Posted: June 9, 2017
Soft, rounded and well balanced wine with good power and intensity of varietal fruit, elegant oak and lovely creamy structure.
Comments Off on Marchand & Burch Australian Collection Mount Barrow Mount Barker Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Nicely defined grassy herbaceous varietal fruit characters here. Some sweetness on the lovely long palate.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Intense, inky and a little restrained but has very good depth of rich fruit and excellent tannin structure with good vinosity.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Premium Red Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A very good commercial style – fresh, vibrant and soft with excellent fruit and a touch of spice.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Premium Western Australia White Blend 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A lift of asparagus like characters on the nose and a simple herbal fruit palate.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Gold Turtle Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A simple wine with a certain elegance of sweet fruit and gentle oak.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Gold Turtle Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Good yeasty complexity on the nose with a soft creamy palate, quite elegant and showing a nice mineral line.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Methode Traditionelle Western Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very attractive deep red colour with excellent fruit lift to the nose and good balance of elegant fruit/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Howard Park Abercrombie Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A complex commercial style of chardonnay with a big oak contribution but there is plenty of soft creamy fruit sitting below.
Comments Off on Howard Park Allingham Western Australia Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A big oaky wine, well made and still very youthful with a very good tannin structure.
Comments Off on Howard Park Scotsdale Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A powerful wine that needs some more ageing. Lovely tight varietal fruit characters with good softness and sweetness from the oak and lots of chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Howard Park Scotsdale Great Southern Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Attractive fruit complexity to the nose with a nicely balanced and well structured palate that has berry fruit characters and savory tannins.
Comments Off on Howard Park Leston Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Attractive varietal nose with nice complexity to the slightly lean palate.
Comments Off on Howard Park Flint Rock Great Southern Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Attractive perfumed aromas and a big, soft and nicely rounded palate with the oak in balance with the fruit.
Comments Off on Howard Park Flint Rock Great Southern Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A lovely citrussy sherbety bouquet with a lovely crisp and elegant palate showing good length of acidity.
Comments Off on Howard Park Flint Rock Mount Barker Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lots of attractive oak that is tending to dominate the elegant fruit – fort the moment. Soft and creamy in the mouth with great length of delicious flavours.
Comments Off on Howard Park Western Australia Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A lovely crisp dry style with good riesling fruit characters layered with some fragrant/talcum powder like elements.
Comments Off on Howard Park Porongurup Riesling 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A soft rounded style with a powerful fruit lift and an elegant acid backbone.
Comments Off on Howard Park Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Stylish pink sparkling with good length of attractive fruit and hints of yeast autolysis.
Comments Off on Howard Park Jete Methode Traditionelle Mount Barker Sparkling Rosé NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A beautifully luscious nose of caramels, apricots and citrus peel. Super sweet liqueur style of palate – lovely and clean.
Comments Off on Myattsfield Nancy Myatt Fortified NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A fresh spicy shiraz nose with some leafy cabernet notes. “A really lovely lively palate”, noted one judge. Sweet spicy fruit with good use of oak.
Comments Off on Palmer Kracker Jack Bin 212 Margaret River Shiraz Cabernet 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Perfumed oak dominates the nose; dark spicy fruit underneath. Obvious oak on the palate with interesting fruit. Excellent drinking.
Comments Off on Settlers Ridge Reserve Organic Margaret River Shiraz 2008 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A leafy peppery nose and a warm ripe jubey fruit palate but it’s not in your face and has nice herbal overtones.
Comments Off on Palmer Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Nose resembles cranberry juice with a classic black jube fruit palate. Drying finish.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Bin 882 Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A big ripe traditional style with lifted spicy peppery aromas showing underlying savory oak. Palate delivers punchy varietal fruit with nicely controlled tannin and oak characters.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Third Wheel Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“A cracking colour” with very interesting perfumed nose and a lovely silky smooth palate with pretty fruit. A very appealing style.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Flying High Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A very attractive European style with bright upfront jubey fruit showing licorice overtones.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Hummingbird Series Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Terrific magenta hues and magnificent nose that’s all oriental spices matched with dark berries. Elegant and stylish palate with pristine fruit showing violet nuances.
Comments Off on Smallwater Estate Geographe Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A very pretty wine, well balanced and stylish with lovely ripe berry tones showing a herbal edge and restrained tannins. Easy drinking.
Comments Off on Palmer Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lifted berry bouquet with a leafy hint and stewed fruit flavours with a green edge.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve The Bruce Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Simple blueberry aromas with a whiff of oak; similar characters on the plush palate.
Comments Off on Howard Park Leston Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A distinct cool climate style. Simple dark berry fruits with oak and tannins poking through.
Comments Off on Domaine Naturaliste by Bruce Dukes Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Nice ripe berry fruit showing very good varietal expression matched with good length of intense rich tannins.
Comments Off on Flametree S.R.S Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Brooding green pepper/herbal bouquet and upfront dark jubey fruit flavours. Good tannins.
Comments Off on Happs Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“A big ballsy cabernet”. Lots of super jammy fruit, high alcohol and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Hummingbird Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Restrained berry nose with olive nuances. Palate is plush and ripe with good persistence of juicy berry fruits.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Bin 8888 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Great potential for a young cabernet with lovely dark brooding black berry fruits, “obviously old vine fruit”, thought one judge. Nice menthol tones and oak prominent palate with fine tannins.
Comments Off on Domaine Naturaliste Rebus Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A young dark blueberry wine with toasty oak poking through and a high level of acid.
Comments Off on Smallwater Estate Geographe Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Excellent gooseberry/melon bouquet with an herbaceous lift. Crisp and lean on the palate with lovely flavour profile and depth.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Flying High Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Excellent fruit expression on both nose and palate with some pungency on the nose and punchy flavours. Food style.
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A pretty wine – some sweetness and funky notes and very elegant fruity notes under the oak.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve The Bruce Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A great wine. “All class and sophistication”. Seductive compelling oak over pristine fruit with interesting funky characters and gorgeous silky smooth palate.
Comments Off on Domaine Naturaliste Sauvage Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Attractive perfumed bouquet and a long, tight and refreshing palate with obvious semillon characters.
Comments Off on Churchview Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A very smart wine with beautiful nettle-like fruit -“Not often seen but a good sign”, said one judge. Punchy aromas and intense flavours with lovely minerality.
Comments Off on Domaine Naturaliste by Bruce Dukes Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A cool climate grassy style of wine with a herbal edge. Shows complexity and style.
Comments Off on Laurance of Margaret River Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Intriguing Crème Brulee complexity to the nose with a superb, complex palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Flying High Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A well made wine sitting in the gooseberry/tropical spectrum with a lovely herbal lift and mineral like finish.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Bin 828 Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Beautiful lifted floral/perfumed nose and a classy, cool climate, palate with delicious crisp, floral, flavours and a lovely line of mineral like acidity.
Comments Off on Galafrey Dry Land Reserve Mount Barker Riesling 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A super wine with bags of flavours. It has a bright and complex bouquet with lovely buttery brioche characters and delightfully long zesty palate with plenty of persistence.
Comments Off on Howard Park Jete Grand Vintage Great Southern Blanc de Blanc 2010 / 0 View / June 9, 2017