Posted: June 30, 2017
Faint earthy whiff to the nose and nice persistence of fruit on the soft gentle palate.
Comments Off on Chateau Lamothe de Haux Cadillac Bordeaux France Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Another classy style. Quite developed nutty/leathery aromas and oodles of very rich, sweet fruit, flavours and very high level of tannins.
Comments Off on Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Sonoma County USA Merlot 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Huge briary/raspberry nose and lingering fruit sweetness on the supple well structured palate.
Comments Off on Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Chile Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Attractive earthiness to the mulberry nose. Fleshy sweetness on the silky smooth palate.
Comments Off on Trivento Tribu Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Subdued nose; some perfumed notes. Lovely length of smooth, tasty, jammy flavours. Quite warming in the mouth.
Comments Off on Zuccardi Serie A Valle de Uco Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Savoury smallgoods-like elements on the nose and a fleshy palate with coffee/chocolaty complexity and high level of tannins.
Comments Off on Macho Gaucho Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Gentle savoury aromas and a very classy palate with superb, supple, ripe fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Argento Reserva Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A complex medley of fruity aromas and coffee-like complexity to the dark fruit palate.
Comments Off on Zolo Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A lovely blend; delicious and very elegant and smelling of raspberries with some leafy notes. More sweet raspberry fruit on the well structured palate. Dry finish.
Comments Off on Palmer Margaret River Cabernet Franc Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Great colour; deep crimson red. Gentle nose – all dark briary fruit. Rich sweet palate with long lingering flavour persistence, mocha notes and grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Esk Valley Gimblet Gravels Winemakers Reserve Hawkes Bay Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Deep purple hues and a dark fruited nose showing plenty of oak. The palate is smooth, rich and balanced with drying tannins.
Comments Off on Te Awa Gimblet Gravels Single Estate Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Intense plum and red berry fragrances and rich silky smooth palate with very tight acidity.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Organic Hawkes Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Dark and fleshy on the nose. Smooth and rounded in the mouth; soft on the finish.
Comments Off on Vidal Anthony Joseph of Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Intense purple colour and elegant spicy dark fruit aromas with a big, rich and very flavoursome palate – very classy and still very young with fine drying tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Villa Maria Gimblet Gravels Reserve Hawkes Bay Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A classy and elegant deep purple wine full of rich dark fruit and astringent tannins.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Hawkes Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Dark spicy aromas and a soft supple palate with a nice structure and good line of acid.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay Merlot 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Smells of blackcurrant with musty notes. Very grippy palate with attractive dark fruit elements.
Comments Off on Thornbury Hawkes Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Quite developed chocolaty bouquet and a well rounded palate. Good flavour intensity and length.
Comments Off on Zilzie Wines Estate Australia Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Nose shouts of vibrant dark fruits. Plenty of varietal fruit flavours on the long, nicely textured, palate. Subtle use of oak. Good tannins.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Biodynamic Riverland Petit Verdot 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A smooth rounded and well balanced wine with fragrant raspberry fruit aromas and delicious dark fruit flavours with herbal hints and fine drying tannins. “Lots of interest”.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards The Reserve Clare Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A long elegant wine with subtle earthiness to the nose and gentle sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Shottesbrooke Estate Series McLaren Vale Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Simple briary fruit nose with hints of oak. Smooth, mellow and lighter style of red fruit palate.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Pyrenees Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Slight mintiness to the very developed nutty/spicy nose. The palate is smooth, elegant and classy with dark fruit flavour intensity and fine tannic grip to the finish.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Nest Egg Adelaide Hills Merlot 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Ageing colour, subdued dusty bouquet with a lovely mellow flavour profile.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Inconspicuous spicy fruit fragrances and restrained dark fruit palate with toasty oak balance.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Ageing tawny hues and very gentle nutty spicy aromas. Smooth and creamy mouthfeel to the very elegant palate.
Comments Off on ArtWine The Dog House Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Merlot 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Some wild herb-like aromas. Medium bodied, nicely textured, palate. Good sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Wine Lovers Full House Orange Malbec Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2016 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Just a faint whiff of mulberries on the nose; more on the palate. Nice weight and texture.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Single Vineyard Orange Malbec 2016 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A bright purple, mid-weight, style of merlot with soft aromas and plenty of flavours.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Reserve Orange Malbec 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Very grippy, flavoursome style with a savoury nose and good palate length.
Comments Off on Giesen Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Good varietal aromas and smooth, not too tannic, palate with an astringent finish.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Wines Rylstone Mudgee (Rylstone) Petit Verdot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Fresh gamey style with wild raspberry fruit characters, very grippy tannins and tight acidity.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Wines Joey Orange Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Slight menthol bouquet and super smooth, svelte, raspberry palate with hints of coffee beans.
Comments Off on Piedra Negra Reserve Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Attractive gentle berry bouquet and soft smooth palate with quite intense sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Bellarine Estate Julian’s Bellarine Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lovely oaky aromas with some fruit intensity. Rich and silky smooth in the mouth.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Reserved smoky savoury nose and simple fine grained palate; a tad lightweight – nice structure.
Comments Off on Glenlofty Estate Pyrenees Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lovely red/purple hues and a savoury nose that has a certain mintiness. The palate is packed with fruit/oak flavours. Quite a tight finish.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 17 Plateau Hawke’s Bay Malbec 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Stunning purple colour. Very soft nose with nuances of plums and spices. An intense concentration of sweet dark fruit flavours on the silky palate.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 17 Plateau Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Very deep red wine with lovely purple hues. It has a savoury/spicy oak driven nose and very elegant, tight and youthful palate with lashings of lingering varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Taylor Made Clare Valley Malbec 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lolly-like fruit nose and medium weight, sweet fruit, palate with fine drying tannins.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Merlot 2016 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Herbal nose with savoury complexity developing. Soft, smooth and flavoursome on the mouth with plenty of tannins.
Comments Off on Climbing Orange Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A different and unusual savoury character to the spicy fruit nose. Quite soft in the mouth with nice intensity and length of varietal fruit flavours and high acidity.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Hints of wild herbs and violets lift off the nose. Lighter flavours with some fruit sweetness.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Wines Pinnacle Series Orange Cabernet Franc 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Somewhat reserved nose with hints of violets and a finely structured palate with punchy sweet fruit flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Wines Isabelle Orange Cabernet Franc Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Herbal; slightly medicinal nose. Nicely balanced Bordeaux style palate with sweet/sour characters.
Comments Off on Myattsfield Vineyards Manjimup Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A developed savoury style with gentle violet notes to the nose and a classy and very flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Cabernet Franc 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
An elegant savoury style with lovely fresh spicy varietal fruit, grainy tannins and astringent finish.
Comments Off on Babich Winemakers’ Reserve Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Deep red/purple wine. A herbal/medicinal nose and very classy palate – well rounded, rich and spicy with fleshy dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Babich The Patriarch Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Bonox-like characters to the developed nose and a complex, developed and grippy palate. “Plenty of interest here”.
Comments Off on RCV Stoneflower Clare Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017