Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh vibrant spicy berry aromas. Nice fruit flavours with a dark chocolaty finish.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost The Legend McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Chocolaty/floral fruit fragrances and rich rounded fruit palate; good oak use. Nice commercial style.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A nice touch of licorice to the spicy dark fruit nose with more of the same on the rich and slightly porty palate.
Comments Off on Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slightly closed nose with a subtlety of dusty, floral, minty fruit fragrances. Big velvety palate has good length of ripe fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Sweet berry aromas laced with vanillin oak and some pepper. Tight, fresh and vibrant blueberry palate that is velvety smooth in the mouth with flavours that linger on. Very classy.
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Posted: April 4, 2017
Brooding dark fruit bouquet with hints of leafiness and some fresh mint-like notes. Generous palate with a big hit of blackcurrant fruit flavours and more of the mintiness. Tannic finish.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Complex savory bouquet; nice touch of dried fruit. Ripe fruit palate has dusty oak, mouth puckering tannins and crisp acid.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Blackcurrant and mint on a slightly minerally nose. Generous, rich and mouthfilling blackberry flavours. Has freshness and poise.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Black Label Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale Cabernet Shiraz Malbec 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Cherries and berries on the nose. Good palate weight with complex flavour profile, strong drying tannin kick and a gamey finish.
Comments Off on Blackbilly Langhorne Creek Sangiovese 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fleshy, complex and showing nice bottle age. “A Cote du Rhone?” thought one judge. Malty and spicy with lavender notes.
Comments Off on Blackbilly McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Another classic. Huge plum jam and chocolate aromas leap out the glass; savory oak and pepper fills the mouth with flavour.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Velvet Glove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A huge shiraz – dense purple in colour with a plum jam and chocolate nose and silky smooth palate. Well managed ripe fruit flavours with plenty of chocolaty oak to match.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Rich and cedary on the nose; incredibly rich and jammy on the palate has acid and tannins to back it.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Enchanted Path McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely fruity mix here layered with chocolate, mint and cedar elements and showing a delicate floral lift.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A nose of cassis, menthol and choc mint and a generous fruit palate with mouth puckering tannins.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Gigglepot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely minty aromas with chocolaty notes and hints of forest floor which is echoed on the palate.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Two Left Feet McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lots of toasty oak here but there is plenty of jammy fruit underneath with lovely soft tannins in support.
Comments Off on Mollydooker The Scooter McLaren Vale Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic McLaren Vale. Attractive sweet red berry fruits layered with vanilla and licorice and lots of oak- but good oak.
Comments Off on Mollydooker The Boxer Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Brooding forest floor fragrances and silky smooth palate with mouthfilling fruit/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Signature McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A full fleshy style with spicy mulberry fruit and cedary oak. Long warming finish.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Hancock McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Mouton-like in style”, according to one judge. Strong mocha characters dominate the fruit.
Comments Off on Doc Adams Black Label McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nutty berry nose with peppery notes. Smooth gentle palate with attractive fruit flavours, slightly jammy, and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Doc Adams White Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Leafy notes to the peppery nose with a simple but very typical McLaren Vale varietal palate.
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Posted: April 4, 2017
Massive savory leathery bouquet and a very drying, hot and ever-so slightly porty palate.
Comments Off on Aramis Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dense developed and slightly tarry; a nice combo of plum jam-like fruit and chocolaty oak.
Comments Off on Aramis The Heir McLaren Vale Syrah 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Cranberry-like nose with light greenish note. Good fruit depth on the firm drying palate.
Comments Off on Gemtree Luna Roja McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lavender/blueberry bouquet with malty oak and good weight of ripe fruit on the palate.
Comments Off on Gemtree Cinnabar McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Huge toasty/smoky oak driven nose – but very pleasant. Very ripe sweet, slightly jammy palate – some astringency
Comments Off on Gemtree Wines Ernest Allan McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A massive dense purple/red wine with excellent varietal fruit characters, plenty of classy well balanced oak. “A classic”.
Comments Off on Gemtree Wines Obsidian McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive vanillin oak nose with hints of berries and licorice. A youthful and quite savory palate. Very McLaren Vale.
Comments Off on Gemtree Wines Uncut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic with a nice lift of sweet red berry fragrances and vibrant spicy cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Dabblebrook Long Lunch Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Bright red wine with a Cherry Ripe nose and oaky palate but has enough sweet fruit to carry it.
Comments Off on Dabblebrook Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Chocolaty aromas with a dash of pepper. Very generous blackberry flavours with good acidity and strong tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy oak bouquet with generous dash of black pepper. Plenty of fruit on the palate with nice supporting oak.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely lifted leafy nose with a hint of spearmint. Sweet palate – lots of oak but also has plenty of fruit to match.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Good depth and persistence of cherry and mint characters with a nice savory element.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs The Magnet McLaren Vale Grenache 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle nutmeg notes on the nose and sound red and black berry fruit flavour intensity.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Great nose – smells like a fruit cake with a palate that has a moderate length of sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs Mr. Scarce Earth McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy sweet plum nose supported by cigar box oak. Quite a grippy palate with sweet ripe fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs Mr. McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Light apricot aromas with a warm fleshy palate and reasonable length.
Comments Off on Mr. Riggs Mrs McLaren Vale Viognier 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smells like tinned peas with tropical hints. Full sweet lemon palate supported by the refreshingly crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Landcross Adelaide Fleurieu Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Touch of pears and quinces on the nose. Good oiliness on the palate with high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Landcross Adelaide Fleurieu Pinot Grigio 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Another oak dominant wine. Delicate floral fragrances and attractive spearmint and peppery palate.
Comments Off on Landcross Adelaide Fleurieu Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pleasant estery peach bouquet and soft, sweet, creamy and citrussy in the mouth.
Comments Off on Angas Plains Estate PJ’s Langhorne Creek Sparkling Chardonnay NV / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A fruity fleshy cabernet that’s still very varietal. Has capsicum like characters on the nose and very good tannin profile on quite a high acid palate.
Comments Off on Angas Plains Estate Special Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Strong savory oak nose has a peppery intensity with more of the pepper elements on the boysenberry palate.
Comments Off on Angas Plains Estate PJ’s Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh varietal fruit aromas; hints of cedary oak. Elegant, silky smooth palate, lovely integration of sweet fruit and mocha oak.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Winemaker’s Selection Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Peppery fruit lift to the savory aromas with hints of plum jam. Much the same for the palate.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Section 54 Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very pleasant mulberry-like aromas with hints of menthol. Soft, complex and malty in the mouth with some quite chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Bernoota Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Generous flavoursome varietal with interesting dark red fruits, cedary oak, firm tannins and zippy acidity with a long bitter chocolate finish. “A keeper!”
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017