Posted: December 3, 2021
A great wine from a difficult year. A riper style with a seamless balance between the “tingling” blue fruits, chocolaty oak and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines Partner Series Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants with a slight savoury lift. Long, generous and full flavoured palate with lovely, sweet shiraz fruit and some great stalkiness. “Lots to give!”
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines Partner Series Clare Valley Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Fresh fragrances of cut flowers, limes and lemons and a long, intense and seamlessly balanced flavours layered with fine mineral-like characters.
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Posted: December 3, 2021
“Yummo!” was one judge’s response to this wine. Lovely and soft and light bodied with purple/blue fruit characters showing a minty edge. Lively and long.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines E.B’s The Pastor of Clare Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2018 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Not particularly varietal but a nice red wine starting to develop some aged characters. Drink soon.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines E.B’s The Peacemaker Of Clare Clare Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Quite meaty on the nose with a big soft and juicy fruit palate, sweet upfront with a warming finish.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines E.B’s The Gentleman Of Clare Clare Valley Shiraz Mataro 2018 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Elevated floral fruit fragrances and an interesting apple-like flavour profile.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines E.B’s The Settler Of Clare Clare Valley Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A lovely young and vibrant style of shiraz offering an abundance of peppery purple fruit, subtle spicy oak and “polished” tannins.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines Regional Series Clare Valley Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Fragrances of forest floor and green undergrowth with soft tannins on the leaner style palate.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Bitter Sweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A big juicy ripe blend that has lovely layers, depth and broodiness with a perfect tannin structure. Quite European looking. “Love this!” enthused one judge.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines London Calling Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A very interesting wine exhibiting intense aromas and layers of lemon, toast, spice, ginger and lemon flavours.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Floral citrus bouquet with a palate that, according to one judge, is more grapefruit than anything.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Walk This Way Clare Valley Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Aged but vibrant biscuity/marmalade nose with honeysuckle flavours on a slightly oily textured palate.
Comments Off on Black Stump Single Vineyard Clare Valley Viognier 2010 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Riper and softer deep purple wine that has sweet sour fruit characters, subtle oak and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A nicely balanced old school style of cabernet with lots of sweet black fruits, warm spices and vanilla oak.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A soft developed wine that still has some obvious sweet fruit and offers pleasant drinking.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A developing softening wine; everything in balance. Nice powdery tannins and some alcohol warmth.
Comments Off on Reillys Old Vine Stolen Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Lifted oak on the nose and palate with pretty blackberry fruit sitting underneath.
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Posted: December 3, 2021
“Wow! What a cracker – a perfect classic Clare,” said one judge. Lovely oak esters to the blue fruit nose and a delightful elegance of spicy shiraz fruit flavours on the palate.
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Posted: December 3, 2021
Preserved lemon characters on the nose with a floral lift, some toastiness and kero notes. Has a buttery toasty and savoury palate. Years in it yet!
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Posted: December 3, 2021
Pretty confectionery fruit nose and a full flavoured palate with a slight sweetness to the drying finish.
Comments Off on Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A good example of the variety for this region. Very well balanced with stonefruit aromas and quince-like flavours.
Comments Off on Artwine Prego Single Vineyard Clare Valley Pinot Grigio 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Great fruits of the forest nose and a punchy sweet fruit palate with powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Artwine Hola Single Vineyard Clare Valley Tempranillo 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
“Looks like a young Bordeaux!” according to one judge. Distinctive varietal blackcurrant nose with an herbal thread. Great varietal palate with spot on acid and tannins. Great ageing potential.
Comments Off on Artwine Pack Leader Single Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Franc 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A savoury style with a slight meatiness to the nose and a peppery plum palate juicy in the mouth with lovely soft tannins.
Comments Off on Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A gorgeous wine with chocolaty/blackberry nose and great stalky esters. Perfectly structured palate with generous fruit flavours and tannins bringing it all together.
Comments Off on Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Bright ruby red wine that has lovely lifted blue fruit aromas with just a suggestion toffee apple-like notes. The palate is soft and fruity in the mouth.
Comments Off on Artwine Grumpy Old Man Single Vineyard Clare Valley Grenache 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Attractive concentration of floral/apple aromas and a weighty palate with juicy lemon flavours and delicate acidity.
Comments Off on Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Spicy oak dominant style with a medicinal character; has power, vibrancy and length.
Comments Off on Byrne Reserve Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Subtle cassis nose with a slight gamey note. Good, sweet dark fruit flavours balanced by lively acid and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Calcannia Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Big, lifted oak driven aromas and an oak dominant palate with some sweet fruit pushing through. A consumer favourite.
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Old school style. “A real wine – a champion,” enthused one judge. It is all blue fruits and purple flowers with all the elements honoured.
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A deep purple wine that is very herbaceous and earthy with good length and balance. Drinking well right now!
Comments Off on Taylors Taylor Made Clare Valley Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Very regional; vary varietal. A big wine offering a lovely mélange of blue fruit and capsicum characters.
Comments Off on Sevenhill lnigo Clare Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Complex spicy purple fruit nose with a mineral thread. Great palate weight and structure with good fruit and firm tannins.
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Posted: December 3, 2021
Pretty nose of subtle spicy/sweet citrus aromas with a citrus driven palate, great line of acid and a savoury textured finish.
Comments Off on Gomersal Wines Premium Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A solid wine with a lovely, lifted blend of citrus and floral aromas. Good balance, weight and flavour concentration to the pure citrus driven palate with elegant punchy acidity.
Comments Off on St Amand Clare Valley Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Perfect balance between herbaceous fruit, pretty strawberry characters and racy acidity. Very drinkable.
Comments Off on Erin Eyes Celtic Cross Cabernet Rose Clare Rosé 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Pretty complexity of spicy citrus aromas with a perfectly balanced, lovely youthful, acid-centric lime flavoured palate with a steely elegance to it.
Comments Off on Erin Eyes Emerald Isle Clare Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Lifted bouquet of green apples with a floral/perfumed edge. A tight elegant mineral-like palate with good length of pure riesling flavours showing hints of sweetness.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Clare Valley Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
The nose is a flinty freshness of cut fruit and floral fragrances with a palate enriched with a purity of fleshy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Generous cassis/forest fruit fragrances with a depth and complexity of delicious flavours showing lovely fruit esters.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Clare Valley Cabernet Merlot 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A lighter leaner fruit driven shiraz with a very nice line of tannins.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Clare Valley Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Pale purple wine that has refined herbaceous/cherry aromas and delightfully pristine varietal fruit palate offering soft and enjoyable drinking.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Brielle Clare Valley Grenache 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Pale pink wine with strawberry aromas lifted by some florals and a tight minerally palate with vibrant blackcurrant flavours.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Clare Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2021 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Some complexity developing on the slightly tropical nose with a maturing sweet fruit palate balanced by lovely juicy acidity.
Comments Off on Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard Celtic Farm Clare Valley Riesling 2020 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
This Aussie blend shows clipped sweet fruit with slight Bonox-like nuances.
Comments Off on Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard Celtic Farm Clare Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2018 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
“Confrontingly varietal!” Spicy blue fruit nose and perfectly textured palate with attractive stalkiness.
Comments Off on Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard McAskill Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Lean but complex. “Looks European,” thought one judge. Has a spicy peppery fruit nose and nicely balanced, but not fruit centric, palate. “I like it!”
Comments Off on Gaelic Cemetery Vineyard McAskill Clare Valley Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021