Posted: March 7, 2019
A robust and luxurious deep crimson wine with lovely purple highlights. Has rich dark fruit characters laced with pepper and spices and a hint of mint. Great tannin structure.
Comments Off on Dalberti Charcoal Burner Great Western Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Vibrant and fresh stalky herbal fragrances with a good length of zippy green tropical fruit flavours finishing on the savoury side.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Dark jubey berry bouquet and robust upfront sweet plum and licorice flavours. A pleasant easy drinking style.
Comments Off on Fox in the Hen House South Australia Sparkling Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Light lifted strawberry bouquet and fresh and lively green strawberry palate. High acidity.
Comments Off on Eldredge Wines Kitty Clare Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Lifted citrus aromas with some tropicals underneath and a vibrant lime driven palate with good crunchy acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Eldredge Wines Blue Chip Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A well made, full flavoured wine with robust spicy lemon aromatics and good acid/fruit balance on the vibrant and elegant palate. 5+
Comments Off on Eldredge Wines Spring Gully Clare Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Lifted red fruit bouquet with slight porty element and complex layers of plum and herb flavours.
Comments Off on GMH Red South Australia Meritage 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Aromas of dried cranberries with a herbal edge and minty plum flavours. Has balance and depth.
Comments Off on GMH Family Selection South Australia Red Blend 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Nose shows some blue fruits, hints of mint and a slight feral note with a light bright fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on GMH Winemaker’s Reserve South Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A crimson wine with a peppery blackberry bouquet, a perfumed lift and dash of spice. Bright spicy berry fruit flavours and lovely tannin balance to the well structured palate.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Peppery black fruit fragrances and quite crunchy purple fruit flavours with chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Nose is a vibrant mix of flinty limes and pungent stonefruits with an excellent length of fresh citrus and cut grass flavours. A classic!
Comments Off on Pertaringa Lakeside White Meritage South Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Cherries and plums on the nose with a good depth of peppery plum and oak flavours.
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Central Victoria Shiraz Mourvedre 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Slight savoury meatiness to the nose with a tight palate that has smoky and herbal elements.
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Fresh lift of green aromatics which follow through on to the lightly tropical palate.
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Candied lemon bouquet with a pungent note and an upfront full flavoured tropical fruit palate.
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Rich purple wine with meaty aromas and hints of black fruits and sweet, spicy and peppery palate.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Rich and flavoursome with brooding meaty aromas and lifted oak sitting over savoury fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A very perfumed lift to the nose and a straightforward but full flavoured palate of asparagus over passionfruit.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Alive and vibrant with an intense lift of fresh asparagus on the nose and nice amount of fruit on the palate with good line of acid to balance.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Nose is a pleasant mix of dark chocolate, berries and violets which is echoed on the vibrant palate.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Lovely mix of black fruits and perfumed oak aromas with a firm, lean and clean blue fruits palate. “One for the cellar,” said one judge. 5+
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Wrattonbully Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A hint of lime cordial on the nose with nuances of ripe apples and a tight confectionery palate with nice minerally notes. 5+
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Wrattonbully Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Great crimson colour with pretty lifted oak and blueberry fragrances and excellent vibrancy of sweet fruit flavours with lovely tannins.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A lovely lift of purple fruit with a dash of pepper and spice and a solid tight and crunchy fruit palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A rich robust crimson varietal – silky smooth in the mouth and loaded with ruby red fruit characters and savoury/Bonox-like elements.
Comments Off on Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Smells of grapefruit with a hint of citrus blossom and has a very citrussy flavour profile. 3-5
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Pokolbin Hunter Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Lemon blossom aromas with a mineral thread and a tight and lively citrussy palate with a hint of butterscotch.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Nice integration of red fruits, Bonox and spice on the nose. Seamless balance between the fruit, acid and tannins on the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Belebula Hunter Valley Sangiovese 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A confectionery sweet strawberries and cream nose and palate. “One for the punters.”
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines Serenity McLaren Vale Merlot Rosé 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Very youthful jubey blackberry bouquet with fresh and lively flavours of raspberries and strawberries and some attractive spiciness.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Berry fruit fragrances; hints of tobacco and forest floor notes with complex red berry flavours.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Aromas of honey and peach blossom with oak sitting on top and a very tight crunchy green stonefruit palate.
Comments Off on Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Attractive peppery lift to the perfumed fruity nose and a straightforward palate with fruity flavours.
Comments Off on Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Very spicy red fruit nose with a perfumed lift and nice spicy herbal varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Salena Estate Ink Series Riverland Touriga 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Both the nose and palate are a lovely mix of sour cherry fruit, herbs and spices and a light dash of pepper.
Comments Off on Rapaura Springs Rohe – Southern Valleys Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A very powerful up-front wine with loads of honeyed passionfruit characters and enough acid to keep it all in check.
Comments Off on Rapaura Springs Rohe – Blind River Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
An interesting complexity of sour cherries, mint, pepper and herbs with long acid finish.
Comments Off on Rapaura Springs Reservoir Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A powerful perfumed tropical bouquet with more of the same echoed on the palate. Has a nice savoury finish to it.
Comments Off on Rapaura Springs Bull Paddock Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Nice freshness to the chocolaty varietal fruit nose with an attractive line of crisp dark berry fruit flavours.
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Renaissance McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Gamey meaty bouquet with vanilla oak notes. Sweet/sour flavours with herbal elements and obvious oak.
Comments Off on Koonara Cape Banks Razortooth Vineyard Mount Gambier Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Vibrant peppery fruit fragrances with a fresh lively dark fruit palate showing some peppery notes.
Comments Off on Haha Hawkes Bay Syrah 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A solid example of the variety with aromas of almond meal, nougat and pears and flavours of sweet stonefruits.
Comments Off on Glover Family Vineyard Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Powerful, pungent, passionfruit nose and a big flavoursome palate that makes a huge impact. “A lot of wine,” commented one judge.
Comments Off on Glover Family Vineyards Zephyr Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Red currants and mint lift off the nose and shows a slight savoury edge. Bright fresh plum and mint flavours on the palate with some drying oak and lingering tannins.
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Bush Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2013 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Pretty blue fruit fragrances with a violet/floral lift and chocolate and cola characters over sweet black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Pretty floral/stonefruit fragrances with some oak pushing through and has a lovely light linear palate with a zesty acid backbone.
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
An intense flavoursome fruit driven sauvignon blanc with just enough savoury elements to keep it in check. Nice perfumed lift to the nose and crunchy acid on the palate.
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
A pretty sweet fruit style showing layers of floral and savoury characters supported by a fine line of acidity.
Comments Off on Amadio Wines Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Lifted slightly pungent citrus nose. Palate is zesty and alive with crunchy green apple and pear flavours.
Comments Off on Alex Russell Wines alejandro Riverland Vermentino 2018 / 0 View / March 7, 2019