Posted: September 3, 2022
Inky spicy fragrances and simple but attractive cherry/mulberry palate with soft tannins and balancing acid.
Comments Off on Fu Manchu McLaren Vale Mourvèdre 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A big beefy wine with fruitcake-like characters and nice fine tannins.
Comments Off on The Good Doctor’s Antidote McLaren Vale Montepulciano 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A huge tannic wine with attractive leathery and chocolaty aged characters. Showing its age!
Comments Off on The Good Doctor’s Tonic McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Tannat Blend 2012 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A punchy wine with super inky blackcurrant aromas and a big generous and well-balanced palate.
Comments Off on Trimboli Family Wines Saverio South Australia Saperavi 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Very perfumed nose and musky perfumed flavours, firm grippy tannins with red lolly fruit and a lovely finish.
Comments Off on Mino and Co Wines Signor Vino Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A fragrant complexity of red berries, potpourri and soy. Lots of prune and date characters on the palate with firm grippy tannins that are, according to one judge, “A big plus!”
Comments Off on Mino and Co Wines Signor Vino Riverina Nebbiolo 2017 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Subtle green apple aromas and bright citrus driven palate with a hint of sweetness.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Savvy Wren McLaren Vale Pinot Gris 2022 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Spicy meaty aromas with hints of sweet plums. Pleasing palate structure with persistent fruit flavours and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Longhop Old Vine Adelaide Plains Grenache 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Candied fruit fragrances with ginger notes and some florals. Palate is gentle, rich and rounded with lovely texture and floral citrus fruit highlights with a steely finish.
Comments Off on Sorby Adams Wines Gudilly Single Vineyard Adelaide Pinot Gris 2022 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Fresh and persistent cherry aromas and flavours with subtle spiciness and light tannins.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Blackbird Clare Valley Sangiovese 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Brooding complexity of fruit aromas and full-bodied palate with generous sweet cherry flavours and plenty of grippy tannins. Will age well.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines The Miseducation of Carissa Major Clare Valley Tempranillo 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A citric complexity to the nose with good length of simple grassy/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Florentine Barossa Valley Chenin Blanc 2022 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Massive dark prune-like fruit characters with perfect support from the classy oak and has a porty finish.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Buckboard Barossa Valley Durif 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Big blackberry bouquet and a silky-smooth palate with masses of dark ripe berry fruit and a tight grip on the finish.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Fordson Barossa Valley Zinfandel 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Upfront earthy/oaky nose with a mocha oak dominated palate. Great for food pairing.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot T McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
More savoury in style with delicate violet/berry fragrances. Ripe, fresh and warm palate. Food friendly style.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot Fat’n Skinny The Red Fury McLaren Vale Tempranillo Garnacha 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Slightly funky toasty nose with citrus notes and nice zingy fruit flavours with lemon juice-like acidity.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot F McLaren Vale Fiano 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Ruby red wine with spicy berry flavours and the oak kept nicely in check.
Comments Off on CALNEGGIA Wines Sicily Italy Nero d’Avola Syrah 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Generous musky nose and a rich creamy palate with lots of ripe citrus flavours.
Comments Off on CALNEGGIA Wines Sicily Italy Fiano 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A very good all-round medium bodied package exhibiting excellent mulberry-like fruit aromas and flavours with subtle use of oak and firm but fine tannins to balance.
Comments Off on Gargoyle Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Crisp green apple nose and a clean richly textured palate. Nice oak use and good acid line with nice phenolic notes.
Comments Off on Gargoyle Langhorne Creek Fiano 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A red berry bouquet and a long grippy tannic palate with a warming finish.
Comments Off on Gargoyle McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Fragrant sour cherry aromas and developed prune-like flavours with fine tannins.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Nebbiolo 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Interesting meaty broth characters to the luscious floral fruit fragrances. Palate is a nice mix of fresh varietal fruit characters and aged savoury ones with velvety tannins.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Nero D’Avola 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Ripe candied fruit-like aromas with a slight herbaceous note and nicely balanced zesty lime fruit palate well integrated with the crisp acid. “A fun wine!” thought one judge.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Vermentino 2022 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Smells of apple pie and rhubarb crumble! Has plenty of flavour sitting in the spicy/savoury spectrum with intense tannins.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Valley Selection King Valley Primitivo 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Lots of everything here – sweet berry fruit, spicy oak and tannins. Needs time. 3-5
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Valley Selection King Valley Montepulciano 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Nose of mandarins and apricots with a lean, high acid palate and “appropriate” phenolics.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Secret Harvest Alpine Valleys Grand Manseng 2022 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Complexity of quince/marzipan aromas and sweet cherry flavours with minty notes.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Secret Harvest Alpine Valleys Pinot Gris Ramato 2022 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Incredible dense black wine with tarry black/figgy fruit and lots of fine satin-like tannins.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Durif 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Perfumed and preserved berry bouquet and a huge palate with ripe fruit and oak with a citrus-like character and a substantial amount of tannin. Will age well. 5+
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Montepulciano 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Beautiful bright purple colour with the nose a tad simple but an attractive lifted palate.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Alternative Series McLaren Vale Montepulciano 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Stonefruit/citrus aromas with floral touches and a long crisp peach-like palate with great supporting acid structure.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Alternative Series McLaren Vale Fiano 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
“Lean and simple, but in a good way,” said one judge with reserved fragrant berry fruit.
Comments Off on Michelini Wines Alpine Valley Nebbiolo Rosé 2022 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Minty notes to the cherry nose with developed characters on the palate and nice supple tannins.
Comments Off on Michelini Wines Alpine Valley Nebbiolo 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Rich full bodied textured style with spicy apple/pear fruit and a crisp line of acid.
Comments Off on Stage Door Wine Co. Eden Valley Gruner Veltliner 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A pretty nose all floral and crystallized ginger with tropical elements. Quite a sweet Turkish Delight-like palate with slightly oily texture that marries well with the acidity.
Comments Off on Nepenthe Pinnacle Adelaide Hills Gewurztraminer 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Very fresh perfumed citrus nose with a hint of melon and good weight of stewed fruit-like flavours.
Comments Off on Nepenthe Pinnacle Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2020 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Nice spicy/herbal lift to the peach nose. Great palate, creamy in the mouth with layers of spicy fruit and acid.
Comments Off on Nepenthe Pinnacle Adelaide Hills Arneis 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Vibrant lifted rose petal-like bouquet. Tight and bright on the palate with fresh peach flavours and moderate sweetness perfectly balanced by a good line of acid. “Very moreish!”
Comments Off on Millon Wines Clare’s Secret Clare Valley Grenache Rosé 2022 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Warm summer fruits lift off the nose and showing some leathery maturity. An oak driven palate but has good fruit depth to carry it with soft tannins throughout. At its best now.
Comments Off on Millon Wines Clare’s Secret Clare Valley Grenache 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Ripe full flavoured grigio with bright citrus and stonefruit varietal characters, strong acid line and a lingering finish.
Comments Off on Millon Wines The Impressionist Eden Valley Pinot Grigio 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Stonefruit nose with gentle spiciness and the beautifully poised palate has generous flavours and nicely restrained acidity.
Comments Off on Rockridge Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Nose of dried apricots and figs with generous sweet flavours and age adding great complexity. Firm tannins and silky finish.
Comments Off on Reillys Old Bushvine Clare Grenache 2016 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Nicely ageing wine with rich berry fruit, good oak integration and silky tannins.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Intriguing wine; a combination of savoury and jammy fruit characters and lots of oak.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Sangiovese 2018 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A very drinkable package of cherry fruit, light herbal notes, oak and tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Rosso Cova Fleurieu Montepulciano 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
A big jammy style that has very rich aromas with plenty of fruit characters. Solid palate structure with plenty of power and some great grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Madrugador Fleurieu Tempranillo 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Great lightweight red with sweet fruit, a touch of spice and nicely balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Love Symbol McLaren Vale Grenache 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022