Posted: October 4, 2018
Floral fragrances with hints of lavender and has a well balanced, flavoursome, fruit driven palate with good tannin length.
Comments Off on The Wine Doctor Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A full shiraz style with brooding varietal fruit characters. Soft and smooth in the mouth with nice dusty tannins.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Red Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big porty nose; very ripe with a long, soft and savoury palate. Great style!
Comments Off on James Haselgrove Futures McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A big old fashioned style of shiraz that is very ripe and very generous and has an abundance of oak.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A big developed old style shiraz. Very oaky but has sufficient rich spicy fruit underneath.
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Café Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A simple, elegant and lifted red berry bouquet and beautifully soft in the mouth with some lovely bright juicy dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Café Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A ripe, slightly porty nose that smells of licorice and mulberry jam with similar characters echoed on the big powerful and slightly hot palate. Nicely balanced tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Bright purple wine with a vibrant berry bouquet and inky cherry juice-like flavours.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Mr Brightside Preservative Free McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose is dense and inky with sweet aromas of licorice and red fruits and a generosity of red licorice-like flavours. Plenty of good oak to balance. Great finish! 5+
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Scarce Earth McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A big tannic wine; lovely deep red hues with spicy red fruit aromatics and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Piebald Adelaide Hills Syrah 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A classic Aussie shiraz. Excellent purple/red hues. Aromas of blackcurrants and spices and a big, rich, soft and flavoursome palate tasting of sweet ripe fruits and fine oak.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A simple, slightly stalky, peppery style. Some red berries on the nose and a lingering acid driven palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Maygars Hill Reserve Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Bright lifted fragrant aromas and a vibrant juicy red cherry and cigar box oak-like palate with nice acid driven freshness. 5+
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The nose is still bright and fresh and youthful with a good fruit flavour spectrum and nice tannic grip. Drinking well now. 1-2.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very oaky; huge spicy oak bouquet and all oak on the palate with spicy nuances bordering on minty.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines Velvet Glove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Beautiful integration of blackberry aromas with some classy oak. The firmly structured palate has very intense oaky/inky flavours – all class with lovely fine drying tannins.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines Carnival Of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely deep crimson red with a powerful, complex and classy Christmas cake-like nose. Excellent velvety smooth palate with lingering flavours. Fantastic new shiraz style.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines Enchanted Path McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Huge blackcurrant pastille fruit fragrances with generous and rich mulberry-like fruit flavours on quite a hot and powerful palate. 5+
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines Blue Eyed Boy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Confectionery fruit aromas show a spicy lift and has bright berry fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines The Boxer McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A big but soft and approachable blend with loads of plums, berries and spices.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Wines Two Left Feet McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A rich, typically Aussie, shiraz with its fruit cake-like bouquet and its clean, juicy and acid driven palate. Has elegance and length with drying tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Millbrook Estate Perth Hills Shiraz Viognier 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dense purple wine, almost black, with lovely sweet chocolaty oak characters dominating the nose and palate but has sufficient concentration of cassis/cola fruit to carry it. 5+
Comments Off on Morgan Simpson Reprieve McLaren Vale Fleurieu Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A big old fashioned style with a rich, ripe and slightly porty nose showing a lovely perfumed lift. Silky smooth in the mouth with juicy fruit flavours and nice level of spiciness. 3-5
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates The Descendant of Squid Ink Estate Grown McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Still has reasonable generosity here for a 5-year-old wine. Nice dark fruits, some earthy leathery notes and spices
Comments Off on Momentum 100 Year Old Heritage Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Minty/herbaceous bouquet and a soft and simple palate with complex perfumed fruit.
Comments Off on Longview The Piece Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Light aromatics of rhubarb, pepper and fruit. Palate has great texture and length with bright earthy/peppery berry flavours.
Comments Off on Pure Vision Organic South Australia Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Complex aged leathery aromas and slightly dry developed chocolaty flavours. Drink soon.
Comments Off on Liebichwein The Darkie Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fruit and spices on the nose with a violet lift and lovely fruit intensity on a palate that has structure and length.
Comments Off on Leconfield McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Complex aged aromas of berries and cedar oak with herbaceous elements. Big and soft in the mouth with masses of sweet/sour flavours.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Master Piero Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fresh for its age with good concentration of bright dark fruits character, chocolaty oak and good tannin profile.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Cordon Cut Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Holding up well for its age. Oak obvious on the complex nose and the palate is “Your quintessential Aussie shiraz”. Lingering sweet flavours.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz Mourvedre 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A mature tarry vintage port-like bouquet and a big tannic palate rich with sweet varietal fruit flavours. High level of acid and plenty of tannins.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A big drinkable wine with minerally elements to the nose and old school style palate.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Leone Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smoky meaty nose with hints of green pepper and full bodied fruit driven palate with a fresh acid finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Karrawatta Dairy Block Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A seamlessly balanced wine that’s rich, generous and polished. Soft and velvety in the mouth with lots of fruit perfectly complemented by the oak and elegant tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Karrawatta Joseph Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A massive and very old fashioned style of shiraz. Smells like vintage port with leathery notes with a tight firm palate. It has it all including great cellaring potential.
Comments Off on Kalleske Eduard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Powerful aromas with a rich complexity of jammy fruit and slightly minty oak. Super palate loaded with dense sweet fruit. Has structure and length and lots of well handled oak. 5+
Comments Off on Kalleske Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Beautiful rich complexity of sweet ripe fruit and classy oak aromas. The palate is rich and soft with great length of flavours. High level of tannins.
Comments Off on Kay Brothers Amery Block 6 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Plum pudding-like complexity to the nose and an oak driven palate that is rich with intense flavours and is a touch hot on the finish.
Comments Off on Koonara Big Guns Coonawarra Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A solid wine with briary fruit, silky tannins and roasted like oak characters.
Comments Off on Koonara Angel’s Peak Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Inviting aromas of berries and spices with flavours of cranberries and boysenberries and a big tannic backbone.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Avondale Heathcote Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
“A shinning light”, enthused one judge. “Stands out from the crowd”. Nose is a fresh lift of cherry cola and perfumed spiciness. Tastes of licorice and white pepper.
Comments Off on St Amand Barossa Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An ageing wine. Lots of rich Christmas cake fruit and sweet oak with barnyard complexity.
Comments Off on Brand & Sons Glenroy Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Brooding chocolaty bouquet; hints of cherries and berries. Acid driven palate and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Jim Brand Wines Jim’s Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Confectionery forest fruit fragrances and generous upfront fruit flavours seamlessly balanced by toasty oak. “Has class!” 3-5
Comments Off on Jester Hill Wines Touchstone Granite Belt Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An excellent food wine with a huge ‘wow’ factor. Has intense jammy bouquet and a rich complexity of flavours with high level of tannins and still showing some freshness.
Comments Off on Jester Hill Wines Touchstone Granite Belt Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dark purple hues, rich ripe berry bouquet laced with vanillin oak and great varietal fruit expression on the palate with sweet oak, some astringency and warm finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Il Padrone McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A simple elegant and classy style. A touch of menthol on the nose and a medium weight fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Ambassador McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Seamless integration of sweet dark fruit and classy oak with barrel ferment complexity and a steely finish.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Lear McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A very classy number according to the judges. Incredible depth and complexity of fruit/oak aromas and great concentration of rich sweet fruit flavours on the elegant palate.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Col Cross McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018