Posted: April 26, 2017
A beautiful wine offering excellent value for money. A powerful and complex nose of classy blackcurrant fruit and great oak. Soft in the mouth with bright chocolaty fruit flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very “together” wine. Nice minerality to the nose. Richly textured palate. Plenty of life left. 5+
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2009 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Tight, youthful and slightly closed nose. Light, well structured, palate with good length of flavour. Will shine with more age. 5+
Comments Off on Ridgeview Impressions Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Good old style Hunter shiraz with smoky oak dominating the nose. The palate is soft and elegant with berry cherry flavours and a relatively soft finish. 3-5
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A beautifully concentrated and brooding style of shiraz. Nose shows some candied-like fruit aromas and there’s great depth of fruit flavours on the firm and grippy tannic palate. 5+
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Moderate fruit showing on the nose with a huge fruit/tannin palate, lovely oak and good acid structure. A very good wine. 3-5
Comments Off on Ridgeview Impressions Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very young solid wine that one judge says needs “10 years plus!” Lovely dark berry nose with licorice notes. Long balanced palate with soft elegant fruit and good tannin support. 5+
Comments Off on Two Rivers Reserve Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
An elegant savory style – slightly closed needing time to fill out. At the moment the vanillin oak sits on top of the varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Uno Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“A fantastic wine”, said a judge. Nose has upfront berry aromas combined with good vanillin oak. Lots of tantalizing fruit on the classically structured palate. Good now will become great. 5+
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Clerical” purple colour with spicy shiraz aromas and brooding fruit palate – very tannic with firm acidity. Needs some age to show its best. 5+
Comments Off on Lindemans Reserve Bin 1300 Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Smells good” – it’s all lifted berry fruit and sweet oak. Lovely rich palate with intriguing fleshy melon characters in the middle.
Comments Off on Hungerford Hill Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Plum and raspberry aromas with hints of licorice and some delicious plum flavours layered with vanillin oak and firm acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Appealing violet/purple hues here. Good concentration of plum-like fruit, some sweet spicy oak and angular tannins with slight alcohol heat on the finish.
Comments Off on McGuigan Reserve Banton Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very young solid red needing time. Bright varietal fruit, soft tannins and the acid pushing the fruit forward.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Mulberry-like aromas and a firm tannic palate with soft fruity flavours. Needs time. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Copper Series Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Lifted regional aromas and balanced palate with light oak and good tannins. Smart wine. 3-5
Comments Off on Two Rivers Thunderbolt Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A nice varietal with a firm but attractive berry fruit nose and plenty of sweet varietal fruit on the front palate.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment 1010 Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
“The exotic spicy fruit aromas really capture your attention”, said one judge. And these characters continue onto the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Walter Wines Federation Hill Mudgee Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Smells of berries and plums with a slight viognier-like lift. Soft upfront fruit palate with delicate use of oak.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment 8 Handpicked Orange Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A solid red still young, tight and slightly closed with years ahead of it. Spiciness on the nose and great varietal characters on the palate. “A beef wine”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Jesse Mudgee Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
The rich chocolaty plum nose promises a wine with substance – and it delivers! Lovely generosity and complexity of fruit flavours edged with vanilla-like notes.
Comments Off on Gooree Park Crowned Glory Mudgee Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Good varietal features on the nose and a pleasant soft fruit palate. “This one is a keeper”, commented one judge.
Comments Off on Cumulus Climbing Cool Climate Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A youthful and balanced wine with plenty of potential left. A lovely ‘controlled’ mix of raspberry fruit and dark chocolaty elements. 5+
Comments Off on Logan Ridge of Tears Altitude 564M Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A light uncomplicated style with some attractive berry fruit with leafy notes. A nice drink.
Comments Off on Logan Ridge of Tears Altitude 970M Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lovely plum and cherry fruit characters on the nose with delicate smoky oak notes which follows through on the soft palate. Good drinking now or cellar for years! 5+
Comments Off on Robert Stein Wines Reserve Single Vineyard Mudgee Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Deep ruby hues, smoky fruit aromas and lots of varietal fruit across the length of the complex palate. 5+
Comments Off on Robert Black Wines Black Mudgee Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
“A solid young thing”, commented one judge. Has a subtle sweet red fruit bouquet and a tight palate with a firm finish. 3-5
Comments Off on The Collective Wine Company It’s Pronounced Mudgee Mudgee Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A big but still slightly closed oaky/chocolaty shiraz. Lots of alcohol. Good line of tannins.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Jesse Mudgee Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A simple style. Slightly lacks complexity but has generous fruit on the lifted nose and soft palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Gartelmann Diedrich Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Another wine with years ahead of it. This deep purple shiraz has mixed berry complexity on the nose and palate with some plum-like notes and a warm finish. 5+
Comments Off on Thistle Hill Organic Mudgee Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A very appealing wine with loads of spicy mulberry fruit expression with the oak carrying it well. Possibly some viognier characters showing through on the palate.
Comments Off on Thistle Hill Preservative Free Mudgee Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
A big, soft and well made wine with lovely balance between red berry fruits and the oak.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Jack’s Lot Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Good example of style with a powerful but elegant black cherry/spicy oak bouquet and a classic rich, full flavoured shiraz palate with nice line of acid. 5+
Comments Off on Sidewood Mappinga Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Oak dominates the dark spicy fruit aromas and there is plenty more oak on the soft palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Sidewood Stable Hill Mustang Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Coconut-like oak aromas overpower the varietal fruit. Oak dominates the sweet/tart flavours.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Vermilion Bird McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lean style with spicy/savoury nose and soft tannins, oak and slightly green fruit on the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Vagabondo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Young closed nose; hints of red fruit. Spicy chocolaty palate. A baby. Needs time. 3-5
Comments Off on McPherson Wines Curious SEA Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Young lifted nose; aromas of fruit and violets. Very soft, light bodied and well balanced palate. Very flavoursome and easy drinking. 3-5
Comments Off on Garners Leon’s Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Generous jammy fruit aromas and warm, spicy and rounded palate. Nice porty fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Semprevino McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Great deep cherry red wines. Oak tends to still dominate the lifted fruit nose and there are powerful sweet fruit flavours under the spicy oak with powerful tannin structure.
Comments Off on Reillys Wines Stoneflower Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent cool climate style. Peppery green fruit bouquet and big, balanced, juicy palate with oak/fruit complexity.
Comments Off on Mt Jagged Wines Tangled Rope Southern Fleurieu Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Pretty perfumed floral fragrances. Quite tannic in the mouth with nice spiciness and quite an acid finish. 5+
Comments Off on Talbots Block The Prince Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Lovely powerful spicy dark fruit/oak bouquet. Some aged characters developing on the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Talbots Block The Sultan Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Big confectionery bouquet with lots of oak and a violet like lift. Layers of complexity to the thick palate. Good weight of fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Black cherry bouquet with minty/eucalypt edge. The medium weight palate is young and jubey with a good tannin structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Sussex Squire Thomas Block Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Still appears fresh and youthful. The nose is smoky and toasty with a lighter style palate.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Subtle cherry and quince aromas with a perfumed lift. The generous palate opens up to lovely sweet fruit flavours nicely integrated with the oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Excellent bright jubey red fruit, creamy oak and strong, well structured, tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Byrne Vineyards Sidney Wilcox Vine-Dried South Australia Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Nose beginning to show slight developed characters. Palate is a lovely complexity of fruit, oak, tannins and aged notes.
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Jacko’s McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 20, 2017
Posted: April 20, 2017
Creamy jubey fruit aromas and sweet spicy flavours. Good balance between tannin and acid.
Comments Off on Mitolo Savitar McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 20, 2017