Posted: July 21, 2022
Buttery malo aromas and attractive buttery characters on the nicely textured, layered, palate. Good acidity.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Wilde Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Intense perfumed forest berry bouquet and an inky fleshy full-bodied palate dominated by red fruit with mouth coating tannins and good acid backbone.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper New South Wales Montepulciano 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Still a very young wine with some spritz evident. Grassy green herbaceous aromas and delicious intense lime/nettle palate with good acidity.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Hunter Valley Semillon 2022 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A great example of the variety with musky floral fragrances and an elegant well balanced herbaceous/lime palate.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Hunter Valley Verdelho 2022 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Citrus/honeysuckle nose with nougat notes; good line of mouth-watering citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Hunter Valley Pinot Grigio 2022 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Purple wine with peppery fruit aromas, fleshy blackberry jam-like flavours and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Altus Rise Ascension Margaret River Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A nose of licorice and violets with intense blackberry flavours, good tannin structure and subtle oak.
Comments Off on Altus Rise Ascension Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A nose of toasty brown lime characters with good concentration of nutty citrus flavours and good use of oak with a crisp line of acid.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Wines Lisa Reserve Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Nettley citrus-like aromas leading to a linear citrus driven palate.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Wines Sarah Elizabeth Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A big “serious” wine still showing plenty of fruit with blackberry-like varietal fruit and fresh oak. Years in it yet.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Wines Diedrich Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Beautiful aged medium bodied chocolaty/peppery wine with red/black fruit elements.
Comments Off on Seville Hill TRE Yarra Valley Sangiovese Merlot Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Earthy mushroomy bouquet and a soft nicely aged Christmas cake-like palate.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Merlot 2014 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Soft and creamy with good length and balance of red fruits supported with a good tannin structure.
Comments Off on Curtis Family Vineyards Small Batch McLaren Vale Grenache 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Minty chocolate nose and lots of oak on the concentrated jammy fruit palate. Good acid line.
Comments Off on Curtis Family Vineyards Small Batch McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A straightforward, nicely textured, wine with light forest floor and red berry characters.
Comments Off on 82 Metres Wines Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Dark “moody” wine with pretty red and black varietal fruit on a light palate.
Comments Off on 82 Metres Wines Yarra Valley Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
An elegant wine with potential for ageing. It has peppery fruit, good tannins and plenty of acid.
Comments Off on Kyneton Ridge Heathcote Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A youthful wine with loads of flavour. Good varietal fruit and nice acidity.
Comments Off on Kyneton Ridge Macedon Heathcote Cabernet Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Big ripe jammy fruit driven pinot with high acid and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Kyneton Ridge Reserve Macedon Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A big rich pinot but done well. Some sweet dark fruit with savoury notes and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Kyneton Ridge Skipping Rabbit Macedon Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Pleasant youthful citrus/apple aromas with bright and simple stonefruit flavours.
Comments Off on Anna Spinato Brut Vintage DOC Veneto Italy Prosecco 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Pretty perfumed floral bouquet; light refreshing savoury palate. Attractive phenolic finish.
Comments Off on Brise Maritime Mediterranee IGP Provence France Rosé 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A fresh easy style. Nice sweetness and a lift of strawberries and cherries.
Comments Off on Lumiere Provence France Rosé 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Strawberry and cream of a wine with lifted aromas and lingering flavours. Good acid line.
Comments Off on Domaine Des Feraud Cuvee Prestige Provence France Rosé 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Ruby red wine lifted and driven by a floral fruit blend with some meaty notes and nice soft tannins.
Comments Off on Erin Eyes Wines Stone of Destiny Clare Valley Shiraz Malbec 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Sweet and spicy blue fruit characters seamlessly layered with oak and acid.
Comments Off on Erin Eyes Wines Blarney Stone Clare Valley Shiraz 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Subtle fruit aromas with good core of varietal fruit on the palate; subtle oak.
Comments Off on Erin Eyes Wines Ballycapple Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Deep purple wine with an inky concentration of spicy peppery fruit on the nose and palate.
Comments Off on Paulmara Estates DeNero Barossa Nero D’Avola 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Nutty butterscotch bouquet with hints of apples and “true Champagne” characters on the elegant, intense and beautifully balanced palate.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Vineyard Cuvee Traditionelle Tasmania Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A bolder juicy flavoursome pinot with dark fleshy fruit, peppery notes and menthol hints.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Vineyard Reserve Tasmania Pinot Noir 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A fuller style with minty black and red fruit, good level of acid and some nice tannins.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Softly structured wine with a nice concentration of ripe blackberry fruit and toasty oak.
Comments Off on Mike Press Wines Jimmy’s Block Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Dark chocolaty nose with perfumed blackberry flavours and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Mike Press Wines Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Intense herbaceous cherry bouquet with a ripe red/black flavour profile. “A typical Aussie style of pinot.”
Comments Off on Mike Press Wines Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A pretty nose lifted and perfumed with maturing red fruit flavours and peppery notes.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Signature Old China Hand Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Interesting flinty melon bouquet and initial sweetness on the palate nicely balanced with flinty complexity. “A unique wine,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Blanc 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
An elegant style of pinot – deep ruby red in colour with lovely layers of sour cherry, forest floor and menthol elements with silky tannins and good acid line.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A lovely blend of dark fruit, fig and plum-like characters layered with sweet spicy oak and crisp acid.
Comments Off on Welland Valley & Valley Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Clean lifted aromatics and very refined polished palate with exotic flavours and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines McLaren Vale Mourvèdre 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A nice concentration of blackberry fruit with savoury olive notes and lovely soft tannins.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Village Green McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Ripe blackberry bouquet and jammy fruit palate with soft savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines South Australia Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Savoury blackberry fruit characters with a violet lift and subtle use of oak.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Estery plum bouquet and a dry blackberry/plum palate with sweet spicy oak, soft tannins and light acid.
Comments Off on Wine Architect The Thief Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Intense leafy cassis nose and fleshy black fruit palate underscored by the acid.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines One Tree Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Rich blackberry jam aromas with a full-bodied inky/chocolaty palate showing a big hit of pepper and some powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines One Tree Hill Montepulciano 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Dark inky wine with intense licoricey fruit and mouth-coating tannins. Good example of the variety.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines One Tree Hill Durif 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Dark chocolaty aromas and blackberry/plum flavours with good tannins structure.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Pungent gamey/barnyard characters on the nose with good depth and balance of savoury/meaty flavours and good tannin structure. Old school.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Mappinga Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
A fresh austere style with a lift of rose petals and a citrusy palate.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Sparkling Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Steely nose with a floral lift and stewed fruit-like flavour profile.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Sparkling Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / July 21, 2022