Posted: May 2, 2018
Bold intense honey/lime botrytis complexity to the nose with smoky notes. Flavours of tropical and stonefruits, honey and caramel-like oak complexity with an acid bite to the finish.
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Coeur d’Or Mudgee Botrytis Semillon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Vibrant floral citrus bouquet with aromatic honeyed citrus flavours on the soft sweet palate.
Comments Off on Gooree Park Mudgee Late Harvest Semillon NV / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Deep golden wine with obvious honeyed/dry apricot botrytis characters on the very appealing nose. Powerful botrytis flavours with refreshing line of acid to balance the sweetness.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Riverina Botrytis Semillon 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nose has hints of plums with earthy nuances and intense Balsamic-like elements. Juicy in the mouth with lots of cherry flavours and soft tannins with a lively finish. 5+
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very big wine with subtle licorice characters on the nose and a palate that is a bit ‘rustic’.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines William Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Delicate aromas on a slightly closed nose. Strong tannic palate with intense oak tending to overpower the fruit. 3-5
Comments Off on Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Reserve Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Powerful and appealing spicy fruit aromas. Palate is rich and plentiful with delicious berry and plum flavours and the oak adding nice complexity. Plenty of firm tannins. Years to go yet. 5+
Comments Off on Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Great intensity of fresh blue fruit fragrances and somewhat limited flavours on the gentle but rich palate. More time in the bottle will add complexity. Drink now or cellar. 5+
Comments Off on Three Ponds Holman Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Earthy meaty aromas with hints of the farmyard and wild berries. An interesting, well aged and complex palate; some cherries, some chocolate and plenty of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Dindima Orange Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Earthy chocolaty maturity to the nose with Balsamic-like impression and these characters following through to the well balanced, nicely structured, palate. A good blend. Needs meat! 5+
Comments Off on Gooree Park Don Eduardo Mudgee Shiraz Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Meaty plumy intensity to the nose with hints of tobacco oak. A soft harmoniously balanced palate with long flavours that linger across the palate with lots of pepper and sweet spices. 3-5
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Limited Release Single Vineyard Hilltops Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Berry and plum aromas with nice licorice overtones. It is soft and pleasing in the mouth with some alcohol heat on the finish. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Griffin Rd Vineyard Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Great nose; lots of dark berries, lots of chocolate and lots of spices. Nice sour red cherry fruit impression on the lean palate. High alcohol. 3-5
Comments Off on Allandale Hilltops Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A purple wine with plenty of fruit on the nose – predominantly black fruits and a nice lift of sweet spices. Palate has gentle mouthful of warm fruit flavours and big assertive tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Brangayne of Orange Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An intense aromatic harmony of dark cherries and vanilla with sweet spice complexity. Lovely leathery, nutty, licorice palate with plenty of varietal fruit support and warming alcohol. 5+
Comments Off on Gooree Park Mudgee Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Some white pepper notes sitting on top of the intense blackberry/violet nose. Good assertive sour cherry palate with nutty complexity. Needs more time – will age well. 5+
Comments Off on Ridge View Impressions Effen Hill Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely lifted black cherry aromas with some complexity coming from the gentle oak. A plumy, nutty and chocolaty driven palate. 5+
Comments Off on Robert Stein Reserve Mudgee Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Aromas in the Balsamic-like spectrum with some dark cherry notes and bright sweet/spicy fruit flavours with dusty tannin backbone. 3-5
Comments Off on Ross Hill Jack’s Lot Orange Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Intense lifted berry intensity to the nose with some medicinal complexity and a soft varietal fruit driven palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Robert Stein The Kinnear Mudgee Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted aromas with some stalky tones followed by nice sweet and slightly rustic fruit flavours with slight jamminess. 3-5
Comments Off on Logan Ridge Of Tears Mudgee Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Good intensity of strawberry-like aromas. Firm fruit flavours with oak giving spicy complexity. Some slightly grippy tannins. Has a good life ahead of it! 5+
Comments Off on Logan Ridge Of Tears Orange Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive purple wine with predominately dark berry aromas on the nose. Soft fruity entry to the palate that firms up to a grippy finish. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Cellar Select New South Wales Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Typical cool climate shiraz with subdued nose and tight palate structure, a bit closed at the moment but will soften and open with age. 5+
Comments Off on Lerida Estate Canberra District Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Delicate nose but plenty of berries evident with violet nuances. Lean palate, good flavour integration with assertive rustic tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Vinifera Wines Gran Tinto Mudgee Shiraz Garnacha Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Generous weight of dark berry fruit with sweet spice characters and some chocolaty overtones. Appealing aromas and soft palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Gooree Park Crowned Glory Mudgee Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Great inky/licorice intensity to the nose with rich and warm varietal fruit flavours and a firm dry finish. Age will add complexity. 5+
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Reserve Limited Gundagai Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A leaner style with good integration of fresh varietal fruit, attractive oak characters and soft tannins on both the nose and palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Lerida Estate A Remarkable Synergy Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Appealing, different nose with spicy, berry and meaty complexity and developing meaty/mushroomy flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Vineyard Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Great colour with dark purple hues. Smells of cherries and sweet spices. Velvety smooth in the mouth and rich with a broad spectrum of varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Grown Murray Darling Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Strawberry-like aromas with slight green notes. Moderate fruit impact to the palate. Drink soon.
Comments Off on Molly’s Cradle Cradle Vignerons Selection Hunter Valley Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very attractive meaty/plumy aromas with a spicy overtone. Palate is rich and complex with berry and plum flavours enhanced by the oak. A very well balanced wine. +5
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Gundagai Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lifted red/blue fruit fragrances – very appealing with mineral overtones. A gentle complexity and impact of sour red cherry varietal characters on the well structured palate. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Spicy/sweet red berry bouquet with a slight jamminess. Beautifully balanced palate with no excesses. Pleasant fruit flavours from the start to the finish. 5+
Comments Off on Molly’s Cradle Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subdued fruit aromas at this stage with the vibrant young palate showing some nice complexity and a warming alcohol finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Audrey Wilkinson Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Appealing plum aromas with meaty elements and lots of peppery spices. Very soft and silky smooth in the mouth with lots of varietal fruit flavours and peppery complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Lerida Estate Cullerin Canberra District Syrah 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Attractive floral bouquet with medicinal characters. Generous impact of plum/berry fruit flavours with youthful tannins and a sharp acid finish. 5+
Comments Off on Inner City Winemakers Indenture Hilltops Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Light herbal floral fragrances with a spicy lift and a bright, well balanced, fruity fresh palate – some complexity and moderate tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Robert Stein Nouveau Mudgee Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Jubey fruit fragrances edged with farmyard notes. Reasonably fruity palate with some oak driven complexity. 5+
Comments Off on Logan Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subdued bouquet withy hints of spicy cherries. Delicate mouthfeel with good length and complexity of flavours. Needs food! 3-5
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Perceval Rylstone Central Ranges Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Plenty of sour cherry and spicy complexity on the nose. The lean sour cherry palate has warming alcohol and a gentle finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Iconique Barrique Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Appealing concentration and combination of strawberry, blueberry, meaty and slightly jammy characters on the nose with chocolaty/fruit flavours, subtle tannins and good acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Gooree Park Mudgee Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Vibrant and slightly funky nose with a complexity of meaty/floral fruit aromas. Soft but assertive tannins carry the generous cherry berry flavours to a long refreshing finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 3 Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Big hit of red cherry and plum-like aromas with some sweet spices and tobacco notes. Plenty of red fruit on the silky smooth, well integrated, palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Saddlers Tumbarumba Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An attractive ruby red wine with a very lifted, rustic nose and a well integrated, juicy red berry palate.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Wallace Lane Vineyard Orange Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Intense interesting and different! Smoky earthy fruit characters laced with warming alcohol and crisp acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Pankhurst Wines Canberra District Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Funky spice driven style with a delicate red fruit profile and light tannins. A bit closed for now just needs a little more time to shine. 3-5
Comments Off on Audrey Wilkinson Orange Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Plenty of good cherry berry varietal characters here with lovely spicy overtones and a hint of farmyard complexity with assertive tannins. Some bottle age will firm it up. 3-5
Comments Off on Lerida Estate Cullerin Canberra District Pinot Noir 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nose showing dark melon hints with a bit of spiciness. Big sour cherry flavour profile with assertive tannins and a crisp finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Nebbiolo 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A floral aromatic mix of black and red berries with similar characters filling the gentle palate with flavour. 3-5
Comments Off on Ross Hill The Griffin Orange Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2014 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A well made, well structured wine that has an attractive floral/meaty fruity bouquet and a palate that starts soft and finishes dry. Need more time to show its best. 5+
Comments Off on Vinifera Wines Organic Mudgee Graciano 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018