Posted: April 8, 2020
Juicy plum fruit characters – very varietal with a big tannin structure and subtle complexity.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Menthol lift to the dark fruit nose and residual sweetness to the palate with some drying tannins.
Comments Off on Cellar Cecilio Negre Priorat Spain Garnacha 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Fully developed wine with earthy/leathery notes mixing with the cooked fruit characters. Still has plenty of acid. Drink now.
Comments Off on Foster e Rocco Riserva Heathcote Sangiovese 2012 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Aromas of cherries and dark plums with ripe sweet fruit flavours and upfront tannins.
Comments Off on Foster e Rocco Heathcote Sangiovese 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A well-made, youthful, vibrant and modern style with a nose of sweet fruit and spicy oak and a very rich and intense core of crunchy fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Casa Santos Lima Quinta De Bons Ventos Beiras Portugal Touriga Blend 2014 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Fully developed raisined, date, prune aromas and luscious flavours of cooked fruit and Christmas spices. A classic!
Comments Off on Gonzales Byass Nectar Jerez Spain Pedro Ximenez NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Straw yellow with thick ‘legs’ and a nutty flor bouquet. Delightful text-book sherry palate that is savoury and nutty.
Comments Off on Gonzales Byass Tio Pepe Sherry Jerez Spain Palamino NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A bright nose of tar and rose petals with a well focussed, long and vibrant palate of dried herbs, oak spices and rose petals.
Comments Off on Vineyard 28 Geographe Nebbiolo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Dense dark confectionery cherry bouquet with intense fruit and sweet oak flavours.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Nero D’Avola 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Inky colour with a deep core of blue fruits, overt oak and high level of tannins.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast & Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Brooding spicy licorice bouquet and a lightweight palate with super concentration of fruit.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Montepulciano 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A nose of cherry cola and spices with a beautifully poised, youthful, blue fruit palate.
Comments Off on After Five Wine Co Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
An intense inky profile. Great concentration of cherry, plum and licorice characters and well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Paulmara Estates Brasco’s Barossa Valley Montepulciano Graciano 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
An inky nose and big tannic palate supported by opulent varietal fruit intensity.
Comments Off on Heathvale Wines ‘The Belief’ Eden Valley Sagrantino 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A dense dark wine with great varietal definition from start to finish. Smells of cherries, leather and licorice with great concentration of fruit flavours, high acid and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on After Five Wine Co Barossa Valley Aglianico 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Toasty charry oak driven nose with a sweet fruit core to the palate and a generous amount of oak.
Comments Off on Syrahmi Heathcote Mourvedre 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Nice intensity of red currant/cherry cola aromas and lingering confectionery sweet strawberry/cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A light bodied style; balanced and focussed with spicy red fruit characters on the nose and palate and fine tannins. Needs chilling.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Love Symbol McLaren Vale Grenache 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A huge nose with a sweet floral lift and a lengthy vibrant and warming palate with an intense concentration of varietal fruit and spices with an oaky finish.
Comments Off on Stonehorse by Kaesler Barossa Valley Touriga 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Intense colour, dusty herbal nose and flavoursome palate with vibrant mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Telmo Rodriguez ‘Corriente’ Rioja (Lantziego) Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Brooding developing fruit fragrances and good concentration of fruit flavours with strong line of acidity.
Comments Off on Peacock’s Tail South Australia Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Vibrant red fruit nose with a floral lift. Super dry on the palate with lovely fruit concentration and slight “blocky” tannins with acidity kept nicely in check.
Comments Off on Biurko Gorri Joven Rioja (Bargota) Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Nose suggests dried herbs with leathery/earthy undertones. Tannins drive the palate with developing fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Tussock Jumper Castilla Spain Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright and youthful with lolly-like primary fruit sweetness and some savoury elements.
Comments Off on Aradon Rioja Spain Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A dense dark and brooding wine with opulent plum and cherry-like varietal fruit, spicy oak and well focussed tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Spicy cooked fruit aromas with leathery/earthy notes. Palate is dry, savoury and developing. High level of tannins. Needs food.
Comments Off on Hemera Estate Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
An elegant light-bodied wine with youthful sweet and spicy cherry fruit and fine well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Briar Ridge Vineyard Limited Release Hilltops & Hunter Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A pretty red. On the lighter side, with developing savoury fruit and herbal undertones.
Comments Off on RiverBank Estate Rebellious Perth Hills & Swan Valley Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright youthful fruit driven style with nice oak spiciness and powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A wine with drive and focus that has prominent spicy oak aromas with dark berries underneath. Palate has a lovely core of sweet varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
The nose is bright with fruit and oak and has dense and brooding inky flavours. “More-ish!” 3-5
Comments Off on Telmo Rodriguez ‘Dehesa Gago’ Toro Spain Tinta de Toro 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A cherry bomb of a nose and a dry palate with lovely fruit tucked away underneath.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Madrugador Fleurieu Tempranillo 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Yellow stonefruit characters with a spicy lift and starting to show some bottle age.
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Bella Luna Central Victoria Fiano 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Nose is noticeably spicy with honeyed/ginger notes and super savoury palate has more of the ginger notes.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A very pleasant example of the variety with its fruity floral fragrances and balanced palate with “charming” fruit, zesty acidity and nice minerality.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A generous wine that has green varietal fruit characters with an herbaceous lift.
Comments Off on Briar Ridge Vineyard Limited Release Hunter Valley Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A nutty profile to the nose and super savoury palate. Chill and drink now!
Comments Off on Shingleback Wine Davey Estate McLaren Vale Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Nutty nose with a spicy lift and dry savoury palate with an acidic citrus line.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Limited Release King Valley Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A pungent varietal nose with generous fruit salad-like flavours and a nutty texture to the palate. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Inner City Winemakers Hunter Valley Verdejo 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A delicate wine with good line of green citrus fruit, savoury notes and lovely minerality.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Vermentino 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A pleasant dry savoury style with apple and pear fruit characters edged with a spicy lift. Drink soon!
Comments Off on Tussock Jumper Veneto Italy Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Primary green fruit fragrances with lovely varietal fruit flavours showing a spicy lift.
Comments Off on Castello Banfi Le Rime Tuscany Italy Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Cantelope and apples on the nose with an upfront spicy fruit palate. Very refreshing.
Comments Off on Portone Veneto Italy Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Fresh, vibrant, fruit driven style. Lifted fruit fragrances with floral notes and hints of spices. Good palate length with flavours of stone fruits and floral nuances.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Shades of Gris Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A hint of spice to the cooked apple aromas and a “charming” citrusy palate.
Comments Off on Singlefile Wines Run Free Great Southern Pinot Grigio 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Persistent bead, zesty fruit palate with a touch of sweetness and zingy finish.
Comments Off on Botter Veneto Italy Prosecco NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Pretty pink wine with a rose petal nose and pleasant and refreshing red fruit palate
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Limited Release King Valley Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Delicate floral on the nose with a rich and creamy fruity palate with slightly honeyed notes and lively bubbles.
Comments Off on Vallate Venica Prosecco NV / 0 View / April 8, 2020