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Woody Nook Limited Release Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Lovely lifted tropical fruit fragrances with grassy notes. Palate has full-on flavours of quinces, nectarines and traces of mint. Good, sweet/acid balance.

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Woody Nook Limited Release G & T Margaret River Graciano Tempranillo 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Deep ruby wine with attractive plum and raspberry fruit characters and a hint of pepper and spices.

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Woody Nook Single Vineyard Margaret River Shiraz 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

A spicy oak driven wine with some nice blue fruits sitting underneath.

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Ringbolt Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Aromas of berries, herbs and violets with leafy blueberry flavours tinged with tobacco oak.

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Brash Road Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Syrah 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

A very well-balanced wine with a sweet and spicy blue varietal fruit profile.

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Brash Road Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Syrah 2019

Posted: May 12, 2022

Sweet and spicy blue fruit fragrances that follow through onto the long lingering palate with its fine tannins.

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Brash Road Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Lift of violets on the dark fruit nose – showing some richness to the silky palate.

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Singlefile Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Dark berry/cherry fruit characters with leathery-like layers and silky tannins.

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Singlefile Great Southern Tempranillo 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Dark cherry nose with a peppery lift and more pepper on the generous sweet fruit palate.

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Singlefile Great Southern Malbec 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Deep purple wine with nose showing good varietal definition of peppery plums. Concentrated dark fruit flavours on the well-constructed palate.

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Singlefile Single Vineyard Mount Barker Great Southern Riesling 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Attractive green hues with a pretty floral bouquet and long generous lemon/lime flavours with a floral edge, some zippy acidity and a lingering after-taste.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Frankland River Tempranillo Shiraz 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Some dark cherry fruit with forest floor/leafy elements and chewy tannins.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Lifted floral notes on the restrained nose with tight citrus driven flavours on a crisp palate.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

A nose of cut grass, snow peas and some florals that is echoed on the palate. Long life ahead!

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Rosé 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

A lift of strawberries on the nose with delicate fruit flavours and a warming finish.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz 2019

Posted: May 12, 2022

A long, dark and brooding licorice-like blend with oak tending to dominate the varietal fruit. Nice tannins.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

A velvety smooth cabernet with a good dense core of varietal fruit characters.

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Rosabrook Wines Margaret River Rosé 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Very lifted sweet strawberry fragrances and generous mouth-filling strawberry flavours.

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Rosabrook ‘Dear Father’ Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: May 12, 2022

Deep ruby wine layered with blackcurrant fruit and herbs well framed by the tannins.

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Vineyard 28 Wildwater Sparkling Pignoletto Geographe Sparkling 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Brioche nose with nice balance of acid and sweetness on the palate.

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Vineyard 28 Geographe Dolcetto 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Bright brambly bouquet and a purple fruit palate with big savoury tannins.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Fruit in the ripe peach spectrum and layered with toasty oak, zesty acid and some citrus notes.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Mount Barker Pinot Noir 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

A melange of raspberry and sour cherry fruit, cola, spices and fine tannins.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Chenin 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Floral fragrances with fresh quince and peach-like flavours on a full-bodied palate. Long finish.

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Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Shiraz 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Bright lifted peppery cherry varietal fruit characters. Quite savoury on the palate with a fine tannin spine.

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Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Refreshing citrus driven style with plenty of new oak and a high level of acidity.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: May 12, 2022

A leafy, leathery, forest floor-like medium bodied cabernet with velvety smooth tannins in support.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2017

Posted: May 12, 2022

A well-structured berry fruit driven wine – great length and showing just a hint of herbs.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Smells like a fresh cut nectarine with zesty lemon notes. Nice balance of citrus and floral flavours. Good acidity.

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Cape Mentelle Margaret River Rosé 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Clean fresh Maraschino cherry bouquet and subtle fruit flavours with balancing acidity.

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Cape Mentelle Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Subtle grassiness to the nose with restrained lime flavours and a nice phenolic touch.

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Cape Mentelle Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Interesting nettle and lawn clippings nose with green apple/lime generosity to the palate.

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Cape Mentelle Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

Nice tinned pea/asparagus style with some citrus on the nose and palate.

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Gilbert Wines JMG Great Southern WA Riesling 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Attractive stonefruit-like aromas and flavours with mouth-watering acidity.

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Gilbert Wines Reserve Great Southern WA Shiraz 2019

Posted: May 12, 2022

A fresh and juicy shiraz style layered with blue fruits, spices and black pepper elements.

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Silkwood Estate The Walcott Pemberton Chardonnay 2019

Posted: May 12, 2022

Subtle nutty nougat and peachy butterscotch characters with nice phenolics.

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Silkwood Estate The Walcott Pemberton Shiraz 2019

Posted: May 12, 2022

An alluring spicy/peppery cool climate style of shiraz with a silky-smooth mid-weight palate.

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Silkwood Estate The Walcott Pemberton Riesling 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Citrus nose with floral and herbal nuances. Good length of lime/floral flavours with some tight acidity.

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Forester Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

Posted: May 12, 2022

A creamy chardonnay layered with peaches, apricots and nutty oak characters. Lifted aromas and generous flavours.

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Forester Estate Lifestyle Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Pretty lifted florals with yeast driven notes. Good acid/sweet balance supporting the citrus palate.

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RiverBank Estate Eric Anthony Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Aromas of butterscotch and cashews with flavours of melons and oak.

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RiverBank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley G.S.M. 2021

Posted: May 12, 2022

Bright lifted cherry aromas and a nicely structured plum palate, some spiciness and chalky tannins.

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Reillys Moonvine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 14, 2022

Plenty of spicy oak here but you can still see the mulberry-like fruit through it. It has chewy tannins and tight acidity.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines Saddlers Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Blueberries and spices evident here with a hint of figs, generous velvety tannins and good acid grip.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines Saddlers Hunter Valley Verdelho 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Pretty perfumed nose and a very intense and very flavoursome sweet pome and stonefruit palate.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines Ryans Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

A lovely wine with an elegance of pretty floral and cut-grass aromas. The tight, seamlessly balanced, palate has great fruit intensity and bright acidity.

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JUUL Hollydene Estate Loaded Fox Upper Hunter Valley Rosé 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

A delicate strawberry and cream style with a savoury thread. Creamy in the mouth; savoury on the finish.

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Mr Riggs The Magnet McLaren Vale Grenache 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

The wine is a generosity of raspberries and cherry cola with a medicinal touch and good level of acid.

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Mr Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

A lean one-dimensional peppery style of shiraz with austere fruit characters.

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Mr Riggs Piebald Adelaide Hills Syrah 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lovely composition of plum fruit and sweet spices with a perfumed lift and carried by the tannins.

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