Posted: May 2, 2018
Hints of cassis fruit on the nose with a generous, slightly drying, fruit driven palate offering very good drinking.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Bullant Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Fragrant blackberry bouquet with vanillin oak overtones. Complex cassis fruit dominates the youthful palate with a soft mouthfeel. 5+
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Bullant Langhorne Creek Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Great depth and concentration of cassis fruit aromas layered with leafy/licorice elements. Beautifully smooth, elegant palate in the green spectrum.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle savoury/tar elements on the nose with vibrant spicy fruit flavours, great palate structure and warming finish. 5+
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Colton’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Minty leafy fragrances and a very spicy palate with warming alcohol and a tannic finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Lot 148 McLaren Vale Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Muted dried fruit aromas with slightly green cassis fruit flavours on the fleshy, well structured, palate with a strong level of acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Hut Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lightly aromatic wild raspberry bouquet and ageing spicy fruit mid weight palate.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Burton’s Vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A fine elegant style of shiraz with good depth of earthy/leafy/black cherry fragrances. Soft and generous in the mouth with spicy plum flavours and some leathery-like complexity.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Little Road McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A clean well made shiraz with lifted red fruit aromas and bright lifted mix of blue, purple and red fruit flavours. Needs more time for complexity to develop.
Comments Off on Leconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A well balanced, complex and very interesting wine, quite savoury with spicy herbal elements. A good example of this variety. 5+
Comments Off on McCarthy’s Orchard Little Lady McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Aromatic concentration of licorice and cherry cola with a plush flavoursome palate. 5+
Comments Off on McCarthy’s Orchard Lolly Legs Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A medium bodied style with a nice balance between red and blue varietal fruit characters. Quite an alcoholic lift to the nose and a warm and drying palate.
Comments Off on McCarthy’s Orchard The Peeptoe Single Vineyard Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Varietally strong style with subtle mulberry fruit characters and slatey minerally elements. 3-5
Comments Off on McCarthy’s Orchard The My Coco Single Vineyard Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A combination of red and black fruit aromas with confectionery notes. Simple ripe palate, slightly sweet with good juicy fruit weight.
Comments Off on Wine For Yoga Lovers Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dark fruit fragrances with youthful shades and generous mouthfilling varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Wine For Yoga Lovers Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smells like raspberry lollies with well handled oak supporting the spicy/licorice flavours.
Comments Off on By Geoff Hardy Barbara Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Deep purple wine with a slightly porty nose and nicely textured savoury palate – lots of oak.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Lakeside Red South Australia Meritage 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A more austere style. Smells of rum and raisin ice-cream according to one judge with a complexity of spicy flavours. Good food wine. 5+
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Langhorne Creek Malbec 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Savoury earthy aromas with hints of blackcurrant fruit. Lovely texture to the medium bodied palate with a dry/sour flavour profile. 5+
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Southern Fleurieu Cabernet Franc 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Chocolaty rich aromas and some nice sweet fruit flavours with a gentle tannin profile.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A berry rich nose and big rich chocolaty flavours with very drying tannic finish. Good food wine. 5+
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nice complexity building on the lifted minty nose and great palate texture with flavours of cedar oak and red fruits with gravel-like tannins.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Regional Series McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Described by one judge as being “Like a big warm hug!” Lovely cherry freshness combined with plum jam, licorice, chocolate and violets!
Comments Off on Pertaringa Rampart McLaren Vale Vintage Fortified 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A shy nose but has some interest with meaty/smoky notes and hints of dark fruits. Youthful palate with lovely concentration of flavours and a drying tannin finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Pertaringa Tipsy Hill McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Fresh rhubarb and raspberry fruit aromas nicely framed by some good quality oak. An elegant and well focussed palate with volumes of silky tannins. Will cellar well.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Yeoman McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Fresh varietal aromas; dark and earthy with rich varietal flavours and great tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Pertaringa Rifle & Hunt McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Black/blue fruit style with nice licorice/chocolaty elements. Great flavour length and persistence on the seductively juicy palate.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Over The Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Brambly, herbal aromas with red fruit dominating the long, well textured palate with a touch of darker fruits.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A bright crimson cabernet with a lovely mix of cassis, lavender and herbal varietal characters lifting off the nose and a strong varietally driven palate. Quite grippy and quite dry
Comments Off on Pertaringa Understudy McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A simple but well made wine with a plenty of attractive spicy black fruit characters.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Ambassador McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Peppery fruit nose with lots of plums evident. An elegant palate. Touch of green oak with good varietal fruit weight “happily” sitting on a medium bodied palate.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Col Cross McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Quite leathery-like aged elements on the nose mingling with some greenness and some spiciness. A developed red fruit palate balanced by earthy/cedary characters. Good extraction.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Lear McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dark and brooding old school style of shiraz with cola and olive-like characters and dense tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Lear McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Candied characters to the berry fruit nose and a well structured palate that has lovely length of blueberry fruit flavours balanced by the nice sweet oak characters.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Protector McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Hot and spicy aromas with subtle hints of licorice and fruit and has brooding dark fruit flavours on the fleshy and creamy palate.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pale salmon pink wine that’s on the dry side with aromas and flavours of strawberries and hints of marshmallows. Creamy mid-palate with crisp refreshing acidity.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Intense and powerful meaty aromas with floral notes and attractive light berry flavours and a slightly drying tannic finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Vine Sean McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Savoury creamy nose and a palate dominated by shiraz varietal fruit characters. Has plenty of attractive age complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive nose – smells of prunes and spiced pears with nicely weighted and textured palate with a complexity of spicy fruit flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A ripe chocolaty style with meaty notes and hints of grilled veggie-like characters.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Licorice, cassis and plums on the nose with some lovely oak to balance. The tightly structured palate has youthful green flavours and great acid line.
Comments Off on Hugo Wines McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Youthful, fine, minerally raspberry aromas with lean and lingering savoury flavours on the nicely structured and well balanced palate. 5+
Comments Off on Hugo Wines McLaren Vale Grenache 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Quite an extracted style with sour cherry-like nose and a mature mouth puckering plum palate.
Comments Off on Hugo Wines Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Old school style – very flavoursome and very more-ish with attractive savoury mocha fruit characters. Ready for drinking now.
Comments Off on Hugo Wines McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Elegant fragrances and a rich oak driven palate with drying tannins. A good wine. 5+
Comments Off on Hugo Wines McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Sweet syrupy aromas of cherry essence and resinous cola-like flavours. Very fruit driven with lots of acidity.
Comments Off on Hugo Wines McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Tomato leaf and cigar box characters on the nose. Big smooth palate with high level of acidity and good tannins. 5+
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The High Trellis McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Inky medicinal style with nicely focussed dark fruit aromas and flavours and a firm tannin finish.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A big tannic monster with earthy/medicinal aromas and dense dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Fruit focussed with fresh aromatic herbal/blackcurrant aromas and interesting flavours. A pasta wine!
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch McLaren Vale Mencia 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018