Posted: July 3, 2019
Dark stewed fruit aromas with a spicy/peppery lift. Great flavour complexity with chewy tannins. Holding up well with still more to offer. 3-5
Comments Off on Mt Bera Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Loads of toasty age on the nose with hints of fresh fruit still hanging in there!
Comments Off on Clover Hill Exceptionelle Tasmania Blanc de Blanc 2012 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Nose exhibits delightful toasty/nutty development with the rich fleshy palate showing interesting aged fruit/apple custard characters.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Cuvée Traditionelle Tasmania Cuvée 2012 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Light lifted nose with typical kero-like botrytis aromas mixed with peaches, citrus and honey. Intensely flavoured candied fruit palate. Still very fresh for its age.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Beverford Gold South Eastern Australia Botrytis Semillon (375ml) 2012 / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Beautifully integrated and seamlessly balanced pale golden champagne with lovely toasty development, a fine bead and lingering flavour crispness with a long finish.
Comments Off on Champagne Canard Duchene Vintage Champagne Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 2012 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Nicely aged toasty cashew bouquet with the toastiness echoed on the complex flavoursome palate with a fine soft tannin finish.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Cuvee Traditionelle Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
A complex cabernet with excellent concentration of some lovely sweet cassis fruit, hints of licorice, spicy/perfumed nuances, fine tannins and cedary oak.
Comments Off on Saracen Estates Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: May 1, 2019
Fantastic for a 7-year-old; great colour, fine bead and lovely toasty complexity.
Comments Off on Umamu Estate Margaret River Sparkling Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / May 1, 2019
Posted: March 7, 2019
Savoury complexity to the nose with a bright juicy blue fruit, licorice and spicy flavour profile. Good for its age; still incredibly youthful.
Comments Off on Casa Santos Lima Quinta Das Setencostas Beiras Red Blend 2012 / 0 View / March 7, 2019
Posted: January 12, 2019
A perfectly aged riesling. Alluring and complex nose and great palate balanced with lovely blend of toasty flavours, custard apples and citrus fruit. “Yum,” was one succinct comment!
Comments Off on Reillys Museum Release Clare Valley Riesling 2012 / 0 View / January 12, 2019
Posted: November 7, 2018
Butterscotch bouquet with hints of honey and toast and lovely layers of complex aged varietal flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Watervale Museum Release Clare Valley Riesling 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Excellent delicate lemon curd aromas – still amazingly youthful. Beautifully aged palate with mouthfilling toasty citrus flavours. Years left in it yet! 5+
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Aged Release Clare Valley Riesling 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Big and rich with loads of tannins but well balanced by the perfumed minty berry fruit.
Comments Off on Collection Plaimont Madiran Tannat Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Aged savoury leathery aromas with a honeyed/spicy note and a complex and grippy palate still showing some rich black fruit characters nicely balanced by plenty of tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Morris Wines Bin No. 158 Rutherglen Durif 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A well made wine with a dry, floral and lightly perfumed nose laced with some zesty citrus notes and a crisp citrus acid palate.
Comments Off on Tahbilk 1927 Vines Nagambie Lakes Marsanne 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
Elegant and stylish with aromas of dried herbs with nice nectar notes and hints of toastiness. The long palate has great finesse with lovely fruit characters. 3-5
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes Marsanne 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: November 7, 2018
A closed nose with slight leafy element and a very lean and drying palate.
Comments Off on Virago Beechworth Nebbiolo 2012 / 0 View / November 7, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nice leesy autolysis on the nose and a complex citrus driven palate with toasty notes and tight acid backbone.
Comments Off on Heemskerk Tasmania Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aged leathery briary aromas and ageing fruit flavours with a leathery finish.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Still has vibrant red berry fruit presence for a six-year-old wine. Plenty of velvety tannins, well handled vanillin oak wrapped up with lovely crunchy acidity.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Vintage Reserve Coonawarra Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose of stewed plums and Bonox! Still has good weight of sweet berry fruit on a lovely mature palate.
Comments Off on Kopparossa Vintage Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A gorgeous rich aged wine with a heady toasty/buttery. marmalade-like bouquet and a lively and vibrant palate still showing fresh lemons with toasty age and kero undertones.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Coonawarra Aged Riesling 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Rich mocha oak bouquet laced with plums and violets. Soft and velvety in the mouth with a seamless and stylish complexity of berries, spices, oak and acid.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Minty/menthol hit to the nose and nice persistence of sweet red fruit flavours with lots more of those minty characters evident.
Comments Off on Goldman Wines Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Intense concentration of sweet/sour fruit with attractive secondary characters. Holding up well.
Comments Off on Mosquito Hill Seven Blocks Southern Fleurieu Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Berry fruit fragrances with hints of smoked meats and underlying complexity. Clean fresh and creamy in the mouth with attractive strawberry/citrus flavours and toasty autolysis.
Comments Off on Taltarni Tache SEA Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Pretty cassis and strawberry fruit bouquet. Well balanced and full flavoured palate of dark confectionery fruit flavours and good acidity.
Comments Off on Taltarni Victoria Tasmania Cuvée Rosé 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very good developed citrussy aromas and lovely creamy mousse with lemon/citrus flavours and hints of berries.
Comments Off on Taltarni Victoria Tasmania Brut 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Warm honeyed toasty bouquet and creamy in the mouth with good flavour profile and nice thread of acid.
Comments Off on Sutherland Estate Yarra Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Pale green hues, lovely persistent bead and nutty earthy complexity to the nose with very elegant lemon curd flavours, high acid and some amazing freshness.
Comments Off on Feathertop Alpine Valleys Blanc de Blanc 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Complex, developed and quite French in style. Nose still has some dark fruit characters and the velvety soft supple palate is light bodied but with great structure.
Comments Off on Henschke Hill Of Grace Eden Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aged leathery aromas and a hot, advanced and jammy palate. Great with food!
Comments Off on Gatt Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very well balanced wine that is still surprisingly fresh and vibrant with an amazing colour – almost black. Excellent length of berry and raspberry fruit characters with a long finish.
Comments Off on Saltram Single Vineyard Marble Quarry Rd. Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lovely fresh dark varietal fruit lifts off the nose with lashings of powerful toasty oak. Flavours abound on the excellent palate. Quite astringent with a long hot finish.
Comments Off on Reillys RCV Pressings Clare Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very oaky with high alcohol but matched by the strong powerful dark fruit characters. Beautiful balanced flavour profile showing plenty of length.
Comments Off on St Hugo Cellar Selection Barossa Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lots of oak here and high level of alcohol with porty jammy fruit characters. Strong tannins.
Comments Off on Paracombe Somerville Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fresh for its age with good concentration of bright dark fruits character, chocolaty oak and good tannin profile.
Comments Off on Lou Miranda Estate Cordon Cut Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
An excellent food wine with a huge ‘wow’ factor. Has intense jammy bouquet and a rich complexity of flavours with high level of tannins and still showing some freshness.
Comments Off on Jester Hill Wines Touchstone Granite Belt Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A hugely complex wine reminiscent of a rich chocolate fudge cake with intense aromas and a well structured palate that still shows some fruit freshness.
Comments Off on Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Great depth of colour – almost black. Excellent complexity of powerful oak and strong vibrant varietal fruit supported by good acid and tannin backbone. Old fashioned style.
Comments Off on Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A powerful complex mix of raisin, sultana and fruit cake spice aromas. Lovely soft palate with beautiful toasty oak and rich spicy fruit cake fruits. Lingering astringent finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Dell’uva Wines Barossa Syrah 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A huge classic ripe Aussie style of shiraz with its fruit cake-like aromas and lean, fresh blackberry and cream flavours with balancing tannins and acidity.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Mac Mt Lofty Ranges Shiraz 2012 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Rich, thick and sweet with dense golden hues. It has Turkish Delight aromas and delicious fruit salad like flavours with a dash of lemon curd. Looking good for a 6 year-old.
Comments Off on Schild Estate Wines Lorraine Schild Reserve Barossa Valley Late Harvest Semillon 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aged red fruit nose with chocolaty notes. Rich and sweet in the mouth with good spirit integration.
Comments Off on Happs Fortis Margaret River Fortified 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Still incredibly youthful with an inviting vibrancy of classic varietal fruit aromas and flavours well matched by some great classy oak. Has a lovely long lingering finish.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Black Label Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale Cabernet Shiraz Malbec 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Nose is slightly tarry and spirity. Nicely balanced palate full of sweet dark fruit.
Comments Off on Burk Salter Wines Moorunde Reserve South Australia Riverland Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A classic and classy compilation of intense inky varietal fruit aromas with a dash of spicy oak and an amazing palate with outstanding fruit characters laced with fine tannins.
Comments Off on St Hugo Cellar Selection Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
An oaky nose with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Sweeter palate with good tannin/acid balance.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Optivus Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A beautifully matured wine that is still travelling well but getting close to its peak. Some lovely fruit sweetness well matched by powerful tannins and has a long acid backbone.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
An attractive minty/chocolaty varietal. Slightly warm and very drying. Holding its age well.
Comments Off on Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / July 4, 2018