Posted: April 8, 2020
Very varietal aromas; a pretty combo of plums and toffee. Spicy plum palate supported by the spicy oak and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Carmine’s Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A light bright complexity of both sweet fruit and herbaceous characters.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Biodynamic Riverland Mencia 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A meaty oak driven style with attractive raspberry-like confectionery fruit.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Grenache Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Dense varietal fruit nose with a slight savoury edge and a palate layered with juicy plums, spices and dusty oak.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Subtle lifted lemon/lime bouquet with good intensity of flavours and a good zesty line of acid.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Hints of olives and herbs both on the nose and the generous palate with a fine acid/tannin balance.
Comments Off on Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Juicy berry bouquet and soft and fleshy in the mouth with well integrated layers of fruit, spices, pepper and oak.
Comments Off on Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Blackcurrant bouquet with subtle herbaceousness and attractive fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Full bodied shiraz without being heavy. Powerful plum/cherry fruit vibrancy and plenty of fine tannins in support.
Comments Off on Red Knot by Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Subtle plum fruit nose with underlying pepper and pretty lifted fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Riot Wine Co 18 Rouge McLaren Vale Grenache (250ml Can) 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Jubey blackcurrant bouquet with peppery leathery elements and brilliant intensity of fruit flavours on the soft juicy palate.
Comments Off on Thomson Estate Jetty’s End South Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A complexity of cherry, chocolate and spicy characters reflects the cooler vintage. It’s a fresh, pleasant and drinkable wine
Comments Off on Thomson Estate Ferry Crossing South Australia Shiraz Grenache 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Plum-like varietal fruit on both the nose and palate with obvious vanillin oak and lifted by fresh acidity.
Comments Off on Thomson Estate Double Pass South Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Smells of tinned plums and has lovely ripe fruit flavours with soft tannins.
Comments Off on Devlin’s Mount South Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A well-structured complex wine with some secondary characters showing through the primary fruit and oak quite evident.
Comments Off on Antiquarian Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A sound commercial shiraz rich with spicy red and peppery plum fruit characters.
Comments Off on Ulupna Single Vineyard Goulburn Valley Victoria Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Almost inky in colour with blackcurrant-like fruit aromas jumping out the glass. Huge palate – not particularly complex but offering very nice drinking.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Colour of Raven Black Wine Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright fresh red currant aromas with soft and juicy red fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Swan Hill Victoria Zweigelt 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Honeysuckle notes to the lifted nose, oily mouthfeel and honeyed citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Pure Vision Wines RMW Organic Adelaide Plains Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A text-book bouquet of pretty lifted strawberry aromas with rich ripe confectionery fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Mr Brightside by Mr Riggs McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very well aged wine showing lovely secondary fruit and chocolaty oak characters.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Chap McLaren Vale & Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely lift of violet and plum fragrances and a full-bodied palate with bright fresh plum flavours.
Comments Off on Mr Brightside by Mr Riggs Preservative Free McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lighter style with elegance and freshness. Nice primary fruit nose and smooth pear/citrus palate with passionfruit notes.
Comments Off on Mr Brightside by Mr Riggs Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A softly structured style with juicy varietal fruit characters and very subtle use of oak nicely complementing the fruit and supported by a good acid backbone.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Magnet McLaren Vale Grenache 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very intense deep purple wine with sweet varietal fruit aromas and a lovely touch of oak. Generous primary fruit on the palate complemented by subtle use of oak.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs d’Adelaide Montepulciano 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Firm dry wine; herbaceous and leathery on the nose, good minty cabernet fruit flavours and a grippy tannic finish.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A complex and well-balanced wine with red berry fruit, complex oak, dusty tannins and a savoury hint.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A powerful old school style shiraz with the oak dominating the attractive varietal fruit characters. Nice dusty tannins.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Original McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely complexity to the nose with secondary notes developing. Big up-front chocolate, raspberry and plum flavours with gentle oak holding it together.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A big full-bodied style with ripe plummy fruit characters, some pepper and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Jo Nash Single Vineyard Strathbogie Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
“A good commercial drop,” noted one judge. Has bright red fruits nicely layered with oak and grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Jo Nash Single Vineyard Upper Goulburn Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
The nose is lifted, leafy and herbaceous and is silky in the mouth with a long firm line of juicy blackcurrant flavours that carry through to the end.
Comments Off on Jo Nash Single Vineyard Goulburn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Spicy oak nose with a dash of pepper and some plum fruit. Strong cherry fruit driven palate with a fine tannin structure.
Comments Off on McPherson Family Vineyards Andrew McPherson South Eastern Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Sweet confectionery nose – all blackberries and cedar oak. Stewed plum and red fruit flavours and fine tannin structure.
Comments Off on Don’t Tell Gary Wine by Jo Nash Victoria Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lifted aromatics – almost herbal with a dash of white pepper and pretty, cool climate, floral flavours. Some great tannins.
Comments Off on Clarnette & Ludvigsen Reserve Grampians Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Raisined chocolaty nose layered with spices and a vibrant complexity of fruit sweetness on the palate.
Comments Off on Munari Wines Fortified Heathcote Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely lifted honeyed citrus/apricot fruit fragrances and a perfectly balanced palate not too sweet with generous length and good acidity.
Comments Off on Munari Wines Late Harvest Heathcote Viognier 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Some delicate stewed fruit evident with the acid cutting through the palate.
Comments Off on Munari Wines Heathcote Grenache Rosé 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Simple spicy plum fruit balanced by the sweet oak with a long warming finish.
Comments Off on Munari Wines ‘The Beauregard’ Heathcote Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Red apple-like aromas and lean tight lychee and pear flavours. Crisp finish.
Comments Off on Madfish Western Australia Pinot Gris 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Quite a meaty savoury nose and a rich style of palate bright with primary fruit flavours and peppery notes.
Comments Off on Marchand & Burch Villages Mount Barker Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Sweet red fruit bouquet with peppery herbaceous notes and soft well-structured fruity palate.
Comments Off on Fat ‘n Skinny The Red Fury McLaren Vale Tempranillo Garnacha 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Delicate lemonade-like aromas with a perfumed lift and soft fleshy fruit flavours; very musk stick and very varietal with a long lingering finish.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Vermentino 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Intense slatey pear bouquet with a zesty lemon lift. Soft and creamy in the mouth with great line of lemon curd flavours.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Fiano 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A powerful style with good viognier expression. Has a buttery apricot nose and generous varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Point 65 Hunter Valley & Orange Viognier 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Pretty spicy raspberry nose with subtle varietal fruit flavours and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Point 65 Orange Pinot Noir 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very bright and generous purple fruit characters with lovely sweet vanillin oak integration.
Comments Off on Gumpara Mader Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Attractive strawberry-like fruit showing a hint of secondary characters developing and has a fine tannin finish.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Nose open up to bright raspberries and strawberries that are echoed on the palate.
Comments Off on Jip Jip Rocks McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020