Posted: April 3, 2017
Deep ruby wine with savory fruit aromas and flavours with substantial tannins and lots of acid.
Comments Off on Malone Wines Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Great fresh fruitiness here with no obvious developed characters. Smells of Cherry Ripe with a minty lift and has good persistence of fruit flavours with drying tannins.
Comments Off on Orlando Jacaranda Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Fresh cassis aromas and some nice aged notes starting to develop on a highly astringent palate.
Comments Off on Richmond Grove Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A lovely easy drinking fruit driven cabernet that is more savory in style.
Comments Off on Jacobs Creek Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Lovely fruit here; lots of spiciness with upfront fruit sweetness on a chalky textured palate.
Comments Off on Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Limestone Coast Shiraz Cabernet 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A young wine with lots of potential to grow. The cassis nose is leafy and minty; the well structured palate is complex and balanced with persistent fresh blackcurrant fruit.
Comments Off on Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Quite an intense, medium bodied, shiraz with lovely varietal fruit showing some peppery notes and lots of grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Koonara Angel’s Peak Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A delightful big rich wine, deep red colour with lovely purity of varietal fruit. Earthy savory notes on the nose and plenty of upfront dark berry flavours with very good tannins and long finish.
Comments Off on DiGiorgio Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Big and rich with intense spicy dark berry fruit, some licorice notes and creamy oak.
Comments Off on DiGiorgio Emporio Coonawarra Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Grassy asparagus elements on the nose with a soft tropical fruit palate
Comments Off on DiGiorgio Limestone Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A big rich creamy oak driven style with vibrant floral/lemon fruit characters.
Comments Off on DiGiorgio Coonawarra Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Citrussy lift to the floral nose and good depth and persistence of apple, citrus and herbal flavours, high in acid.
Comments Off on DiGiorgio Kongorong Mt Gambier Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Earthy and spicy on the nose followed by a lovely rich, full bodied, fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Good complexity of lemon aromas and nice fresh green apple flavours with slight chalky grip.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A touch of menthol to the nose with sweet berry fruit flavours balanced by the soft tannins.
Comments Off on Redman Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
“A friendly drink”, said one judge. A blackcurrant bouquet and cedary oak and cassis fruit flavours on quite an astringent palate.
Comments Off on Redman Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Earthy nutty age developing on the nose with good integration of fruit, oak and bottle age characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Redman Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Light grassiness on the nose, more herbaceous on the palate with persistent passionfruit notes.
Comments Off on Giggling Goose Padthaway Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
“A really friendly young slurpable shiraz”, thought one judge. Lifted confectionery fragrances and vibrant fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Giggling Goose Padthaway Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Good medium bodied commercial style but with a nice elegance to it. The intense dark fruit is well balanced by very mocha-like oak.
Comments Off on Quarisa Treasures Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Spicy and chocolaty on the nose with a tarry savory palate and an astringent tannic finish.
Comments Off on Quarisa Treasures Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Spicy plum nose with minty overtones which is echoed on the chewy flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on Quarisa Treasures Coonawarra Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Plums and cherries on the nose with slight barnyardy edge and some lovely strawberry flavours on the light, pleasant palate.
Comments Off on Herbert Vineyard Barrel Number 1 Mt Gambier Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Minty leafy nose showing leathery aged notes. Nice persistence of spicy fruit flavours with good tannin support.
Comments Off on Herbert Vineyard Cabernet Plus Mt Gambier Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Fresh citrus peel aromas with simple light bodied and refreshing green apple palate.
Comments Off on Tidswell Wines Heathfield Limestone Coast Vermentino 2015 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Very intense concentration of sweet blackberry fruit characters on both the nose and palate with plenty of oak and savory nutty notes.
Comments Off on Flint’s Rostrevor Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A lean, obvious cool climate style of cabernet with minty menthol aromas and a lovely lingering complexity of sweet dark berry flavours layered with chocolate.
Comments Off on Flint’s Gammons Crossing Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Cassis aromas with a hint of mint and lovely balanced tarry/chocolaty palate.
Comments Off on Mojo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Intense aromas – all savory, meaty and earthy and underscored with berries and cherries. Lovely mouthfilling dark sweet fruit flavours with hints of spice. Good acid/tannin balance.
Comments Off on Wood Block Wines Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Earthy menthol bouquet with more of the menthol blending with the sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Penley Estate Tolmer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A cassis like bouquet with a hint of mint and more of the mint exhibited on the palate. Good plumy fruit length and massive tannins.
Comments Off on Penley Estate Chertsey Coonawarra Cabernet Blend 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A well structured wine with good weight of sweet blackberry-like fruit nicely balanced by the creamy vanilla oak and chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Penley Estate Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
“Smells like a blackberry pie”, declared one judge. Some dusty earthiness on the nose and persistent leafy spicy fruit flavours on a medium bodied palate. Gentle tannins.
Comments Off on Penley Estate Hyland Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Attractive dark berry fruit with spicy/earthy notes and very astringent drying tannins.
Comments Off on Penley Estate Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A beautifully aged wine; good drinking now. Has a complexity of earthy, licorice, peppery aromas and lovely aged flavours that still show fruit freshness. Excellent chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2003 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Nicely aged aromas of toasty lime with hints of green apple. The palate is complex, intense and long but still has lovely freshness to it. “Very good for such an old wine!”
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra The Caves Vineyard Wrattonbully Riesling 2003 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Still an amazingly fresh wine with powerful dark fruit aromas – no aged characters showing yet. Palate is an elegant seamless balance of blackcurrants, creamy oak and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Limited Release Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Very intense aged toasty lime bouquet with excellent persistence of the toasty citrus characters on the long lingering palate.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Wrattonbully Riesling 2010 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Quite complex developed and nutty with chocolaty fragrances and an elegant cassis fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Interesting complexity from the minty/eucalypt nose with great balance and length of creamy berry and menthol flavours; plenty of tannins to match.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A lovely weighted wine with the nose and palate offering a seamless balance of tarry aged characters, fresh plum fruit, cedary oak and moderate sweet tannins.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Lovely drinking here. Subtle fruit nose with peppery notes; upfront red fruit flavours, hints of spice and mouthpuckering tannins.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Wrattonbully Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Nose showing nutty leathery age with tarry, leathery, earthy aged characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2010 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Lots of lime and lemon fragrances with a dash of fresh herbs which are echoed on the long persistent palate and mixed with green apple skin characters.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Coonawarra Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Light apple aromas with a touch of fresh bread and lively fruit flavours with good acid level.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A big high acid wine with lovely persistence of blackberry, spice and fennel-like varietal characters. Moderate tannin astringency.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate Wild Goat Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Earthy leathery aged aromas and long soft berry palate that’s a touch drying.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate Billy Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Very deep red/purple wine with incredibly intense blackcurrant fruit fragrances and lovely palate structure with excellent flavour complexity backed by creamy oak and savory tannins.
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Dark berry nose with a peppery lift. Lovely upfront varietal fruit flavours supported by big drying tannins and a good acid backbone.
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Big oak driven style but there is plenty of lovely big red fruit to match. There’s a strong minty complexity on both nose and palate and it has a soft drying finish.
Comments Off on Zema Estate Family Selection Coonawarra Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 3, 2017