Posted: April 4, 2017
A fine and very pretty style of riesling with gentle citrus aromas, a hint of botrytis and a finely textured palate with mouthfilling flavours.
Comments Off on Schloss Gobelsburg Ried Heiligenstein Erste Lage Reserve Kamptal DAC Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Quite a savory nose with a hint of stonefruit peeping through. Warming palate has crunchy pear and honey ice-cream flavours.
Comments Off on Schloss Gobelsburg Ried Renner Erste Lage Reserve Kamptal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Almost tropical on the nose with great varietal fruit length on the palate. More of a savory style that’s quite high in alcohol.
Comments Off on Schloss Gobelsburg Ried Steinsetz Reserve Kamptal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely rich botrytised bouquet and a delicious, unctuous, confectionery palate with flavours of apricots and guavas and good line of acid to balance the sweetness.
Comments Off on Heidi Schröck Beerenauslese Burgenland Cuvée Weiß 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smells of poached pears with tight green/floral palate and long line of acidity.
Comments Off on Heidi Schröck Burgenland Pinot Blanc 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Gentle and spicy on the nose with soft ripe varietal fruit lifting out the glass. Excellent palate texture. Good varietal expression.
Comments Off on Laurenz V. Charming Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Vibrantly fresh aromas with bright citrus and spice elements. The lively zesty palate is full of spices and citrus brightness with an excellent long crunchy texture.
Comments Off on Laurenz V. Friendly Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Very different from the previous wines”, according to one judge. Has powerful peppery characters on the nose and a more savory, creamy and very graceful, style palate.
Comments Off on Laurenz V. Singing Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Steely flint floral fragrances and great persistence of varietal flavours. A simple and very pretty style of riesling.
Comments Off on Stift Göttweig Silberbichl Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Full savory nose with spice and some malo work. The palate shows retained citrussy vibrancy with nice spiciness and underscored by “electric”-like acidity.
Comments Off on Stift Göttweig Gottschelle Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A great example of style with floral aromas and nicely textured palate with ample sweet/spicy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Stadt Krems Ried Grillenparz Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A savory style with clean varietal fruit and very good length of mouthfilling apple and lime flavours with a hint of spice.
Comments Off on Stadt Krems Schieferterrassen Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Quite a ‘worked’, complex and very flavoursome wine. Nose a tad subdued, palate is full and creamy with good thread of acid.
Comments Off on Stift Klosterneuburg Hengsberg Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An attractive, richer, sweeter style with obvious orange blossom and apricot botrytis elements.
Comments Off on Leth Scheiben, 1 ÖTW Wagram Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic Gruner style with a fine gentle nose that shows some botrytis development as does the palate that is more savory than sweet.
Comments Off on Leth Brunnthal, 1 ÖTW Wagram Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Showing some typical toasty/kero-like development on the floral nose and a long, full and interesting varietal palate.
Comments Off on Hirsch Zöbing Heiligenstein Reserve Kamptal DAC Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Some yeasty characters on the simple citrus nose and an acid dominated, fresh citrus, palate.
Comments Off on Hirsch Zöbing Kamptal DAC Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very ripe style with some yeastiness still evident and a long limey palate balanced with mineral-like elements.
Comments Off on Hirsch Kammerner Heiligenstein Kamptal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pepper and licorice like bouquet with similar characters on the tight and astringent palate.
Comments Off on Weninger Horitschoner Blaufrankisch 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Gentle green fruit fragrances with more of the same echoed on the vibrant acid palate.
Comments Off on Tement Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pale straw hue. A light simple varietal with zesty green fruit on the nose and long fresh flavours.
Comments Off on Tement Steirische Klassik Sauvignon Blanc 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Savory on the nose with delicate citrus notes. Palate has good balance between the savory elements and the vibrant citrus fruit.
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Kremser Sandgrube Kremstal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A powerful wine; tight and young and needs time. Loads of oak obvious on both nose and palate but freshness of berry fruit underneath.
Comments Off on Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Hawke’s Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Cabernet Franc 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slight minty red berry bouquet and lively dark fruit flavours with fine tannins and a drying finish. Needs more time. 5+
Comments Off on Coriole Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Firm, assertive, full flavoured and well made style with good varietal expression and lots of tannins.
Comments Off on Coriole Redstone McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Great drinking here agreed the judges. A complex inky/meaty nose and a good palate structure with cherry/plum flavours and seamless balance of oak tannins.
Comments Off on Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aged citrus nose with honeysuckle notes. Lovely secondary flavours building nicely on the palate.
Comments Off on Georges Exile Clare Valley Riesling 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark cherry and chocolate mint aromas with meaty notes and lovely fresh savory palate; nice line of acid and soft tannin profile.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
The bright red varietal fruit has some very stylish sweet oak in support with very firm tannins. A nice wine.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Dark Side of the Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An interesting and very approachable style with a good core of varietal fruit well integrated with the oak and lovely soft tannins. “Yum”, exclaimed one of the judges!
Comments Off on Reillys Rockridge Cellar Selection Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Red fruit nose with complexing oak. Dark berry flavours – young and bright with nice oak structure. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Big hit of oak with an equally big hit of jubey fruit to match. Drinking well now – very pleasant.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Quelltaler Watervale Shiraz Cabernet 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Well structured approachable wine; decent amount of varietal fruit, soft tannins and lots of acid. Good young drinking.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Winemakers Selection Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subdued earthy oaky and dark savory palate with a balance of fruit, acid and tannins. “Very Clare; very drinkable”. Will age well.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards Blue Chip Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Oaky earthy nose and well rounded, well balanced and slightly drying palate with a subtle complexity of flavours and fine tannins. Time! 3-5
Comments Off on Betty + Max Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Intense dark fruit nose with some meatiness. Nice concentration of varietal fruit with firm tannins. Will reward with time. 3-5
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle red fruits on the nose layered with cedary oak. Good fruit density on the palate with somewhat firm tannins.
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh vibrant spicy berry aromas. Nice fruit flavours with a dark chocolaty finish.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost The Legend McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Chocolaty/floral fruit fragrances and rich rounded fruit palate; good oak use. Nice commercial style.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A nice touch of licorice to the spicy dark fruit nose with more of the same on the rich and slightly porty palate.
Comments Off on Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Another classic. Huge plum jam and chocolate aromas leap out the glass; savory oak and pepper fills the mouth with flavour.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Velvet Glove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A huge shiraz – dense purple in colour with a plum jam and chocolate nose and silky smooth palate. Well managed ripe fruit flavours with plenty of chocolaty oak to match.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Rich and cedary on the nose; incredibly rich and jammy on the palate has acid and tannins to back it.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Enchanted Path McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely fruity mix here layered with chocolate, mint and cedar elements and showing a delicate floral lift.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A nose of cassis, menthol and choc mint and a generous fruit palate with mouth puckering tannins.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Gigglepot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely minty aromas with chocolaty notes and hints of forest floor which is echoed on the palate.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Two Left Feet McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lots of toasty oak here but there is plenty of jammy fruit underneath with lovely soft tannins in support.
Comments Off on Mollydooker The Scooter McLaren Vale Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic McLaren Vale. Attractive sweet red berry fruits layered with vanilla and licorice and lots of oak- but good oak.
Comments Off on Mollydooker The Boxer Langhorne Creek McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Brooding forest floor fragrances and silky smooth palate with mouthfilling fruit/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Signature McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A full fleshy style with spicy mulberry fruit and cedary oak. Long warming finish.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Hancock McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017