Posted: March 2, 2018
Lots of tannins here but has good solid dark fruit focus to support it. Good clean nose with a decent palate length.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted plumy fruit characters with some oak and drying tannins. Lovely drinkability.
Comments Off on Semprevino McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Complex tobacco leaf-like aromas and a fleshy style palate with good balance and generosity of black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Gomersal Premium Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Spicy lift to the lovely nose with a grippy tannic palate brimming over with spicy dark fruits.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Two Gentleman’s G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: January 12, 2018
Floral fruit aromas showing some spiciness. A light and “alluring” style of palate with very clean and clear varietal fruit characters.
Comments Off on Jericho McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / January 12, 2018
Posted: November 9, 2017
“Very stylistic”, noted one judge. Lovely rich nose and a soft and creamy sweet/savoury palate.
Comments Off on Bayliss Road McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Developing toasty/nutty nose and well structured palate with slightly sweet fruit flavours and ‘furry’ tannins. Very approachable wine.
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An attractive old school style with quite a complex spicy floral nose and slightly broad, raspberry fruit palate.
Comments Off on Blackbilly McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A good firm wine with a bright primary fruit nose and a soft and approachable plum fruit palate with a fine line of tannins.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Colton’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A good firm wine with a bright primary fruit nose and a soft and approachable plum fruit palate with a fine line of tannins.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Colton’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Earthy/gamey characters to the dark fruit fragrances. Supple sweet palate with full range of blackberry/plum and mulberry flavours.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines One Tree Hill G.S.M. 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Earthy/gamey characters to the dark fruit fragrances. Supple sweet palate with full range of blackberry/plum and mulberry flavours.
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Posted: June 29, 2017
Powerful aromas of briary fruit and forest floor characters with underlying toasty oak. Big full flavoured palate with big, but soft, tannin structure and good acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Arakoon Vale Cru Full Bodied Red McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A spice box of a nose with funky/mushroom notes. Very lean, drying palate with pleasant, simple, flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
The bright fresh fruit nose has some complexity developing. Full bodied, drying, tannic palate has a simple flavour profile. 3-5
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Attractive, elegant, red berry bouquet and slightly developed spicy flavours supported by the soft tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Pertaringa Two Gentlemen’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Interesting amalgam of pot pourri, lavender, forest floor and fig aromas and flavours.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lifted spicy red fruit fragrances and a firm tannic palate with good savoury elements and crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Mulberries and cranberries lift off the nose. Palate has attractive forest floor elements to it. 3-5
Comments Off on Blackbilly McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Fresh fruit and spices on the nose with more fresh fruit characters evident on the weighty palate. Tannins slightly drying. 3-5
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
An elegant, pretty wine with good savory and spicy fruit blending. Cellaring potential. 3-5
Comments Off on Pertaringa Two Gentlemen’s McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Quite advanced for a 2 year old with soft cherry fruit laced with tarry notes. Good drinking now.
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Backbone McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Savory toasty oak dominates the nose at the moment and has a rich, dense fruit driven palate showing good blending. Needs time to reach its best. 5+
Comments Off on The Winery Door McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A complex fuller bodied style with bright cherry/strawberry fruit, some dense tarry notes and good tannin balance.
Comments Off on Millbrook Geographe G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Fragrant brambly nose with earthy touches and juicy sweet fruit palate. “Very drinkable”.
Comments Off on Pepperilly Purple Patch GSM Ferguson Valley G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A big, generous and full bodied blend that is rich with plums, cherries and spices and has lovely soft chocolaty elements.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Switch McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Oak dominating the vibrant red licorice fruit with grenache savouriness and spiciness.
Comments Off on Hemera Estate Estate Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Another good quaffer with rich, sweet, red berry fruit and subtle grenache spiciness.
Comments Off on Tatalia Wines Heathcote G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
True to style with fresh grenache fruit dominating. Nice nose and spicy palate. 5+
Comments Off on Gisa Wines Ellipsis 2K15 McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A big generous wine with wonderful Rhone-like characters evident. Powerful red berry bouquet. A great palate that is rich and softly textured with strong drying tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Beresford Barrel Select McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lively confectionery nose and lovely balance of varietal fruit flavours. Nice quaffer.
Comments Off on Nick Haselgrove Wines Blackbilly McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A ripe, bright and confected style that one judge thought needs a little time. The rich fruit flavours on the palate are supported by good acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Rocky Ox McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A big, bold style with an array of rich, ripe, fruit flavours and aromas. Showing flavours of liqueur cherry and spice with some tarry notes.
Comments Off on Vinrock McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A nicely integrated spicy herbal blend with good flavour length. Nice quaffer.
Comments Off on Ekhidna She Viper McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely vibrant nose with the spicy oak dominating. Generous fruit layered palate has lots of oak and soft chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines You’ll Never Walk Alone Clare Valley G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Ripe red berry lift to the nose. Light simple palate with very primary flavours and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Grant Burge Virtuoso Barossa G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A really good example of a GSM. Generous fruit showing nice level of spiciness. Attractive aromatics and softness in the mouth.
Comments Off on Kalleske Wines Clarry’s Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle confectionery fruit aromas with a touch of wood. Good palate weight with bright fruit and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Gemtree Wines Cinnabar McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Approachable youth with engaging raspberry aromas and good sweet/sour characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines You’ll Never Walk Alone Clare Valley G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark earthy nose with soy like notes. Soft and juicy in the mouth with complex flavour profile.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Winemakers Selection Clare Valley G.S.M. 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fleshy, complex and showing nice bottle age. “A Cote du Rhone?” thought one judge. Malty and spicy with lavender notes.
Comments Off on Blackbilly McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Brooding forest floor fragrances and silky smooth palate with mouthfilling fruit/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Signature McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lavender/blueberry bouquet with malty oak and good weight of ripe fruit on the palate.
Comments Off on Gemtree Cinnabar McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A ripe, generous and full flavoured Rhone blend with lovely intensity of red currant and raspberry-like fruit and good persistence of chocolaty oak laced with emery-like tannins.
Comments Off on Rosemount Estate McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017