Posted: October 4, 2018
Dark chocolaty/licorice aromas with a tarry age edge. Palate has elegance and length with nice sweet fruit cake characters, very firm tannins and good acid. Savoury finish.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aged leathery briary aromas and ageing fruit flavours with a leathery finish.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Holding its fruit freshness and sweetness well and has nice spiciness with menthol notes. Good acid structure and powdery tannins.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Vintage Reserve Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Has all the classic riesling characters of lime juice and citrus zest with grassy notes. Lifted toasty nose and off dry palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Wines Limestone Coast Riesling 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Still has vibrant red berry fruit presence for a six-year-old wine. Plenty of velvety tannins, well handled vanillin oak wrapped up with lovely crunchy acidity.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Vintage Reserve Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose of stewed plums and Bonox! Still has good weight of sweet berry fruit on a lovely mature palate.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Vintage Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aged leathery nose with earthy elements and a complexity of meaty/mushroom flavours with berry notes. Has creamy oak and powdery tannins.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Vintage Reserve Coonawarra Shiraz 2008 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Still has some fresh blackberry-like varietal fruit characters with well handled cedary oak and persistent drying tannins. Drinking well.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Vintage Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very lifted tropical aromas and a palate that begins austere but builds well to show lovely citrussy mineral characters. 5+
Comments Off on Raidis Estate The Kid Coonawarra Riesling 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Really nice lifted passionfruit/kiwi fruit fragrances. The palate is fresh and crunchy. “Gives Marlborough a run for its money,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate The Kelpie Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A pleasant strawberry and cream style with a floral lift, tight mineral elements and good length of acid.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mount Benson Rosé 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Muscat fruit fragrances and vibrant fresh floral flavours with a lemon sherbet-like finish.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard South Australia Moscato NV / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Funky fig fragrances and nice texture and persistence of ripe citrus-like varietal flavours with a good backbone of acidity.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose has nice lift of pear and apple aromas with similar characters on the refreshing palate. 1-2
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Limestone Coast Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An elegant wine with hints of sweet dark berry fruits, some meaty notes with lots of appealing spice.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mount Benson Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice earthy notes to the dark berry nose and upfront ripe fruit flavours. Good quaffer.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mount Benson Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Minty eucalypt bouquet with a hint of leather and an ozone-like edge. Velvety smooth palate has both richness and restraint in equal measure with great persistence of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Glendale Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Solid plum fruit characters with a sweet spicy edge supported by soft powdery tannins and creamy vanillin oak.
Comments Off on Glendale Limestone Coast Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A dark berry bouquet with interesting meaty/gamey elements and chocolaty oak which is all echoed on the firm tannic palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice ageing old fashioned blend with leathery leafy aromas and flavour that builds across the palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Black fruit and vanilla aromas with a hint of sea spray! Dark berry fruit flavours with some savouriness on the mid-palate. Lovely tannins.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Confectionery black cherry bouquet which follows through to the “friendly” savoury palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines WWW Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Ripe cherry and berry and milk chocolate aromas with fresh blueberry flavours, firm tannins and a good savoury structure.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Still showing plenty of sweet red berry fruit with a minty lift balanced by spicy oak and slightly grippy tannins. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Leconfield The Sydney Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Minty minerally and earthy nose; quite complex. Good dark fruit flavours with hints of tomato leaf and wound through with sweet tannins and savoury notes. 5+
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aromas of red currants with earthy notes and the sweet dark berry flavours are balanced by the chocolaty oak.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A dark red, almost purple, wine with a nose of green fruit and olives and a fleshy red fruit palate offering good easy drinking.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
“A left of field style with a wild youthful nose.” Good expression of figs, cashews and peaches.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Perfumed floral fragrances with classic kero notes. Tight palate with lovely lime/citrus flavours present and good level of acidity. Finishes crisp and dry. 5+
Comments Off on Leconfield Old Vines Coonawarra Riesling 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A powerful, vibrant, fruit driven style of shiraz with lovely chocolaty, caramel and dark plum aromas and attractive seamlessly balanced palate with a strong acid drive.
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Angel’s Peak Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The nose is leathery, earthy and tarry with fruit in the cassis spectrum. Silky smooth in the mouth with powerful oak characters sitting on top of an abundance of varietal fruit. 3-5
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Ambriel’s Gift Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big mocha/dark fruit bouquet with lamb fat-like savoury elements. Great density and persistence of savoury/sweet flavours.
Comments Off on Koonara Wines Ezra’s Gift Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lovely compote of dark berry varietal fruit on both the nose and palate mixing with toasty/earthy characters on the nose and grainy tannins and fine acidity on the long palate.
Comments Off on Jim Brand Brand & Sons Icon Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big rich style with an earthy/dark berry bouquet edged with vanillin oak. Has a “full and complete” palate. Drink soon advised the judges.
Comments Off on Jim Brand Silent Partner Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Subtle red fruits on the nose with truffle-like characters. A good core of sweet fruits through the palate with savoury earthy notes, fine tannins and balancing oak.
Comments Off on Jim Brand Jim’s Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely fruity simplicity on the nose and a light delicate palate with good texture and length.
Comments Off on Hollick Estates Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lots of chocolaty aromas mixed with dark cherries and peppermint and a palate with layers of fruit, oak and tannins..
Comments Off on Hollick Estates Old Vine Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Ripe black berry aromas mix with biscuity oak, leathery notes and a hint of ginger. The big seamless tannic palate has lovely integration of plum fruit, chocolaty oak and fine acid.
Comments Off on Hollick Estates Wrattonbully Wrattonbully Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of red fruits, black olives and spices and tastes of blackberries with a chocolaty finish.
Comments Off on Hollick Ravenswood Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Sweet strawberry bouquet with slight medicinal characters. Berry fruit flavours on the green side.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines WWW Wrattonbully Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Simple blackcurrant aromas with good weight of ripe fruit flavours and sweet tannins on the finish.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Empress Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lifted menthol-like nose with light spicy red fruit. Plush plum flavours over firm drying tannins with sweet spicy oak to match.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Empress Limestone Coast Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of custard apples with nice nutty notes and an abundance of pear-like flavours.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Empress Limestone Coast Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Tarry licorice lift to the nose with the fleshy red fruit flavours carried by the oak.
Comments Off on Blaxland Vineyards Cuppa Cup Limestone Coast Malbec 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An attractive combination of dark berry aromas with a dash of pepper and hints of eucalypt. Mouth-watering ripe berry flavours, lots of acid and tannins. 5+
Comments Off on I Am George The Wizard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big lifted “open” aromas of Cherry Ripe, violets and mocha oak with minty hints. A fine smooth seamlessly balanced palate. Great length and intensity of flavour laced with chewy tannins.
Comments Off on I Am George Limestone Coast Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Earthy blackberry nose with a green bean edge. Generous palate with fruit sweetness and a velvety texture. 3-5
Comments Off on I Am George Limestone Coast Cabernet Merlot 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Cassis fruit aromas with a minty edge, perfumed lift and underlying sweetness. Similar palate with good fruit presence and mouthfilling tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018