Posted: April 5, 2017
“Powerful, ripe, rich berry fruit” and “A very classy wine,” said one judge. A palate that is intense but soft, with great balance, length and well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Preston Peak East West Single Vineyard Granite Belt Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lovely, rich “Aussie” style was how one judge describe this wine, also noting the freshness of fruit supported by a well-structured, long palate.
Comments Off on Preston Peak The Rock Single Vineyard Granite Belt Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Delicate vibrancy with great balance, line and length,” said one judge. Pale salmon in colour, notes of floral and quince – a clean, fresh “quaffer.”
Comments Off on Howard Vineyard Picnic Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Clean, fresh varietal fruit with wafts of violets, briar and spice. A fairly lean palate of medium weight, but well-structured/balanced.
Comments Off on Howard Vineyard Clover Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Cabernet Franc 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Divided opinions here, but the majority enjoyed the slightly aged/developed characteristics. A soft, easy, gentle wine with “luscious” varietal fruit enhanced by well integrated tannin and oak treatment.
Comments Off on Jeanneret Hummer Clare Valley Merlot 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Well-balanced fruit and oak. Good expression of the variety with bright, clean fruit flavours and a tightly coiled palate.
Comments Off on Jester Hill Wines Touchstone Granite Belt Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A big, ripe fruit salad nose,” commented one judge. The palate is full and lively but at the same time clean and elegant with decent length.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Eden Valley Gruner Veltliner 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Citrus and orange blossom on the nose, following on to a rich palate that has a touch of residual sweetness. A crowd pleaser.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted, fresh ripe lime aromas leading on to an intense but well-structured palate that has flavours of lime juice cordial. “Rich, elegant and classy,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Eden Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A ripe, bright and confected style that one judge thought needs a little time. The rich fruit flavours on the palate are supported by good acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A big, bold style with an array of rich, ripe, fruit flavours and aromas. Showing flavours of liqueur cherry and spice with some tarry notes.
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Clean, ripe red fruit aromas with some nice spice notes. Savoury red and dark fruit flavours with the spice also coming through on a soft, gentle palate.
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale Grenache 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Salmon/pink blush colour and a “bright, fresh, easy drink,” said one judge. A clean and approachable style. Well balanced.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand D&B Pour les Amour Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Clean, fresh simple style with musky aroma. A fairly confected, textural palate with some residual sweetness balanced by acidity.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Pinot Adelaide Hills Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Interesting aromas of lemon and sage, described by one judge as “soft, clean and flavoursome – a good quaffer.” A well balanced wine.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Excellent flavours and balance,” said one judge, who described the palate as “clean and zippy” with fresh tropical favours and good balance.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A light, fresh and fruity style, more of a quaffer according to one judge. Clean and simple flavours, good balance.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Clare Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Definitely a crowd pleaser – a slightly sweetish palate that combines rich, ripe fruit with the influence of vanillin oak.
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Soft and approachable,” said one judge. Medium bodied with a lift of confectionary, floral, lavender and rosemary on the nose, on to a “meaty” palate with highlights of cherry compote and rhubarb.
Comments Off on Shingleback Local Heroes McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Some confection on the nose with hints of musk stick, but a fresh style with a clean, well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters Salmon McLaren Vale Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Citrus rind and pink grapefruit on the nose, repeated on the fine and tightly wound palate. “Good balance,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Red Knot McLaren Vale Rosé 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark plums, red and black cherries with a hint of coffee grounds supported by subtle oak treatment. A “fruit forward” style with excellent depth of flavour, well-structured.
Comments Off on Vin Vale by Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh red plums supported by sweet vanillin oak. The judges were divided on this one, but the majority found good depth and varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Sth Coast by Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A softer, riper expression of the variety. Vanillin oak and cherry notes with a violet lift, the tightly wound but rich palate shows dark cherry and chocolate flavours.
Comments Off on Shingleback Aficionado McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Bright, vibrant purple in hue. The nose is predominantly rich, red berry fruit leading on to a full, soft, round “juicy” palate of cherries and plums. Has texture and balance.
Comments Off on Davey Estate Aficionado McLaren Vale Red Blend 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A rich, perfumed and complex nose with hints of toast and wet hay. Full flavoured palate which has flavours of lychee and peach.
Comments Off on Sirromet Wines Wild VI Granite Belt Viognier 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Big, rich, ripe fruit,” said one judge. The use of oak slightly dominant on the nose and palate, but overall a sound wine.
Comments Off on Sirromet Wines Signature Collection Granite Belt Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Some intriguing aromatic and herbal notes on the nose. Clean and fruit driven style that one judge declared would be the perfect lunch wine.
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
All judges were struck by the brightness and purity of fruit, one saying that this wine has a “long life ahead.” Blackberries, black cherries and liquorice flavours, with just the right amount of sweetness and tannins to wrap it all…
Comments Off on Pertaringa Rampart McLaren Vale Vintage Fortified 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Alluring aromas of lychee, jasmine, clove and musk. Residual sugar on the palate nicely balanced with gentle acidity. “Fresh and aromatic,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Moscato 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Light, fresh herbaceous aromas leading into a tropical fruit driven palate, carried along with some lively acidity. The palate has spice and length – a good food wine.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Scarecrow Adelaide Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
The nose has aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with a sprinkling of spice. The flavoursome palate is “rich, integrated and long” wrapped up with “velvet” tannins – enjoyed by all the judges.
Comments Off on Karrawatta Joseph Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Blackberry and red currant with hints of cedary oak. One judge enjoyed the tight but generous palate, summing it up as “classy.”
Comments Off on Karrawatta Christo’s Paddock Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh, complex fruit aromas with a hint of cashew nuts. A clean and fairly simple palate with generous flavours.
Comments Off on Millon Estate The Impressionist Eden Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subtle nose that indicates quality cool climate fruit. Elegant varietal characteristics supported by “classy” oak with a hint of cashew nuts.
Comments Off on Millon Estate The Royal Eden Valley Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An array of ripe red fruits with some sweetish oak influence. Soft and supple palate, an easy and approachable wine.
Comments Off on Millon Estate The Royal Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Great freshness for age,” said one judge. Aromas of beef stock, saltbush, red and dark berries with earthy undertone and cedary oak. The long palate delivers with red cherry and blackcurrant flavours rounded out by fine tannins.
Comments Off on Krackerjack Bin 213 Margaret River Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Has what one judge called a “tight” palate, but with good varietal fruit flavours and textural element that speaks of lees stirring. Bigger style.
Comments Off on Krackerjack Margaret River Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted aromas of blackcurrant and olives with notes of violets and christmas cake. “Rich and vibrant” with great varietal fruit flavours. Well-weighted palate with excellent line and length, all wrapped up with fine, integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Deep, dark purple/red. Definite signs of American oak meet rich “brooding” dark fruit flavours with a hint of black pepper and mocha notes.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Margaret River Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark cherry, liquorice and pepper, hints of smoky meat. A full, generous and “honest” palate that is driven by bright fruit flavours, with a touch of sweet vanillin oak and firm but fine tannins.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh, light fruit flavours and aromas of ripe melon and citrus, a hint of roasted nuts. Complex and full, yet fine and restrained.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh, elegant style showing lemon and lime with hints of fresh bread and yeasty/toasty notes on the nose, which is repeated on the palate. “Good texture and length,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Sidewood Chloe Cuvee Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Light and elegant nose with hints of dusty oak and cashew nuts leading on to a tightly wound palate that has good varietal flavour, line and length.
Comments Off on Sidewood Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Complex nose showing some yeasty lees characteristics along with citrus and marmalade. Has what one judge described as a “clean and fresh palate” of good length.
Comments Off on Warner Vineyard Beechworth Roussanne Marsanne 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Good varietal expression with mulberry and boysenberry fruits, nice violet lift. Deft use of French oak, tightly wound but will benefit from time.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Reserve Heathcote Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Sweet and “meaty” aromas with ripe plums, cherries and raspberries. “A good mix of red and black fruits,” noted one judge, who added that the wine had good balance and length with “soft and supple” tannins.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well rounded wine with red and dark fruit aromas and flavours. The tight, medium bodied palate has cherry flavours supported by toasty oak.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Private Collection Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Aromas of cut grass, honeydew melon and green apple with a crunchy and zesty palate. Well balanced and finishing with lively acidity, described as “zingy” by one judge.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Metal Label SEA Vermentino 2016 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A fuller style with notes of cashew nuts and spice. The palate has a complex array of varietal fruit flavours and great texture.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017