Posted: December 2, 2021
Fragrant nose – hints of incense with a dash of nutmeg and the oak tending to dominate the spicy red fruit flavours.
Comments Off on CW Wines Peeping Tom Coonawarra Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Smells of plums and mulberries with a red fruit palate layered with spices and pepper. Very youthful!
Comments Off on CW Wines Quarry Limited Release Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Chocolaty blackberry bouquet and good flavour depth on the rich full-bodied palate.
Comments Off on CW Wines Lustre Collection Coonawarra Cabernet 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Great lemon sorbet-like fragrances layered with honey and cashews and a big, rich and very fresh palate with a complex intensity of flavours and good line of acid.
Comments Off on Flowstone Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Ripe and tropical with some development evident and lovely layers of buttery citrus-like flavours.
Comments Off on Fenian Mornington Peninsula Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A nose of citrus blossom and green tropical fruit with a lychee-like lift. Profuse concentration of lemon/citrus fruit flavours and good balance between sweetness and acidity.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 6 Orange Riesling 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lemony nose with floral nuances and some toastiness starting to show on the persistent citrus palate.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 5 Orange Riesling 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A big hit of brown lime and spicy aromas lift off the nose and has a lovely linear lime driven palate that has great texture and a delightful bright crisp line of acid.
Comments Off on Kirrihill VSS Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Quite an aromatic nose with a floral lift and a minerally palate with good length of lime flavours.
Comments Off on Kirrihill E.B.’s The Settler Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Almost fuchsia-like in colour with jubey sweet blackcurrant aromas and a complex and creamy palate.
Comments Off on The Grapes of Ross Ruby Tuesday Barossa Valley Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Developed stewed strawberry aromas with anise-like notes. According to one judge the palate has “Nice everything”.
Comments Off on Turners Crossing Bendigo Rosé 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Aromatic and slightly meaty nose with expressive creamy varietal flavours and a hint of sweetness.
Comments Off on The Bio Project by Shingleback McLaren Vale Monastrell Dry Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Dusty pink hues with Turkish Delight-like characters on the nose. Nice firm dry palate with lovely pomegranate-like flavours lingering across the length of the palate.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan True Colours Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Dark red colour with a confectionery red berry/spicy bouquet and lovely purity of blackcurrant-like flavours with good oak selection. Needs time.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Globe Skimmer Fleurieu Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Very subtle rose petal bouquet with gentle hints of fruit and a long, pleasant palate with attractive floral fruit elements and a long lingering finish.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Fleurieu Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
An earthy chocolaty oak driven nose and nicely ageing chocolaty/fruit cake of a palate with tertiary characters developing.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A delicate and pretty floral citrus bouquet with a very rich and intensely flavoured tropical fruit palate.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra & Wrattonbully Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Delightful umami savouriness to the nose with a big complex fruit cake of a palate.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Chocolaty blackcurrant bouquet with a green edge and a lightweight angular palate.
Comments Off on Saint Nic by Geoff Merrill McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2017 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A toasty nutty complexity on the nose and a tight reserved palate. Will reward with cellaring.
Comments Off on Georgie May by Geoff Merrill McLaren Vale & Coonawarra Chardonnay 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Spicy leathery bouquet with a solid raspberry fruit palate and slightly gritty tannins.
Comments Off on Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Youthful and tight with, “Hints of something interesting on the nose!” Earthy notes add complexity to the palate.
Comments Off on Devil’s Corner Resolution Tasmania Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Cherry fruit nose with a sappy edge and a juicy crunchy fruit palate showing plenty of power and drive, smart oak and great silky tannins providing length.
Comments Off on Tamar Ridge Tasmania Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A bright and pleasant drink with lifted floral red cherry fruit and hints of oak.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Orange Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
“Love this!” declared one judge. “So pretty and so elegant.” Lovely lime and bath salt-like aromas with loads of spicy lemons on the chalky textured palate with minerally acidity.
Comments Off on Dancing Queen ‘by Merrill’ Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Pungent and spicy on the nose and a luscious palate with well balanced sweetness. A well-made wine.
Comments Off on Charley Rose Geoff Merrill Dry Riverland Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A pretty fusion of floral and strawberry aromas and an elegant herbaceous driven palate with great acid freshness.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wine Lovers Hunter Valley Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lovely ripe and heady fragrances of passionfruit and pineapple. The palate is delicate, sweet, pungent and perfectly balanced with plenty of acid.
Comments Off on Freycinet Wineglass Bay Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
“A stunning wine,” said one judge. “A pleasure to drink – near perfect!” It has some great lifted lemon marmalade-like fruit characters with good creamy texture.
Comments Off on Freycinet Wineglass Bay Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Interesting style not typically varietal with candied pineapple and red apple fruit characters.
Comments Off on Distant South Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A pretty floral nose with a spicy lift and some varietal pungency. Rounded fruit palate – some sweetness but in balance and showing nice oak selection.
Comments Off on Invivo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Savoury nose, slight meaty note and hint of pepper. Quite sweet on the palate but has meaty complexity.
Comments Off on Invivo X Sarah Jessica Parker Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A great wine – “solid and well managed,” according to one judge. Has aromas of peach blossom and pineapple with delicate fruit sweetness on the palate and balancing acid.
Comments Off on Invivo & Co Graham Norton’s Own Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Aroma of prunes and black olives with ripe and juicy plum flavours and grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Tempranillo 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Nose is a fragrant berry compote with a beautifully poised palate that is brimming over with cherry/berry flavours.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Old Vine Pyrenees Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Very attractive, very youthful inky purple wine with aromas of raspberries, licorice and vanilla with an excellent integration of jammy fruit flavours, oak and mouth coating tannins.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Vibrant purple wine with spicy raspberry fragrances and lovely bright juicy fruit flavours with slightly dusty oak characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Paulmara Estates De Nero Barossa Nero D’Avola 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A bright and uncomplicated style showing a very good colour with fruit in the rich ripe spectrum.
Comments Off on Oakdene Bellarine Peninsula Geelong Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A closed and quite mature savoury fruit nose with a well-balanced strawberry and cream palate showing a touch of sweetness. “A textbook style rosé.”
Comments Off on Schwarz Wine Co Barossa Valley Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Bright pink wine with inviting fruity floral bouquet and a lovely mouth-filling creamy palate offering a generous core of pomegranate and quince-like flavours. Good food wine.
Comments Off on Ellis Wines Signature Label Single Vineyard Heathcote Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Pretty salmon pink colour with a pleasant, honeyed berry bouquet and a good delivery of rich fruit flavours across the very textured palate.
Comments Off on Morialta Trails Adelaide Hills Pinot Rosé 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Hints of citrus on the nose and a great citrus driven palate, quite sweet with a greenish acid.
Comments Off on Erin Eyes Emerald Isle Clare Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Charming aromas of citrus zest and green melons with a slatey note. Upfront flavours with racy acidity.
Comments Off on Erin Eyes Pride of Erin Single Vineyard Reserve Clare Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Floral citrus nose with a toasty edge. Nice textured minerally palate with citrus flavours and toasty finish.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Mudgee Riesling 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A great brown lime bouquet with yeast esters. Palate has fabulous weight, length and texture with an enjoyable concentration of lime based flavours and bright acidity.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Angevin Great Southern Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lifted lemon curd nose and good citrus flavours with searing acid ensuring a long life.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Wyjup Collection Mount Barker Riesling 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Toasty lemon butter nose, good flavour intensity and still showing fresh acidity.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Coonawarra Riesling 2014 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Beautifully ageing soft and creamy style with lemon grass-like characters and a savoury edge. Still fresh.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Wines Wigan Eden Valley Riesling 2014 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Reserved floral bouquet and a long, rich and intensely flavoured palate tasting of honey and orange blossom. Still very fresh for a five-year old.
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A subtle toasty green bean nose and a richly textured creamy palate with hints of tinned pea characters.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Wines Margaret Barossa Semillon 2014 / 0 View / December 2, 2021