Posted: June 9, 2017
Intensifying lemon fruit pastille aromas with loads of fresh vibrant fruit flavours building on a palate that has great texture, balance and length. Still has a way to go yet. 5+
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Wollstonecraft Individual Vineyard Shoalhaven Estate Semillon 2011 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Definitely a semillon nose with its aromatic complexity and a surprisingly fruity palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Mudgee Semillon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“Surprisingly soft for a youthful semillon”, thought one judge. Lemons and peaches on the nose and good varietal fruit flavour intensity.
Comments Off on Robert Stein Mudgee Semillon 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Zesty white peach tones to the nose and zesty youthful varietal palate. Great cellaring potential. 3-5
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Shoalhaven Estate Semillon 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Youthful semillon aromas with a similar palate showing great balance of varietal fruit and fresh acidity with a textured savory finish.
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Wollstonecraft Individual Vineyard Shoalhaven Coast Semillon 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lots of fruit intensity to this nose and strong varietal statement on the palate with nice mineral texture, fresh acid and a lingering finish.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment 589 Orange Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Subtle fruit bouquet; hints of melons and some florals. Soft pleasant palate with a savory finish.
Comments Off on Simon Gilbert G & Co Pinot Gris Riesling Gewurtraminer Orange White Blend 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“It’s different!” Yeasty buttery melon nose and robust palate. Pleasing to drink. 3-5
Comments Off on Twisted River Cool Climate Central Ranges Viognier 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Delicate apricot aromas and some apricot flavours on a zesty acid palate.
Comments Off on Twisted River Cool Climate Central Ranges Viognier 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Bright nose with citrus tones and hints of complexity. Tight compact fruit palate. Time! 3-5
Comments Off on Stockman’s Ridge Rider Central Ranges Savagnin 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Honeyed melon/apple bouquet and a lean but well balanced minerally palate.
Comments Off on Rowlee Orange Arneis 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Deep lemon hues, obvious varietal aromas and a beautifully structured palate delivering lovely ripe floral/herbal riesling flavours that finish quite savory.
Comments Off on Simon Gilbert Orange Riesling 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Citrussy nose has a touch of spice. Very pleasing varietal impression to the palate with lime like acidity. “Excellent with battered fish”.
Comments Off on Lowe Mudgee Riesling 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very powerful aged riesling aromas and a generous and beautifully structured fruit driven palate sitting at the ripe end of the spectrum with bold richly concentrated flavours.
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Riesling 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Exotic fruit fragrances and bright tight palate with some sweetness and fresh acid finish.
Comments Off on Patina Orange Riesling 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A mélange of grapefruit, stonefruit and some herbs. Lots of texture. Needs food.
Comments Off on Robert Stein Reserve Mudgee Riesling 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Gentle minerally floral fragrances and zingy fresh citrus palate with nice phenolics.
Comments Off on Simon Gilbert Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A restrained but harmonious style – some pungent pea and citrus notes and hints of honey.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A delicate nose but has excellent bright fresh varietal aromas. Palate is fresh and clean and very sauvignon blanc; citrus, apple and slight herbal touches. Great food wine.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A subtle elegant wine with a perfumed lift and some light phenolic complexity.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Minerally intensity to the nose with grassy overtones and hints of hay. Bright and very varietal palate with aromatic citrus fruit.
Comments Off on Burnbrae Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
An elegant cool climate style with a subtlety of green edged fruit and impressive minerality showing through the varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Brangayne Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Minerally pear/peach nose with, a fruity palate, some phenolic complexity and good acidity.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment No. 689 Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Powerful varietal aromas at the fruity end of the spectrum. Strong varietal statement on the palate. Refreshing acidity.
Comments Off on Philip Shaw No. 19 Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Subdued varietal expression on the nose and likewise on the palate. Nice refreshing drink.
Comments Off on Burnbrae Orange Pinot Gris 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Light bright appearance to the wine with pleasing green fruit aromas and lots of fresh fruity elements on a bright young palate.
Comments Off on Stockman’s Ridge Rider Central Ranges Pinot Gris 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Pale lemon hues with subtle mineral fruit fragrances and a peachy/lemony varietal fruit impression on the soft well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Pocketwatch Central Ranges Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lean varietal nose of pears with some mineral notes. Nice bright stonefruit flavours with a fragrant floral edge.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment 666 Orange Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very appealing powerful fruit aromas which follow through to the palate – tastes like fresh apple slices. A very pleasing package that needs a plate of scallops!
Comments Off on Rowlee Orange Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Good example of a gris with its elegant minerally nose and nice complexity of fresh apple/pear flavours. Very refreshing.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Orange Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Restrained stonefruit nose and a pleasantly fruity palate with a slight tang to it.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Gentle appealing style with pleasant fruit aromas and very good varietal expression on the palate with some elegant phenolic characters.
Comments Off on Philip Shaw The Gardener Orange Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Constrained perfumed stonefruit aromas with pleasing apple/pear fruit flavours, refreshing acidity and warming alcohol finish.
Comments Off on Lowe Nullo Mountain Mudgee Pinot Gris 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very appealing fruity floral/tropical nose. Palate is sweet and soft with good fruit impression.
Comments Off on Fiore New South Wales Moscato 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Has some substance with its sweet strawberry nose and forward strawberry and cream palate. “Be a great match with smoked salmon”.
Comments Off on Coppabella Single Vineyard Tumbarumba Vintage Rose 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Smells of red apples with a dash of lemon and has a modest fruit palate.
Comments Off on Philip Shaw Edinburgh Palace Methode Traditionelle Orange Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Fresh fruit aromas with yeasty hints and golden fruit tones on a refreshing palate.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Limited Southern Highlands Blanc de Blancs NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Hints of Nashi pear aromas with bready complexity and upfront apple/pear flavours with yeasty lees adding to the complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Limited Southern Highlands Blanc de Noirs NV / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A pale golden wine with a fine bead, a tight nose and a lightly textured palate showing a fresh citric tang.
Comments Off on Coolangatta Estate Shoalhaven Coast Sparkling Chardonnay 2009 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Fine persistent bead, good nose and crisp minerally palate which carries the fruit across the length of the palate.
Comments Off on Domaine Rogha Crois Cuvee Canberra District Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011 / 0 View / June 9, 2017