Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh red plums supported by sweet vanillin oak. The judges were divided on this one, but the majority found good depth and varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Sth Coast by Shingleback McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A softer, riper expression of the variety. Vanillin oak and cherry notes with a violet lift, the tightly wound but rich palate shows dark cherry and chocolate flavours.
Comments Off on Shingleback Aficionado McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
The nose has aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with a sprinkling of spice. The flavoursome palate is “rich, integrated and long” wrapped up with “velvet” tannins – enjoyed by all the judges.
Comments Off on Karrawatta Joseph Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An array of ripe red fruits with some sweetish oak influence. Soft and supple palate, an easy and approachable wine.
Comments Off on Millon Estate The Royal Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark cherry, liquorice and pepper, hints of smoky meat. A full, generous and “honest” palate that is driven by bright fruit flavours, with a touch of sweet vanillin oak and firm but fine tannins.
Comments Off on Palmer Wines Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Sweet and “meaty” aromas with ripe plums, cherries and raspberries. “A good mix of red and black fruits,” noted one judge, who added that the wine had good balance and length with “soft and supple” tannins.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well rounded wine with red and dark fruit aromas and flavours. The tight, medium bodied palate has cherry flavours supported by toasty oak.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Private Collection Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Aromas of dark, stewed plums and a fairly “big” palate, but one that gets your attention. Described by one judge as a “well thought out wine” having good weight, texture and structure rounded out by well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A bright and attractive drink,” was how one judge summed it up. Herbal notes and some toasty oak on the nose, with ripe red berry fruits flowing on to a slightly sweet palate that has flavours of cherry cola, liquorice,…
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Wines Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted aromas of herbs and mint telling of cooler climate fruit. One judge called this a “fresh and vibrant style,” enjoying the array of fruit and other flavours.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate The Stawell Gift Grampians Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Predominantly ripe, red fruits with “meaty” aromas and flavours, a touch of coffee bean. A full, round and ripe palate.
Comments Off on Yarrawood Estate Tall Tales Yarra Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Very bright” said one judge, with pronounced “choc mint” aroma and flavour – perhaps some viognier? A “pretty” wine that has nuances of stone fruit and spice.
Comments Off on Water Wheel Bendigo Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Ripe, dark plums” with a “tight but focussed palate,” said one judge. Plum, cherry clove and spice with a peppermint lift indicating a cool climate style.
Comments Off on Landaire Single Vineyard Estate Grown Padthaway Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A medium bodied style that has floral lift on the nose with some meaty notes. “Ripe cherry and berry fruit,” said one judge.
Comments Off on Angullong Crossing Reserve Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Softer expression of the variety with some herbal and floral notes on the nose. Plums and cherries on the palate with hints of pepper, spice and capsicum.
Comments Off on Koonowla The Ringmaster Clare Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Polished dark cherry fruit,” said one judge, with a “supple and long palate.” Balance is the key here, along with some lifted aromatics.
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Third Reef Great Southern Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Ripe plums with hints of spice, coffee and tar. An intense and rich wine, but one with “beautiful balance”, poise and length. “All class” said one judge.
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Single Site Great Southern Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Described as “Rhone like” by one judge, with alluring aromas of ripe red fruits, a waft of roasted meat and hint of oak. The palate does not disappoint – deep, rich and generous, a bigger style that needs food and…
Comments Off on Bellarine Estate Two Wives Bellarine Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A cornucopia of lifted mint, chocolate, raspberry and red fruits, with a nod to vanillin oak. “Good freshness, great line and persistence, excellent attention to extraction,” noted one judge. “Full and juicy with fine tannins,” said another.
Comments Off on Beresford Limited Release McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Ripe plums, wood spices, earthy notes and a hint of confection. An easy, approachable style with some depth and complexity.
Comments Off on The Wishing Tree Adelaide Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Toasty oak dominated nose and well balanced palate with nice soft texture and good length of lifted sweet raspberry fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Levantine Hill Estate Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fresh berries and spice on the young vibrant nose and a big dense palate that still has a high level of acidity and a hot finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Warrenmang Black Puma Avoca Pyrenees Shiraz 2009 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose has layers of evolved coffee/chocolate aromas with more layers presenting on the palate. “Needs decanting”.
Comments Off on Francesco Reserve Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A well balanced wine with good thought given to the fruit use and nice wrap of sweet oak. Enjoyable old school style.
Comments Off on Totino Estate Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Deep purple wine with good depth and intensity of dark berry fruits, smoky oak and wrapped up in firm grippy tannins. 1-2
Comments Off on James Busby Big & Bold Australia Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A Sarsaparilla-like nose and medium weight berry palate with decent tannin and good acidity.
Comments Off on Jacobs Creek Classic South East Australia Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A pretty and inviting style with savoury aromas and simple well balanced cherry palate.
Comments Off on Deakin Estate Australia Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
This wine has freshness, brightness and vibrancy. The youthful nose shows plenty of oak and is laced with blackberry fruit. Tightly structured palate, seamlessly balanced with masses of oak.
Comments Off on Penfolds Grange South Australia Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Sweet and complex spicy caramel aromas with more of that complexity evident on the lean palate.
Comments Off on Henschke Hill of Grace Eden Valley Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Mature blackberry fruit aromas with plenty of oak on top. The incredibly fresh, oak driven, palate has some slight tarry characters and plenty of powerful acidity. Still a youth!
Comments Off on Torbreck The Laird Barossa Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Full bodied wine with some very good dark ripe fruit characters, balancing oak and acid and firm tannins building nicely. 3-5
Comments Off on Blackstone Paddock Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Jubey aromas with tarry development and flavours dominated by earthy molasses characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Jeanneret Wines Denis Reserve Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Inky tarry nose; still closed, with wonderful palate weight and great concentration of pure fruit flavours layered with tannins and oak.
Comments Off on Jeanneret Wines Stand & Deliver Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Fragrant juicy fruit pastille aromas leaning towards the savoury side. Lots of oak on the palate but surrounded by some good varietal fruit with slight ‘sinewy’ tannins. Plenty of freshness.
Comments Off on Dog Ridge Shirtfront McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Smells remarkably fresh and fruity with plum pudding complexity. Tight, elegant palate. Great sweet fruit and cedar oak flavours. Enjoy now
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Henley McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Soft and mature wine with cedar and spice characters. Starting to dry out – drink now.
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill Henley McLaren Vale Shiraz 2005 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark inky wine with spicy oak characters to the nose and lovely character to the long tight palate. Needs time to emerge.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines William Randell Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Slight rhubarb/beetroot like characters on the nose. Attractive ripe fruit/oak palate with lovely silky tannins.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Shotfire Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Savoury meaty aromas with slight floral-like lift. Dark sweet/savoury fruit on the palate with good use of oak, fresh acidity and very firm tannins which will resolve with time.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subdued bouquet but there’s some lovely varietal fruit peeking through. Fresh boysenberry-like palate with peppery elements, supple tannins and sweet oak.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Eden Trail Eden Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subdued nose; hints of berries and oak with a respectable amount of dark fruits on the long warm palate. Good drink.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Co. Curious SEA Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Very youthful lifted varietal aromas with nice balance of vanilla oak. Lots of chocolaty oak characters on the palate layered with some good fruit and long firm tannins.
Comments Off on Saltram 1859 Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Young and lively and still purple with lifted ripe dark berry bouquet. Attractive palate, good tight structure with a balance and finesse of sweet licorice and blackberry jam flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Saltram The Journal Centenarian Barossa Shiraz 2010 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Excellent deep purple colour with very ripe intense fruit aromas and a hint of cedar oak. Palate has a tight compact structure with an impressive flavour depth. 5+
Comments Off on Saltram No.1 Barossa Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A bright, fresh and very youthful wine still showing purple hues. Lovely oak and raisined fruit fragrances and nice palate with vibrant blackberry fruit flavours layered with spicy oak. 5+
Comments Off on Saltram No.1 Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Charry chocolaty notes on the nose mingling with the blackberry fruit. Rich, complex and generous palate with good presence of dark fruit flavours layered with chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A “charming” wine that’s rich with an opulence of blackberry fruit. Good depth and generosity of flavours on a nicely layered palate with long, even, mouth-watering tannins.
Comments Off on Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A seamlessly balanced, elegant wine with a tarry berry bouquet and rich fruit cake flavours free of porty characters. 5+
Comments Off on Saltram Basedow Road Barossa Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Intense, brooding, black ironstone nose. Impressive complexity and depth of flavours on the tight and compact palate. Very big but not a hint of port characters. 5+
Comments Off on Saltram Marble Quarry Road Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / April 5, 2017