Posted: November 9, 2017
A floral bouquet with attractive chocolaty/savoury notes. Firm and grippy palate. Ageing well. 3-5
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines William Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A poised and elegant chardonnay that’s still very young with light honeyed citrus and cedary oak lifting off the nose and a juicy, fleshy fruit palate. Nice nuttiness.
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 47 Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Still fresh and youthful with attractive small red fruit characters, good tannins and acidity.
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira Blockers Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A generous developed style with quite complex aged fruit characters and a firm spicy finish.
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira Stentiford’s Old Vines Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Another generous cabernet, still quite youthful with aromas of cabernet fruit, tomato leaves and a dash of pepper which is all echoed on the very long palate with dry tannic spine.
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira One Seven One Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A complex, open and balanced style with a lifted red berry nose and aged dark fruit flavours laced with grainy tannins.
Comments Off on The Malleea by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Developed nose; some soy sauce notes. More secondary development on the palate. Good acidity.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Supernova Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lovely wine with a fine persistent bead, some serious yeast autolysis, subtle hints of honeyed development and some zesty fresh acidity with lovely soft mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines This Is Anfield Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Biscuity croissant on the nose, touched by light toffee notes. Palate long, bold and toasty with plenty of oak.
Comments Off on Steels Gate Yarra Valley Blanc de Blanc 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Oranges and citrus blossom lift off the nose with a big, flavoursome, ripe fruit palate; a touch sweet with slightly tart acidity.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Isabella Adelaide Hills Sparkling Rosé 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A supple textured wine with an interesting mix of peach, strawberry and biscuity characters
Comments Off on Clover Hill Tasmania Brut Rosé 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Youthful bright lemon sherbet aromas with elegant flinty fragrances and a beautifully textured palate with very fresh, elegant citrus, nutty edged flavours with a good clean acid line.
Comments Off on Taltarni Australia Blanc de Blancs 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A nose smelling of fresh bread and flowers. Palate relatively simple for a 4-year old. Some good yeast autolysis and bright acidity.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Dawn Methode Traditionnelle Marlborough Sparkling Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
The creamy nose is layered with red berry fruit, toast and honeyed characters. Soft, rich and creamy in the mouth with mouthfilling sweet varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Yarra Burn Vintage Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A wine with elegance and complexity, great yeast autolysis and soft cashew/custardy flavours.
Comments Off on Seppelt Salinger Henty/Drumborg Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Definitely showing signs of evolution; forest floor, truffle and game. The strong acid spine hints at the cooler origin but there is plenty of fruit to support.
Comments Off on Ostler Caroline’s Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Peaches and toast, some definite bottle developed characters coming through. A drier style that is perfect now.
Comments Off on Ostler Lakeside Waitaki Riesling 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The nose is herbaceous and perfumed with a lovely fresh and elegant varietal fruit palate with a crunchy acid finish.
Comments Off on Alkoomi Icon Range Wandoo Frankland River Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Attractive nose with slightly toasty/honeyed aromas and some good lemon intensity to the palate, a touch of honeyed complexity and pure acid drive.
Comments Off on Tamburlaine Hunter Valley Reserve Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The nose is light, elegant and delicate with a nicely focussed lemony palate laced with lively acidity. Plenty of years ahead of it.
Comments Off on Pokolbin Estate Phil Swannell Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Delicate lime/lemon sherbet bouquet with an interesting varietal fruit palate that’s developing nicely. Has years ahead of it yet.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Beautiful lemon curd-like aromas with attractive toasty development. Round, rich palate with a powerful citrus line and pleasant honeyed/toasty elements.
Comments Off on Clovely Estate South Burnett Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A lovely wine – very classy and holding up well. It has plenty of dark peppery varietal fruit characters and some nice grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Hollick Wilgha Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Aged complex honeyed strawberry bouquet with more of the strawberry characters obvious on the long tight varietal palate.
Comments Off on Sidewood Isabella Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A beautiful, complex and still very fresh cabernet with rich black fruits and new oak.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lovely fruit driven wine with attractive earthy complexity. It has lifted varietal aromas and tightly structured palate with good fruit weight.
Comments Off on Blackbilly Old Vine McLaren Vale Grenache 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Quite different aromas – smells of cooked meats and black pepper. Has dense, slightly oxidized, overtones to the firm flavour profile.
Comments Off on Paul Jaboulet La Chapelle Hermitage France Syrah 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Developing dark fruit/tarry oak bouquet and a lean dry palate with mid-weight sweet fruit flavours and soft tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Wines William Pokolbin Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Aromatic red fruit aromas with subtle floral and chocolate notes. Delicious, slightly porty flavours with fresh acidity.5+
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Attractive honeysuckle aromas with citrussy notes. A pleasant minerality drives the length of the flavoursome palate. Great food wine.
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Arneis 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Aromas of smoky plums with a dash of white pepper and a ripe palate with tarry characters. Needs food.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Savoury aromas with slight leathery maturity. A blackcurrant palate that’s still very lively for a 4-year-old. Some obvious oak.
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Engaging blue fruit and red cherry aromas. Soft, simple and appealing shiraz palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Porty, meaty and savoury on the nose with rich red plum flavours showing herbaceous notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Dromana Estate Mornington Peninsula Syrah 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A flavoursome blend of rhubarb, sweet briary fruit, vanilla and herbal-like elements. 5+
Comments Off on C.J. Wicks Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Spicy oak and raspberry fruit aromas leap out of the glass. Palate shows heaps of character and is layered with rich blackberry fruit flavours and vanillin oak. Needs more time.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines The Pioneer Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Medium bodied, seamlessly balanced wine with well integrated aromas and nicely structured cedary/savoury palate. Tannic finish.
Comments Off on Taltarni Reserve Pyrenees Shiraz Cabernet 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Distinct aged cedary bouquet and some lovely oak on the palate with light elegant fruit characters and soft tannin backbone.
Comments Off on Olivia Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Smells of black jelly beans with rich lifted fruit pastille flavours. Slightly aggressive tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Rich and matured with good level of bottle age integrated with the fruit and oak.
Comments Off on Organic Hill Organic Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Earthy characters obvious on the estery herbal nose. The big, tannic palate is spicy and lively with masses of sweet fruit, inviting cedary oak and plenty of alcohol warmth. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Wines RCV Pressings Clare Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The bright red plum aromas have savoury undertones and slight portiness. Tight linear palate has a lovely ethereal character with excellent focus of red licorice flavours. Nice spicy finish. 5+
Comments Off on Romney Park Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Amazingly youthful and tightly structured with the fruit still fresh and primary and spicy oak to match.
Comments Off on Rusty Mutt Vermilion Bird McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Projects aromas like cooked beetroot with some pickles! Meaty/savoury palate, good fruit length and lovely silky tannins.
Comments Off on Merindoc Single Vineyard Heathcote Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A full bodied wine that has nice lifted briary fruit, powerful oak and tannins.
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Heathcote Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Floral bouquet with a whiff of strawberries. Agreeable brooding oaky flavours. Assertive acidity. 5+
Comments Off on Jack Estate Mythology Coonawarra Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A powerful wine with complex aromas and excellent persistence of spicy/chocolaty/blackcurrant flavours. Still has freshness. 3-5
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An attractive, traditional, jammy/porty shiraz that is at its peak. Massive, matured aromas and a seamless flavour profile.
Comments Off on Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Intense powerful fruit nose with hints of boot polish-like nuances. Great density of tannins on the spicy licorice palate.
Comments Off on Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Powerful wine with an abundance of plums, blackberries and Christmas spices with a dash of Kirsch. Some sweetness and soft tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Landaire Wines Padthaway Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017