Posted: March 7, 2023
Lifted herbaceous nose and a balanced earthiness to the red cherry palate with slippery tannins.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Optivus Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Nice bright ripe cherry/chocolate fruit layered with the oak and super smooth tannins.
Comments Off on Soul Growers Slow Grown Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A very intense leafy blackcurrant bouquet with a firm palate brimming over with lovely varietal fruit and with subtle cedary-like oak in a supporting role.
Comments Off on Allegiance Wines Unity Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
An uncomplicated mint driven cabernet with a huge concentration of black fruits seamlessly integrated with the cigar box-like oak and fine tannins that linger across the length of the palate.
Comments Off on Allegiance Wines The Artisan Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Dark brooding and savoury aromas with a rich oak expression supporting the plum-like varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Allegiance Wines The Artisan Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Quite a tannic wine with dense ripe black fruit characters with a tarry thread.
Comments Off on McArthur Ridge McArthur Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Minty licorice varietal fruit characters with sweet oak, dense tannins and leathery hints
Comments Off on Schoolhouse Cellar Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
“A very different style,” noted one judge. Lovely cool climate spicy/herbal varietal fruit characters with savoury elements, a dash of pepper and fleshy tannins. “A lovely drink!”
Comments Off on Gala Estate Emerald Black Label Tasmania Syrah 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Made more in a light red style with pleasant stalky red fruit characters and some light cedary oak with fine tannins.
Comments Off on Gala Estate 1821 Black Label Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
This very classy, youthful, single-vineyard red was grown at Palm Beach and matured in French oak barrels (60% new). Deeply coloured, it is mouthfilling and concentrated, with deep, ripe plum and spice flavours, complex and savoury, and a vigorous, lasting…
Comments Off on Thomas Legacy Waiheke Island Syrah 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Underlining syrah’s potential in the South Island, this weighty, full-coloured, fairly youthful red was hand-picked, matured for 15 months in French oak barrels (40% new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Full-bodied and savoury, it has deep, ripe blackcurrant and plum…
Comments Off on Greystone Waipara Valley North Canterbury Syrah 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
New Zealand’s highest-priced wine cask by far, this full-coloured, youthful red was grown in the Bannockburn, Bendigo and Pisa districts, and matured for 11 months in French oak barrels (16% new). Crafted as a premium, rather than typical ‘bag-in-box’, wine,…
Comments Off on Dice Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
This skilfully crafted, deep ruby red was estate-grown at Te Muna. Very elegant and savoury, it is full-bodied, with generous cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing excellent complexity, and ripe, supple tannins. Harmonious and youthful, it should be at its…
Comments Off on The Elder Martinborough Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
This estate-grown blend of pinot gris (93%) and flora (7%) was fermented and matured for six months in old oak barrels. Bright, light lemon/green, it is full-bodied, with deep stonefruit and pear flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity, and…
Comments Off on Thomas Legacy Waiheke Island Pinot Gris 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
This distinctive, vigorous, finely textured wine was estate-grown and barrel-fermented (50% new). Full-bodied, it is very elegant, with strong, vibrant, ripe peach and grapefruit flavours to the fore, finely integrated, biscuity oak adding complexity, and fresh, balanced acidity. Still unfolding,…
Comments Off on Thomas Legacy Waiheke Island Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Lovely varietal, complex and complete, more in the herbaceous spectrum. Plenty of oak.
Comments Off on Moss Brothers Fidium Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A balanced polished lighter profiled wine that is silky sweet and offering great varietal fruit definition.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Wildwood Single Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Cherry/bramble aromas with an oaky background and good fruit intensity on the palate with a fine acid spine.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Spicy cassis fruit fragrances with a chocolaty element and a complexity of fruit, spice and oak flavours.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Wyjup Collection Great Southern Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Very varietal with good balance between fruit, earthy notes and chocolaty oak.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Wyjup Collection Great Southern Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Warm and spicy mellow aromas with rich tangy dark chocolaty flavours and balancing acid.
Comments Off on Gralyn Estate Rare Margaret River Tawny Shiraz (500ml) NV / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Beautifully perfumed candied orange-like fruit characters with great acid to balance the sweetness and give it freshness.
Comments Off on Gralyn Estate Classic Margaret River Muscat NV / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A lift of bacon bone-like characters on the sweet licorice nose with mouth-filling savoury fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Alessandro Reserve Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Complex nose with combined red and black fruit aromas and some minty interest and more fruit complexity on the long and seamlessly integrated palate.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Alessandro Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Upfront sweet choc/mint aromas and a big old school style cabernet palate.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Pertaringa Tipsy Hill McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
An attractive fragrant complexity of dark plums, black olives and vanilla with a smooth as velvet palate with a good level of acidity and great tannin presence.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Pertaringa Yeoman McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A big complex and savoury “butcher shop” of a shiraz with a high level of acid and tannins. Needs more time.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Another massive mature old school style that’s fleshy in the mouth with good acidity.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Very dense, somewhat extracted, yet perfectly balanced, blend driven by red fruits with chocolaty complexity.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A balanced complexity of blackcurrant fruit, cedar oak, pepper and spices, held together by fine tannins.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Inc McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Ruby red wine with a rich peppery chocolaty bouquet and a very dry tannic palate with sweet and spicy red and black berry fruit flavours with pleasant acidity.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Inc McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A big complex crimson hued wine exhibiting loads of intense fruit, mint and chocolate characters on nose and palate with a balance of acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Col Cross Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
An oaky nose lifted by sweet rhubarb-like fruit characters and an intense flavour combination of red fruits, sweet spices and oak with lingering tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Ambassador Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Leafy blackcurrant bouquet with the oak adding complexity. Nicely maturing red fruit flavours with mouthcoating tannins and plenty of acid to balance.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Nicely maturing black cherry-like bouquet with herbaceous hints. The palate is big, long and balanced with sweet and spicy red fruit flavours. Still youthful.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A pretty full-bodied wine full of chocolaty/licorice characters with lingering blue and black fruit, vanillin oak and lovely soft chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Sweet and spicy licoricey fruit nicely integrated with vanillin oak and mouthcoating tannins. Old school!
Comments Off on James Haselgrove Futures McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A great big rich and “yummy” Aussie style brimming over with spicy rhubarb-like fruit, warm earthy characters, vanilla oak and an attractive “funkiness”.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Z Force McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A wine that’s all soy sauce and chocolate with a good underlay of sweet fruit characters.
Comments Off on Glenbosch Beechworth Nebbiolo 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A big complex tannic wine with a good level of licorice edged varietal fruit and balancing acid.
Comments Off on Patritti JPB Blewitt Springs Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A nicely ageing and complex blend with rich and generous spicy plum varietal fruit characters, a hint of soy sauce and a drying herbal finish.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A flinty toasty character to the nose with tropical/peach hints. Great power to the palate with attractive funky notes, superior oak and a flinty mineral edge.
Comments Off on Byron & Harold The Partners Great Southern Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
One for lovers of big traditional styles of chardonnay. Masses of citrus/tropical fruit and lashings of new oak with a good acid structure holding it all together.
Comments Off on Singlefile Limited Release The Vivienne Denmark Chardonnay 2020 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
A fully evolved chardonnay with ripe melon fruits, the delicately handled oak adding complexity and the mouth-watering acidity balancing it all.
Comments Off on RIKARD Black Label Orange NSW Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Silky smooth and uncomplicated with tropical intensity and toasty development.
Comments Off on Saddlers Creek Wines Maria Reserve Tumbarumba Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
Intense focus of fresh grapefruit characters with pretty honeysuckle-like floral lift and a beautifully structured palate with delicious flavour profile. Will age well.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Owen’s Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: March 7, 2023
The nose is quite oaky with an interesting funky element. Palate has a powerful depth of melon and peach fruit flavours with a flinty complexity.
Comments Off on Paringa Estate The Paringa Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023