Posted: April 24, 2020
Good primary fruit characters layered with soft chewy tannins and starting to show some tarry development. “Has poise!”
Comments Off on Pertaringa Yeoman McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A very structured wine with good presence of dark varietal fruits and chocolaty oak
Comments Off on Pertaringa Over the Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
An herbal nose with hints of cedar oak and an opulent fleshy dark fruit palate; a touch chocolaty. $
Comments Off on Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Good depth and concentration of savoury earthy fruit with some oak and silky tannins.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Slight herbal/green edge to the mocha nose with good mix of plum and oak flavours.
Comments Off on BY: Geoff Hardy Barbara Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Attractive cool climate shiraz with some fruit cake characters and chalky tannins
Comments Off on The Alchemists Reserve Elixir Margaret River Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Pungent cedary/spicy bouquet with ripe plum complexity and long lingering sweet fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Oakover Nicholas Signature Western Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Aromas of figs and coffee mingling with the fruit and has a big bold shiraz palate.
Comments Off on Nikola Estate Western Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
“A wine with great poise,” according to one judge. Has subtle dark floral fruit balanced with creamy oak.
Comments Off on Beklyn Currency Creek Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Pretty red fruit aromas with a floral edge and a firm tight and slightly green palate with a core of red fruit.
Comments Off on West Rivers Frankland River Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Purple fruit fragrances with hints of rose petals and lovely cool climate varietal flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Abbey Vale Margaret River Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Mr Riggs Idle Lane McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
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Comments Off on Mr Riggs Abundance McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nicely focussed varietal characters of cherries and plums with a violet lift.
Comments Off on Mr Brightside by Mr Riggs Preservative Free McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Brooding chocolaty dark fruit nose and a lovely textured palate with good vinosity and some nice savoury tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Rounded fleshy shiraz, smooth in the mouth and tasting of dark fruits and malty oak.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Burnt Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Briary/forest floor bouquet with spicy elements and an opulent palate offering mouth-filling sweet ripe blue fruit flavours with dusty oak and good tannin length.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
“Typical NSW shiraz aromas,” noted one of the judges. Lots of dark cherries and licorice with a palate more spicy than fruity. 5+
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Murrumbateman Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A mix of cherry fruit characters with a hint of chocolate on the nose and spicy licorice on the palate.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Reserve Orange Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Syrupy cherry bouquet with smoky notes and loads of licorice and juicy black cherry flavours laced with fine powdery tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Hilltops Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Dense inky licorice nose and a bold balanced palate with well-delivered fruit flavours. $
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Limited Reserve Gundagai Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose is an interesting complexity of Christmas cake and cured meats with a bold and intense sweet fruit palate.
Comments Off on Trevelen Farm Frankland Reserve Great Southern Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Very obvious candied plum aromas with inky fruit flavours, plenty of silky tannins and good use of mocha-like oak. 5+
Comments Off on Sandalford Margaret River Range Margaret River Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose shows an abundance of “yummy” berry fruit and milk chocolate aromas and flavours with an elegant tannin backbone and good line of acidity. Give it food! 5+
Comments Off on Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A mature, bright crimson wine with aromas of figs and cola and a pretty flavour profile.
Comments Off on Talisman Cellar Release Geographe Shiraz 2009 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Nose is a fragrant freshness of blue fruits and violets with a solid core of delicious sweet fruit flavours. “Has plenty of appeal,” suggested one judge.
Comments Off on Gilberts Reserve Mount Barker Great Southern Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
An elegant wine with plum skin and cola-like fragrances. Soft sweet fruit fills the mouth with delicious flavours and is seamlessly balanced with oak and tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Gilberts Reserve Mount Barker Great Southern Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A lovely intensity of dark spicy fruit fragrances with a big hit of boysenberry jam–like flavours and a long lingering fruit driven finish. 3-5
Comments Off on De Bortoli Wines Regional Classic Gundagai Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
An elegant and “complete” wine with a lovely lively vibrancy of varietal fruit and a subtle hint of oak.
Comments Off on Old Kent River Frankland River Great Southern Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A rich full-bodied style with masses of varietal fruit, powerful tannins and a long lingering aftertaste. 3-5
Comments Off on Castelli Estate Great Southern Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
A pretty lifted bouquet smelling of mint and plums. The elegant palate has sweet gentle fruit flavours with slight lingering greenness and chalky tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Paul Conti Wines Mariginiup Western Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Dark brooding fruit nose with hints of tar and spices and a bold fruit filled palate with underlying sweetness, well-handled oak and talc-like tannins.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Margaret River Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Dark fruit intensity to the nose with nettle-like nuances. Some really lovely fruit weight to the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Margaret River Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Big mocha-like oak dominates the nose and the delicately structured palate has beautiful weight of shiraz fruit.
Comments Off on Woody Nook Single Vineyard Margaret River Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 24, 2020
Pretty blue fruit fragrances with an herbaceous element and well-structured palate with great fruit and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 24, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very varietal aromas; a pretty combo of plums and toffee. Spicy plum palate supported by the spicy oak and chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Carmine’s Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Dense varietal fruit nose with a slight savoury edge and a palate layered with juicy plums, spices and dusty oak.
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Juicy berry bouquet and soft and fleshy in the mouth with well integrated layers of fruit, spices, pepper and oak.
Comments Off on Shingleback Davey Estate Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Full bodied shiraz without being heavy. Powerful plum/cherry fruit vibrancy and plenty of fine tannins in support.
Comments Off on Red Knot by Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Plum-like varietal fruit on both the nose and palate with obvious vanillin oak and lifted by fresh acidity.
Comments Off on Thomson Estate Double Pass South Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Smells of tinned plums and has lovely ripe fruit flavours with soft tannins.
Comments Off on Devlin’s Mount South Australia Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A well-structured complex wine with some secondary characters showing through the primary fruit and oak quite evident.
Comments Off on Antiquarian Clare Valley Shiraz 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A sound commercial shiraz rich with spicy red and peppery plum fruit characters.
Comments Off on Ulupna Single Vineyard Goulburn Valley Victoria Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely lift of violet and plum fragrances and a full-bodied palate with bright fresh plum flavours.
Comments Off on Mr Brightside by Mr Riggs Preservative Free McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A complex and well-balanced wine with red berry fruit, complex oak, dusty tannins and a savoury hint.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs The Gaffer McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A powerful old school style shiraz with the oak dominating the attractive varietal fruit characters. Nice dusty tannins.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Original McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020