Posted: April 26, 2017
Minty herbal bouquet with attractive leathery nuances; similar characters on the palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Red Hill Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Very ripe jammy/pruney shiraz. Delicate lifted fruit nose and sweet fruit flavours with subtle oak. 5+
Comments Off on Mitolo G.A.M. McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Interesting wine with creamy toasty nose and seamless integration of fruit, sugar and acid. Starting to show its age but holding up well.
Comments Off on Hirsch Heiligenstein Austria Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A classic varietal nose showing some lovely powerful aged notes. Great line and length of citrus flavours with hints of tropics and zippy racy acidity. Has poise and balance.
Comments Off on Koonara Sofiel’s Gift Mount Gambier Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Complex nose – nicely textured. Good palate structure with some sweet fruit notes remaining.
Comments Off on Giesen The Fuder Matthews Lane Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
This powerful red is full-coloured and sweet-fruited, with strong, plummy, spicy flavours and finely balanced tannins. Full-bodied and concentrated, it’s well worth cellaring.
Comments Off on Vavasour Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
This high-flavoured wine was hand-picked, fermented with indigenous yeasts and barrel-aged for a year. Pale yellow, it is mouthfilling, with ripe, peachy, mealy flavours, hints of toast and butterscotch, and impressive complexity, harmony and length. Drink now or cellar.
Comments Off on Kalex Waipara Valley Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
This single-vineyard, Cromwell Basin red is full-bodied and rich. Matured for 16 months in French oak barrels (40 per cent new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it has deep, bright colour. Savoury, with strong, ripe, plummy, spicy flavours, good complexity,…
Comments Off on Maori Point Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
This mystery blend of unidentified grape varieties has bold, purple-flushed colour. Barrique-aged for 16 months, it is mouthfilling, vibrant and supple, in a youthful but approachable style with strong, plummy, spicy flavours, showing good complexity, and a rich, smooth finish.
Comments Off on Crossroads Talisman Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Already delicious, this enticingly floral and supple red was hand-harvested at over 24 brix, fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured for 10 months in French oak barriques (25 per cent new). Bright ruby, it is sweet-fruited and savoury, with cherry,…
Comments Off on Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Martinborough Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Delicious now, this powerful, sweet-fruited Waiheke Island wine is sauvignon blanc-based, with some viognier, and was fermented in tanks (75%) and new oak barrels (25%). A weighty, non-herbaceous style, it is fragrant and sturdy, with ripe tropical fruit flavours, impressively…
Comments Off on Expatrius Advenus Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
This powerful, youthful wine was grown in the inland Kereru Vineyard, at Mangatahi, hand-picked and fermented and lees-aged for 11 months in French oak barriques (25% new). Still very fresh and vibrant, it has a fragrant, complex bouquet, concentrated stonefruit…
Comments Off on Crossroads Winemakers Collection Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A sweet young thing with a red fruit bouquet and vibrant fruit palate. Needs time.
Comments Off on Scion After Dark Rutherglen Sweet Red 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Very youthful wine with masses of opulent sweet fruit showing great varietal definition and fruit freshness with engaging acidity and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Scion Rutherglen Durif 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A lovely restrained shiraz with aromas of plums, cherries, pepper and spices and sweet fruit flavours with notes of spice and extended by the acid. Has time on its side. 3-5
Comments Off on Piano Piano Henry’s Block Beechworth Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Developing aromas dominated by spicy brambly characters. Rich and opulent in the mouth, as to be expected with this variety. It has a long life ahead of it yet. 5+
Comments Off on St Leonards Vineyard Rutherglen Durif 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dark brooding bouquet with obvious spicy oak and drying tannic palate with warm sweet fruit flavours true to the variety.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estate Renaissance Rutherglen Durif 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Oak driven aromas with sweet plum and cherry fruit underneath. Complex palate with dry tannic drive and deep dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Baileys of Glenrowan Organic Glenrowan Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Tightly wound youthful nose with a dark plum tannic palate and delicate oak.
Comments Off on Baileys of Glenrowan Varley Glenrowan Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Lovely intensity of cherry and plum fragrances with hints of licorice. Generous dark fruit flavours with very fine well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on St Leonards Vineyard Wahgunyah Rutherglen Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Developing aromas with hints of pepper and sweet spices. Generous mouthfeel with dense beetroot and dark berry flavours.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Rutherglen Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Subtle spicy plum aromas open in the glass. Palate is dry and tannic with a savory impression and lingering finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estate Rutherglen Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A nicely focused dry style of wine with plenty of length and full of brambly chocolaty fruit with sweet spicy notes.
Comments Off on Jones Winery & Vineyard Rutherglen Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Nose developing tar and rose characters with earthy undertones. Savory palate; brooding fruit profile with well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Dal Zotto King Valley Sangiovese 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Developing ripe cherry, spice and licorice aromas. Generous spicy ripe fruit flavours with subtle herbal undertones. 3-5
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estate Rennaisance Rutherglen Zinfandel 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Tarry cherry nose; brooding earthy undertones and an earthy red berry palate with a tannic grip.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Alpine Valley Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Vibrant dark plum and cherry aromas edged with sweet spices and confectionery notes. Upfront sweet fruit on the juicy palate.
Comments Off on Morris Bin 80 Rutherglen Blue Imperial 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A generosity of plums, mocha and subtle spice with a drying high acid drive and long savory finish.
Comments Off on King River Estate King Valley Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Delicate spicy green fruit aroma profile and a palate with true varietal definition.
Comments Off on Morris The Percheron Victoria Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Some toasty characters developing on the minerally nose. Plenty of zesty acidity on the flavoursome citrus palate
Comments Off on John Gehrig Wines King Valley Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dense and peppery on the nose and a huge palate with plenty of sweet oak and rich fruit and barrel ferment complexity.
Comments Off on Montara Gold Rush Grampians Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Complexity of rich fruit cake characters mixed with blackberry jam and black pepper. Needs cellaring.
Comments Off on Montara Jimmy Black Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Stylish young wine with lovely rich Christmas cake like fruit and vanillin oak. Need time.
Comments Off on Montara Jimmy Black Grampians Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Rich ripe blackberry jam bouquet with nice touch of cedary oak. Beautifully structured palate that still shows excellent freshness and great depth of classy varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Montara Gold Rush Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A simple wine with earthy notes, some green fruit and hints of herbs. Good tannin balance.
Comments Off on Mudgee Wines Old Bush Vine Mudgee Shiraz Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Ripe rich cherry berry-like fruit layered with nut milk chocolate characters and good oak complexity. Good tannin structure.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Garden Gully Mals Vineyard Block 8 Pyrenees Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Complex nose with some great oak and elegant fruit aromas which is echoed on the beautiful ripe rich chocolaty palate. This is the complete package.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Garden Gully Vineyard Barrell Block Grampians Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Strong wine with plenty of beautiful Cherry Ripe-like fruit layered with new oak. Complex aromas and flavours. Needs time.
Comments Off on Mistletoe Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Fresh lifted varietal fruit bouquet and excellent depth of peaches and cream flavours on the well structured palate.
Comments Off on Heritage Wines Granite Belt Marsanne 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Advanced honeyed aromas and a simple lightweight palate showing some meaty notes.
Comments Off on St Erth Select Vineyard Geelong Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A vanillin oak bomb of a wine that has barrel ferment complexity and some great varietal fruit. It is a soft and elegant shiraz.
Comments Off on Bellbrae Estate Bells Geelong Syrah 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Huge herbal nose and a long complex and spicy palate with a cola-like element.
Comments Off on Bellbrae Estate Bird Rock Geelong Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A wine with years ahead of it. Great colour and complex cedary/cigar box nose. Super palate, great structure, lots of oak but has quality fruit to balance it.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Nest Egg Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Intense red colour verging on black and showing powerful cassis/cedary aromas. Fresh and tight in the mouth with intense yet elegant flavour profile.
Comments Off on Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Beautiful spicy red fruit fragrances with fine spicy elements. Nicely textured palate with ever present sweet varietal fruit. Nice line of acid and a fine tannin profile.
Comments Off on Spring Vale Family Selection Freycinet Coast Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dark fruit and toasty oak on the nose and a very big palate with intense varietal fruit flavours, ripe tannins and firm oak. 5+
Comments Off on Seville Estate Old Vine Reserve Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 26, 2017