced palate with spicy fruit flavours, firm tannins and perfect level of acidity.
Comments Off on Kalleske J.M.K Vintage Port Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slight leatheriness to the subtle spicy blackberry fragrances. Firm, developed palate rich with spicy fruit. Good acid structure.
Comments Off on Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nose of dark fruit with a touch of menthol and some savouriness. Rich solid juicy fruit palate with a very good tannin structure.
Comments Off on Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Simple slightly muted nose and a zesty fresh tropical fruit palate with subtle sweetness.
Comments Off on Howard Vineyard Amos Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pungent nose with green apple notes and super green palate. Almost New Zealand like.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Zesty nose – smells of fresh green apples with a simple well balanced palate that has nice acid/sugar balance.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton The Hills Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A rich toasty old fashioned style of chardonnay. Appealing shortbread and bacon-like bouquet with lovely rich ripe flavour profile of varietal fruit and oak.
Comments Off on Vella Wines Harvest Widow Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A savory wine but it has subtle sweetness and a good acid spine.
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Fiano 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A sweet lychee bouquet with a lovely perfumed lift. The palate is simple and straightforward but has excellent flavour intensity and very good backbone of crisp acidity.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Autumn Harvest Adelaide Hills Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark berry nose with a lift of spice and pepper and a well structured palate showing excellent length and balance and full of ripe raspberry and dark cherry flavours.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017