Posted: April 4, 2017
Dense purple/red wine brimming over with attractive varietal fruit, has some spiciness and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Rustenburg R M Nicholson Stellenbosch Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A light bodied, softly textured wine with lolly-like berry fruit, some herbal notes and a grippy end.
Comments Off on KWV Classic Collection Western Cape Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A fresh simple fruit driven shiraz with an elegant berry bouquet and a rich fleshy palate. Still has plenty of cellaring potential left.
Comments Off on Zonnenbloem Stellenbosch Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“A smart youngster”, said one judge. It’s bright and fresh with vibrant primary fruit and vanilla/mocha-like oak.
Comments Off on 919 Wines Reserve Riverland Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Porty ripe nose with heady hit of blackberry fruit aromas and a soft well structured wild raspberry palate. Nice use of oak.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Dark Side of the Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Creamy raspberry fruit aromas; attractive lavender lift. Deep, well structured palate with bold intense chocolaty/berry flavours.
Comments Off on Jones Winery & Vineyard Rutherglen Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A floral nose; smells of lavender. Palate is powerful and strong with firm grippy tannins. Time!
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment No. 8 Handpicked Orange Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice depth and length of fresh plumy fruit aromas and flavours; earthy hints and savory complexity.
Comments Off on Molly’s Cradle Estate Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An oak dominated style underscored with dark plum fruit and quite assertive tannins.
Comments Off on Settlers Ridge Organic Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“An excellent youngster”, according to one judge. Stewed plums and berries lift off the nose and the powerful rich palate has lovely freshness of plum and raspberry fruit edged with mocha and vanilla.
Comments Off on Robertson of Clare Block 6 Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A f air bit of oak influence but has lovely intensity and expression of varietal fruits. Nice tannin length and finish.
Comments Off on Heritage Estate Old Vine Reserve Granite Belt Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Powerful and intense with plenty of flavour, just needs more time to really shine.
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A simple honest wine with reserved raspberry aromas and full bodied palate with lovely blackberry conserve/sour charry-like fruit expression with firm chunky tannins.
Comments Off on Woodgate Wines Reserve Pemberton Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A full bodied fruit driven style. Subtle raspberry aromas and lovely length and vibrancy of black plum flavours and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Reillys Wines Rockridge Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A straightforward shiraz with dark plumy fruit, some savory touches and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Vineyard Reserve Limited Release Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive eucalypt lift to the nose and a shy and youthful palate. Needs more time.
Comments Off on Tellurian Redline Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
More rustic in style with a deep rich colour, plenty of oak derived characters and blackberry fruit.
Comments Off on Tellurian Pastiche Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
More savory in style with lovely fruit spectrum. Some raspberries on the nose and upfront fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Waterhouse Range Vineyards Governor Robe Selection Limestone Coast Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Full bodied shiraz with lovely layers of ripe blackberry fruit and chocolaty oak.
Comments Off on Shingleback Davey Brothers McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Youthful blackberry nose and big bold palate with lots of ripe fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Red Knot by Shingleback Classified McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A simple shiraz with cherry and blackberry-like fruit, charry oak and a tannic finish.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Big powerful, yet understated style with good honest varietal fruit; sweet and ripe and the spicy oak in seamless balance.
Comments Off on GMH South Australia Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely elegant cool climate shiraz showing typical spicy peppery fruit that has a slight savory character and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely intensity of spicy raspberry aromas showing hints of eucalypt. Nicely weighted and textured palate with a big hit of berry flavours and long fine tannins.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Middle Hill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A plum and fruit case nose with chocolaty elements. Plenty of intense fruit flavours on the bold palate. Good level of tannins.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Over the Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A warm, open, upfront shiraz. Plums and raspberries mingle with chocolaty elements, toasty oak and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Possums Vineyard Dr John’s Willunga Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Blackberry nose with a touch of vanilla. Appealing flavours with some firm balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Criminal Minds Riverland Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Reserved dark fruit aromas and a beautifully structured palate full of plum and cherry pie flavours. Slight acid end.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines The Ambassador Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Ripe cassis aromas and flavours with good tannin support. Still a very tight wine that needs more cellaring.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
The nose is a combo of plums, vanilla, violets and roses. Well structured palate; lovely fresh berry varietal fruit expression with a hint of chocolate on the finish.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big bold shiraz with very good varietal expression. Smells of plums and vanilla with plenty of chocolaty flavours and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Heathcote Winery Mail Coach Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Big, bold and very tannic wine with briary/berry fruit and plenty of oak derived chocolaty-like characters.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Reserve Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Masses of savory oak but the dark raspberry fruit shines through. Some grip on the finish.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Ryan’s Reserve Vanessa’s Vineyard Hunter Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A traditional Aussie style of shiraz with chocolaty/raspberry nose and big bold and nicely structured palate tasting of dark tarry fruits. Very youthful still needing more time.
Comments Off on TeAro Estate Charred Door Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Youthful, unevolved shiraz with fresh raspberry, blackcurrant and plum like fruit characters.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley RO Signature McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A bit dusty on the nose but has nice spiciness behind it. Palate is bright, juicy and still youthful with licorice and tar-like flavours
Comments Off on Robert Oatley RO Signature Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Understated raspberry aromas and a fleshy sweet palate with some zesty acidity.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Pocketwatch Central Ranges Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A bouquet of plums and violets; hints of spicy oak. Big, flavoursome, nicely textured palate has layers of bold fruit, charry oak and tannins.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Four in Hand Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A huge rich wine with heaps of punch and interest. Toasty oak nose has ripe blackberries underneath with a dash of spice. Beautifully layered palate has fleshy ripe fruit with confectionery notes.
Comments Off on Fox Creek Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“An honest wine”, noted one judge. Has solid blackberry-like fruit and nice tannins. Time!
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Estate Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smells of wild raspberries and is soft and spicy in the mouth and tasting of berries and plums.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Hint of licorice to the blackberry aromas. Nice intensity and vibrancy of fruit flavours with warming alcohol.
Comments Off on Noogoora Short Rib McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Concentrated dark fruit nose – smells of black forest cake. Well rounded, nicely balanced palate. Good flavour length and slightly grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Brothers at War Fist Fight Barossa Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Consumer friendly style with nice layers of oak and fruit and showing plenty of complexity.
Comments Off on Koonara Angel’s Peak Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very appealing, somewhat one dimensional shiraz with a nose fresh with blackcurrant aromas and rich fruit cake flavours.
Comments Off on Fernfield Wines Old River Red Eden Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted spicy small berry fruit aromas and supple fleshy palate with sweet upfront fruit and a dash of pepper and spice.
Comments Off on Karrawatta Dairy Block Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy eucalypt characters on the nose and a fleshy well rounded palate with an abundance of oak!
Comments Off on Shaw Family Vintners Windjammer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A black cherry/lavender bouquet and a very flavoursome well structured palate with bold fruit expression and big dose of tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Mr. McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Soft ripe seductive wine with a bright berry fruit bouquet and lovely toasty oak support. Very approachable briary palate showing well handled oak and lively acidity.
Comments Off on Anvers Wines Razorback Road Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice leathery complexity to the spicy/toasty oak nose. Rich palate with upfront fruit and well integrated oak.
Comments Off on Chain of Ponds The Ledge Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017