Posted: May 12, 2022
Very nice nose and lovely palate that is a balance and fresh red fruits, plenty of oak and soft tannins.
Comments Off on The Bio Project McLaren Vale Tempranillo Blend 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
An amazing big old school style of shiraz with a fabulous nose and lovely silky-smooth palate loaded with dark plum flavours and rich with oak.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni California Rd McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A big oaky blockbuster but has plenty of lively fruit to carry it. Nose shows cinnamon, currants and plums and the palate has a spicy vibrancy to it.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Block 3 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Rich shiraz, ageing nicely with a ripe and spicy plum bouquet and a veritable explosion of sweet red flavours with fresh acid and a sweet finish.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Black Tempest McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Deep purple wine with an intense lifted berry bouquet and “thick” meaty flavours with great tannins.
Comments Off on Heartland Sposa e Sposa Langhorne Creek Lagrein Dolcetto 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Earthy/barnyard characters obvious on the nose with fresh sweet fruit flavours on the balanced palate.
Comments Off on Heartland Langhorne Creek Dolcetto 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Spicy red currant bouquet and a sweet richness of fruit flavours with a tannic grip.
Comments Off on Heartland Directors’ Cut Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A straightforward oak driven shiraz; lovely hints of plums and some medicinal notes highlighted.
Comments Off on Heartland Directors’ Cut Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Excellent example of an Aussie style of shiraz that has an abundance of lovely pure varietal fruits laced with attractive sweet oak.
Comments Off on Pilot Wine Co. McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Subtle red fruit aromas with nutmeg-like nuances and a generosity of plum and red berry fruit flavours with juicy acidity. Very drinkable!
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy Handcrafted McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Overt oak driven style with caramel-like characters and a sweet finish.
Comments Off on Morgan Simpson Wines Basket Press McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Lifted blackberry fragrances and a well-developed palate with subtle but intense flavours.
Comments Off on Morgan Simpson Wines Reprieve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Vibrant aromas of spicy blueberries with a simple but elegant red berry and blackcurrant palate.
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Renaissance McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Big ripe style with sweet raspberry bouquet and silky-smooth varietal palate with lots of tannins.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A well-aged blend with ruby red hues, lovely lifted fragrances and well-integrated palate with a long sweet finish.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard The Legend McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Sweet, rich and generous chocolaty style of shiraz. “Makes you want to keep coming back to it!” said one judge.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Very lifted earthy nose and brilliant varietal palate with up-front fruit and great tannin structure.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Nebbiolo 2017 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Restrained yet complex floral nose and a delicate floral palate. Plenty of acid with softening tannins. Still fresh offering enjoyable drinking.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2018 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Complex spicy licorice aromas with herbal elements. The palate is fresh, complex and fruity.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs Sulis Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Nose shows subtle hints of spicy red fruits with a very good, elegant palate with subtle oak and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Pretty pink wine with attractive grassiness and bubblegum sweetness. Good crisp acidity, great mouthfeel and plenty of length. Very drinkable.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs Fleurieu Peninsula Rosé 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A lovely hue on this wine, subdued nose with good palate weight and acid/tannin balance.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
“Awesome nose!” A lifted sweetness of violets, lavender and mint on the nose with a complex oak driven palate bordering on savoury with a funky edge.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Complex developed aromas with a tropical and stonefruit flavour profile and lots of acid.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Marmalade-like nose with typical kero notes developing. Good depth of juicy citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Riesling 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Refined floral/perfumed bouquet with hints of citrus and stonefruits and balanced sweet tropical flavours.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Arinto 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Interesting wine – big hit of musky-like aromas coupled with red berries and a very fresh sweet fruit palate.
Comments Off on Bay of Shoals Wines Kangaroo Island Rosé 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A good straightforward shiraz with some eucalypt on the nose and a slightly spicy green palate.
Comments Off on Leconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Earthy chocolate cake of a nose. Plenty of oak on the palate – for now – with good tannins. Will age well.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Farm Twelve Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Mourvèdre 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Good varietal wine that is both elegant and powerful with red fruits, herbal notes and some warmth.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Burton’s Vineyard Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
An oak driven wine; some plums and savoury characters with firm grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Lot 148 McLaren Vale Merlot 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Minty chocolate-like fragrances with nice balance of rhubarb-like flavours.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Colton’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Heady meaty aromas with a varietally pure palate that shows a fair whack of tannins.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Hut Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
The nose is rich, herbal and spicy and it is creamy smooth in the mouth with sweet fruits and elegant oak.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Little Road McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Quite a meaty nose with marmalade-like notes – very Rioja-like! Soft and fresh in the mouth with a vibrancy of fruit flavours and good tannin/acid balance.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Conejo Joven McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A great blend, deep red with a generous spicy plum bouquet and a flavoursome complexity to the sweet, rich and vibrant palate.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Generous upfront fruit fragrances and lively richly flavoured palate with good use of oak and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Original McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Herbal characters prominent on the nose with soft plum and beetroot-like flavours and nice fresh acidity.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2018 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A big wine with aromatic herbal red fruit nose and a very tannic palate. “Definitely needs food!”
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Twenty Eight Road McLaren Vale Mourvèdre 2018 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Very flavoursome golden wine with intense sweet musky melon aromas and a rich varietal fruit palate with great acid. Promises complexity with ageing.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Money Spider McLaren Vale Roussanne 2021 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A subtle minty complexity of aromas and a firm drying tannic palate with stalky complexity. “An interesting time on skins,” suggested one judge.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A density of cassis fragrances and an aged funky palate with lots of acid and lingering tannins.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The High Trellis McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Quite an inky earthy bouquet and a dense palate with good concentration of varietal flavours. Both fresh and funky!
Comments Off on Angas & Bremer Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Simple plum fruit and vanilla oak nose and a nice grippy ripe fruit palate.
Comments Off on Angas & Bremer Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A very pretty grenache – well-made and seamlessly balanced with an abundance of rhubarb-like fruit and a massive amount of oak.
Comments Off on By Merrill Grumpy Gramps McLaren Vale Grenache 2018 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
A big rich chardonnay, still fresh, with a nose that is big and vibrant and smells of orange marmalade. Tastes of apples and mandarins with good oak integration.
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Reserve McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Lifted minty nose beautifully integrated with the spicy oak. Palate is funky, oaky and complex.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Perfumed floral fragrances with hints of cigar box. Great palate structure with generous savoury flavours.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Wines Arthur’s Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Petit Verdot 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022