Posted: November 30, 2021
Great toasty intensity on the nose with a very good depth of flavour. “A nice wine,” noted one judge.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Toasty aromatics with lemon curd-like characters and a beautiful complex butterball of a palate that is still showing plenty of life. “A classy wine.”
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
“An outstanding wine,” according to one judge. Still amazingly youthful with toasty maturity on the lemon butter nose and a beautifully balanced palate that’s all honey, toast and butter.
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An elegant lemon scented wine with a lifted citrus and green apple bouquet showing a minerally edge. The citrus palate has great length and depth with lovely racy acidity.
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lovely zippy fresh citrus nose just starting to show some toasty development and a very lively palate with excellent depth of pure minerally lemon varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A reserved nose with a slight citrus lift and followed by lovely intense lemony fruit flavours with some racy acidity.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Hints of lime zest characters on the nose with a long lingering lemon/lime palate and slight “prickly” acid.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Attractive floral citrus fruit with a sweet edge, some mineral elements and nice secondary characters developing.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Ripe pear aromas with a citrus edge and a crisp lemon driven fruit palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Cellar Select NSW Pinot Grigio 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A nicely developing sweet/savoury style – lots of interest brought together by lovely acidity.
Comments Off on Gippsland Wine Company Glen Forbes Vineyard Gippsland Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pale pink with a pungent floral nose and a good concentration and length of red berry flavours.
Comments Off on Fraser Gallop Estate Margaret River Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Gorgeous honeyed cranberry aromas with a savoury note and seamlessly balanced palate with decent amount of fruit supported by refreshingly crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Paulett Clare Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Flinty citrus aromas with a slightly fuller, sweeter, style of palate showing quality fruit.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Watervale Clare Valley Semillon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Big ripe fuller style with good integration between the sweet fruit and aged characters.
Comments Off on Empirica by Castelli Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Big, ripe and developed with lemon-like semillon characters more obvious but has some asparagus nuances with a warm and delicious slightly savoury palate.
Comments Off on Castelli Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Stonefruit fragrances with a rose petal-like lift and good acid/sugar balance on the palate.
Comments Off on Castelli Estate Great Southern Riesling 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
“Gorgeous!” An elegant and quite savoury style with great varietal fruit purity and weight, some delightful floral touches and a tight acid line. “Great linear direction.”
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Fresh and juicy red cherry fruit style with a floral perfumed lift. “A real crowd pleaser with lovely bright fruit on show.”
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Raptor Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A big ripe oak driven pinot with meaty savoury nuances and nice secondary characters developing.
Comments Off on Delta Hatters Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A lovely complex varietal – dark and savoury with juicy plum and lifted spicy cherry fruit characters, a touch raisined.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A fine and subtle varietal with beautiful young pinot fruit, a touch of sweetness, some pretty floral notes and lovely dark and savoury elements adding complexity.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 15 Strip Block Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Leafy characters on the nose and a solid palate with some savoury roasted oak-like elements.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 Doctor’s Creek Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Dark youthful and quite “muscular”. Savoury smoky oak and plum nose and plush fruit flavours with grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twins Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Bright crimson wine – spicy and complex with plenty of rich dark fruit, savoury tannins and lots of oak.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 5 Bull Block Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Delicate seamlessly balanced wine with cherry and strawberry fruit, oak in the background and silky tannins.
Comments Off on The King’s Wrath Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lovely nose of strawberries and cherries and a soft, simple and genuine varietal palate with grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Leefield Station Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A good spicy mid-weight wine with confectionery red/black fruits and some savoury elements kept nicely in check.
Comments Off on The Ned Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A richer style of pinot with sweet cherry/berry fruit, violet nuances and roasted oak-like characters.
Comments Off on Bellarine Estate Phil’s Bellarine Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Another classic Coonawarra cabernet that’s big, bright and youthful with super intensity and persistence of spicy cassis fruit characters and excellent tannins in support.
Comments Off on Rymill Riddoch Run Block 6 Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A lovely classic deep crimson Coonawarra cabernet with cassis fruit fragrances perfectly balanced by the cedary oak and a tight, zesty and lively blue and dark fruit filled palate.
Comments Off on Rymill Sandstone Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An elegant style with a mix of blackberries, pepper and anise characters and earthy notes.
Comments Off on Rymill The Alternates – Less is More Coonawarra Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An oak driven shiraz with strong tannins but has plenty of rich dark fruit as well.
Comments Off on Rymill Classic Release Coonawarra Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Passionfruit nose with a hint of toast and an attractive tightly structured palate.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Scarecrow Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pretty herbaceous nose with some spices and florals. Good green fruit concentration and nice acid profile.
Comments Off on Trinity Hill Lost Garden Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
The nose is a tad pungent and meaty with hints of cranberry-like fruit and the palate exhibits good fruit density with flavours reminiscent of Turkish Delight and red berries.
Comments Off on The King’s Desire Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Quite ripe and developed with funky nuances, tropical fruit and honeyed melon.
Comments Off on Clos Henri ‘Bel Echo’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Subdued nose with citrus nuances. Tight palate showing good level of mineral acidity.
Comments Off on Ponting Wines First Session Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A subtlety of peaches on the nose and a rounded palate with plenty of length.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Sauvignon Blanc 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Green tropical aromas with a citrusy edge and some age evolving. Soft in the mouth with fresh citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Carillion Origins GM198 Clone Orange Riesling 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pretty honeycomb citrus fragrances with some herbaceous notes. Soft off-dry palate, lovely texture with a good core of citrus fruit and nice acid running through it.
Comments Off on Loveblock Dry Marlborough Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Honeyed nose with floral esters and a heart of citrus flavours with good acid to balance.
Comments Off on Singlefile Single Vineyard Mount Barker Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Flinty floral fragrances and a soft bright palate with delicate flavours and good line of crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Singlefile Great Southern Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A typical cool climate riesling. An herbaceous nose and green fruit flavours with great acid.
Comments Off on Ironwood Estate Porongurup, Great Southern Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pretty bath salt-like fragrances with a citrusy zestiness. Very tight linear palate with lime-like citrus flavours showing some spiciness and a crisp acid finish.
Comments Off on Rileys of Eden Valley Old Vine Eden Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Powerful toasty maturity on the nose but also shows zesty fresh citrus elements. Bright, fresh and still very youthful palate with rich flavours underpinned by the acid.
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Winsome Shoalhaven Coast Riesling 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Savoury floral bouquet and slightly sweet palate but well balanced by the crisp acid.
Comments Off on Miceli D Clone Mornington Peninsula Pinot Rosé 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A developed wine yet has elegance. It shows a delicate yet complex palate with characters reminiscent of tomato bush and green fruit and textured tannins.
Comments Off on Estandon Brise Maritime Méditerranée IGP Rosé 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Gorgeous peach colour with green floral fragrances and a lovely soft and creamy palate with pleasant leesy characters and a drying finish. A pretty wine!
Comments Off on Estandon Lumière Coteaux Varios En Provence Rosé 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A funky and pungent nose and nicely textured palate starting to show some development but still has fresh fruit showing through.
Comments Off on Domaine Des Féraud Cuvée Prestige Cotes De Provence Rosé 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Glowing jubey fruit fragrances with subtle florals and a fine and elegant linear palate with a “gentle” texture and supported by the crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Alternative Series McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021