Posted: April 26, 2017
A very “together” wine. Nice minerality to the nose. Richly textured palate. Plenty of life left. 5+
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2009 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Tight, youthful and slightly closed nose. Light, well structured, palate with good length of flavour. Will shine with more age. 5+
Comments Off on Ridgeview Impressions Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Good old style Hunter shiraz with smoky oak dominating the nose. The palate is soft and elegant with berry cherry flavours and a relatively soft finish. 3-5
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A beautifully concentrated and brooding style of shiraz. Nose shows some candied-like fruit aromas and there’s great depth of fruit flavours on the firm and grippy tannic palate. 5+
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Moderate fruit showing on the nose with a huge fruit/tannin palate, lovely oak and good acid structure. A very good wine. 3-5
Comments Off on Ridgeview Impressions Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very young solid wine that one judge says needs “10 years plus!” Lovely dark berry nose with licorice notes. Long balanced palate with soft elegant fruit and good tannin support. 5+
Comments Off on Two Rivers Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
An elegant savory style – slightly closed needing time to fill out. At the moment the vanillin oak sits on top of the varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Uno Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“A fantastic wine”, said a judge. Nose has upfront berry aromas combined with good vanillin oak. Lots of tantalizing fruit on the classically structured palate. Good now will become great. 5+
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Clerical” purple colour with spicy shiraz aromas and brooding fruit palate – very tannic with firm acidity. Needs some age to show its best. 5+
Comments Off on Lindemans Reserve Bin 1300 Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Smells good” – it’s all lifted berry fruit and sweet oak. Lovely rich palate with intriguing fleshy melon characters in the middle.
Comments Off on Hungerford Hill Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Plum and raspberry aromas with hints of licorice and some delicious plum flavours layered with vanillin oak and firm acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Appealing violet/purple hues here. Good concentration of plum-like fruit, some sweet spicy oak and angular tannins with slight alcohol heat on the finish.
Comments Off on McGuigan Reserve Banton Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very young solid red needing time. Bright varietal fruit, soft tannins and the acid pushing the fruit forward.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Mulberry-like aromas and a firm tannic palate with soft fruity flavours. Needs time. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Lifted regional aromas and balanced palate with light oak and good tannins. Smart wine. 3-5
Comments Off on Two Rivers Thunderbolt Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dense berry aromas and flavours layered with earthy notes and cigar box oak.
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
True to style. Nice aromas. Great palate structure and balance. Loads of tannins.
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Petit Verdot 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Old world style bright with savory fruit. Firm grippy palate with slight green edge.
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Cabernet Franc 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A lighter style with soft merlot fruit aromas and earthy plum flavours.
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Merlot 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Chocolaty nose with dark berry notes and interesting blend of varietal flavours. High level of acid and subtle tannins.
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Red Earth Child New England Red Blend 2012 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Firm and grippy with a smoky meaty nose and big gamey palate. Quirky and very different!
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment Pinotage Viognier New England Pinotage & Blends 2012 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Spicy fruit nose with slight mintiness. Intriguing palate; intense varietal flavours with some earthiness. “Needs meat”, said one. 3-5
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Tempranillo 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dry firm style of rose with very tight acidity holding down the fruit characters. Has some balanced tannins. Definitely a food wine.
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Rosé 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A lean Chablis like style of wine with typical chardonnay aromas and flavours. “Be great with seafood”, thought one judge.
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A light expression of varietal fruit on the nose and moderate flavour intensity.
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A simple style with greenish fruit and low level of sweet vanillin oak characters.
Comments Off on Ridgeview Impressions Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Clean and lean with poise and balance. Butterscotch notes to the nose with good fruit expression on the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Audrey Wilkinson Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
An attractive wine with lots of good oak that tends to dominate the varietal fruit. Some pleasant savory leesy characters
Comments Off on Two Rivers Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A savory, consumer friendly style with oak and melon characters and some residual sweetness.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Sarah Elizabeth Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Tight chalky nose and lean and clean palate with good acid structure. Closed for now but shows potential. 3-5
Comments Off on Audrey Wilkinson Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A savory leesy style. Light oak aromas and rich, powerfully structured, palate with complex flavours and crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Two Rivers Lightning Strike Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Appealing concentration of aromas and intense tropical flavours. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Big oaky nose and tight lean oaky palate with the fruit peeking through and some great underlying acid. 3-5
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve Hunter Ridge Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A young tight wine. The nose is still a bit subdued and the palate “enclosed” but will open up with time. 3-5
Comments Off on The Wine Society Tyrrell’s Premium Selection Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Sweet oak dominates the nose with more oak on the palate but has some very attractive fruit pushing through.
Comments Off on Ridgeview Impressions Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Good tropical and peach varietal characters with good oak balance and crisp acidity. Will age well. 3-5
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Series Poppys Block Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A delightful drink that shows class and style. Glorious golden colour, loads of flavour and good level of acidity. Still has a few years in it yet before it reaches its peak.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Zenith Hunter Valley Semillon 2008 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Golden hues, honeyed lemony aromas and a perfectly aged semillon palate. Still has a lively acid structure. “Delivers – delivers”, enthused one judge. At its peak.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Stunning golden colour with great clarity. Very bright citrussy aromas and a very crunchy palate brimming over with fruit flavours. “This is why I love aged Hunter semillons”, said a judge.
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2009 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Developed honeyed nose with very ripe intense fruit aromas. Rich concentration of tropical fruit flavours balanced with tight acid. Delivering perfect drinking right now!
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Ken Bray Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Intensely fruity and ripe tropical wine with lovely golden hues and light honeyed age starting to show. Drinking very well now but has many years left in it yet for cellaring.
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Fresh, lively and youthful with light honeyed notes and very concentrated citrus and green apple characters showing fantastic consistency. Nearing its peak – drink soon.
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2012 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A wine with great poise and balance and lovely lemon fruit pastille – like fruit aromas and flavours. A hint of honeyed age. 3-5
Comments Off on James Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Buttery aromas and gentle impact on the palate with soft fruit impression, crunchy acid and a powerful finish. A good drink. 3-5
Comments Off on Lindemans Reserve Bin 1350 Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Soft forward style with some age developing. Good fruit flavours. Drink now or cellar. 5+
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Unwooded Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Very young crisp fresh style. Fruit still emerging. Needs time to evolve.
Comments Off on Ridgeview Generations Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Surprisingly rich aromas for a young wine. Forward palate with good citrus underpinning. 3-5
Comments Off on Lindemans Bin 1455 Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Clean, fresh and appealing. Good apple- like varietal fruit aromas with promise of more to come. Long tight palate. Good acidity. A lovely wine for drinking now or for ageing.
Comments Off on Two Rivers Stones Throw Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Fruit Tingle nose and youthful fruity palate. A good drink with some ageing potential. 3-5
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Honeydew melon nose and powerful varietal flavours with pronounced crisp acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Mistletoe Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017