Posted: April 4, 2017
A very varietally expressive wine with intense aromas reminiscent of Bickford’s lime. The palate is crisp and austere. “Not what you would expect of the variety or region – but a damn good drink.”
Comments Off on Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Peppery bouquet and nice dark cherry/olive elements on the palate. Good tannin weight.
Comments Off on Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“An elegant monster”, according to one judge. Inky porty nose and tightly focused palate with massive tannins. 5_
Comments Off on Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Beautiful green minty-like aromas and great flavour profile with firm tannins. Ageing well and drinking beautifully right now.
Comments Off on Pauletts 47/74 Handcrafted Clare Valley Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Powerful chocolaty oak influence obvious here with some fruit and silky tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Leasingham Bin 61 Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A restrained style but pleasant drinking with ripe plums creeping through and nice soft tannins.
Comments Off on Leasingham Bin 56 Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Bright pink wine with youthful confectionery/musky fruit aromas and lovely balance between the sweet fruit flavours and the acidity.
Comments Off on Beelgara Black Label Clare Valley Grenache Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very leafy nose and a rich generously flavoured palate with good acid/tannin balance.
Comments Off on Beelgara Black Label Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fabulous steely lemon/lime fragrances with a gorgeous young riesling palate that is all limes and bath powder. Fresh acid backbone and a crisp drying finish.
Comments Off on Em’s Table Premium Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Powerful herbal/oak aromas and grippy chewy palate with unyielding oak.
Comments Off on Em’s Table Premium Organic Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A fresh citrussy nose showing excellent varietal definition. The nicely textured palate has very good riesling fruit and mouthwatering acidity. “Be great with food”.
Comments Off on Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Great drinking here agreed the judges. A complex inky/meaty nose and a good palate structure with cherry/plum flavours and seamless balance of oak tannins.
Comments Off on Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aged citrus nose with honeysuckle notes. Lovely secondary flavours building nicely on the palate.
Comments Off on Georges Exile Clare Valley Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Plenty of tightly focused dark plum fruit with some well handled oak. Needs more time. 5+
Comments Off on Georges Exile Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Broad honeydew melon-like aromas and lemon rind flavours with some tannic grip.
Comments Off on Rhythm Stick Wines Red Robin Single Vineyard Dry Grown Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A drink now, crowd pleasing riesling with obvious residual sugar sweetness.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Honeysuckle Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A delicate intensity of floral and citrus aromas. Palate is clean, crisp and perfectly balanced with lemon rind -like flavours and some tannic grip. “Where are the oysters!”
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark and earthy on the nose. Good flavour profile with savory notes and good use of oak.
Comments Off on Glenholme Vineyards Blesing’s Garden Southern Flinders Ranges Nebbiolo 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big wine that’s ageing well with intense developed chocolaty aromas and well balanced cocoa/cassis flavours with a hint of mint.
Comments Off on Glenholme Vineyards Blesing’s Garden Southern Flinders Ranges Merlot 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely drink still in great condition. Excellent fruit sweetness, tannins well resolved and high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Glenholme Vineyards Blesing’s Garden Southern Flinders Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Light citrussy bouquet with leesy notes. A good “all-rounder” palate brimming over with pure citrussy flavours. Vibrant finish.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Settebello Spade Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Muted black fruit aromas and jammy ripe fruit flavours with strong oak influence.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Settebello Bastoni Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
More of a generic red, maturing well with oak dominating attractive sour cherry fruit.
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Limited Release Clare Valley Sangiovese 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aromas of limes, cut hay and a hint of tomato bush and an austere and fairly neutral palate but good drinking.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Superstition Reserve Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Approachable youth with engaging raspberry aromas and good sweet/sour characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines You’ll Never Walk Alone Clare Valley G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark cherry and chocolate mint aromas with meaty notes and lovely fresh savory palate; nice line of acid and soft tannin profile.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
The bright red varietal fruit has some very stylish sweet oak in support with very firm tannins. A nice wine.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Dark Side of the Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An interesting and very approachable style with a good core of varietal fruit well integrated with the oak and lovely soft tannins. “Yum”, exclaimed one of the judges!
Comments Off on Reillys Rockridge Cellar Selection Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A pretty floral lift to the citrussy nose with a pleasant, soft and fruit filled palate.
Comments Off on Reillys Stolen Block Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nose has pungent tropical fruit intensity; the broad palate has bright zippy acidity. Quite New Zealand -like in style.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely spicy floral bouquet with citrus notes. Pleasant palate with crisp flavours, cleansing acidity and a slight tannic grip on the finish. Excellent cellaring potential. 5+
Comments Off on Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An excellent, well structured and very youthful wine with great fruit density. Lovely subtle dark fruit bouquet and an extremely long and powerful dark savory palate. Still needs more time. 5+
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delicate white florals on the nose with good varietal fruit intensity on the tart lively palate.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Red fruit nose with complexing oak. Dark berry flavours – young and bright with nice oak structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Great example of a Clare Cab Sav”, said one judge. Lovely minty cassis bouquet and a sweet fruit palate offering “Really nice drinking”.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A beefy riper style that’s a mix of meaty, earthy elements and minty black fruits.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aromatic and complex floral/chocolaty nose and a very sweet fruit bomb of a palate.
Comments Off on Reillys Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big interesting oaky nose and lovely spicy earthy flavour complexity on the palate with fine grained tannins and juicy acidity.
Comments Off on Koonowla Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very subtle riesling fruit nuances on the nose with strong lemon rind flavours, crunchy acidity and a drying finish.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Quelltaler Watervale Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Big hit of oak with an equally big hit of jubey fruit to match. Drinking well now – very pleasant.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Quelltaler Watervale Shiraz Cabernet 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice botrytis note to the nose and great fruit weight on the rich creamy palate.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Polish Hill River Botrytis Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark earthy nose with soy like notes. Soft and juicy in the mouth with complex flavour profile.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Winemakers Selection Clare Valley G.S.M. 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Well structured approachable wine; decent amount of varietal fruit, soft tannins and lots of acid. Good young drinking.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Winemakers Selection Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Great varietal definition here with inviting dark fruit and cedary oak aromas. Oak seamlessly integrated with dark varietal fruits. Good tannin weight and length.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane The Locals Polish Hill River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Simple, slightly sweet, aromas and an elegant blend of grassy green/lemon citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Clare Valley Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A tight flinty style that according to the judges, “Needs years to uncoil but will reward with time”. 5+
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Copper Trail Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Wow” – high impact wine with lashings of bright, blue berry fruit with inky elements. Has a long life ahead of it!
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards The Reserve Clare Valley Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subdued earthy oaky and dark savory palate with a balance of fruit, acid and tannins. “Very Clare; very drinkable”. Will age well.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards Blue Chip Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Plenty of pleasant fruit cake aromas and very good varietal characters on the palate with loads of fine grained tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards RL Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very oaky style with subtle floral fragrances and attractive fruit flavours with grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards JD Clare Valley Sangiovese 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017