Posted: November 30, 2021
Pinot fruit dominates the toasty nose with great lingering rich fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Yarravale Grand Reserve Yarra Valley Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2008 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Simple citrus nose with subtle toasty notes. Great creamy mouthfeel with strawberry-like fruit and toasty complexity.
Comments Off on Taltarni Pyrenees Brut 2015 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Peppery plum aromas and nice plum fruit flavours with slight strawberry characters and toasty elements.
Comments Off on Clover Hill Tasmania Cuvée Rosé NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Complex buttery lemon bouquet with a yeasty lift. Creamy in the mouth with great length of flavours, showing some honeyed notes with nice acid drive and a drying finish.
Comments Off on Achille Princier Grande Reserve Champagne NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
“A flawless wine,” according to one judge. Has a fragrant lemon meringue-like bouquet and the seamless and silky-smooth palate, “Moves through multiple dimensions of secondary characters”.
Comments Off on Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay Champagne 2012 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Citrusy nose with a toasty bread-like edge and flavours in the apple pie spectrum on the beautifully textured palate with tight mouth-watering acidity.
Comments Off on Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Fleuron 1er Cru Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2008 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A long lingering style showing both richness and restraint with lovely expression of lemon butter-like characters, some floral elements and “salivating” acidity.
Comments Off on Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuis 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blanc de Blancs NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
“An utterly complete wine,” enthused one judge. Great balance and poise with a complexity of lemon marmalade and struck match-like characters with lovely acidity cutting through. $
Comments Off on Pol Roger Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2012 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Fine, fresh and focussed wine showing a fresh lifted citrus nose and a bright zesty palate with ginger-like accents and hints of coriander-like herbal elements.
Comments Off on Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Champagne Cuvée 2008 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A bold and “masculine” style of wine with a delightful core of nougat and hazelnut-like characters. Described by one judge as, “A thought provoking wine!”
Comments Off on Pol Roger Reserve Champagne Brut NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Some lovely fragrant lemon blossom-like fruit characters here supported by a background of brioche-like yeast characters and laced with excellent mouth watering minerally acidity.
Comments Off on Pol Roger Champagne Brut 2012 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Nose has pleasant nougat nuttiness. Nicely textured palate with flavours of brioche and marshmallows. Good acid drive.
Comments Off on Sheerwater Tasmania Cuvée NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Nose has hints of forest fruit and citrus. A rich and interesting palate with satisfying citrus rind flavours.
Comments Off on Roaring Beach Tamar Valley Sparkling Cuvee NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Tightly focussed wine with a lifted complexity of berry fruits, nougat and baked apples with a long crisp finish.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Cru Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Nose is fresh and fragrant, has a good bead and lovely tangy zestiness on the palate.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Dry Pyrenees Sparkling Rosé NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A big, heavy, well-balanced pinot dominated sparkling with honeyed elements.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Luna Pyrenees Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Biscuity characters on the nose with a straightforward, well balanced citrusy palate.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Pyrenees Vintage Brut 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lemon sorbet-like aromas and a fresh and vibrant lime driven palate.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Victoria Cuvée 2016 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A tight well focussed style with aromas reminiscent of an apple tart with a floral edge and has a rich and flavoursome palate with “salivating” acidity.
Comments Off on Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Citrussy fragrances with a floral lift and a palate showing poise and elegance with crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Browns’ of Padthaway Glendon Park ‘Cluaran’ Padthaway Riesling Brut 2015 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Fragrant lemon sherbet aromas and a zesty floral citrus palate with subtle strawberry notes and good acid spine.
Comments Off on Goldman Wines Joan Alpine Valleys Blanc de Blancs 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A lovely complexity of citrus fruit, some sweetness, leesy characters and great crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Goldman Wines Joan Zero Dosage Alpine Valleys Blanc de Blancs 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Delicate and pretty floral fruit here showing excellent drive and persistence with a creamy mouthfeel and rich flavours.
Comments Off on Streicker Margaret River Blanc de Blancs 2016 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A clean, fresh and “playful” citrus driven wine with pretty floral notes.
Comments Off on Moorilla Praxis Tasmania Sparkling Riesling 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Beautifully structured wine with aromas of citrus, yeast and some florals. Creamy and fruity in the mouth.
Comments Off on Top Note The High C Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Intoxicatingly rich aromas of baked apples and strawberries. Creamy in the mouth with great persistence and length of apple pie-like flavours and a zesty acid drive.
Comments Off on Hollydene Estate JUUL Mornington Peninsula Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2008 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A fine, elegant and pretty pink wine with light berry fruit and good sweetness/acid balance.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Limited Release King Valley Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
The nose is fragrant and floral with a zesty mineral citrus palate – a touch sweet.
Comments Off on Bec Hardy Wines Premium South Australia Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An elegant and pretty wine with a lemon drop bouquet and citrus freshness on the palate.
Comments Off on Dopff Au Moulin Crémant d’Alsace AOC Julien Alsace Cuvée NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A sweeter style with nice stonefruit characters layered with green apple notes.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother Of Pearl Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A powerful wine and yet it still shows restraint. Lovely combination of lemon sherbet and baked bread characters with mushroomy nuances. Has a tight acid drive. “Very drinkable.”
Comments Off on Jeeper Premier Cru Champagne Brut NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Beautifully focussed baked apple pie of a wine! It is ageing nicely and shows nuances of ginger and wooded spices with the acid building up along the palate.
Comments Off on Jeeper Extra Brut Naturelle Champagne Brut NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Developed, nutty and bold with great persistence of ripe strawberry-like fruit characters.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grand Rosé Champagne Brut NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Delightful preserved lemon aromas with some toasty “goodness” and an excellent core of primary and secondary fruit characters on the long, silky smooth palate.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grande Reserve Champagne Brut NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Rich developed style showing great complexity and depth of lemon/citrus fruit that shows a marmalade-like edge and has refreshing acidity with a lingering finish.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grand Assemblage Champagne Brut NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A straightforward style with a floral nose and bright and lively crunchy apple palate.
Comments Off on Dindima ‘Stardust’ Orange Methode Traditionelle 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Fragrant citrus bouquet and great weight of green apple flavours.
Comments Off on Yarra Burn South Eastern Australia Prosecco NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Green apples lift off the nose showing a developed edge. Palate has nice complexity of primary and secondary characters.
Comments Off on Petaluma Croser Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A big wine showing excellent winemaking with, “lots going on – and all of it good!” Floral citrus bouquet and a zesty racy palate with an excellent flavour profile.
Comments Off on House Of Arras Brut Elite Tasmania Cuvée NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Aromas of strawberry and citrus with a vibrantly fresh palate with leesy notes.
Comments Off on Tomich Sparkling T Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Very pretty colour with a lifted strawberry bouquet and strawberry/raspberry driven flavours on a gentle palate.
Comments Off on Tomich Sparkling M Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Lovely leesy characters evident here with nice nutty/apple elements and hints of honeycomb sweetness.
Comments Off on Sutherland Estate Yarra Valley Blanc de Blancs 2015 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
“A contemplative wine with a lot going on!” said one judge. Rich, developed and complex with smoky savoury notes.
Comments Off on Blok Coonawarra Single Vineyard Coonawarra Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A more “serious” and complex style with restrained floral fruit characters.
Comments Off on Niccolo Col Fondo Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Prosecco 2020 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Meaty characters with hints of lemon curd and minerally backbone. “Very enjoyable!”
Comments Off on Hunter’s Miru Miru Marlborough Sparkling NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Nicely ageing well developed style with attractive lifted floral notes.
Comments Off on No.1 Family Estate Cuvée Virginie Marlborough Methode Traditionelle 2016 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Nose showing lemon butter-like characters with nice line of sweet fruitiness on the palate. $
Comments Off on No.1 Family Estate Reserve Marlborough Methode Traditionelle NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A bright commercial style with pleasant mix of blueberry, blackberry, rhubarb and licorice characters and a firm tannin spine.
Comments Off on Shingleback Black Bubbles McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Invitingly yeasty autolysis bouquet. Nice fine bead and head retention with an excellent drive of granny smith apple and lemon curd flavours.
Comments Off on Hamelin Bay Wines Margaret River Sparkling Brut 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021