Posted: April 3, 2017
A light simple fruity style that’s still very youthful and exhibiting some very well integrated tight primary fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Clairault Margaret River Sparkling Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Described by one as a “thoughtful wine”. Pretty floral fragrances and bright delicate palate layered with citrus fruit and yeast. “A lovely wine”, concluded one judge. 5+
Comments Off on Longview W. Wagtail Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A big high acid wine with lovely persistence of blackberry, spice and fennel-like varietal characters. Moderate tannin astringency.
Comments Off on Raidis Estate Wild Goat Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Very deep red/purple wine with incredibly intense blackcurrant fruit fragrances and lovely palate structure with excellent flavour complexity backed by creamy oak and savory tannins.
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Dark berry nose with a peppery lift. Lovely upfront varietal fruit flavours supported by big drying tannins and a good acid backbone.
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Blackcurrants on the nose and intense, long and well balanced sweet/spicy blackberry flavours.
Comments Off on Picarus Wrattonbully Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A delightful dark fruit driven style with plenty of nutty oak and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Picarus Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
An elegant wine with a lovely nose that smells of blackcurrant and milk chocolate. Excellent balance between the varietal fruit and tannins on the palate. A touch savory.
Comments Off on Lindeman’s St George Vineyard Coonawarra Trio Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Very deep purple/red hues with a spicy berry nose showing earthy elements. Fresh and vibrant palate with very spicy red fruit flavours and moderate level of tannins.
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Posted: April 3, 2017
Berry and cream like aromas with earthy spicy touches. Well structured palate with good length of spicy fruit flavours
Comments Off on Lindeman’s Limestone Ridge Vineyard Coonawarra Trio Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Nice integration of peach-like fruit with the spicy oak showing nice nuttiness to it.
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Padthaway Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Lovely fruit driven style with lifted red fruits showing earthy notes and medium weight of tannins.
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Chocolaty berry bouquet and a Cherry Ripe like palate with plenty of acid and tannins.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A good fruit driven style with a lovely lifted nose and a medium weight palate with slightly drying tannin and hints of nutmeg-like spice.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Touch of earthiness to the dark fruit aromas and quite a dry tannic palate with good fruit intensity.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Intense blackcurrant aromas with a bright menthol lift. The palate is brimming over with upfront dark berry fruit flavours nicely matched by elegant creamy oak.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A big ripe style of cabernet showing plenty of length of the dark berry fruits well balanced with plenty of oak and good tannins.
Comments Off on Kemeny’s Hidden Label Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A rich upfront style with plenty of dark fruit characters layered with powdery tannins.
Comments Off on Kemeny’s 1960 Old Vine Front Twenty Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Medium bodied style; good balance and structure and great length of dark chocolaty fruit.
Comments Off on Warner’s Corner Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A seamlessly balanced wine. Quite leafy and savory on the nose with a creamy palate brimming over with lovely leafy briary fruit flavours and nice ripe tannins.
Comments Off on Hamilton Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Earthy tarry characters on the nose and medium bodied palate with upfront cassis fruit with quite astringent tannins.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A lovely medium bodied shiraz with sweet blackberry aromas mixed with tarry leathery notes and an elegance of pure varietal fruit flavours with white pepper notes.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
A nose of cherries and vanilla with lovely oak/fruit integration on the nice palate.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Tarry leathery bouquet and lovely intense sweet fruit flavours with soft tannins.
Comments Off on Banks Thargo Coonawarra Merlot 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Dark minty fruit bouquet and nice weight of leafy upfront flavours. Tannins are a tad raw.
Comments Off on Banks Thargo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Plumy nose shows earthy minerally characters and has earthy plum flavours, hint of earth and fine drying tannins. Good food wine.
Comments Off on Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Montepulciano 2013 / 0 View / April 3, 2017
Posted: April 3, 2017
Lifted spicy berry bouquet with a touch of licorice and some very intense sweet fruit on the young tannic palate.
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