Posted: May 2, 2018
A riper style smelling like dried peaches with a full flavoured palate that shows a good level of acidity ensuring a long life.
Comments Off on Rosenvale Vineyards Reserve Barossa Semillon 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Minty and leafy aromas with olive nuances. Simple palate with powerful varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Thomson Estate W&J Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An elegant red/blue fruit shiraz nose and lovely persistence of fresh berry and dark cherry flavours with slightly drying tannin structure and finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Thomson Estate W&J Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Malty oak mingles with some nice sweet blue fruits and there are some slightly porty notes.
Comments Off on Flavabom Vine Dried South Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A zesty fruit lollypop of a nose with simple, slightly sweet, white peach and melon flavours and a long lingering acid finish.
Comments Off on Criminal Minds South Australia Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A toasty savoury bouquet with hints of fruit. A simple palate, soft in the mouth, with some lovely fresh fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Scotts Creek Retreat South Australia Shiraz Grenache 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light citrussy bouquet with Hessian hints developing. Lightweight palate has delicate fruit flavours and is smooth and rounded in the mouth showing a lovely lemon sherbet finish.
Comments Off on Byrne Single Vineyard South Australia Riesling 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A big shiraz that is a lovely melange of ripe berry fruits, spices, malty notes, strong tannins and toasty oak. 5+
Comments Off on Byrne Double Pass South Australia Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
One judge compared the nose to grilled capsicum and sautéed blackcurrants! The savoury/tannic palate is stylish and flavoursome.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Optivis Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An oak dominated nose and a soft, elegant and savoury palate with a firm tannic finish.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
The leathery chocolaty nose has rhubarb notes and oak tending to dominate the slightly minty fruit palate. 5+
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Origin Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Leafy cabernet nose nicely balanced by the cedary/toasty oak. Long lingering spicy fruit cake flavours with strong tannins.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Sun Old Vine Back to Nature Barossa Valley Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Powerful ripe berry fruit characters on both nose and palate with some savoury interest. 3-5
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Sun Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Green leafy fruit bouquet with capsicum notes and similar characters on the palate with cedary oak and slightly drying tannins.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Stone Dry Land Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dark malty nose and full bodied dark fruit palate with mature notes and fine tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Stone Dry Land Eden Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted plum characters on the nose and smooth plum palate with cedary oak and nice acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Skyline Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Raspberries and strawberries on the nose and a simple cranberry-like palate.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Skyline Eden Valley Rosé 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Soft and drinkable with light flowery fragrances and hints of quince. A soft fruit driven palate tasting of pears and peaches.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Skyline Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A lighter leaner style with lime/lemon like characters and crisp acid to balance the sweetness.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Skyline Eden Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Citrussy notes to the nose and a grapey sweet palate with a drying finish.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Sweet Harmony Australia Moscato NV / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Sweet/savoury cabernet dominant aromas with greenish fruit flavours and drying tannin structure. Sweet/sour finish.
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Angas King Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nose is rich, spicy and chocolaty with a very spicy peppery sweet fruit palate. 5+
Comments Off on Greenock Estate Wines Angas King Australia Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Spicy blueberry fruit/toasty oak aromas and slight green streak. Mature blue fruit palate with fine soft tannins and gentle acid finish. 5+
Comments Off on Z Wine Hedley Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Developing savoury style with a dark red fruit nose showing nightshade-like leafiness which is echoed on the long well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Z Wine Audrey Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
The nose is fresh, simple and fruity – the palate long and elegant with flavours of raspberries and green peppers.
Comments Off on Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Grenache 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Oak dominated shiraz with varnishy/boot polish characters, briary black fruits, nice mix of spices and soft toasty oak but assertive tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Z Wine Julius Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Simple dark fruit aromas with some pungency and a warming palate with pleasant plum flavours and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Blackberry Patch Fleurieu Peninsula Cabernet Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A rich, silky smooth, well balanced, shiraz with an attractive elegance of red currant fruits and mocha-like oak with a mellow finish.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Lake Doctor Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Powerful aromas of ripe dark red fruits layered with vanillin oak. Great palate; soft and round and full bodied with a strong tannin structure and mouthfilling blackcurrant and plum flavours.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Z Force McLaren Vale Shiraz Petite Syrah 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Firm flavoursome style with spicy leafy aromas and a bright rich dark fruit palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Hills Are Alive Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Good varietal fruit on the nose with broad tropical flavours on the richer style of palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Matahiwi Estate Wairarapa Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A ripe rhubarb compote of a nose and a big, full flavoured, palate with a powerful tannin structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Franklin Tate Estates Alexander’s Vineyards Margaret River Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A youthful, full bodied shiraz with a spicy slightly nutty bouquet and dark fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Simple apple and quince-like aromas with a toasty palate that comes together nicely and has a crisp acid finish.
Comments Off on Miles From Nowhere Best Blocks Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very sweet – “Needs another 50 years”, said one judge! Nice characters of dried apricots and sultanas.
Comments Off on Scion Rutherglen Muscat Nouveau 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smelling of fresh rose petals with a very flavoursome, lightweight palate that has good acid/phenolic balance.
Comments Off on Scion Blonde Dry Rutherglen White Muscat 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted creamy butterscotch bouquet and rich flavoursome golden honey palate with buttery notes and a lingering finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Blackbilly Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A flavoursome, easy to drink, minerally style in the nettle/gooseberry-like spectrum.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Bella Vigna Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive floral/citrus aromatics with bright light varietal flavours on the youthful palate. Nice level of acidity. Plenty of interest here.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Bella Vigna Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Savoury meaty aromas with rhubarb-like lift and a simple ‘roast meat; like savoury palate with firm tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Haselgrove The Lear McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Ripe stonefruit fragrances with a floral lift and a creamy lemon curd of a palate with good zesty apple crispness on the finish.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Staff Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A lovely ethereal chocolaty bouquet with lifted dark varietal fruits. A solid, weighty, palate with dark jubey fruits, savoury oak and plenty of, slightly angular, tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Haselgrove Col Cross McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Spices, cedar and blue fruit elements to the nose with a full bodied, well balanced palate that has attractive plum flavours with supporting oak. 5+
Comments Off on Haselgrove The Ambassador McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Spicy mocha aromas lift off the dark fruit nose. Soft and fleshy in the mouth with exotic blue fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Maygars Hill Strathbogie Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pungent and slightly developed red fruit aromas with good pinot flavours, soft tannins and a savoury oak backbone. Good drinking.
Comments Off on Singlefile Wines Run Free Western Australia Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle spicy red fruit fragrances and cherry fruit palate with fine tannins and soft acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Singlefile Wines Run Free Western Australia Tempranillo 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Honeyed ripe fruit bouquet and warm oily palate that’s full of flavour and developing nicely.
Comments Off on Cape Bernier Tasmania Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Powerful earthy leathery nose underscored by Maraschino cherry-like characters. The silky smooth, length palate is full of flavour well supported by subtle oak elements.
Comments Off on Cape Bernier Haphazard Tasmania Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smells of strawberry jam with leathery notes. Loads of dark, fruits of the forest, flavours and good oak/tannin support.
Comments Off on Cape Bernier Tasmania Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018