Posted: September 3, 2022
The nose is sweet, savoury and spicy with leafy forest floor characters. Intense but balanced full-bodied dark spicy fruit palate with masses of tannins, but it can handle it.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Lagrein 2019 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: July 21, 2022
Inky rich fruit cake aromas and big seamlessly balanced fleshy fruit palate.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Lagrein 2021 / 0 View / July 21, 2022
Posted: December 3, 2021
A big wine with brooding black cherry and plum fruits layered with licorice, earthiness and spices with a minty/peppery lift. Lots of soft tannins. Should age very well.
Comments Off on Handcrafted Limestone Coast Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2019 / 0 View / December 3, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Very easy drinking. “This wine could be dangerous!” joked one judge. Very intense blue fruits, some lovely spiciness, lots of fine tannins and a long lingering finish.
Comments Off on Wangolina Limestone Coast Lagrein 2019 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: December 2, 2021
Bright confectionery fruit fragrances with a big rich and intensely flavoured palate.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / December 2, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Good depth of tart mulberry aromas with a youthful fruit and nut-like chocolate bar of a palate.
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Lagrein 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Pretty purple highlights, inky/tarry nose with a menthol lift and grippy tannic palate with intense blackberry flavours.
Comments Off on Bassham Riverland Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Earthy red fruit nose with a mushroomy-like element and powerful currant-like flavours with fine tannins. Time! 5+
Comments Off on Bassham Riverland Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Aromas of rose petals and spices with a rich yet elegant palate with grippy tannins and fresh acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Organic Pyrenees Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Bright purple wine with minty red currant aromas and flavours and moderate tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Sirromet Tempo Verita South East Australia Lagrein 2019 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Earthy leathery bouquet with spicy notes and strong oak flavours with tight acid line. 5
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast & Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Dark and powerful with intense cassis and black olive-like aromas and flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Alex Russell Wines Alejandro Riverland Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: November 30, 2021
Aromatic perfumed red berry nose with delicate oaky nuances. Big tannic structure to the palate and brimming over with chewy purple fruit flavours. “Really enjoyable!”
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate (ACO) Pyrenees Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / November 30, 2021
Posted: April 24, 2020
Lovely long lingering red with dark fruit characters, bright florals, earthy elements, nice tannins and bright acid.
Comments Off on Hickinbotham Of Dromana Mornington Peninsula Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Dark concentrated chocolaty prune nose with leathery notes. Firm tannic palate with dense fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Hand Crafted By Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast & Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Inky colour with a deep core of blue fruits, overt oak and high level of tannins.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast & Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: December 10, 2019
Purple fruit fragrances with a whiff of licorice and generous fruit weight well supported by a good tannic framework.
Comments Off on Alex Russell Wines alejandro Riverland SA Lagrein 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Bright purple wine with big brambly/oaky nose, a sprinkle of pepper and hint of spice. Huge structure to the rich flavoursome dark fruity palate. Well made.
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Posted: May 1, 2019
Intense dried flower/rose, black cherry and sultana aromas. Silky smooth mouthcoating palate with robust spicy chocolaty flavours and grippy tannins. Years in it yet. 5+
Comments Off on Warburn Estate 1164 Limited Release Riverina Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Inky earthy berry bouquet and crunchy fresh red apple/berry fruit flavours on a medium bodied palate with a drying tannic finish.
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Lagrein 2017 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Dark inky wine with generous black fruit characters laced with smoky/meaty elements.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Tarry, earthy and savoury style showing hints of blue fruit characters with some dense tannins.
Comments Off on Warburn Estate 1164 Riverina Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: November 7, 2018
A perfumed resinous wine. Loads of tannins and inviting black fruit characters. Warming finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Vibrant cherry aromas with a powerful spiciness. Rich and thick in the mouth with generous fruit flavours. Good length of tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Symphony Hill Wines Reserve Riverland SA Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Aromas of cherries, chocolate and roasted meats with a huge, balanced, spicy, oaky and tannic palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Salena Estate Wines Silhouette Riverland Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
The nose is a fragrant mix of cranberries, sour cherries and spices. Massive upfront tannins on the palate with complex dark fruit flavour profile. “Put it away”, advised the judges. 5+
Comments Off on Cirami Estate Riverland Lagrein 2015 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A nose of tar, earth and leather and a spicy leathery palate with plenty of tannins 3-5
Comments Off on Hand Crafted By Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Dark and inky with lots of spices, licorice and chocolate and some very grainy tannins.
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Skinsy leafy green bouquet with nice dark fruit flavour complexity and a tannic/acid finish.
Comments Off on Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
This wine has black fruits with a herbal overlay, chocolaty oak, dense tannins and high level of acid.
Comments Off on Cirami Estate South Australia Lagrein 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: June 29, 2017
Fragrances of ripe blackcurrant fruit with an inky, briary fruit palate and good tannins.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Limited Release Organic Pyrenees Lagrein 2016 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 16, 2017
Dense inky dark cherry aromas with iodine like characters. Big rich palate with very good flavour intensity, firm fruit intensity and great tannic finish.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Lagrein 2012 / 0 View / June 16, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
An intense beautifully balanced wine with spicy blackcurrant aromas and lovely dark berry/licorice flavours with drying tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Lagrein 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: May 14, 2017
Richness of dark berry aromas and quite a viscous palate with attractive berry flavours and nicely integrated tannins. Interesting!
Comments Off on Bassham Riverland Lagrein 2013 / 0 View / May 14, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A big inky wine with sweet generous characters of cassis fruit, coffee beans and crushed ants!
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Youthful rhubarb and blackcurrant aromas and an elegant, smooth and chocolaty palate. Still very youthful with a tight finish.
Comments Off on Cirami Estate Riverland Lagrein 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Excellent varietal nose consisting of dark earthy fruits. Silky smooth in the mouth with ripe black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Gorgeous colour. Big dense toasty/spicy aromas and some very ripe and upfront blackberry jam flavours. Great use of oak.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Limited Release Pyrenees Lagrein 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely wine; bright, fresh and youthful with fresh plum aromas and intense licorice flavours.
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“In a class of its own”, said one judge. It has rich perfumed violet bouquet and lovely powerful fruity palate, almost porty. Still very youthful with good cellaring potential.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Estate Range Pyrenees Lagrein 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Earthy nose of cinnamon and blackberries. Good fruit intensity, great tannins and a mass of acid.
Comments Off on Cirami Estate South Australia Lagrein 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Bright purple wine with spicy plum nose and a fresh and vibrant jammy fruit palate.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Limited Release Pyrenees Lagrein 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Lifted spicy berry bouquet with a touch of licorice and some very intense sweet fruit on the young tannic palate.
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Lagrein 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Dark inky fruit with hints of earth, black pepper and a touch of leather with good chalky tannins to balance.
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Lagrein 2012 / 0 View / April 3, 2017