Posted: April 20, 2017
A well made, drier style, rose with blackcurrant characters mixing with strawberries and cream.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Harmony Margaret River Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Complexity of white peach and cashew nut aromas with a soft, creamy and flavoursome palate that has texture and complexity.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Smells of buttered popcorn and toasted almonds. Lovely oaky complexity on the long, soft and supple palate.
Comments Off on Sidewood Mappinga Adelaide Hills Fume Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Good example of style with a powerful but elegant black cherry/spicy oak bouquet and a classic rich, full flavoured shiraz palate with nice line of acid. 5+
Comments Off on Sidewood Mappinga Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Oak dominates the dark spicy fruit aromas and there is plenty more oak on the soft palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Sidewood Stable Hill Mustang Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Coconut-like oak aromas overpower the varietal fruit. Oak dominates the sweet/tart flavours.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Vermilion Bird McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pretty fluorescent pink wine that’s fresh and bright with strawberry and cream aromas and flavours. Has length and a soft finish.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Sun Flare McLaren Vale Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lean style with spicy/savoury nose and soft tannins, oak and slightly green fruit on the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Vagabondo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Well made wine with a pungent passionfruit nose and good depth of bright tropical flavours.
Comments Off on Vagabondo Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Young closed nose; hints of red fruit. Spicy chocolaty palate. A baby. Needs time. 3-5
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Curious SEA Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pleasant bready bouquet and broad brioche-like flavours with citrussy acidity.
Comments Off on Steels Gate Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Blanc de Blanc 2013 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Young lifted nose; aromas of fruit and violets. Very soft, light bodied and well balanced palate. Very flavoursome and easy drinking. 3-5
Comments Off on Garners Leon’s Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Generous jammy fruit aromas and warm, spicy and rounded palate. Nice porty fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Semprevino McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Great deep cherry red wines. Oak tends to still dominate the lifted fruit nose and there are powerful sweet fruit flavours under the spicy oak with powerful tannin structure.
Comments Off on Reillys Wines Stoneflower Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A wine with style and complexity. Has a black olive and red cherry bouquet and stalky peppery cherry fruit palate.
Comments Off on Kina Beach Vineyard Nelson NZ Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
This wine has savoury meaty elements mingling with musk stick and strawberry-like fruit..
Comments Off on La Bise The Kiss Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Clean, fresh and well made. Hints of savoury Vegemite characters with a lemony element.
Comments Off on La Bise The Kiss Adelaide Hills Arneis 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Long textured wine that’s pungent and herbaceous with restrained tropical fruit; some flinty notes.
Comments Off on Eradus Awatere Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Fragrances of herbs, mint and cassis fruit. A dense palate rich with complex flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Highland Heritage Estate The Patrono Series Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent cool climate style. Peppery green fruit bouquet and big, balanced, juicy palate with oak/fruit complexity.
Comments Off on Mt Jagged Wines Tangled Rope Southern Fleurieu Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
“Lovely!”, said a judge. Has honest ripe mulberry fruit layered with savoury elements. Has great texture and balance
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Vineyards Biodynamic Wine Riverland Montepulciano 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pretty florals to the plumy nose which is echoed on the palate with its supple tannins.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Vineyards Biodynamic Wine Riverland Petit Verdot 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Well made bright, simple commercial style of plums, chocolate and spices with ripe tannins.
Comments Off on Pure Vision Organic South Australia Merlot 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pretty perfumed floral fragrances. Quite tannic in the mouth with nice spiciness and quite an acid finish. 5+
Comments Off on Talbots Block The Prince Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lovely powerful spicy dark fruit/oak bouquet. Some aged characters developing on the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Talbots Block The Sultan Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A big full bodied wine – bit heavy handed with the oak but has good spicy varietal fruit underneath and nice level of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Big confectionery bouquet with lots of oak and a violet like lift. Layers of complexity to the thick palate. Good weight of fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Minty dark fruit aromas and a thick savoury mouth-watering palate that lingers on. 3-5
Comments Off on 3 Rings Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Developed aromas of cola, dark fruits and sweet spices. Nice varietal leafy lift to the delicious palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Paringa South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lime and citrus blossom on the nose. Soft and generous in the mouth with lifted citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Sirromet Wines Vineyard Selection Granite Belt Verdelho 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Subtle perfumed lime florals and a tight and evenly textured, tight, palate with elegant green mandarin-like flavours.
Comments Off on Mad Bastard Classic Clare Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent cassis fruit varietal bouquet with lovely elements of dark chocolate. The luscious palate is rich with beautiful fruit and layered with strong tannins and acid. 5+
Comments Off on Mad Bastard Clare Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Ripe jammy raspberry and blackberry aromas with a savoury and tight palate that has attractive upfront jubey fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Sussex Squire The Raging Bull Clare Valley Malbec 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Black cherry bouquet with minty/eucalypt edge. The medium weight palate is young and jubey with a good tannin structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Sussex Squire Thomas Block Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Subdued aromas with an oily texture. Palate tastes of pears with cheesy notes.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Still appears fresh and youthful. The nose is smoky and toasty with a lighter style palate.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Attractive lifted varietal aromas and a big complex tannic palate with a generosity of fruit showing through. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Subtle cherry and quince aromas with a perfumed lift. The generous palate opens up to lovely sweet fruit flavours nicely integrated with the oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Very varietal. Dark fruit, cassis and mint lifts off the nose. A big generous tannic palate with excellent fruit/oak balance, slightly sharp flavours but “That’s cabernet!” 5+
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Warm and slightly phenolic with soft peach-like fruit layered with melon characters.
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Sidney Wilcox White Field Blend South Australia White Blend 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent bright jubey red fruit, creamy oak and strong, well structured, tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Sidney Wilcox Vine-Dried South Australia Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A big wine with a powerfully meaty/chocolate nose and a dash of spice. The thick, full flavoured, palate has a seamless balance of fruit and oak with nice tight tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Estate Perth Hills Shiraz Viognier 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A pretty lifted floral/spicy/licorice bouquet. The nicely structured palate has plenty of bright fruit and savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Regional Geographe Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A well made brooding youthful wine that’s all cherries, spices and pepper. It just needs more time in the cellar.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Regional Geographe Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
“Yummy”, was a comment from the panel. Very attractive dark cassis fruit aromas and a pretty palate that has elegance and complexity with good tannin/oak balance. 5+
Comments Off on Slain Giant First Release Full Bodied Dry Red 2015 & 2016 Clare Valley Langhorne Creek Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Tannat MV / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent varietal nose; a complex mix of cassis fruit, spices, mint and formic acid. Generous cassis fruit palate – oak still a tad aggressive. Needs time. 5+
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Great colour, generous smoky/minty nose and oak dominated palate with chewy tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Majella The Malleea by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Big and tannic with minty cola fruit and still showing high level of acidity. Drink soon!
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Reserve Coonawarra McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Nose beginning to show slight developed characters. Palate is a lovely complexity of fruit, oak, tannins and aged notes.
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Jacko’s McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 20, 2017