Posted: June 9, 2017
A gorgeous golden wine with a huge concentration of lusciously sweet, but not cloying, tropical fruit characters balanced by the refreshing acidity.
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Coeur d’Or Mudgee Botrytis Semillon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A powerful, classical and very drinkable desert wine loaded with dried fruit/marmalade complexity with mouthwatering astringency.
Comments Off on Vinifera Easter Mudgee Semillon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Classic aromas here – all candied, musky and floral with lovely, perfectly balanced, orange marmalade fruit sweetness on the delicious palate.
Comments Off on Lowe Nullo Mountain Late Harvest Riesling 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lovely lifted varietal fruit aromas and flavours with a gentle soft mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Dindima Orange Moscato 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A nice combination of lifted varietal fruit characters and an abundance of firm tannins.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Old Vines Mudgee Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A wine with lovely purple hues, spicy fruit/oak aromas and very good intensity and length of elegant varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on Dindima Reserve Orange Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Spicy briary bouquet and an intense and very pleasing palate. Alcohol a tad high but will integrate with time. 3-5
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Reserve Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Beautiful velvety looking wine with lovely soft fruit aromas and a palate with a surprising amount of acid but it carries the sweet rich flavours across the length of the palate.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Handpicked Allotment 8 Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“Very different nose from the rest of the shiraz here”, noted one judge. Rich, earthy, meaty and smoky with similar flavours on the amazingly complex, seamlessly balanced, palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Stockman’s Ridge Central Ranges Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lifted boiled lolly aromas with meaty complexity. A lighter textured palate with soft gentle fruit that carries right across its length. 3-5
Comments Off on Gardners Ground Canowindra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lovely berry fruit style with hints of rhubarb and spice and showing a few green tinges but will settle into a very pleasing wine.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A delightful nose with complex varietal aromas showing an interesting meaty/earthy backbone. Masses of appealing berry fruit flavours on a lovely rich, well structured palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Reserve Single Vineyard Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Deep dark purple wine with a rich concentration of berry aromas showing oaky overtones. Relatively soft palate layered with delicious fruit flavours. A very good example of style. 3-5
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Ripe aromas with interesting watermelon like notes. Palate is a little light but has plenty of fruit and good level of alcohol. Drink early.
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Single Vineyard Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Fabulous deep purple wine with dense dark fruit aromas. Attractive fruit on the palate. The high level of alcohol will soften with time. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Cherries, berries and spices on the nose; very shiraz! “Palate is exactly what you would expect”, said one judge. Bright fresh fruit, gentle tannins and no excess alcohol. 3-5
Comments Off on Ross Hill Benny & Taylor Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Rich, dense and compact varietal fruit expression here matched with generous tannins, lifted oak and high level of alcohol. 3-5
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Wild Oats Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A bright and appealing cool climate style of shiraz with red berry fruits, some chocolaty notes and firm tannin backbone. 3-5
Comments Off on Robert Stein Reserve Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“Lots of oomph here”. Subtle aromas that will open up with time and generous fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Montrose Black Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dense purple hues with a slightly shy, for now, berry nose. The bright fresh palate has good varietal fruit impact, high alcohol and raw grippy tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Eclipse Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
An elegant but generous shiraz that is, according to one judge,” Balance personified”. A great package with a spicy briary bouquet and excellent intense varietal fruit expression on the palate.
Comments Off on Philip Shaw No. 89 Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
The soft elegant berry fruit bouquet has a lovely delicate floral lift. The palate has plenty of length and offers a big mouthful of elegant varietal fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dried fruit characters on the nose with hints of leather and spice. Shiraz fruit obvious on the palate, no aggressive tannins and a rich fruit kick on the finish. “A great package”. 3-5
Comments Off on Burnbrae Mudgee Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Interesting mix of sweet rich fruit aromas. Nicely focused palate with light spicy fruit flavours. Tight but opulent. 3-5
Comments Off on Twisted River Cool Climate Central Ranges Shiraz Viognier 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Brightly coloured with soft gentle spicy berry aromas and different types of characters on the palate. Pleasant dusty oak finish. 5+
Comments Off on Twisted River Cool Climate Central Ranges Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dark purple wine with a lovely crimson edge. Extended oak age obvious on the nose with rich fruit underneath. Great aged palate. “Age does not weary cabernet”. No food needed!
Comments Off on Patina Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Spiced fruit bouquet and layers of rich fruity/chocolaty flavour complexity. Lots to enjoy. Drink now.
Comments Off on Dindima Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Barrel ferment and fruit aromas. Tight palate with compact fruit, lots of acid and grippy tannin. 5+
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Captain Starlight Rylstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Interesting nose and palate of boiled lollies, chocolate, spices and green capsicum with leathery notes. 5+
Comments Off on Gartelmann Rylstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Briary, spicy, peppery fragrances with a confectionery lift. Juicy and fleshy in the mouth with generous flavours and nice complexity,
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Pocketwatch Central Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Beautiful berries, forest fruits and chocolaty oak lift off the nose. A superb palate; fine and elegant with very good cabernet fruit impression and a fair bit of alcohol heat.
Comments Off on Pankhurst Wines Dorothy May Canberra District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Youthful looking cabernet with a spicy berry bouquet showing a slight meaty edge. Palate has good balance, plenty of length and excellent intense varietal flavour. Needs time. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Reserve Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Blackcurrant nose with leafy notes and a certain mintiness. Slightly lean palate with good varietal expression. Just needs time to shine. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Tom & Harry Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dark dense cherry and plum-like aromas and very good intensity of bright varietal fruit flavours with nice level of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Reserve Single Vineyard Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Caramel and chocolate on the nose. Long balanced palate delivering good varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Single Vineyard Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Blackcurrant nose; some eucalypt notes. Very typical cabernet flavours with moderate tannins and alcohol and nice acid spine. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Youthful looking wine with ripe blackberry aromas and silky smooth berry flavours balanced by the oak and good chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A bit of wood on the nose but doesn’t dominate the spicy fruit. Palate delivers plenty of generous fruit flavours. Some alcohol heat. 3-5
Comments Off on Robert Stein Reserve Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Rich vibrant cabernet aromas; developing nicely. Very carefully presented palate with loads of elegant flavours. Still very youthful for a 3-year-old. Plenty of potential. 5+
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Wild Oats Mudgee Cabernet Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Hints of eucalypt on the nose with elegant cabernet fruit flavours. Gentle and soft on the finish.
Comments Off on Patina Jessa Orange Cabernet Merlot 2006 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Bright red hues, lovely soft raspberry aromas with more softness on the fruit palate showing minimal tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Twisted River Cool Climate Central Ranges Cabernet Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very appealing bright fruit nose with some oaky complexity and a lightly textured palate with soft fruit offering pleasant drinking.
Comments Off on Brangayne Tristan Orange Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lifted confectionery sweet fruit aromas and a restrained and elegant palate with unmistakable cabernet fruit characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Ross Hill Isabella & Jack Orange Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A deep purple wine showing a bright juicy fruit drive to the nose and a soft seamlessly balanced palate with lovely texture and gentle fruit/oak flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Atticus Hilltops Cabernet Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Surprisingly purple for a grenache blend. Lifted fruit aromas and lots of fruity flavours. High level of alcohol. Needs time. 5+
Comments Off on Vinifera Organic Mudgee Grenache Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Elegant black olive and spicy rhubarb bouquet. Beautifully structured flavoursome palate with appealing fruit, soft tannins and good level of acidity.
Comments Off on Domaine Rogha Crois Lake George Cabernet Franc Merlot 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A very pleasing and very different wine. Lovely lifted spicy aromas and real depth and length of red berry fruit with chocolaty oak characters displayed on the excellent palate. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Cabernet Franc 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Deep fruit aromas as suggested by the colour and rich fruit impact on the palate.
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Captain Starlight Rylstone Merlot Cabernet Petit Verdot 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A soft elegant merlot with subtle plum aromas and a gentle palate with an impact of cherry, strawberry and spice flavours.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Rylstone Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017