Posted: June 29, 2017
Big inky fruit driven nose and lovely silky smooth palate with powerful sweet red cherry varietal fruit and chocolaty coffee notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Home Hill Kelly’s Reserve Southern Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Pleasant perfumed aromas and velvety smooth in the mouth with slightly greener fruit flavours and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Freycinet Vineyard Southern Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Pleasant perfumed aromas and velvety smooth in the mouth with slightly greener fruit flavours and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Freycinet Vineyard Southern Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Red fruit characters on the nose with coffee notes. Pleasant varietal palate; tight and slightly astringent. Sweet finish.
Comments Off on Heemskerk Abel’s Tempest Southern Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Red fruit characters on the nose with coffee notes. Pleasant varietal palate; tight and slightly astringent. Sweet finish.
Comments Off on Heemskerk Abel’s Tempest Southern Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Mealy figgy fragrances showing nice secondary development. Generous lemon, melon rind and grapefruit flavour profile on the long, weighty and nicely textured palate. 5+
Comments Off on Moorilla Muse Tasmania Chardonnay 2011 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Mealy figgy fragrances showing nice secondary development. Generous lemon, melon rind and grapefruit flavour profile on the long, weighty and nicely textured palate. 5+
Comments Off on Moorilla Muse Tasmania Chardonnay 2011 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Both perfumed and toasty on the delightful nose with a drier style of palate that has lovely complexity, good structure and some great figgy/apple-like flavour persistence. 5+
Comments Off on Arras Tasmania Methode Traditionelle Rosé 2006 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Rich golden hues and restrained slatey lemon bouquet. The velvety palate has great elegance and finesse and has lovely Granny Smith apple and citrus-like flavours. “Awesome!” 5+
Comments Off on Arras Grand Vintage Tasmania Methode Traditionelle 2007 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Appealing mix of glace lemon, honey and brioche-like aromas with a lovely complexity and length of rich toffee, roasted cashew and citrussy flavours. Well supported by the acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Arras Tasmania Blanc de Blanc 2007 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A light golden wine that smells like lemon curd. Excellent freshness to the palate with slightly green citrus like fruit elements and good yeast autolysis characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Heemskerk Tasmania Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2011 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Delicious nose; “Smells of freshly baked bread and cut apples”, noted one judge. A rich palate with mouthfilling red fruit flavours showing some Vegemite touches. Persistent finish.
Comments Off on Radenti Tasmania Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2011 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A very full, ripe style that’s ageing nicely. Smells of Christmas cake spices and has a big, ripe oaky/rich fruit palate.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Ian Rush Signature Series Clare Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Nose is an interesting combination of chocolate, Ribena, spices with some earthiness. Good palate weight with excellent flavour intensity.
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lovely complexity of poached pear, raisin and Christmas cake aromas. Warm, syrupy and very flavoursome in the mouth.
Comments Off on Skillogalee Wines Clare Liqueur Muscat NV / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Very dark red/black wine with tight blue fruit aromas laced with cedar. Long and fleshy in the mouth with a seamless integration between the varietal fruit and well handled oak. 5+
Comments Off on The Old Gentlemen McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Attractive aromas of cedary oak, briary fruit and new leather. Well structured palate that’s fleshy and flavoursome with good chocolaty varietal fruit. 5+
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Squid Ink Reserve Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Mocha aromas with a light mintiness. Very drying tannic palate; plenty of ripe plum flavours. Needs more time. 5+
Comments Off on Dowie Doole Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Elegant bouquet with a brightness of peppery plum aromas and a dash of spice. More elegance on the peppery palate with attractive complexity developing. 5+
Comments Off on Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lifted violet aromatics on this elegant blue fruit nose followed by an intense black tarry palate with medicinal elements and powerful tannins. Good acid balance. 5+
Comments Off on J & J Wines Eminence McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Dark brooding briary/black fruit bouquet and rich flavoursome palate with “prickly” tannins and warming, slightly dry finish.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Z-Force McLaren Vale Shiraz Petite Sirah 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A pretty nose of blue fruits with floral/violet fragrances; nice light oak lift. Obvious oak on the palate supported by sweet plum fruit and strong tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Col Cross McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Big powerful malty licorice nose with bright plum fruit and some cloves. The bold yet supple palate supports good jammy fruit richness and has a “prickly” tannic finish. 5+
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Lear McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Powerful black fruit and licorice nose laced with cedary oak. An elegant yet powerful fruit/oak palate with ripe tannins and a slight tang to the finish. 5+
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Ambassador McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Cedar oak aromas support blue fruit fragrances with a soft, fleshy, fruit driven palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Centurion 123 Year Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A huge tannic wine, a tad swamped by the floral raspberry/cherry fruit characters. Just needs more time to be at its best. 5+
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Powerful blueberry bouquet with nice use of oak. The palate is complex and balanced with strong drying tannins and lovely vinosity. 5+
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A spice box of a nose with funky/mushroom notes. Very lean, drying palate with pleasant, simple, flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
The bright fresh fruit nose has some complexity developing. Full bodied, drying, tannic palate has a simple flavour profile. 3-5
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Elegant fresh wild green aromas lift off the nose with simple fresh blackcurrant flavours and crisp acidity. Potential! 5+
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Old fashioned fruit cake style with masses of tannins and oak complexity. “Cellar me please!”.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Pretty blue fruit fragrances with a slight mocha element. Slightly meaty shiraz fruit flavours on the palate that has a certain poise and plenty more cellaring potential. 5+
Comments Off on Beresford Limited Release McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Bright minty dusty bouquet and a soft palate that still shows plenty of brambly flavours.
Comments Off on Karrawatta Spartacus Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Ripe licoricey aromas with some mintiness. Good palate weight with masses of oak but has good complexity of varietal fruit. Hot on the finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Delightful chocolaty/fruit cake bouquet with some leathery aged notes. Big, dark and brooding spicy chocolaty/plum palate with a firm oaky finish. 5+
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines Enchanted Path McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Fragrant aromas; a tad malty and a soft simple palate. Good depth of plum fruit and some aged notes. “Still very cellarable!”
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Northern Exposure McLaren Vale Grenache 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
An attractive vibrancy of blue black fragrances and nice presence of blueberry fruit flavours with a supple line of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Café Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Powerful lifted plum aromas with vanilla oak sitting on top. Dense, oaky and savoury in the mouth with underlying fruit characters. Needs even more time. 3-5
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Café Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Subtle blue fruits on a brooding nose. Palate has a “nice cooler climate feel”, said one judge.
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Café Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Perfumed blueberry bouquet with nutty notes coming from the oak. Complex palate with good tertiary development evident. Nice tannin length. 5+
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Top of the Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Slightly greener menthol lift to the nose and silky smooth palate with subtle fruit and overt oak.
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2009 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Slightly angular wine with a complexity of chocolate and berry fruits. Subtle oak. More time! 3-5
Comments Off on Mitolo Savitar McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Nose a lovely complexity of blueberries and plums with a sprinkle of coffee grounds. Inky palate; ripe and supple with some fruit cake flavours, nice acidity and good tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Mitolo G.A.M. McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Meaty aromas with nice minty notes and a drier, savoury style of palate with complex flavours.
Comments Off on Dudley The Stud Kangaroo Island Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Nice yeasty autolysis on the nose and plenty of crisp clean apple-like flavours with some sweetness.
Comments Off on Hazyblur L’Eclat Vintage Kangaroo Island Blanc de Noir 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 16, 2017
“Will appeal to many”, suggested one judge. Lots of plump sweet black cherry like fruit with lashings of oak and all carried by some lovely acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Majella The Malleea Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / June 16, 2017
Posted: June 16, 2017
A big powerful wine with black olive and tar-like characters and has a massive palate structure. 5+
Comments Off on Penley Estate Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 16, 2017
Posted: June 16, 2017
A big rich style with tight blueberry fruits and drying tannins. Needs more time. 3-5
Comments Off on Penley Estate Chertsey Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 16, 2017
Posted: June 16, 2017
Lovely earthy chocolaty drink that’s reached its peak. Obvious quality fruit here.
Comments Off on The Redman Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot Shiraz 2003 / 0 View / June 16, 2017