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Posted: March 7, 2023
Inky chocolaty nose and powerful cola character dominate the rich varietal fruit palate with a sweet finish.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Winemakers Craft Adelaide Hills Barbera 2021 / 0 View / March 7, 2023
Posted: November 2, 2022
Plenty of brooding sweet dark fruit characters laced with herbal characters. Fleshy in the mouth with grippy tannins, juicy acid and an oaky finish.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Winemakers Craft Adelaide Hills Barbera 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Brilliant crimson hue, fresh raspberry-like fruit, hints of violets, some earthiness and a tight line of acid to support it all.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Estate McLaren Vale Barbera 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Lifted cherry nose with spicy notes and rich berry fruit flavours with crisp acid and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Billy Button The Affable Alpine Valleys Barbera 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Silky smooth nicely aged wine with earthy plum fruit and a good lick of toasty oak.
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Vale Barbera 2015 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: May 12, 2022
Intense earthy berry bouquet with some beautiful floral notes. Quite a masculine style palate with generous rich sweet flavours, firm acid and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Barbera 2019 / 0 View / May 12, 2022
Posted: December 3, 2021
A dark rich and complex meaty/savoury style with lovely fresh line of acid.
Comments Off on Zerella Wines La Gita McLaren Vale Barbera 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
“Well done – very Italian,” said one judge. Light lifted sour cherry aromas and flavours. Nice acidity and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Sevenhill lnigo Clare Barbera 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
Leathery earthy bouquet and savoury sour cherry palate with drying tannins.
Comments Off on Michelini Wines Alpine Valleys Barbera 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 3, 2021
A fruit driven nose with dried fruit-like flavour profile on a high acid palate.
Comments Off on Yarravale Black Label Barbera 2015 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Dark fruit fragrances with menthol nuances and fruit and nut chocolate bar flavours.
Comments Off on Cascina Vèngore Campolungo (Organic EU) Barbera D’Asti DOCG Italy Barbera 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
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Posted: November 30, 2021
A ripe blend of perfumed floral dark fruit aromas layered with olives and aniseed. Very good well-balanced palate with lovely fruit sweetness and good tannin structure.
Comments Off on RedHeads Wines Rusty Roof Adelaide Hills Barbera 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An aromatic mix of minty, spicy and gamey elements with a full bodied minty/herbal flavoured palate and coffee-like oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds Stopover Adelaide Hills Barbera 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Moderate intensity of spicy red fruit fragrances with cherry flavours and crisp acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Longview Jupiter Adelaide Hills Barbera 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A complex and slightly funky style with earthy meaty characters and hints of herbs. 3-5
Comments Off on Michelini Wines Italian Selection Alpine Valleys Barbera 2017 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A big inky jammy wine with firm tannins and good acidity. Needs time to settle. 5+
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Barbera 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on RedHeads Rusty Roof Adelaide Hills Barbera 2019 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Caramel-like aged characters developing on the nose with super, oak dominated palate. Needs pasta! 3-5
Comments Off on Peter Drayton Wines Anomaly Hunter Valley Barbera 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Deep mauve hues with berry fruit nose showing hints of dates Palate is a rounded fruit package. 3-5
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange Barbera 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Almost black in colour, rich earthy dark fruit nose and vibrant chocolaty cherry palate. Great tannins.
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Barbera 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely straightforward aromas and flavours reminiscent of Cherry Ripe.
Comments Off on Kaesler Barossa Valley Barbera 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Intense youthful fruit fragrances with new oak. Palate is juicy, fresh and vibrant with lovely interplay of tannins, acid and oak.
Comments Off on Kaesler Barossa Valley Barbera 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: December 10, 2019
Loads of Turkish Delight-like characters here on both the nose and palate with subtle oak, balancing acid and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Billy Button The Affable Alpine Valleys Barbera 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Smells of black cherries with prune-like notes and a bold tannic palate with dark fruit flavours and gentle tannins.
Comments Off on Angullong Fossil Hill Orange Barbera 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Sweet black cherry aromas with aged notes. Good length of dark fruits flavours
Comments Off on Ceravolo Adelaide Hills Barbera 2016 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lovely fresh aromas – smells of black fruit pastilles with beetroot-like elements. Good black fruit palate – very flavoursome with soft tannins and good acid backbone.
Comments Off on Hollick Estates The Gondolier Coonawarra Barbera 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Still a very youthful wine just starting to develop some complexity. “Has a lovely big red feel,” suggested one judge
Comments Off on Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Barbera 2015 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Youthful perfumed berry fruit aromas with powerful eucalypt notes which are echoed on the fresh, acid driven acid, palate.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Panacea McLaren Vale Barbera 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A complexity of blackberry, cherry and oak aromas and very attractive oaky/fruit flavour complexity showing nice aged notes.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Barbera 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A vibrant Beaujolais “Villages” style that, according to one judge needs spicy Asian food – another thought pizzas! Meaty complexity to spicy/sweet plum fruit with good acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Mount Broke Wines Hunter Valley Barbera 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Vibrant purple hues with leathery red cherry aromas and high acid red cherry palate with a delicate thread of charry oak. True to style. 3-5
Comments Off on Margan Breaking Ground Hunter Valley Barbera 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Sultry and highly aromatic bouquet with flavours of fruit pastilles with delicate floral notes.
Comments Off on Ceravolo Adelaide Hills Barbera 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Earthy mushroom-like aromas lift off the nose and savoury chocolaty flavours fill the mouth. “A complete wine,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Barbera 2017 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Bright ruby wine with a nose that is a subtlety of red fruits, earth and spices while spicy red fruits envelop the taste buds and has a nice line and length of tannins.
Comments Off on Hollick Estates The Gondolier Coonawarra Barbera 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: November 7, 2018
Nose of cherries and berries with some resinous notes and a long well balanced and flavoursome palate offering enjoyable drinking.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Barbera 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Attractive perfumed fruit driven aromas and a big, rich and complex palate with masses of sweet red berry flavours. Has loads of oak and a high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Barbera 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Oak and red fruits lift off the nose. Palate is a balanced complexity of fruit, tannins and acid. 3-5
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Barbera 2017 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Very young with perfumed berry bouquet and soft juicy cherry and raspberry flavours.
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot Dal Vale McLaren Vale Barbera 2018 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Aromas of strawberries and sour cherries with herbal hints and more of the same on the simple juicy palate. Still fresh.
Comments Off on Ceravolo Adelaide Hills Barbera 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Spicy plum bouquet and a tight acid driven palate with red fruits, some savouriness and funky tannins.
Comments Off on Dal Zotto Wines King Valley Barbera 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Nose of blackberries with a hint of the herb garden. Lovely juicy fruit highlights to the savoury palate with tannins in support. 3-5
Comments Off on TarraWarra Yarra Valley Barbera 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
“A style that has potential,” thought one judge. It’s savoury and meaty and has dark cherries and sweet spiciness.
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds Stopover Adelaide Hills Barbera 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A lighter style showing a touch of development but still holding some freshness.
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds Stopover Adelaide Hills Barbera 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Juicy plum nose with nice oakiness. Medium bodied palate has savoury chocolaty flavours and good tannin finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Hastwell & Lightfoot Del Vale McLaren Vale Barbera 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Young lifted mulberry bouquet and a fruity palate with hints of beetroot and strong tannins.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Barbera 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Savoury “sinewy” old world style with red fruits and dusty earthy oak characters.
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Barbera 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An attractive sweet/savoury style that’s a powerful, ripe complexity of black fruits, spices, leathery touches and some earthiness.
Comments Off on Hollick Pushing The Boundaries The Gondolier Coonawarra Barbera 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Minty chocolaty aromas with a spicy lift and more of the same expressed on the palate. Very drinkable.
Comments Off on Michelini Italian Selection Alpine Valleys Barbera 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A bright purple wine with gorgeous spicy, leafy, berry fruit characters, good use of oak and fresh acidity.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds Stopover Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Barbera 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
