Posted: September 4, 2019
A lovely nose smelling of cut grass, asparagus and green peas with a zesty herbaceous and passionfruit palate showing a good line of crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Yealands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Quite a bold fruit driven wine with sour cherry like fragrances with subtle oak and big tannic cherry palate. Good food wine.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Swan Hill Victoria Sagrantino 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Pretty minty blackcurrant nose and very balanced black fruit/choc mint palate with assertive tannins. Needs time. 3-5
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Sweet tropical fruit bouquet with the classic light tropical varietal fruit flavours on a zesty palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A crowd pleaser with concentrated mix of sweet cherry cola fruit and mocha oak.
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Blend Boss Red Assemblage SA Shiraz Merlot 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A huge blockbuster of a wine with perfumed blue fruits on the nose and sweet chocolaty flavours.
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Devlin’s Mount Double Pass SA Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose is still closed but there is nice fruit lurking underneath. Beautiful mouth-filling dark juicy fruit flavours with an abundance of drying tannins.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines Regional Selection Series Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose is a fresh lifted pot-pourri of summer fruits and rose-petals. Lovely weight and balance to the pretty perfumed fruit palate with its smart oak and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines Regional Selection Series Clare Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Floral fragrances with a perfumed lift and a bright, fresh and crunchy acid driven palate.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines Regional Selection Series Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Pure shiraz fruit here with subtle use of spicy oak and fine tannin structure.
Comments Off on Magic A Limited Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A light crimson, peppery, style with cherries and plums on the nose and a pure varietal fruit palate with good tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Mader Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Inky purple wine with confectionery fruit aromas and a huge complex figgy/toasty palate. “A ripper of a wine made in the old fashioned style,” enthused one judge.
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Delicate peach blossom aromas and attractive creamy palate tasting of citrus and peaches.
Comments Off on Haha Marlborough Hawke’s Bay Brut Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose shows intense dark briary fruit and black olives with subtle oak backing and a big chocolate cookie of a palate that has great length and structure with dense tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Gilbert + Gilbert Barossa Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Stewed plum nose with slight toffee edge and medium weight berry/cherry palate.
Comments Off on Gilbert + Gilbert Eden Valley Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Glace fruit-like aromas with a menthol edge. Attractive soft oaky/chocolaty palate with black fruits in balance. Menthol finish.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Leone Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A developed tarry/sweet style with hints of cherries and quince paste.
Comments Off on Jb wines BLK 118 Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Herbaceous aromas with a gooseberry lift and great line of zingy tropical flavours.
Comments Off on Mary Street Vintners St Amand Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Brambles and blackcurrants on the nose and a meaty/cassis fruit palate. Fine tannins.
Comments Off on Kanoetree Wines Haeusler Crossing Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Blue fruit aromas with a dash of pepper. Lovely length of dark fruit flavours with mouth-coating tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Beresford Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A classy wine with lifted candied fruit fragrances with toasty cashew nuances and powerful peach/vanilla flavour profile.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A youthful juicy example with peppery plum fruit characters, some spiciness and an attractive slatey/mineral thread. 5+
Comments Off on Beresford Bell Tower McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Savoury nose – meaty and gamey and underscored with minty cherry fruit. Vibrant palate with great fruit weight and flavours like Sarsaparilla with silky smooth tannins.
Comments Off on Gargoyle Wines Adelaide Hills Langhorne Creek Tempranillo Touriga 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lifted candied strawberry nose with hints of Turkish Delight on a well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines On The Grapevine Central Ranges Rosé 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Dark savoury plum fruit nose and palate with the smart savoury oak working well with the fruit and masses of tannins. Time! 5+
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines On The Grapevine Orange Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Earthy spicy blackberry aromas lift off the nose and carry through to the palate giving lovely flavour intensity balanced by oak.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines On The Grapevine Orange Merlot 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Pungent herbaceous aromas with hints of passionfruit that is echoed on the aromatic palate. A great line of acid.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Vibrant purple wine with pungent plum/meaty aromas and soft blackcurrant palate with a sweet finish.
Comments Off on Gralyn Estate Margaret River Malbec 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Toasty savoury red cherry aromas with more of the same on the big tannic palate.
Comments Off on Forbidden Cellar Murray Darling Cabernet Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A pungent lift of gooseberry aromas with bright tropical derived flavours.
Comments Off on Forbidden Cellar Murray Darling Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Brambly bouquet with a dash of vanilla. Palate has lifted dark plum fruit, toasty oak and loads of tannins. Needs time.
Comments Off on Andevine Reserve Hilltops Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A well made, seamlessly balanced, wine with lively pear and apple fruit characters and excellent use of classy oak.
Comments Off on Pemberley Pemberton Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Bright strawberry and cream-like fruit characters with hints of spice and an herbal edge.
Comments Off on Cat Amongst The Pigeons Fat Cat Barossa Grenache 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
“A pretty, youthful crowd pleaser,” according to one judge. It’s a refreshing lifted and lingering amalgam of blue fruits, violets, chocolate and spices.
Comments Off on Cat Amongst The Pigeons Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
An attractive oak driven style showing some citrus/lemon fruit layered with toasty elements and with a mineral finish.
Comments Off on Monkey Place Creek Hunter Chardonnay 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Perfumed candied citrus fragrances and a refreshing line of crisp acid with a musky minerally flavour.
Comments Off on Three Ponds Hunter Fiano 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Attractive floral/muscat bouquet with a crisp acid palate that shows a good balance of sweet and minerally flavours.
Comments Off on Settebello Freya And Jules Clare Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Complex compost-like nose and a rich, aromatic, varietal fruit palate. Great acid balance; good length of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Toasty raisined characters on the nose with a rich tarry/licorice flavour profile. Ready for drinking now!
Comments Off on Uleybury Wines Single Vineyard Adelaide Merlot 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A simple style of cassis and black cherry fruit with sweet cedary oak to balance.
Comments Off on Saracen Estates Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A flavoursome style with citrus and melon fruit, savoury oak characters and bright acidity.
Comments Off on Saracen Estates Margaret River Chardonnay 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Delightful pure shiraz fruit evident on both the nose and palate with a fine grained tannin structure and lingering oak finish. 5+
Comments Off on Eisenstone Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Intense plum and berry fruit on the nose with a lovely perfumed lift. Excellent palate – it’s rich and bold and quite old fashioned in style with pure shiraz fruit characters. 5+
Comments Off on Eisenstone Marananga Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A pretty blue fruit and violet bouquet that is echoed on the elegant palate. 5+
Comments Off on Inner City Winemakers New England Tempranillo 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtle dark fruit richness to the nose and a beautifully ageing palate that is still quite fresh with lovely varietal fruit flavours still obvious and showing a savoury thread. Elegant! 5+
Comments Off on Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A freshness of limes and lemons lift off the nose. Tight youthful palate has great fruit intensity and acid/sugar balance. 3-5
Comments Off on Stage Door Wine Co. Green Room Eden Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Delicate lift of floral and citrus blossom aromas. The palate is tightly coiled with candied musk-like flavour profile. 3-5
Comments Off on Eden Hall Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lifted aromas of limes and lemons with a crunchy apple/citrus palate.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Springton Eden Valley Riesling 2019 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
An unusual style – “Big, unctuous and quite delicious,” according to one judge. “Smells of blue fruits; tastes of Muscat grapes!”
Comments Off on Eden Hall Springton Eden Valley Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019