Posted: May 1, 2019
A tarry mature wine that still shows a core of sweet fruit freshness. “Drink now or up to 2022,” suggested one judge.
Comments Off on Vater Wines First Edition Barossa Shiraz 2006 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Aromas of creamy raspberry and sour cherries with slightly spicy green fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Magnificat McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Earthy/olive leaf aromas and a syrupy palate full of powerful cassis fruit flavours with supple tannins.
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Leafy menthol aromas with a hint of berries and interesting, elegantly structured savoury palate.
Comments Off on Sussex Squire Thomas Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Fresh and slightly reserved red fruit bouquet with a fleshy sweet blackcurrant palate and powerful vanillin oak.
Comments Off on Sussex Squire Samuel Block Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Earthy red fruit fragrances and a bright berry fruit palate with savoury notes and showing a nice tannin presence. Needs food!
Comments Off on Sussex Squire The Sly Fox Clare Valley Sangiovese 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Very lifted dusty oak aromas and sweet vanillin oak flavours matched by juicy varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Sussex Squire The Windmill Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A meaty savoury blend with plum and berry fruit characters, nicely focussed tannins and long lingering finish.
Comments Off on Sussex Squire The Bloodline Clare Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
The wine is a flavoursome melange of plums, rhubarb, deli meats, spices and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Kristalana Wines Limited Release South Australia Barmera Grenache 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Delicate fresh fruit fragrances with inviting pungency. Sweet, soft and smooth in the mouth.
Comments Off on Karrawatta Sophies Hill Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Reserved savoury aromas with good length of zesty lemon-like flavours and nice varietal pungency with a tight acid finish.
Comments Off on Karrawatta Anna’s Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Nose has rich layers of savoury meats, red berries and slight peppery elements. Lovely generous palate loaded with berry flavours and showing some fruit sweetness with fine tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Cul-Stor McLaren Vale Shiraz Blend 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Herbaceous characters to the nose with hints of juniper berries. Rich ripe palate with great varietal fruit expression, length and depth.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Protector McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Subtle citrus/apple aromas with a pungent edge. Well structured herbaceous/passionfruit palate that has a crisp end.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
The nose is fruity and sherbety with a delicate perfumed note. Palate shows lovely elegance and attractive savouriness.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Soft subtle oaky aromas and a creamy textured palate starting to show nice bottle age.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Staff Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Young and vibrant wine with a ripe concentration of ripe plum and red berry fruits showing a savoury edge and classic earthy tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Montepulciano 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Savoury aromas with a spicy peppery lift and grippy palate sitting in the meaty/savoury spectrum.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Supple slippery raspberry fruit characters matched by creamy toasty oak and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Ambassador McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Dark berry bouquet with subtle toasty oak and a peppery lift. Nicely textured palate with a subtle balance of dusty oak, mulberry-like fruit and fine grained tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Col Cross McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Nice balance and concentration of dark fruits and toasty oak on nose and palate with savoury meaty touches and powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Lear McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Brilliant dark plum fruit aromas with hints of splintery oak. Lovely creamy texture to the palate full of plum flavours, very spicy oak and a good tannin presence.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Cruth McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Ripe and pungent style with some herbaceousness to the nose and firm fleshy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Glendale Limestone Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Smoky cassis nose with a complexity of dark leathery fruit. Nice varietal flavours with balancing oak.
Comments Off on Glendale Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A lovely cool climate shiraz that’s a sweet/savoury combination of dark chocolaty fruit and roasted meats nicely balanced by tannins.
Comments Off on Glendale Limestone Coast Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Nice concentration of leafy blackcurrant aromas and a complexity of cassis fruit/cedary oak flavours with hints of olives.
Comments Off on Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Ripe peppery plum varietal fruits seamlessly balanced with dusty oak, zippy acidity and some lovely powdery tannins.
Comments Off on Brand & Sons Night Owls Coonawarra Shiraz Malbec 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Savoury oaky nose with herbal notes and firmly structured olive leaf/herbal palate with subtle plum fruit notes and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Brand & Sons Fire & Ice Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Subtle toasty nose with hints of apples and citrus. Mouthfilling apple-like flavours with some citrus giving freshness.
Comments Off on Arlequin Barossa Valley Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Delicate lemon/lime aromatics and a delicate and beautifully structured palate – it just need time to evolve.
Comments Off on Arlequin Eden Valley Riesling 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Wild gamey style with spicy earthy bouquet and flavoursome layers of plum fruit, savoury meats and spices with an oaky finish.
Comments Off on Arlequin Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Intense delightful characters reminiscent of cherry liqueur and Turkish Delight obvious on the spicy lifted nose and the silky smooth palate.
Comments Off on Arlequin Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A nose of toasty oak and ripe red fruits with very good depth of fruit flavours with tannin dryness and nice use of quality oak.
Comments Off on Arlequin Barossa Valley Merlot 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A lovely wine – great drinkability with excellent persistence of fresh spicy plum and cassis fruit carried by subtle oak and fine tannins.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Family Cellar Single Vineyard Rutherglen Durif 2015 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Dark and inky fruit cake aromas and mouthfilling flavours with long grippy tannins.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Single Vineyard Rutherglen Durif 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Beautifully ageing wine that still has fruit freshness with some nice powdery tannins.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Family Cellar Single Vineyard Rutherglen Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A gleaming yellow gold wine that has a big impact of toasty orchard fruit characters. Hints of honeyed sweetness and vanilla notes.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Family Cellar Single Vineyard Rutherglen Marsanne 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Buttery toasty bouquet with a citrus edge and elegantly weighted palate that has excellent flavour persistence and lovely texture.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Single Vineyard Rutherglen Marsanne 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
The nose is a vibrancy of Ribena and raspberries with ripe fleshy fruity flavours.
Comments Off on Boston Bay Peninsula Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Reserved green apple style of riesling with underlying citrus characters and fresh line of acid.
Comments Off on Boston Bay Peninsula Riesling 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A lovely complexity of chocolate and dark red fruit aromas with mouthfilling plum-like fruit flavours layered with leathery notes.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Battle Axe McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Intense spicy plum fruit nose with nice oaky notes and supple savoury/peppery flavours layered with spicy oak and silky tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Idle Lane McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Interesting nose – smells of black plums and cold meats with a well balanced savoury based palate and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Piebald Adelaide Hills Syrah 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Soft medium bodied style with spicy savoury fruit, peppery nuances and grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Cherries and briary fruit lift off the nose leading to a tightly structured, high acid, berry fruit palate.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Three Corner Jack McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Smells like plum sauce with a fleshy jam fruit palate loaded with pepper and spice.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Old Ridge McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Powerful developing chocolaty/leather nose and good depth of red and black currant flavours with nice tannic finish.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Mr. Brightside Eurotrash Adelaide Red Blend 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019