Posted: September 6, 2017
A big rich old fashioned Aussie style with a complexity of toasty bottle age.
Comments Off on Norton Summit Vineyard Late Disgorged Methode Traditionelle Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2010 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Christmas cake-like spiciness to the nose with nice complexity and good “pinosity” on the light fresh palate.
Comments Off on Norton Summit Vineyard Fourth Creek Single Vineyard Biologique Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Ripe chardonnay aromas with some candied characters. Good length and structure to the well balanced and creamy palate.
Comments Off on Brazil Intenso Brut Pao de Acucar Sparkling Glera NV / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A riper style of wine with excellent colour depth. Lifted menthol notes to the nose and excellent length and balance of jammy fruit and sweet oak flavours.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Attractive fresh clean herbaceous style with cherry fruit and stalky tannins.
Comments Off on Whimsy Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An acid driven wine with defined zesty lime/lemon varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Limestone Coast Riesling 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
“A fun wine”, said one judge. Lovely elderflower lift to the nose and grapey flavours with balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Hoggies Australia Moscato 2017 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bright red/purple wine with good balance of smoky dark berry fruit and vanillin oak aromas and flavours.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel Reserve Cellar Release Margaret River Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A classy cool climate style of chardonnay that has typical elegance and freshness running throughout with a zippy citrus finish.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel Reserve Cellar Release Margaret River Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nose of lifted ripe cassis-like fruit with cedary oak which is echoed on the lightweight palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel Reserve Cellar Release Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A rich well rounded wine with a good balance of cedary oak and ripe mulberry-like fruit characters.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel WA Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A very light tropical lift to the crisp varietal nose. Great palate, well balanced with very nice texture and full of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel WA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Reserved peachy bouquet and nice fresh fruit flavours. An honest varietal offering excellent lunch-time drinking.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines The Bruce Margaret River Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A nice simple melon and cashew bouquet with lovely chardonnay flavours on the rich and fleshy palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Signature Series Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Rich buttery wine with honey dew-like fruit characters. A very good quaffer.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Martha’s Lane Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A broader style of merlot that is holding up well with simple plum fruit on the nose and a nicely textured palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Hummingbird Margaret River Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A simple medium intensity wine with somewhat reserved dark cherry fruit characters.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Flying High Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Big punchy sweet tropical aromas and very flavoursome palate with floral spicy notes. Good drinking now.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Strategy SEA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lifted, slightly flinty, aromas with excellent complexity of toasty oak and stonefruits. The palate has delicious layers of varietal fruit and toasty nutty complexity with a lingering finish.
Comments Off on Fifth Estate Wines Geographe Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Beautiful spicy varietal fruit here mixed with hints of fresh herbs and some earthiness.
Comments Off on Brangayne Of Orange Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lifted varietal nose of limes and lemons which is echoed on the slightly sweet palate creating lovely flavours.
Comments Off on Brangayne Of Orange Orange Riesling 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lovely wine – very classy and holding up well. It has plenty of dark peppery varietal fruit characters and some nice grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Hollick Wilgha Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Great earthy, licorice and blackberry bouquet. Lovely tight palate with earthy tones showing through. Good tannic finish.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bright purple wine with great dark fruit intensity on the nose and a huge palate packed with grippy tannins that are well supported by an incredible depth of varietal fruit.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Nose is a beautiful complexity of caramel and chocolate characters mixed with the varietal fruit. Very generous palate with gamey/raspberry flavours. “The complete package”.
Comments Off on Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Rich Cherry Ripe-like characters on the maturing nose and the soft developing palate. “An excellent dinner wine”.
Comments Off on Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A huge wine with a ripe jammy fruit nose and a big, rich and hot, fruit driven, palate.
Comments Off on Longhop Mt Lofty Ranges Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Smells like a Christmas cake with lovely freshness of primary fruit flavours on the velvety rich palate.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Metal Label The Black SEA Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lovely depth of red/purple colour with hints of black. Ripe and jammy on the nose with fresh earthy notes and slight menthol lift. Great intensity of rich jammy flavours.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Metal Label Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Delightful combination of nutty oak and stonefruit aromas with just a hint of the tropics. Fantastic fleshy mouthfeel and extraordinary length of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Warner Vineyard The Rest Beechworth Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Pretty “dolly” pink wine with sweet aromas of strawberries and roses and light fresh flavours on the well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Harmony Margaret River Rosé 2017 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Great raspberry/cherry-like “pinosity” on the nose and lovely balance of fresh varietal fruit flavours with classy oak.
Comments Off on Tomich Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Simple fruit nose with spicy floral suppleness and pleasant sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Artwine Prego Single Vineyard Clare Valley Pinot Grigio 2017 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A clean fresh dry style with lemon/citrus fruit and showing some tropical touches underscored by minerally acidity. A nice quaffer.
Comments Off on Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2017 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nose has a lift of dried apricots and a dash of black pepper. Rich and creamy on the fruit palate with more of the apricot nuances.
Comments Off on Artwine Madame V Single Vineyard Clare Valley Viognier 2017 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A warm oaky/savoury wine that smells like black olive tapenade. Soft in the mouth with lovely fruit/oak balance. A good food wine.
Comments Off on Artwine The Kelly Surrender Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Smells fresh and fruity. Nice acid drive to the palate with a slightly sweet finish.
Comments Off on Sidewood Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Blackcurrant varietal nose with minty/herbal lift. Lovely alert palate with bright fruit and an extra layer of complexity.
Comments Off on Stable Hill The Masked Knight Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
“A very smart style”. Obvious pinot aromas of strawberries and herbs with an elegant, flavoursome and well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Sidewood 777 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A classic complex bright crimson pinot with lovely seamless integration of the new oak, spicy varietal fruit and forest floor-like elements. It has elegance!
Comments Off on Sidewood Pinot Noir Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lovely rich complex nose smelling of bright melons with tropical touches. Great complexity to the creamy palate with excellent flavours and nice tight line of acid.
Comments Off on Sidewood Chloe Cuvee Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Aged complex honeyed strawberry bouquet with more of the strawberry characters obvious on the long tight varietal palate.
Comments Off on Sidewood Isabella Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lovely cassis and sweet oak bouquet with a rich, complex and beautifully layered palate that has a soft velvety finish.
Comments Off on Wood Block Wines Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Subtle fruit and mint fragrances with attractive varietal flavours on a smooth palate.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Murray Darling Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Smells like wine jubes! The lovely palate is a little sweet with good weight and texture.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Murray Darling Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An oak driven style with lovely toasty nutty nose and flavours of hazelnuts and nectarines.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Murray Darling Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nice nose – smells like a fruit salad and has an attractive zesty lemon flavour profile.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Murray Darling Pinot Gris 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Spicy black fruit bouquet and lovely balance and intensity of rich varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Preservative Free Orange Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A beautiful, complex and still very fresh cabernet with rich black fruits and new oak.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A pretty pink wine with honeyed aromas and elegant, cool climate style of palate.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Eden Valley Pinot Grigio 2017 / 0 View / September 6, 2017