Posted: December 2, 2021
Lemon fresh bouquet with a floral lift and flavours of lemons and melons.
Comments Off on Briar Ridge Early Harvest Hunter Valley Semillon 2021 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Still fresh and very drinkable with bright plush red berry fruits, hints of violets and chocolaty oak.
Comments Off on Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A pretty cabernet; medium bodied with excellent length of dark cherry-like varietal fruit characters. Good use of oak and fine chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Excellent cassis fruit nose with a menthol-like element and a classic cabernet palate with pure varietal fruit and fine powdery tannins. One for the cellar!
Comments Off on Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Dark lifted cherry fruit with a medicinal edge and soft mocha oak characters.
Comments Off on Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Well-structured, upfront, ripe varietal fruit style with toasty notes and quite high acidity balancing the mid-palate sweetness.
Comments Off on RedHeads Harmonie Rox Coonawarra Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Excellent aromatic combination of oak and plum-like fruit. The-full bodied palate is rich with ripe dark fruit flavours and has powerful balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Reserve Parcel Limestone Coast Clare Valley Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
An oak driven style that’s starting to show its age with the primary fruit moving to secondary characters. Nice wine.
Comments Off on Peter Thompson Wines Silex Mt Gambier Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A nicely ageing wine with toasty lemon/lime and pear-like varietal characters with a lift of rose petals, laced with a crisp line of acidity and finishing nice and clean.
Comments Off on Peter Thompson Wines Silex Mt Gambier Riesling 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A bright crimson wine with gorgeous blackcurrant fruit pastille-like varietal fruit characters; maturing beautifully with lovely velvety smooth tannin structure.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A nose of blackberries and blackcurrants with nice earthiness to it. Firm tannic palate with a flavour combination of plums and cherries. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Merlot 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A plush, juicy and mouthwatering cabernet with great persistence of some lovely, lifted blackberry fruit laced with licorice and mint and soft and fresh lively tannins.
Comments Off on The Composer By Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A dense crimson wine that, according to one judge, “Shows maturity and wisdom!” Has rich ripe dark fruit characters, lots of oak and velvety tannins.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
An attractive leaner style with interesting fig-like fragrances and a flavoursome complexity of tropical and stonefruit.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Deep crimson colour, strong varietal aromas and soft cassis fruit flavours with mouth coating tannins and quite an acidic finish. Has a certain elegance!
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A sweet rich combination of blackberry and chocolate to the nose and giving lovely flavour intensity to the palate.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz Cabernet 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Slightly mature peppery blackberry fragrances. Powerful sweet ripe fruit flavours with a strong tannin structure to the palate.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A toasty honeyed bouquet with nice oak and tropical fruit flavour combination.
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Another elegant style with cherries, cassis, dried herbs and licorice lifting off the nose and filling the dense juicy palate with loads of flavour. Soft tannin finish.
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
An elegant style with slightly maturing fruit, some spiciness and velvety soft tannins.
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Very easy drinking. “This wine could be dangerous!” joked one judge. Very intense blue fruits, some lovely spiciness, lots of fine tannins and a long lingering finish.
Comments Off on Wangolina Limestone Coast Lagrein 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A big bold and quite oaky style but has the density and intensity of pretty earthy dark berry and licorice-like fruit to support it. A wine for ageing.
Comments Off on Wangolina Spectrum Mount Benson Syrah 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A big, mature and full flavoured shiraz with a cola edge to the fruit and strong oak.
Comments Off on Farmers Leap The Brave Padthaway Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Powerful oak characters sitting on top of some pretty varietal fruit with coffee/mocha elements.
Comments Off on Farmers Leap Padthaway Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A big ripe wine with blackberry-like fruit, obvious oak and a tannic finish.
Comments Off on Farmers Leap Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A clean, bright and well-made wine showing a good understanding of the varietal fruit. Nice phenolics.
Comments Off on Farmers Leap Padthaway Chardonnay 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Aromas of black cherries and cassis with slightly developed ripe fruit flavours and silky soft tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A pretty, slightly drier, style of pinot gris displaying a bright musky pear bouquet and some powerful spicy pear flavours with a tight line of acidity.
Comments Off on Koonara Lucy & Alice Coonawarra Pinot Gris 2021 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lifted menthol nose with subtle oak notes and very attractive combination of cassis and oak flavours with firm tannins.
Comments Off on Briar Ridge Big Bully Limited Release Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Nice licorice nuances to the slightly pungent black fruits with leafy/minty complexity. Good tannin structure.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Coonawarra Cabernets 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Bright crimson, medium bodied style softly flavoured and with tight tannins.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Coonawarra Merlot 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Peppery plum and blackberry fragrances with minty notes. Bright youthful palate dense with ripe sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Syn Rouge Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Very savoury meaty aromas with floral notes and more savouriness on the palate with plenty of acid.
Comments Off on Syn Coonawarra Sparkling Rosé NV / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Fresh, simple and youthful citrussy nose with a very floral palate showing delicate hints of pears and apples.
Comments Off on Syn Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A well-made wine with maturing varietal fruit and some older oak on the nose and an uncomplicated juicy fruit palate.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A very attractive combination of cassis fruit and sweet vanillin oak obvious on both the nose and the palate with nice, lifted spiciness and a soft tannin finish.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Rich dark and intense with a minty dark berry bouquet and bright brambly fruit flavours. Good tannins.
Comments Off on Maison Blue Limestone Coast Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lean and leafy fruit aromas and flavours with nice secondary savoury elements developing.
Comments Off on Maison Blue Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Big mature savoury/earthy style with powerful cassis fruit and leathery undertones and a soft tannin finish.
Comments Off on Maison Blue Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A well-made wine – clean, bright and refreshing with a long acid driven finish. Shows the versatility of the region.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate The Kelpie Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lean and green; soft and complex with great overall balance.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate Cheeky Goat Coonawarra Pinot Gris 2021 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Musky lemon varietal nose with a jasmine-like floral lift and a crisp and lively palate; lots of citrus flavours developing nice complexity.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate The Kid Coonawarra Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A lean, elegant and refreshing style filled with cassis fruit and subtle tannins.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate Billy Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Powerful pungent dark fruit characters, obvious oak and greenish tannins.
Comments Off on Penley Estate Hyland Coonawarra Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
An uncomplicated and very drinkable cabernet with bright fruit and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Penley Estate Tolmer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Treacle-like characters to the nose with cola notes and a fresh and energetic palate, rich with licorice and jubey fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Olivia Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A pleasant gamey and dark cherry bouquet with a nicely maturing palate with soft fruit flavours and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Olivia Coonawarra Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A big wine with lovely blackcurrant pastille-like fruit characters and chalky tannins. Great with steak!
Comments Off on Banks Thargo Racecourse Red Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Still amazingly youthful with bright blackberry and licorice varietal characters, some cherry/chocolate notes well integrated with the oak and tannins.
Comments Off on Banks Thargo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Attractively perfumed, this clearly varietal wine is already drinking well. Fresh and full-bodied, it has very good depth of lychee and spice flavours, a hint of ginger, and a dryish finish. Best drinking 2023. $23 (A)
Comments Off on Matawhero Single Vineyard Gisborne Gewurztraminer 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021