Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy dark cherry nose with light leathery notes. Grainy palate; good flavour profile, fresh acidity and a strong tannic finish.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Huge spicy hit to this ripe fruit nose and a drying palate with sweet fruit and plenty of oak.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Footbolt McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Elegant spicy red fruit nose with hints of floral fragrances. Palate shows great depth of flavour with lovely fruit sweetness, strong grainy tannins and a pleasant warmth to it.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Custodian McLaren Vale Grenache 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A full bodied cabernet with fresh vibrant red berry fruit, subdued oak and lots of acid and tannins.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The High Trellis McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A blockbuster of a wine. A big hit of dusty floral fragrances with slightly minty fruit poking through. Very ripe, well structured palate. Excellent length of fruity spicy flavours.
Comments Off on Paxton Wines Jones Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice lift of blue fruit aromas; light peppery notes. Powerful malty oak on dark fruit palate.
Comments Off on Paxton Wines Cracker Barrels McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Gentle complexity of fruit jam, chocolate and cedar aromas with a tight and savory palate showing a silky smooth texture.
Comments Off on Shearer’s Hill Prestige Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Some developed leathery characters to the nose and good fruity palate that shows plenty of length and weight. Has great poise.
Comments Off on Shearer’s Hill Premium Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Good fresh red berry nose with nice spice box complexity. Tight and tannic on the palate just needs more time.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Colton’s GSM McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A dark, briary and brooding blend. Hint of choc-mint on the nose and nice depth of flavours with some slippery tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Z-Force McLaren Vale Shiraz Petite Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Interesting meaty notes to the nose with sweet berry flavours and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Vinifera Organic Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pleasant earthy aromas and a soft red fruit palate with a high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Joey Mudgee Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Strong peppermint patty nose with more of the same on the palate. Tannins nicely in check.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Cabernet Franc 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Intense spicy berry/licorice aromas and rich ripe blackberry flavours with toasty oak and fresh acidity.
Comments Off on Vinifera Organic Mudgee Graciano 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A pleasant toasty vanilla nose and a nice creamy, nutty palate with crisp and intense mouth filling lemon curd-like citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate 1827 Hand Picked Reserve Central Ranges Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted nose with obvious oak and a crisp palate still holding its age well with a toasty, buttery citrus driven flavour profile.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley The Pennant Mudgee Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Buttery toasty aromas and complex creamy palate. Lovely citrus flavours and crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Central Ranges Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An aged riesling with kerosene characters developing. A lot of varietal fruit depth, strong mineral elements and a high level of acid.
Comments Off on Lowe Vineyards Nullo Mountain Mudgee Riesling 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive bright red fruit bouquet with nice aged complexity sweet fruit driven palate with lots of drying tannins.
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Reserve Hilltops Sparkling Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive botrytis bouquet and very sweet, but not cloying, pineapple flavours balanced by high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Autumn Kids Earth Fund Mudgee Botrytis Semillon (375ml) 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh berry and chocolaty aromas. Crisp fresh berry flavours edged with licorice and mint.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Jesse Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very oaky nose with some sweet vanilla notes. More oak on the palate with soft sweet berry fruit underneath. Has a savory edge.
Comments Off on gilbert by simon gilbert Single Vineyard Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Great expression of the shiraz grape”, enthused the judges. Fragrant violet-like bouquet with some spicy elements. Savory palate; good varietal fruit flavours with soft tannins.
Comments Off on Philip Shaw No 89 Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark roasty meat characters to the nose and a spicy combo of fruit and oak flavours.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Allotment 8 Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy and floral on the nose and good varietal fruit value on the nicely textured palate with its chocolaty tannins.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Monocle Hilltops Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Elegant fragrant bouquet and a warming palate with spicy red fruit flavours layered with chocolaty elements.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely fruit/oak varietal expression here with fine cassis aromas and excellent flavour profile on a seamlessly balanced well structured palate with firm tannins.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards RL Clare Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive fruit bouquet with some oak notes. Palate is firm and flavoursome, balanced and textured. Nice style.
Comments Off on 3 Oceans The Explorers Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Almost golden in colour with attractive developed yeasty aromas and dry lemon rind flavours with good spritz and clean finish.
Comments Off on 3 Oceans The Estate Frankland River Blanc de Blancs 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Elegant medium bodied shiraz of sweet fruit integrated with spicy oak and some savory Bonox like characters.
Comments Off on Optlmus The Terraces Block 2 Blackwood Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Tending to be a bit oaky but does have some nice perfumed berry fruit underneath. Very more-ish!
Comments Off on Greedy Sheep Single Vineyard Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Light and simple with slight green edge to the perfumed red fruit. Spicy spike and chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Full bodied oak driven wine with some subtle varietal fruit, cola notes, good tannins and vibrant acidity.
Comments Off on Paul Conti Mariginiup Western Australia Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A subtlety of spices on a subdued nose. Tightly woven dark cherry palate with fine tannic spine. 3-5
Comments Off on Windance Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely perfumed lift of berry fruit aromas underscored by charry oak elements. Fresh and lively sweet berry/violet flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Alkoomi Black Label Frankland River Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Perfumed cassis and blue fruit aromas fill the glass. The generous palate is plump with beautifully sweet cabernet fruit and supported by fine tannins – supple, even and long. 5+
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Bin 8888 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Savory spicy oak characters on the nose and good length and concentration of cassis fruit with slightly savory, meaty elements. 3-5
Comments Off on Woody Nook Gallagher’s Choice Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark chocolaty licorice nose and dense dark sweet cassis fruit palate; soft and subtle. 3-5
Comments Off on Galafrey Dry Grown Vineyard Mount Barker Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Good concentration of slightly raisined fruit characters with hints of eucalypt and cedary oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Third Wheel Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle savory aromas and an oaky palate but evenly balanced with classic cabernet fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Peccavi Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Sweet fruity nose opens up to perfumed spicy characters. Very generous sweet cassis palate with great flavour intensity nicely moderated by soft tannin and acid. 5+
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Medium bodied blend with fresh dark fruits, hint of eucalypt and balancing acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Millbrook Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nose opens up to red and black berries and palate has nice jammy fruit drive.
Comments Off on Windance Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark and earthy on the nose with a spike of spice and fleshy berry and plum flavours. A real crowd pleaser.
Comments Off on Woody Nook Single Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle chocolaty/dark berry nose and slight syrupy mouthfeel with berry fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Latitude 34 Crush Western Australia Red Blend 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An attractive and complex bouquet of bright lifted fruit with nice spiciness. Good body, balance and palate richness with excellent varietal flavour profile and length.
Comments Off on 3 Oceans The Explorers Frankland River- Margaret River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very good shiraz with excellent spicy peppery bouquet and perfect balance of fresh fruit and fine tannins.
Comments Off on 3 Oceans The Estates Margaret River- Frankland River Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017