Posted: April 24, 2020
Bright confectionery bouquet of mulberries and violets. Fleshy in the mouth with good integration of fruit, tannins, oak and acid.
Comments Off on Karrawatta Joseph Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Big ripe old school style of shiraz with lovely dark fruit, hints of mint and fig-like nuances with a herbal underlay and loads of toasty oak.
Comments Off on Karrawatta Ace of Trumps McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose still quite closed for a six-year-old, but the palate is opening up nicely to fruit flavours in the golden end of the spectrum!
Comments Off on Allandale Winery Winemaker’s Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Delightfully “old world” powerful and mature bouquet with a very flavoursome green apple palate showing citrus overtones and a buttery/butterscotch-like complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Coppabella Cuvée Prestige Tumbarumba Sparkling Chardonnay NV / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Estery nose with complex yeast elements and an impression of pineapple flavours on the soft rounded palate. Rich finish.
Comments Off on Coppabella Sirius Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Ekhidna ‘Rechner’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Olive-like characters to the nose with peppermint note verging on eucalypt. Nice mix of dark fruit/tobacco flavours
Comments Off on Ekhidna Rechner McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A nose of exotic spices and perfumed mulberry fruit with soy notes. Complex palate with a core of ripe mulberry and raspberry-like fruit flavours and balancing acid and tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Jericho Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale Grenache 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Maison Blue Nezha Conquers the Dragon King Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Maison Blue Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Lerida Estate Murrumbateman Single Vineyard Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2019 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Lerida Estate Josephine Lake George Single Vineyard Canberra District Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Alessandro Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Alessandro Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Distinctive super juicy seamlessly balanced and nicely matured wine. Complex aromas and rich citrus fruit flavours beginning to show marmalade-like aged notes. 3-5
Comments Off on RidgeView ‘Generations’ Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Pale pink wine with light mousse, yeasty aromas, complex flavours and crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Dyson Wines ‘The Journey’ Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Sparkling Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Aged caramelized bouquet with hints of berries and delightful aged red berry flavours across the entire length of the palate. Lots more left in it yet! 3-5
Comments Off on Canobolas Smith Reserve Orange Cabernet Franc 2014 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Sweet and spicy plum-like fragrances and lively palate with flavours in the savoury spectrum and has a good tannic grip.
Comments Off on Canobolas Smith Reserve Orange Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Deep golden wine with good concentration of appealing tropical fruit characters. Nicely aged and ready for drinking.
Comments Off on Canobolas Smith Shine Orange Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
An excellent example of a beautifully aged chardonnay. “Points for still hanging in there,” said one judge. Nutty fruit bouquet with mango notes and a rich mouthful of lingering flavours.
Comments Off on Canobolas Smith Shine Orange Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Antiquarian Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Old fashioned oak driven style with some varietal fruit underneath and powerful acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Reserve Orange Merlot 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
An oak driven pinot with very good primary fruit underneath. Plenty of acid and mineral complexity. Needs more time. 3-5
Comments Off on Bream Creek Vineyard Reserve Tasmania Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nice primary fruit aromas of citrus and lemon curd laced with toasty notes. Well-focussed varietal fruit flavours on the textured palate with good oak freshness. 3-5
Comments Off on Soumah ‘Equilibrio’ Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A delicious complex mix of wild cherries, briary fruit, malt and mocha with “easy” tannins.
Comments Off on Shaw Family Vintners ‘The Figurehead’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A very well-made wine showing controlled power and excellent concentration of briary/black fruit characters on the nose and palate. Good oak and silky-smooth tannins.
Comments Off on Shingleback ‘Unedited’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Well-controlled power here and exhibiting reserved dark tarry fruit characters with black pepper nuances, lifted spicy oak and huge tannins.
Comments Off on Shingleback ‘D Block Reserve’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nice sweet varietal fruit lift to the nose with savoury licorice notes and a youthful, juicy and well-balanced palate. 5+
Comments Off on Shingleback ‘D Block Reserve’ McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A powerful beautifully layered wine – quite understated with reserved dark spicy fruit showing a hint of green and pencil shaving-like oak with silky smooth tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove ‘Col Cross’ Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Lovely fleshy creamy raspberry fruit here, a bit shy on the nose for now but the palate is ripe with generous flavours and shows a nice delicate touch of oak.
Comments Off on Haselgrove ‘The Ambassador’ Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nicely aged raspberry cherry and strawberry aromas. Nicely structured, soft, well integrated palate with aged fruit.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Intense tannic wine; thick and rich with inky red fruit characters and cigar box-like oak, hints of the forest floor, chewy tannins and an acid finish. 5+
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Good weighty rounded shiraz with an abundance of dark fruits, malty-like oak, some toasty smoky notes and a tannic finish.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Plenty of lifted cedar/vanilla oak characters but has attractive brooding blue and black varietal fruit sitting underneath.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton ‘Centurion’ 126 Year Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Squid Ink Reserve Single Vineyard Estate Grown McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
“A high-octane shiraz!” according to one judge with typical Hunter shiraz aromas. Palate has masses of fruit that is well matched by the juicy fruit. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve Vanessa Vale Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Very attractive aromas with distinct honeyed/nutty maturity and a delightful, well integrated, well balanced apple pie/lemon curd of a palate with a long lingering finish. 5
Comments Off on Tempus Two Uno Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Light and bright in the glass, smelling of green fruits and tasting of rich citrus fruit. 3-5
Comments Off on Tempus Two Uno Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A deep purple wine with a nose that is pungent and peppery and a palate showing a very successful combination of the two varieties: plums from the shiraz – berries from the cabernet. 5+
Comments Off on Iron Gate Estate Fenix Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Elegant floral bouquet laced with hints of black cherries, sweet spices and hazelnuts. Great varietal fruit flavours; all boysenberries and mulberries with spicy sweetness. 3-5
Comments Off on Briar Ridge ‘Dairy Hill’ Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Great depth of fresh berry fragrances and a very flavoursome and sweet, soft berry fruit palate.
Comments Off on Grove Estate Sommita Hilltops Nebbiolo 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Very attractive aromas of stonefruits with tropical notes and a bright fresh impact of flavours on the pleasant palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Orange Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Lovely ruby red hued wine with great aroma complexity of plums, sweet spices and pepper. The palate is dense and well integrated with fresh blue fruits and firm savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 1 Orange Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Understated but true to style with a rich balance of fruit and oak aromas and long lingering plum flavours across the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Nashdale Lane Legacy Orange Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Strawberry fruit driven style with some earthy elements and slight confectionery characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Nashdale Lane Legacy Orange Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Refreshing citrus bouquet with a hint of honey and luscious stonefruit flavours exhibiting delicate floral nuances. 3-5
Comments Off on Highland Heritage Estate Patrono Brut Orange Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Strong licorice/chocolate-like characters to the nose the richness of which is echoed on the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Saddler’s Alessandro Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Both the nose and palate deliver an intense and careful stream of cherries, plums, prunes, licorice and spices and finishes off with warming alcohol conclusion. 3-5
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Alessandro Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Lovely fragrances of licorice, black fruits and violets and a richness of plum and cherry flavours with a savoury element, linear acid and fine tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Lowe Block 5 Mudgee Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Vibrant raisined sweet aromas with mineral tones and generous Christmas cake-like flavours. 3-5
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