Posted: September 4, 2019
Honeyed biscuity bouquet with layers of fruit and flavours of sweet limes and apples.
Comments Off on Old Kent River Diamondtina Frankland River Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
All apples and pears with buttery notes and emerging secondary elements.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Kelly’s Welcome Grampians Blanc de Blanc 2010 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose has lovely savoury notes with a spicy edge. Some pretty, dark, aged fruit flavours with a savoury thread.
Comments Off on Carmine’s Wines South Australia Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Smells of strawberries and cream and has delicate and intensely creamy cherry edged flavours.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A pretty fruity nose – quite tropical with a crisp and zippy fresh palate.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A flinty complexity of pungent, grapey fragrances with hints of pears and a fruity sweet palate with zippy acidity.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Bolle Felici Fleurieu Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
An attractive creamy nutty style with grilled peach and honeyed elements.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A caramel sweet nose with plenty of flavour weight on the brut style palate.
Comments Off on Taltarni Cuvée Victoria Sparkling Rosé 2013 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A big, drier, fruit driven style offering enjoyable drinking.
Comments Off on Taltarni Taché Victoria Sparkling Rosé 2013 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lovely complexity here with plenty of secondary notes and smoky/yeasty persistence and intensity
Comments Off on Taltarni Brut Pyrenees Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 2014 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtle prune-like aromas and good fruit weight on the palate with savoury oak.
Comments Off on Taltarni Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A lift of cherry fragrances showing a subtle thread of oak. Appealing fresh sweet red fruit palate with nice spicy notes.
Comments Off on Leconfield Syn Rouge Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Fruit driven style still amazingly fresh with honeyed lemon preserve bouquet and subtle mandarin flavours with honeyed nuances. “Needs oysters!”
Comments Off on George Vesselle Grand Cru Champagne, France Champagne 2009 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A leaner, more austere, primary fruit driven style with subtle candied citrus fragrances and upfront fruit sweetness on the drying palate. Some oak evident.
Comments Off on Henri Giraud Blanc de Craie Champagne, France Champagne NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Herbaceous and smoky on the nose with a clean acid driven palate and some aged notes.
Comments Off on No.1 Family Estate Cuvée Adele Marlborough Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Evolving nutty nose and a plain palate with subtle yeastiness and lots of tropical fruit.
Comments Off on No.1 Family Estate Reserve Marlborough Sparkling Chardonnay NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Honeyed stewed fruit aromas and aged caramelised flavours. “Interesting drinking!”
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Wines Mudgee & Orange Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Fleshy fruit driven style. Some complexity on the nose and good flavour persistence.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Wines Single Vineyard Rockley Central Ranges Sparkling Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Intense nutty/flinty/nougat complexity on the nose and lovely creamy citrus and stonefruit flavours on the long and well- structured palate that exhibits great mouth-watering acidity.
Comments Off on Pemberley Lustre Methode Traditionelle Pemberton Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Funky toasty bouquet with savoury/meatiness. Palate has good mousse and loads of flavour with tropical undertones.
Comments Off on Clover Hill Cuvee Rosé Tasmania Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose has floral/honeyed complexity and good balance to palate showing some age and sweetness.
Comments Off on Clover Hill Cuvee Tasmania Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Interesting aged aromas. Sweet complexity to the palate balanced by intense acidity. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Clover Hill Brut Tasmania Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 2013 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Creamy yeasty citrusy bouquet and a crème caramel of a palate with a fine citrus line, excellent balance, very good length and syrupy texture.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Southern Highlands Blanc de Blancs NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Delicate pretty cherry and strawberry fruit fragrances with a touch of toastiness. Lovely interplay of fruit and complex secondary notes on the palate. “More-ish.”
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Southern Highlands Brut Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Robust honeycomb/fruit nose. “Could smell this all day,” enthused one judge. Lovely combination of freshness and complexity on the palate with lots of aged notes.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Brut Traditionelle Southern Highlands Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A big complex style that’s ageing well and has nice creaminess.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Slight confectionery notes to the nose with a lean, straightforward, palate.
Comments Off on Canard-Duchêne Champagne, France Brut NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Traditional style with gorgeous spicy peppery elements, some sweetness and oaky notes.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Jack Barry Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Fresh citrus fruit fragrances laced with funky aged notes. Creamy in the mouth, excellent acid structure and hint of honeycomb-like sweetness.
Comments Off on Achille Princier Grande Reserve Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
“Complex and complete,” said one judge. And yet it still has lovely retained freshness. Buttery brioche bouquet and subtle fruit flavours on the creamy smooth palate.
Comments Off on Jeeper Premier Cru Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
“Yum!” Aromas of porcini mushrooms, stewed fruits and subtle honey citrus notes. Very complex flavour profile with subtle earthy/Vegemite notes.
Comments Off on Jeeper Extra Brut Naturelle Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Good aromatic lift of fruit and yeasty complexity with subtle strawberry flavours laced with toasty/savoury nuances.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grand Rose Champagne Sparkling Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
The nose is a melange of roasted nuts, subtle glace fruits and hints of malo creaminess. “Superb” fruit driven palate with nice savoury complexity. Complex but shows restraint.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grande Reserve Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A complex mix of excellent primary fruit with classic brioche/yeast characters. Tight mineral palate – silky in the mouth, lots of yeasty complexity and succulent acidity.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grand Assemblage Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Preserved lemon nose with smoky yeasty notes. Austere palate, creamy texture and restrained flavours.
Comments Off on Thompson Estate Zero Dosage Margaret River Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Aged toasty/chocolaty/mocha bouquet and a, “Warm and comforting palate.” Drink now!
Comments Off on Nicholson River Vintage Gippsland Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay 2011 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Obvious red apple notes to the nose. Palate is still fresh with plenty of mouth-watering acidity. Drying on the finish.
Comments Off on Forester Estate Georgette Margaret River Sparkling Brut 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lifted perfumed fragrances with nice palate weight and length with good grip and texture.
Comments Off on Andreola Sesto Senso Superiore DOCG Valdobbiadene, Italy Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Citrussy aromatic complexity, creamy in the mouth and finishing dry.
Comments Off on Andreola Dirupo Superiore DOCG Valdobbiadene, Italy Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtly perfumed nose with good acid/sweetness balance to the citrussy palate.
Comments Off on Andreola Verv Extra Dry DOC Treviso, Italy Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtle fruit nose with leesy notes and tight, well-balanced and super fresh drier style palate developing some complexity.
Comments Off on Perelada Cava Brut Reserva DO Cava, Spain Brut Cava NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nice nutty complexity to the strawberry-like nose and has a leaner, crisper and dryer style of palate.
Comments Off on Maison Alexandre Bonnet Perle Rosee Les Riceys, France Pinot Noir Rosé Brut NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Good aperitif style showing excellent aged complexity that interplays nicely with the fresher fruit characters.
Comments Off on Maison Alexandre Bonnet Les Riceys, France Blanc de Noirs NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Very complex toasty aroma profile with underlying citrus fruit. The lovely vibrant palate exhibits excellent freshness, length, depth and precision.
Comments Off on Maison Alexandre Bonnet Harmonie de Blancs Les Riceys, France Brut NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A complex bouquet of honey and toast with a creamy edge to it. Very good flavour complexity with excellent length and balance. Good palate texture.
Comments Off on Maison Alexandre Bonnet Grande Reserve Les Riceys, France Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Peaches and melons on the nose with subtle yeasty notes. Very well balanced palate – lovely length of lemony/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Jean Pernet Brut Tradition Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Complex nose; lots of yeasty/earthiness. Palate has mouth filling mousse and very good mineral and savoury components.
Comments Off on Yes Said the Seal Reserve Geelong Blanc de Noir 2011 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nice balance of aged and fresh aromas. Silky palate has moderate sweetness with savoury undertones.
Comments Off on Leura Park Estate Grande Vintage Geelong Blanc de Blanc 2018 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Still quite tight and youthful but evolving honey/nutty complexity.
Comments Off on Jack Rabbit Single Vineyard Geelong Blanc de Blanc 2017 / 0 View / September 4, 2019