Posted: December 2, 2021
Nice weight and complexity of red fruits, licorice and malt with chewy tannins and crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Cru McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Subtle dark fruit bouquet with a light violet note and developing fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Cru McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Estery sweet strawberry and plum fragrances, a savoury style palate with earthy elements and bold tannins.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Good example of a riper style that is holding up well with confectionery fruit, cola notes and oak tannins.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Two Gentlemen’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lifted lolly fruit nose with a hint of spice. Lovely juicy sweet fruit flavours with a dash of pepper.
Comments Off on Jericho Wines McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
A nose of cherries, cola and violets with a super soft palate showing good weight of lifted primary fruit.
Comments Off on Red Knot By Shingleback Classified McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Aromas of sweet cherries, flavours of boiled fruit cake and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Sew & Sew Sashiko McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
The nose is a delightful compote of spicy earthy berry fruit and has delicious fruit flavours laced with vanilla oak.
Comments Off on Watkins Alternatives Directed Intensity Langhorne Creek G.S.M. 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A complexity of dark liqueur-like fruit, gravelly tannins and balancing oak. Drink soon.
Comments Off on Shanahans The Barking Dog Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
An “honest” understated wine that is a bright and light blend of raspberry and plum varietal fruit with moderate astringency.
Comments Off on Z Wine Roman Old Vine Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A lovely big rich aged style. Quite oaky and warm with plenty of tannins. A good food wine.
Comments Off on Kurtz Family Vineyards Boundary Row Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
The nose is a sweet perfumed mix of berries and spices with earthy notes. Good use of oak on a well constructed, rich and flavoursome, purple fruit palate.
Comments Off on Rosnay Organic Freedom (OFC) Cowra G.S.M. 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
A nice rich purple varietal with a choc-mint and cherry bouquet and lovely juicy red and black fruit flavours. “Beautiful drink.”
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Wine Lovers (ACO) Orange G.S.M. 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: April 24, 2020
Complexity of stewed rhubarb and plum fragrances. Acid driven palate; great expression of fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Grounded Cru Cru McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
An oak driven style ageing nicely and underlaid with sweet tarry fruits. Drink soon.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Soft and mellow savoury style that’s at its peak with ethereal leafy notes and good line of acid.
Comments Off on Ekhidna McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Stage Door Wine Co. ‘Three Piece’ Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2019 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A classic example of GSM, almost purple in colour with an elegant and lightly savoury nose. It is creamy in the mouth with a complexity of delicious flavours.
Comments Off on Red Knot by Shingleback ‘Classified’ McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: December 10, 2019
A soft, well-made and seductive style with delightful confectionery berry/plum nose and great length of fresh fruit flavours with a nice spicy edge.
Comments Off on Z Wine Roman Old Vine Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Spicy peppery berry bouquet with oak support. Ripe fruit flavours with good line of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Ekhidna She Viper McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Powerful spicy peppery nose with strong blue fruit characters which are echoed on the elegant palate. Very good tannin structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Grounded Cru McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Lifted spicy sweet berry bouquet and obvious ripe grenache flavours with a strong finish.
Comments Off on La Curio The Nubile McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Complex briary/dark fruit fragrances with hints of spices and light minty notes. Full flavoured ripe berry palate has good complexity, soft tannins and crisp acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Spicy peppery red currant aromas with hints of menthol and a dash of tobacco leading on to a lovely rich ripe berry palate with a soft tannin structure and balancing acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Patritti Merchant McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Wild gamey style with spicy earthy bouquet and flavoursome layers of plum fruit, savoury meats and spices with an oaky finish.
Comments Off on Arlequin Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Reserved savoury nose with a dash of spice and a dark fruited palate that’s fleshy and ripe. “Has plenty of character,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Kaesler Stonehorse Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Dark brambly berry nose and a savoury plum palate that has a dash of spice and some nice oak tannins.
Comments Off on Arakoon Vale CRU Full Bodied Red McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A lovely easy drinking style that has stewy red fruit aromas and full-on fruit on a slippery viscous palate.
Comments Off on Millon Wines The Royal Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Lovely nose – smells of brambles. Deep intense creamy raspberry fruit lingers across the palate and shows a savoury edge.
Comments Off on Stage Door Three Piece Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2018 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Spicy blue fruit nose with a jammy element and a lolly sweet palate with leathery aged notes.
Comments Off on Iron Cloud Rock of Solitude Single Vineyard Purple Patch Ferguson Valley G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: July 4, 2018
A lifted “prickly” and slightly sweet/spicy nose and quite a tannic palate dominated by fleshy raspberry fruit characters.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Nose is a little like a raspberry and strawberry fruit compote and has generous sweet cherry fruit flavours with nice line of supple tannins.
Comments Off on Hemera Estate Single Vineyard Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
“A cracker of a wine!” Showing very attractive lifted sweet aromas of strawberries, cherries and plums with alluring juicy fruit flavours on the soft seamlessly balanced palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Clarry’s Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Fragrant lifted bouquet and lovely elegant raspberry fruit expression on a vibrant palate. It’s bright, light and very drinkable. 3-5
Comments Off on Shingleback Red Knot by Shingleback McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Deep purple wine with stewed dark fruit aromas and well integrated oak characters . Seamlessly smooth palate with lovely texture and good depth of soft blueberry flavours.
Comments Off on Bayliss Road McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subdued stalky nose but has a lovely raspberry, cola and spice flavour profile.
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Savoury style with lovely depth of fruit characters and has a lean and drying finish. 5+
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Subtle savoury/tar elements on the nose with vibrant spicy fruit flavours, great palate structure and warming finish. 5+
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Colton’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Toasty oak dominates the nose with good varietal fruit underneath. Oak also prominent on the long, tight palate with raspberry fruit flavours and a dash of pepper.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic Barrel Select McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Some very good varietal fruit characters here with a soft tannin structure, nice subtle use of oak and a bright crisp acid finish.
Comments Off on Red Knot By Shingleback McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Aromas of plums and raspberries with a dash of herbs. A simple but pleasant peppery plum palate with a prickly acid finish.
Comments Off on Ekhidna Wines McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Simple sweet plum bouquet with candied fruit flavours and a good background of acid.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Organic Wines Wine Lovers Orange G.S.M. 2017 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Smells of peppers, plums and licorice and has a big, rich, sweet flavoured palate with chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Vale Cru Full Bodied McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
This is a finely featured red and yet it is a big generous hit of sweet black berry varietal fruits with attractive grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Bayliss Road McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018