Posted: March 2, 2018
Caramel toffee nose with heady rancio lift. Beautifully textured palate with lovely aged material and spirity finish.
Comments Off on Carmine’s The Tribute SA Rare Tawny NV / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Heady red fruit aromas and a big rich grippy palate with good flavour complexity.
Comments Off on Carmine’s Black Label SA Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Fresh cassis nose with plenty of tannins and acid on the nicely structured varietal palate.
Comments Off on Fishbone Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nose reminiscent of a green cabernet style. Nicely textured palate with good weight of fruit more in the savoury spectrum.
Comments Off on Fishbone Ruby Geographe WA Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted green fragrances with slight asparagus notes and decent balance of cut grass and lantana characters across the palate.
Comments Off on Fishbone Premium Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted honeyed apricot fragrance and creamy fruit salad of a palate with a sweet finish.
Comments Off on Invivo Michelle’s Central Otago Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Interesting nose – smells of herbs and dill pickles with similar characters on the upfront sweet palate.
Comments Off on Blackbilly Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lots of tannins here but has good solid dark fruit focus to support it. Good clean nose with a decent palate length.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Subtle confectionery cherry aromas and nicely structured, slightly dry, pink fruit palate.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternatives Series McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Blackcurrant nose with olives and vanillin oak in the background. The palate is powerful and loaded with dark fruit and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Protector McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A ripe well rounded style with mushroomy characters to the jammy fruit nose and a big palate with lifted spicy dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Twist McLaren Vale Primitivo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Dark, spicy and juicy cherry-like varietal fruit characters here with liqueur-like notes and grainy tannins. Still a youth.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Vine Sean McLaren Vale Grenache 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Rich earthy bouquet with lots of lovely dark savoury fruit. The long lingering palate is dominated by rich black licorice characters with hints of smoked meats and a dash of pepper.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive lively earthy/black olive aromas with a brooding blackberry palate that has nice spicy mocha oak and lovely velvety tannins with a firm finish.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Spicy licoricey aromas with upfront sweet and spicy berry fruit flavours with lots of oak and nice grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A solid style that has firm dark varietal fruits, cedary oak and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines MVS McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Meaty mushroom elements obvious on the nose with a maturing chocolaty plum palate and a slightly meaty finish.
Comments Off on Pruner’s Hut DB McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Fresh and youthful style with ripe pears on the nose and tasting like a pear tart.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Mudgee Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Toasty butterscotch bouquet with light floral nuances and ripe lime and orange oil-like flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Mudgee Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Tangerine hues with sweet/sour characters on the nose and a nicely textured palate.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Mudgee Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Oily nose with hints of asparagus and more asparagus on the palate mixed with citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Map Maker Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Good intensity of simple herbaceous/tropical varietal characters with pleasant crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Staete Landt Annabel Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Sweet and pungent with confectionery tropical characters supported by a good line of acid.
Comments Off on Staete Landt Duchess Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted plumy fruit characters with some oak and drying tannins. Lovely drinkability.
Comments Off on Semprevino McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Simple nutty red fruit aromas and some nicely focussed flavours with drying tannins.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Violet aromatics mix with toasty oak and cassis fruit. Gorgeous full bodied blueberry palate that, according to one judge, “Definitely has the ‘X’ factor!”
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A nicely structured but quite subdued and still closed pinot with a lifted cherry bouquet and great weight of fruit on the palate.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Wine Lovers Orange Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Savoury gamey aromas with pine needle nuances. Intensely flavoured well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Single Vineyard Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Smells of rose petals and orange blossom and is soft and creamy in the mouth. 5+
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines On The Grapevine Orange Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted perfumed fragrances and softly textured palate with nice length and range of flavours.
Comments Off on Kangarilla Hill Wines Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Complex chocolaty caramel oak driven nose with the savoury fruit flavours nicely carried by the oak and supported by velvety smooth tannins. Drinking well now or cellar future enjoyment.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A lovely wine; “Very drinkable” with pretty perfumed fruit fragrances and well rounded palate filled with long juicy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Left Hook Round 2 Margaret River Shiraz Grenache 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Subtle but complex aromas and flavours of stonefruits, tropical fruit and light nutty oak.
Comments Off on Franklin Tate Estates Traditional Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely aromas – smells like the forest floor and has earthy tarry notes. Very savoury palate with a tight grippy oak finish.
Comments Off on Franklin Tate Estates Alexander’s Vineyards Margaret River Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A reserved varietal nose with subtle creamy lemon-like flavours.
Comments Off on jB wines Joseph’s Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Pinot Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Good blend of savoury meaty characters with sweet berry fruit and ageing complexity.
Comments Off on Billy Goat Hill Estate Geographe WA Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Herbaceous/gooseberry bouquet and bright grassy flavours with a tight crisp finish.
Comments Off on Harvey River Estate Geographe WA Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Floral/violet nuances on the nose and has a firm leafy blackcurrant palate.
Comments Off on Harvey River Estate Geographe WA Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Tight greenish red currant aromas with an elegant, medium bodied, palate. Nice commercial style.
Comments Off on Harvey River Estate Geographe WA Merlot 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Intense muscat/grapey nose with nice clean, balanced flavours and subtle sweetness.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Moscato 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Fresh pear aromas with a hint of the tropics. Upfront spicy/ginger pear flavours with a pleasant phenolic grip.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Estate Grown Murray Darling Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Bright honeyed fruit fragrances. Smooth in the mouth with fresh fruity flavours.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Estate Grown Murray Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Dense briary/toasty bouquet and a firm, medium bodied and silky smooth palate that is loaded with intense dark fruit and chocolaty flavours and lovely ripe tannins.
Comments Off on Yarrawood Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Off dry style with lemony/citrus aromas and flavours and ‘gentle’ sweetness.
Comments Off on Yarrawood Tall Tales Yarra Valley Autumn Harvest Riesling 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A mix of dried apricot and rich butterscotch aromas and intense sweet citrussy palate with very good acidity.
Comments Off on Yarrawood Tall Tales Yarra Valley Botrytis Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A very youthful wine with bright fresh melon/pear fragrances showing a floral lift. Slightly sweet and fruity on the palate with good persistence of complex flavours.
Comments Off on Rapaura Springs Classic Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Powerful passionfruit fragrances and a fresh herbaceous/lemon varietal palate. Some sweetness. Moderate acidity.
Comments Off on Rapaura Springs Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Bright lifted spicy cherry nose. Palate has texture and density with developing gamey flavours and punchy tannins.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018