Posted: September 6, 2017
Grapey fruit nose with some nice florals. A generous dry savoury palate tasting of cut pears and apple blossoms. Simple and fresh.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
A simple appealing commercial style with nice core of dark berry fruits with slight charry oak and spicy sweetness.
Comments Off on Oakdene Peta’s Single Vineyard Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A big, complex style; needs more time to settle. Dark cherry aromas with subtle oak and a fresh lively palate bright with fruit and acid. 3-5
Comments Off on Harrison & Murray Vineyards Bromley Geelong Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An elegant wine with a clear bright nose showing nice intensity of cherry and red plum aromas and sweet spices. The palate is fresh and lively and full of raspberry fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Rob Dolan Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lifted guava-like aromas and nice bracing acidity on the creamy stonefruit palate.
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
“Wow! Heaps going on here”, enthused one judge. Gorgeous complex varietal aromas with herbaceous hints and a totally mouth-watering palate with intense racy fruits.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Apples, stonefruits and melons on the nose layered with spicy oak. The lovely complex palate has excellent balance between the varietal fruit and good oak and wrapped in acid. 5+
Comments Off on Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Citrus and stonefruit bouquet with nice nuttiness and a palate that shows beautiful harmony between fruit and oak.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo ground The Hilda May Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bright and golden in the glass with intense complexity of spicy oak and stonefruits. Big and warm in the mouth with plenty of ripe fruit matched by spicy oak. A hint of tannin. 3-5
Comments Off on Oakdene Liz’s Bellarine Geelong Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A simple lighter style but well made with subtle stonefruit showing citrus touches.
Comments Off on Rob Dolan True Colours Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A leesy, full bodied, riper style with a very floral nose and quite a tart apple/peach palate. Good oak integration.
Comments Off on Delatite Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bright stonefruit nose well framed by the spicy oak. Amazing length and intensity of varietal fruit flavours with a beautiful line of acidity, some warmth and a long finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Seville Estate Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Elegant bouquet with punchy apple aromas and subtle floral lift – similar characters on the lip smacking palate. 3-5
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Aromas of apple, pears and melons with a spicy lift. Warm palate driven by primary fruit characters. Well made. 3-5
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Posted: September 6, 2017
The subtle nose shows aromas of melons, peaches and green apples. Tight palate with minerally/orange rind flavours and racy acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Boat O’Craigo Black Spur Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A well focussed with flinty stonefruit fragrances laced with spicy oak. Opulent palate has tightly wound structure, excellent fruit flavour profile and a lovely long lingering finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Seville Estate The Barber Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A leaner style with an intriguing nose; a complexity of baked fruits and melons. Nicely textured palate with moderate length of stonefruit and oak flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Rob Dolan Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nose expresses aromas of baked apples with some evidence of oak. Creamy in the mouth with subtle stone fruit flavours, good use of oak and long savoury finish. Delicious! 3-5
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Attractive honeysuckle aromas with citrussy notes. A pleasant minerality drives the length of the flavoursome palate. Great food wine.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Salmon pink hues, floral fruit fragrances that open up in the glass and a savoury palate with lively acidity and subtle spiciness.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Hints of oak on the nose and some sweet fruit notes. Lovely flavours on the vibrant palate. Interesting use of oak!
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Posted: September 6, 2017
A clean bright nose showing great lime and lemon-like varietal definition. Excellent varietal fruit purity on the crisp dry palate with a well focussed finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Allinda Hand Crafted Limited Release Yarra Valley Riesling 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A dry savoury cabernet with a nicely integrated bouquet. Slightly green flavours and warming alcohol.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Nose of true varietal fruit and oak aromas and a palate that’s still youthful with firm fruit and tannins a feature. 3-5
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A meaty stewed fruit nose and a leaner, firm style of palate with plush dark fruits and silky tannins.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Merlot 2012 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Aromas of smoky plums with a dash of white pepper and a ripe palate with tarry characters. Needs food.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A pleasant varietal nose of sour cherries and spices with a complex and grippy genuine varietal palate that has a warming finish.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Smells of grilled meats and dried herbs with nicely ageing, typical Yarra cabernet palate.
Comments Off on Handpicked Highbow Hill Vineyard Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Varietal nose of blue berries and herbs with a slightly lean minty/herbal palate.
Comments Off on Handpicked Regional Selection 65 Yarra Valley Merlot 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Darker fruit bouquet with some old oak characters. Simple drying tannic palate. Subtle flavours.
Comments Off on Handpicked Collection Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Aromas in the cherry fruit spectrum with some earthiness. Silky smooth in the mouth and tasting of dark cherries.
Comments Off on Handpicked Capella Vineyard Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Great lifted sweet lychee/guava nose with more sweet lychees on the palate. Crowd pleaser!
Comments Off on Handpicked Regional Selection Yarra Valley Rosé 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Young, lean and green with tight stonefruit characters and clean, crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Handpicked Collection Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A young elegant wine that smells of grilled nuts, spices and stonefruits. It has light fruit flavour intensity, crisp acid that cleans up the rich palate and good oak balance. 3-5
Comments Off on Handpicked Highbow Hill Vineyard Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A youthful, well made chardonnay. Attractive spicy/almond fragrances, citrus flavours, mouth-watering acidity and good use of oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Handpicked Collection Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Citrus aromas with subtle oak and more of a lightweight dry white style of palate with a lovely acid backbone.
Comments Off on Handpicked Regional Selection 39 Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Interesting wine with great varietal definition and showing leathery/earthy maturity with soft tannins. Drink soon!
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Merlot 2010 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Developing savoury nose of dark fruits, vanillin oak and leathery notes. Palate holding together very nicely with some attractive secondary characters. Big tannins – long finish.
Comments Off on Allinda Hand Crafted Limited Release Yarra Valley Cabernets 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lovely blend showing a lovely bright fruit profile with herbal characters and plenty of weight and texture. Lifted nose and fleshy palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Rob Dolan True Colours Yarra Valley Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Smoky meaty fragrances and some nice red berry fruit flavours with tannins creating a very dry finish.
Comments Off on Allinda Hand Crafted Limited Release Yarra Valley Cabernets 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Savoury aromas with slight leathery maturity. A blackcurrant palate that’s still very lively for a 4-year-old. Some obvious oak.
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The savoury nose is mature and earthy and is showing nice bottle development. Very lean and dry palate with savoury varietal flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Boat O’Craigo Braveheart Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Tarry licorice nose; loads of brambly/blackcurrant fruit characters and subtle oak. Excellent varietal fruit definition on the tight lean palate. Well integrated tannins and high level of acid. 5+
Comments Off on Hirsch Hill Estate Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A complex and brooding style with lifted earthy/leathery blue fruit varietal aromas. Lovely palate; engaging from beginning to end with varietal purity and a finish that goes on and on. 5+
Comments Off on Seville Estate Old Vine Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An intense definition of dark chocolate and capsicum-like aromas with leathery touches. A classic peppery blue fruit varietal palate with soft tannins and lovely acid/tannin ratio. “Yum!” 3-5
Comments Off on Rob Dolan Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Engaging blue fruit and red cherry aromas. Soft, simple and appealing shiraz palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Some suggestion of bottle age to the spicy dark berry nose with rich mouthfilling flavours and the alcohol warming the back palate. Soft tannins. Drinking well now.
Comments Off on Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Some spicy peppery savoury characters to the nose and a brooding palate with an attractive fruit profile. “Drink up!”
Comments Off on Seville Estate Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Ruby coloured, medium bodied, wine with bright berry bouquet laced with spicy oak. Slightly austere, dry and savoury palate that is still very young and very fresh.
Comments Off on Hirsch Hill Estate Yarra Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Smells of plums and sweet Christmas spices with smoky oak characters. Very more-ish palate with opulent spicy blue fruit flavours. Nicely focussed finished. Needs time 5+
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