Grove Estate Hand Pressed Hilltops Nebbiolo 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Leathery nose with a tobacco-like lift and dried floral and tar-like flavours.
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Woody Nook Wines Limited Release G&T Margaret River Tempranillo Graciano 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Big dark inky wine; a mix of fruit cake and meaty/beef stock characters with mouth-coating tannins.
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Woody Nook Wines Killdog Creek Margaret River Tempranillo 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Spicy peppery fruit fragrances and good acid/oak integration on the dry red palate.
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Woody Nook Wines Killdog Creek Margaret River Tempranillo 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
A big oaky/tannic style. Quite chocolaty with good tannin/acid balance.
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Chain Of Ponds Unchained Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Floral/green apple bouquet with similar flavours supported by a good level of acid.
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Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 28 Camp Block Marlborough Pinot Blanc 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Minerally green apple bouquet and maturing dry white style palate.
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Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 5 Bull Block Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
A subtle and elegant wine that’s more of a dry white style with a good line of acid.
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Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 17 Plateau Hawke’s Bay Viognier 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Spicy apricot characters on the green apple nose. The palate is sweet, floral and nicely fruity.
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Mr Riggs Sanjo Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
A lovely straightforward ruby red wine. Sweet spicy red fruit fragrances and peppery palate full of red apple/strawberry characters.
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Centennial Vineyards Bridge Creek Orange NSW Mencia 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A complex and nicely maturing wine with sour cherry and cough syrup-like fruit characters. Shows good use of oak, has soft tannins and a high level of acid.
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Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange NSW Rondinella Corvina 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Stonefruit fragrances with some mintiness and sweet fruit flavours.
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Hollydene Orange NSW Sangiovese 2016
Posted: December 3, 2021
Soft well aged wine with lingering leathery, chocolaty and cherry-like characters.
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After Five Wine Co. Barossa Valley Aglianico 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Red fruit driven nose with a young, rich and tannic bomb of a palate.
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After Five Wine Co. Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A purple/red meaty style with nicely focused characters of beetroot, leather, olives and spices.
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Paulmara Estates Brasco’s Barossa Montepulciano 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A meaty, cedary and savoury bouquet and nicely textured spicy plum and black olive palate.
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Paulmara Estates De Nero Barossa Nero D’Avola 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
A pleasant uncomplicated style, very drinkable with bright floral cherry fruit.
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Zonte’s Footstep Lady Marmalade Fleurieu Vermentino 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Slightly pungent floral, grapefruit bouquet and pleasant varietal definition to the palate.
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Alejandro Riverland Durif 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Big, dark and juicy purple wine with beautiful blackberry/blueberry fruit laced with some dark chocolate and pepper.
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Alejandro Murray Darling Saperavi 2020
Posted: December 3, 2021
Dark inky red colour. Oak is “loud” on the nose but the floral cherry/prune fruit carries it well. Big oaky palate smoothly integrated with sweet, spicy and fleshy fruit.
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Capital Wines The Ambassador Riverina Tempranillo 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A drink now wine. Spicy cherry and red licorice nose and perfumed red fruit flavours.
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Handcrafted Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
More of a savoury style showing good varietal characters, great texture and nice line of acid.
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Handcrafted Adelaide Hills Teroldego 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
An inky blackberry and blueberry bouquet with just a hint of mint. Plum and chocolate characters fill out the high acid palate and has mouth-coating tannins.
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Handcrafted Adelaide Hills Tannat 2018
Posted: December 3, 2021
Dark inky wine with bold black and blue fruits, herbal hints, peppery notes and superfine tannins. “Serve with a spoon!”
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Handcrafted Limestone Coast Montepulciano 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Intense earthy/spicy plum aromas and soft boysenberry of a palate that’s nicely integrated with the oak.
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Handcrafted Limestone Coast Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
A big wine with brooding black cherry and plum fruits layered with licorice, earthiness and spices with a minty/peppery lift. Lots of soft tannins. Should age very well.
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Handcrafted Limestone Coast Verdelho 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A bright green wine, full of life and vitality. Intense spicy sweet fruit nose and confectionery tropical flavours on medium bodied palate with a high level of acid.
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Handcrafted Adelaide Hills Arneis 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Super lifted nose with aromas of passionfruit, apples and tropical fruits. Great varietal texture to the palate with long lingering freshness of green apple/citrus flavours.
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Gapsted Wines Limited Release Pinot Grigio Rose King Valley Sparkling Rosé NV
Posted: December 3, 2021
Bright green colour, a fine bead, green apple aromas and flavours and crisp acidity.
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Gapsted Wines Limited Release Alpine Valleys Saperavi 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Earthy fruit fragrances with prune-like notes and a peppery lift. Very good high acid palate with ripe plum and blackberry flavours and soft, but noticeable, tannins.
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Gapsted Wines Limited Release Heathcote Sangiovese 2019
Posted: December 3, 2021
Attractive garnet hues to this lean and green wine. It has hints of licorice and sweet spices on the palate.
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Carillion Lovable Rogue Abboccato Hunter Valley Fiano 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Fresh lime/lemon bouquet and a refreshing, light bodied, citrus driven palate.
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Carillion Lovable Rogue Skin Contact Hunter Valley Vermentino 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lifted tropical/citrus style with savoury nuances and underlying spiciness.
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Sorby Adams Wines Gudilly Adelaide Pinot Blanc 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Buttery, nutty and almost chardonnay-like aromas with nicely textured rounded savoury palate exhibiting great stonefruit flavours with spicy biscuity nuances.
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Ganzo Tuscany Italy Sangiovese 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Sweet spicy complexity to the nose and a soft licorice driven palate with good acidity.
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Winton Road Barossa Valley Grenache 2018
Posted: December 2, 2021
A complexity of caramel, blackberry and cola aromas with a lovely long lingering tarry and spicy fruit palate.
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BVWC The Residence Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Plum and blackberry lift off the nose with a long, warming and smooth feel in the mouth with nice weight of dark fruits.
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BVWC The Residence Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
A huge oaky bouquet with some berry fruits underneath. Palate is fleshy but has elegance with nice red fruit flavours.
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Sanguine Estate Heathcote Tempranillo 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Nicely ageing, silky smooth, straightforward dry red with licorice, spices and pepper.
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Artwine Grumpy Old Man Single Vineyard Clare Valley Grenache 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
A spicy black fruit nose with oak on top and a sweet chocolaty fruit palate.
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Artwine Pack Leader Single Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Franc 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Ripe briary bouquet complemented by herbal elements. A big oaky/tannic palate with sweet and peppery fruit flavours.
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Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Big hit of perfumed and spicy red currant-like fruit aromas. Sweet, fresh and juicy in the mouth with spicy chocolaty flavours laced with plums and some mintiness.
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Artwine Hola Single Vineyard Clare Valley Tempranillo 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Loads of red fruits on the nose with a bright violet-like lift and a savoury chocolaty palate with elegant tannins.
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Artwine Temptress Single Vineyard Clare Valley Rosé 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Attractive medley of sour cherries and strawberries. Fresh fragrances and intense flavours.
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Artwine Madame V Single Vineyard Clare Valley Viognier 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Nose is floral and slightly tropical with a whiff of apricots. Great palate texture. Good varietal flavours.
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Artwine Prosecco Bianca Clare Valley Prosecco 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Super, clean, bright and refreshing style with an excellent fine bead and aromas and flavours of pears and apple blossom.
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Artwine Prego Clare Valley Pinot Grigio 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Gooseberries and grapefruit lift off the nose with pleasant gooseberry edged green apple flavours. Nice acidity.
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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Floral/lemonade-like aromas and is sweet, nutty and creamy in the mouth.
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Artwine Ti Amo Single Vineyard Clare Valley Arneis 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Exotic tropical aromas with a long bright and crunchy palate with nice phenolic notes.
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