Posted: June 9, 2017
A very pleasing and very different wine. Lovely lifted spicy aromas and real depth and length of red berry fruit with chocolaty oak characters displayed on the excellent palate. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Cabernet Franc 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A soft elegant merlot with subtle plum aromas and a gentle palate with an impact of cherry, strawberry and spice flavours.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Rylstone Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Bright lifted spicy fruit bouquet and well structured palate that convincingly delivers great varietal expression.
Comments Off on Simon Gilbert Orange Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A shy young thing at this stage with the potential to shine in the future. Has melon/citrus peel characters with subtle oak complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on Coppabella Single Vineyard Central Ranges Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Definitely a semillon nose with its aromatic complexity and a surprisingly fruity palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Mudgee Semillon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“It’s different!” Yeasty buttery melon nose and robust palate. Pleasing to drink. 3-5
Comments Off on Twisted River Cool Climate Central Ranges Viognier 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Deep lemon hues, obvious varietal aromas and a beautifully structured palate delivering lovely ripe floral/herbal riesling flavours that finish quite savory.
Comments Off on Simon Gilbert Orange Riesling 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Citrussy nose has a touch of spice. Very pleasing varietal impression to the palate with lime like acidity. “Excellent with battered fish”.
Comments Off on Lowe Mudgee Riesling 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very powerful aged riesling aromas and a generous and beautifully structured fruit driven palate sitting at the ripe end of the spectrum with bold richly concentrated flavours.
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Riesling 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Still fresh, medium-bodied wine, citrusy and slightly peachy, with a restrained oak influence and lively acidity. Drink now or cellar.
Comments Off on Pasquale Waitaki Valley Viognier 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Distinctive North Otago blend of riesling (60%) and pinot gris (40%), picked early, ‘dried for concentration’ and barrel-fermented. Powerful (14.6% alc/vol), with lemony, sweet flavours, firm acidity and a slightly ‘spirity’ bouquet.
Comments Off on Pasquale Passito (375ml) Waitaki Valley Gewurztraminer 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very cool-climate feel, with substantial body and strong, tight, citrusy, gently spicy flavours. Still very fresh and worth cellaring.
Comments Off on Pasquale Waitaki Valley Gewurztraminer 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Pale pink, distinctive Waitaki Valley blend of pinot noir (90%) and dolcetto (10%). Drinking well now, it is full-bodied, with peachy flavours, hints of spices and apricots, lively acidity and very good depth.
Comments Off on Pasquale The White Rose Riesling 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Full, slightly developed colour. Mouthfilling and generous, with a distinctly herbal thread running through its strong, smooth, blackcurrant-like flavours, seasoned with nutty oak. Drink now onwards.
Comments Off on Man O’ War Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Floral, graceful and supple red, with fresh, ripe cherry and plum flavours that linger well. ‘Feminine’ style, ruby hued, with gentle tannins, finely integrated oak and good potential; open 2016+.
Comments Off on Pasquale Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lemon-scented, mouthfilling and smooth, with very good weight and flavour depth, a subtle oak influence, firm acid spine and buttery, mealy notes adding complexity. Drink now or cellar.
Comments Off on Pasquale Waitaki Valley Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Sturdy, deep ruby red with ripe, concentrated, plummy flavours and hints of cherries, spices and nutty oak. Powerful, firmly structured, youthful wine, well worth cellaring.
Comments Off on Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Sturdy, full-coloured red with substantial body and concentrated red berry and spice flavours. Sweet-fruited and savoury, with good depth, structure and complexity. Drink now-2017.
Comments Off on Kina Cliffs Nelson Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Fragrant and deeply coloured, with a spicy, nutty bouquet. Mouthfilling, finely textured and complex, with ripe blackcurrant, plum and black pepper flavours, a slightly earthy streak and a long, spicy finish. Concentrated, youthful wine, with supple tannins and excellent depth…
Comments Off on Man O’ War Dreadnought Waiheke Island Syrah 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dark, medium-bodied red with strong berry and plum flavours, showing some savoury, spicy complexity, and a firm finish.
Comments Off on Peacock Sky Pure Waiheke Island Malbec 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
“It’s all class”, was one judge’s description of this wine. It has great colour, excellent varietal fruit and fresh new oak now all it needs to really shine is some time in the cellar.
Comments Off on Old Faithful Top of the Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
An interesting wine that smells of sweet wild raspberries and has a rich, soft and somewhat funky palate with firm grippy tannin. A classic Aussie style.
Comments Off on Old Faithful Café Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A stylish complexity of red berries and charry oak on the nose and palate with subtle spices and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Inky crimson wine with intense jubey bouquet and subtle cigar box oak. An elegant, flavoursome and well structured palate that is still very fresh and lively for a 3-year-old.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Reserve Cabernet Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Easy drinking style; simple but satisfying. Strawberry jam nose and big rich well structured palate with loads of fruit flavour.
Comments Off on Blackbilly McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Mature dark fruit bouquet and a grippy palate with prominent tannins and sound fruit quality.
Comments Off on Hollick Coonawarra Sparkling Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A big old school Aussie shiraz with excellent fruit pastille nose and seamless palate.
Comments Off on Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Oak and red fruits on the nose and nicely concentrated raspberry/plum palate.
Comments Off on Peter Lehmann Futures Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Obvious minty cabernet aromas and very dry, well structured palate with excellent varietal expression and nice new oak. Time. 5+
Comments Off on Eagle & The Fool Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
This wine offers a big mouthful of flavour built around savory seasoned oak.
Comments Off on The Colonial Estate Mungo Park Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Huge oaky wine but has equally big jammy plum fruit to match. Lovely nose and a seamless, flavoursome and warming palate.
Comments Off on The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
An oak driven shiraz with perfumed peppery nose and well structured varietal palate.
Comments Off on Songlines Estate Songlines McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Rich raspberry nose and spicy Christmas cake like flavour intensity with earthy notes.
Comments Off on Shanahans Wines Silence is Golden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Intense, inky and a little restrained but has very good depth of rich fruit and excellent tannin structure with good vinosity.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Premium Red Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A simple wine with a certain elegance of sweet fruit and gentle oak.
Comments Off on Mad Fish Gold Turtle Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very attractive deep red colour with excellent fruit lift to the nose and good balance of elegant fruit/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Howard Park Abercrombie Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A big oaky wine, well made and still very youthful with a very good tannin structure.
Comments Off on Howard Park Scotsdale Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A powerful wine that needs some more ageing. Lovely tight varietal fruit characters with good softness and sweetness from the oak and lots of chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Howard Park Scotsdale Great Southern Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Attractive fruit complexity to the nose with a nicely balanced and well structured palate that has berry fruit characters and savory tannins.
Comments Off on Howard Park Leston Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Attractive perfumed aromas and a big, soft and nicely rounded palate with the oak in balance with the fruit.
Comments Off on Howard Park Flint Rock Great Southern Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A very attractive, very sweet wine ideal to serve with the sweetest of desserts. This late harvest wine exhibits lovely zesty fruit wrapped in creamy complexity.
Comments Off on Giesen The Brothers Marlborough Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (375ml) 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very deep colour with an elegance of fruit characters on the nose with some nice drying spirit on the perfectly balanced palate.
Comments Off on Baileys VP140 Vintage 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A fresh spicy shiraz nose with some leafy cabernet notes. “A really lovely lively palate”, noted one judge. Sweet spicy fruit with good use of oak.
Comments Off on Palmer Kracker Jack Bin 212 Margaret River Shiraz Cabernet 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Nose resembles cranberry juice with a classic black jube fruit palate. Drying finish.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Bin 882 Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A big ripe traditional style with lifted spicy peppery aromas showing underlying savory oak. Palate delivers punchy varietal fruit with nicely controlled tannin and oak characters.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Third Wheel Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lifted berry bouquet with a leafy hint and stewed fruit flavours with a green edge.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve The Bruce Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Simple blueberry aromas with a whiff of oak; similar characters on the plush palate.
Comments Off on Howard Park Leston Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A distinct cool climate style. Simple dark berry fruits with oak and tannins poking through.
Comments Off on Domaine Naturaliste by Bruce Dukes Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Nice ripe berry fruit showing very good varietal expression matched with good length of intense rich tannins.
Comments Off on Flametree S.R.S Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Brooding green pepper/herbal bouquet and upfront dark jubey fruit flavours. Good tannins.
Comments Off on Happs Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017