Posted: April 26, 2017
Nose has subtle tropical sweetness with a lean and long green apple palate with a crunchy acid backbone.
Comments Off on Totino Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Tight tropical aromas and a classy crunchy citrus palate with tropical elements and an underlying greenness.
Comments Off on Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Subtle and inviting musky/asparagus aromas and a good crunchy acid palate that has a certain pungency and a touch of greenness.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Intense sweet passionfruit bouquet with a well poised palate where fruit sweetness is kept nicely in check with the acidity.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Metal Label South Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Aromatic complexity of citrus, tropicals and greens. Good palate structure with intense tropical flavours. Nice finish.
Comments Off on Mandalay Road Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Sweet florals and red apple fruit evident with good acidity and a nice fruity finish.
Comments Off on Millbrook Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Green/asparagus-like aromas with subtle tropical notes. Zesty freshness on the palate with good fruit flavours and crunchy acid.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very punchy style with pungent herbal/tropical aromas and flavours and hints of residual sugar but well balanced by the acid.
Comments Off on Tohu Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Savoury nose with tropical notes. Palate is sweet and fat in the mouth with lovely fruity notes.
Comments Off on Gooree Park Mudgee Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Lovely crunchy fresh acid driven style. Some tropics on the nose with a hint of sweetness and nice citrus flavours with herbal notes and ripe pears lurking beneath.
Comments Off on Longview Vineyard Whippet Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Nicely styled wine with inviting tropical aromas with a good taut varietal palate.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mount Benson Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Pleasant green citrus bouquet. Crunchy textured palate with lovely flavours showing green tropical characters.
Comments Off on Staete Landt Wine Company Map Maker Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Quite an herbaceous nose with mainly green notes on the long vibrant palate with very faint tropical varietal fruit elements.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Tropical fruit nose with a citrus edge. A big, fresh and well structured palate that has lots going on. Some sweetness but in check.
Comments Off on Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Fresh but subdued citrus aromas and sharp, upfront citrus fruit flavours. Good line of acid.
Comments Off on Growers Gate South Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Soft subtle bouquet and well made seamlessly balanced varietal palate.
Comments Off on Step by Step South Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
An attractive, simple, clean and bright varietal dominated by tropical/passionfruit characters on the nose and palate and showing good depth, balance and length.
Comments Off on Two Rivers Black Cottage Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A softer residual sugar style with excellent line of fruit at the riper end of the spectrum.
Comments Off on Knee Deep in Margaret River Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Punchy pungent tropical bouquet; similar palate. Some residual sweetness poking through.
Comments Off on Sileni Estates Straits New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A good wine with excellent varietal intensity of florals and tropical fruit salad. Some residual sugar evident with grassy hints.
Comments Off on Satyr by Sileni Valiant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Intense tropical/passionfruit aromas and a nicely structured palate with good line and length of lifted punchy fruit flavours, some grassiness and a slight sour-like note.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds Black Thursday Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Nose almost riesling-like”, thought one judge. Has a good palate with nice mouthfeel and some fresh fruit notes.
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Sauvage McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Lightly tropical on the gentle nose. Zesty fresh palate with great length and balance and some attractive grassiness.
Comments Off on Stable Hill The Unicorn Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Attractive bright nose. Palate holding up well with zesty citrus flavours and lingering finish.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Nose showing tropical characters with a citrus lift to the balanced sweet fruit palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Black Label South Eastern Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Sharp pungent aromas and a good line, drive and persistence of excellent punchy passionfruit-like flavours.
Comments Off on Rongopai Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Powerful pungent lifted asparagus aromas with a very long and persistent crunchy green palate showing great line of passionfruit flavours with a great acid backbone.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Mount Vernon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A pleasant wine with a freshness of lychee and melon characters and a sweet tropical lift. Just starting to develop.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Spicy asparagus-like characters on the nose. Interesting lifted varietal fruit palate.
Comments Off on Giesen Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Reserved aromas; hints of strawberries and ice cream. Delicate stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Howard Vineyard Picnic Adelaide Hills Cabernet Franc Rose 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Pretty crème brulee-like aromas with hints of strawberries. Creamy in the mouth; solid weight of strawberry fruit – not relying on sugar for flavour – great line of acid.
Comments Off on Abbey Creek Great Southern Porongurup Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A fairy floss pink wine, well balanced with clean lines of bright briary fruit characters.
Comments Off on Little Brampton Wines Penvale Clare Valley Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Bright cherry bouquet with a peppery lift and a sweet edged fresh fruit palate.
Comments Off on Koonara Emily May Mount Gambier Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Understated savoury nose and a fresh, supple, lightweight palate with balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Verdun Park Wines Ruby Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Bright and elegant strawberry and cream aromas with lovely balanced raspberry fruit intensity on the clean crisp palate showing a good line of acidity in support.
Comments Off on Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A deep cherry red wine with lovely mix of raspberry and plum aromas and a leafy lift. Loads of crunchy red apple/raspberry flavours with some tannins keeping the palate focussed.
Comments Off on Shaw Family Vintners Stonemason Currency Creek Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A fuller style with dusty cabernet varietal aromas and a sweet, fruit-filled, palate.
Comments Off on Wignalls Albany Dew Great Southern Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Aromas like quinces and cherry blossom. Subtle balanced sweetness on the palate.
Comments Off on Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Strawberry and red apple fragrances with basil notes which are echoed on the palate.
Comments Off on Kate Radburnd Berry Blush Hawkes Bay Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A savoury nose with an herbaceous element which follows through to a palate that has red fruits, wild herbs and plenty of interest.
Comments Off on Mount Brown Estates Waipara Valley Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dusty herbaceous bouquet and clean green fruit on nicely balanced palate. “A pink sav blanc!”
Comments Off on Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc Rose Bright Light Marlborough Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Interesting style with its red apple aromas and delicately structured citrus peel/quince palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters Salmon McLaren Vale Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Musky strawberry aromas and a lightweight palate with fresh strawberry flavours.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Delicate rose petal pink with musk lolly fragrances and crisp fresh palate. “Simple but charming”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Zilzie Selection 23 Murray Darling Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A full flavoured rose with strawberry characters and nicely controlled sweetness.
Comments Off on Pioneer Road Langhorne Creek Shiraz Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very elegant style with a soft dusty nose and tart cranberry-like flavours.
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds Innocence Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Subtle salmon pink hues, delicate nose in the savoury spectrum with great persistence of flavours on a dry savoury palate.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Harmony Margaret River Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Delicate nose and palate. Lovely elegance running the length of the wine. Silky smooth in the mouth with subtle sweetness.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Australia Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Clean and simple with dusty raspberry fruit aromas and flavours that have subtle sweetness.
Comments Off on Rock Paper Scissors Australia Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Still fresh and vibrant with creamy lemon aromas and soft approachable palate.
Comments Off on Betty + Max Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017