Posted: July 4, 2018
Somewhat closed nose and a lean and tannic palate with hints of sweet fruit.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Quite a fresh, lighter and elegant nose. The palate has a seamless balance between the lovely rich ripe cabernet fruit and the tannins and shows good oak use.
Comments Off on Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A medium bodied, moderate length wine with an attractive amalgam of leafy fruit and oak. At its peak.
Comments Off on Colli Euganei Rosso DOC Gemola Veneto Merlot Cabernet Franc 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A wonderfully powerful full flavoured cabernet with dense complex blackcurrant bouquet. Lovely varietal fruit intensity on a still youthful palate with lovely sweet oak.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Nest Egg Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
“Amazing colour for a 5-year old cabernet,” said one judge. Nose still quite youthful and closed with beautiful and powerful tannins on the intensely flavoured varietal palate.
Comments Off on St Hugo Private Collection Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very deep red wine with a jammy sweet nose. Good length, depth and intensity of fruit flavours – fruit still appears quite youthful.
Comments Off on Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Excellent fleshy varietal aromas smelling of cassis and dark berries. Full, well balanced and warming palate with distinct regional flavours, plenty of crisp acid and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A perfectly balanced wine that’s still travelling well. The lovely varietal fruit is dark and fleshy and well matched by plenty of upfront oak with quite drying tannins.
Comments Off on Kerrigan + Berry Mount Baker WA Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A fresh intensity of dark varietal fruits lift out of the glass with a lovely sweet rich concentration of cabernet flavours. Has fine drying tannins and well handled oak.
Comments Off on Kirrihill Wines Vineyard Selection Tullymore Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A savoury cabernet with nice cassis fruit and spicy oak. Ageing slowly.
Comments Off on Evans & Tate Redbrook Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Subdued aromas with nutty leathery age evident and a rich sweet concentration of flavours on a lighter palate.
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds The Cachet Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Nicely balanced wine for a 5-year old. Lovely yeasty richness with some fruit still evident and secondary notes adding complexity.
Comments Off on Sidewood Isabella Adelaide Hills Sparkling Rosé 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Warm and developed. Lots of caramel/butterscotch characters on both the nose and palate with a tight acid finish.
Comments Off on Rosnay Blanc Cowra Chardonnay Semillon 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A soft, savoury, ageing wine but it is still showing some fresh honeyed fruit.
Comments Off on Rock Ferry The Corners Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Another wine that is such a deep purple it is almost black. Minty red fruit aromas and a soft plump fruit driven palate. A very inviting, very drinkable style of merlot. 5+
Comments Off on Villa Maria Single Vineyard Braided Gravels Organic Hawkes Bay Merlot 2013 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An appealing touch of bottle developed autolysis gives aromas of fresh pastry crust, hazelnut and brioche which mingle with yellow skinned apple, pear and just-ripe nectarine. Subtle, delicate and poised with a crisp, satisfying dry finish. $26.00
Comments Off on Cecilia Brut Methode Traditionnelle 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Darkly fruited with some plum and bitter cherry and a dusting of cocoa powder and dark chocolate on the nose. Softish tannins but a firm acid spine lifts the fruit and gives freshness and poise. $39.95
Comments Off on The Landing Syrah 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Dark and dense and still amazingly youthful with lovely chocolaty/meaty/beetroot complexity to the nose. Great length of savoury meaty flavour richness with nice age earthiness.
Comments Off on Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A slowly developing, medium bodied, bright purple wine that has a nice big chocolaty feel to it. There’s plenty of fresh cassis fruit characters with firm tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Aged “mealy” fruit fragrances with good mid palate weight and a seamless integration of spicy fruit and the oak.
Comments Off on Blackbilly Old Vine McLaren Vale Grenache 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pleasantly mellow aged fruit bouquet. Soft and savoury in the mouth with good length of fine tannins. Easy to drinker but do it soon!
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Northern Exposure McLaren Vale Grenache 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Developed spicy nose but is still bright with red fruit fragrances. Good length and concentration of mature flavours that are laced with lots of warming alcohol.
Comments Off on The Old Faithful Café Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A ripe chocolaty style with meaty notes and hints of grilled veggie-like characters.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Chocolaty plum nose with aged savoury notes. Richly structured palate and powerful flavours. “Needs fillet of mastodon!”
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Inviting, well maintained, wine that’s “Still a force” with mature toasty aroma and flavour profile.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Galvo Garage McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very big wine with subtle licorice characters on the nose and a palate that is a bit ‘rustic’.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines William Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Delicate aromas on a slightly closed nose. Strong tannic palate with intense oak tending to overpower the fruit. 3-5
Comments Off on Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Reserve Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Powerful and appealing spicy fruit aromas. Palate is rich and plentiful with delicious berry and plum flavours and the oak adding nice complexity. Plenty of firm tannins. Years to go yet. 5+
Comments Off on Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Nose showing dark melon hints with a bit of spiciness. Big sour cherry flavour profile with assertive tannins and a crisp finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Nebbiolo 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely floral leafy black cherry fruit tightly packed with tannins and acid.
Comments Off on Freeman Vineyards Altura Vineyard Hilltops Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Plumy/licorice nose with farmyard-like notes and a complex flavoursome plum/red cherry palate with silky smooth tannins. Drink soon!
Comments Off on Topper’s Mountain Wild Ferment New England Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Still very youthful with a bright appearance, lemon/straw aromas and broad spectrum of varietal flavours. More to come! 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Series Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very rich and appealing style but still has a way to go to reach its full potential. Lovely minerally aged characters balanced with great varietal fruit expression. 5+
Comments Off on Allandale Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
This is a beautifully balanced wine with typical aged characters mingling with the bold and toasty citrus fruit elements. 5+
Comments Off on Midnight’s Promise Unwooded Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Still amazingly youthful with a long way to go yet. Attractive aged marmalade-like characters on the nose. Palate showing developed characters but still very fresh. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin Series 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A soft gentle wine with subtle lemon rind bouquet. Palate more varietal than the nose with nice honeyed flavours. Good acidity. Plenty of years to go. 5+
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines Vineyard Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Complex aromas of yeasty melon elements with lemon tones. Broad creamy palate with refreshing acidity and nice leesy notes.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Orange Blanc de Blancs 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
One judge compared the nose to grilled capsicum and sautéed blackcurrants! The savoury/tannic palate is stylish and flavoursome.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Optivis Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Aged nose showing hints of soy sauce and spices. Age softening the palate with great tertiary and bottle age flavours but still showing some varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Below & Above Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Ageing beautifully and smelling of raspberries, blackberries and tobacco-like oak. A well structured, dry, savoury palate with powerful plum/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Below & Above Single Vineyard Pemberton Merlot 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A big powerful style that has a dense complexity of varietal fruits showing savoury/leathery elements and some great use of oak. The acidity is soft and the tannins linger on.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Excellent cassis concentration to the nose; slightly savoury edge. Smooth gentle palate with a very varietal flavour profile.
Comments Off on Flowstone Queen Of The Earth Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Big dry style with leathery plum aromas and a sweet ripe fruit palate with softening tannins.
Comments Off on Galafrey Dry Grown Vineyard Mount Barker Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Super charged aromas of doris plum, rose petal and almost a hint of freesia give an exotic opulence to the nose. Some red cherry, plum and a little currant peeping through. Maybe not much by way of elegance, but so…
Comments Off on Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A big tarry/charry wine with generous ripe fruit expression and masses of oak.
Comments Off on Masi Campofiorin Verona Rosso 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Smoky toasty bouquet and tastes warm and spirity with Christmas cake spices.
Comments Off on Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Crianza Rioja Spain Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A big warm generous wine with lively inky blue fruits, smoky oak notes and pretty violet nuances.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely dark varietal fruit complexity with some floral high notes. Chewy oak and good tannic grip.
Comments Off on Seppelt Chalambar Grampians & Heathcote Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A super sweet, aged, dessert wine that is a delicious blend of honey, orange peel and citrus blossom characters and has a delicate nuance of apricots.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Cane Cut Central Victoria Cane Cut Marsanne (375ml) 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018