KWV Western Cape Pinotage 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smells a little like Sarsaparilla and has lovely length of flavour with focus more on the varietal fruit than the oak.
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Beyerskloof Western Cape Pinotage 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Floral fragrance with light fruit notes. Soft and simple in the mouth with fleshy fruit flavours.
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Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Creamy nose, smells of melons and tropical fruit. Warm, flavoursome ripe melon palate.
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KWV Classic Collection Western Cape Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Melon/passionfruit fragrances with some interesting bottle age developing. Fine silky smooth palate and ripe fruit.
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Jordan The Real McCoy South Africa Riesling 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Developed aromas and toasty lemon curd-like palate. Holding together well.
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Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Some lovely ripe sweet fruit here with nice oak treatment – lots of it!
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Claymore Wines Dark Side of the Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Porty ripe nose with heady hit of blackberry fruit aromas and a soft well structured wild raspberry palate. Nice use of oak.
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Cooks Lot Allotment No. 8 Handpicked Orange Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A floral nose; smells of lavender. Palate is powerful and strong with firm grippy tannins. Time!
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Robertson of Clare Block 6 Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
“An excellent youngster”, according to one judge. Stewed plums and berries lift off the nose and the powerful rich palate has lovely freshness of plum and raspberry fruit edged with mocha and vanilla.
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Millon Estate The Roots 26 Eden Valley Riesling 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very appealing style already showing the classic ‘kero’ like development. Some citrus sweetness and a touch of toastiness.
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Heritage Estate Granite Belt Fiano 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Prickly” aromatics – peaches with herbal notes. Good overall flavour length. Lots of acid.
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Heritage Estate Old Vine Reserve Granite Belt Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A f air bit of oak influence but has lovely intensity and expression of varietal fruits. Nice tannin length and finish.
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Bowen Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Powerful and intense with plenty of flavour, just needs more time to really shine.
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Woodgate Wines Reserve Pemberton Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A simple honest wine with reserved raspberry aromas and full bodied palate with lovely blackberry conserve/sour charry-like fruit expression with firm chunky tannins.
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Reillys Wines Rockridge Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A full bodied fruit driven style. Subtle raspberry aromas and lovely length and vibrancy of black plum flavours and balancing tannins.
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Hugo McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Decent example of style with lovely aromatics, plenty of sweet fruit and good, but heavy, oak.
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Pokolbin Estate Vineyard Reserve Limited Release Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A straightforward shiraz with dark plumy fruit, some savory touches and drying tannins.
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Johner Estate Reserve Gladstone Pinot Noir 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted spicy oak fragrance with rich cherry flavours and some excellent tobacco/barnyard-like varietal elements.
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Johner Estate Gladstone Pinot Noir 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big dark wine with good honest varietal fruit characters. Good use of spicy oak, tarry touches and some barnyardy notes. “Yummy”.
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Johner Estate Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A powerful oak driven style but has plenty of intense ripe varietal fruit to match.
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Tellurian Redline Heathcote Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive eucalypt lift to the nose and a shy and youthful palate. Needs more time.
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Tellurian Pastiche Heathcote Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
More rustic in style with a deep rich colour, plenty of oak derived characters and blackberry fruit.
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Waterhouse Range Vineyards Governor Robe Selection Limestone Coast Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
More savory in style with lovely fruit spectrum. Some raspberries on the nose and upfront fruit flavours.
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Red Knot by Shingleback Classified McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Youthful blackberry nose and big bold palate with lots of ripe fruit flavours.
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Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A simple shiraz with cherry and blackberry-like fruit, charry oak and a tannic finish.
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Plantagenet Three Lions Great Southern Cabernet Merlot 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh bright and very appealing with an abundance of lovely sweet berry fruit and great tannin balance.
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GMH South Australia Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Big powerful, yet understated style with good honest varietal fruit; sweet and ripe and the spicy oak in seamless balance.
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Handcrafted by Geoff Hardy Limestone Coast Adelaide Hills Lagrein 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely wine; bright, fresh and youthful with fresh plum aromas and intense licorice flavours.
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K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A simple, honest, medium weight cabernet with good depth of ripe sweet fruit.
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K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely elegant cool climate shiraz showing typical spicy peppery fruit that has a slight savory character and balancing tannins.
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K1 by Geoff Hardy Middle Hill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely intensity of spicy raspberry aromas showing hints of eucalypt. Nicely weighted and textured palate with a big hit of berry flavours and long fine tannins.
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Pertaringa Rifle and Hunt Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Some lifted leafy notes to the nose and a sweet porty palate with good oak use. Good commercial style.
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Pertaringa Over the Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A plum and fruit case nose with chocolaty elements. Plenty of intense fruit flavours on the bold palate. Good level of tannins.
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Byrne Vineyards Pairings SA Shiraz Grenach Merlot 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lighter style.” Be great with pizza or pasta”. Upfront confectionery berry fruit, hint of spice and creamy mouthfeel.
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Haselgrove Wines The Ambassador Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Reserved dark fruit aromas and a beautifully structured palate full of plum and cherry pie flavours. Slight acid end.
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Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Ripe cassis aromas and flavours with good tannin support. Still a very tight wine that needs more cellaring.
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Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
The nose is a combo of plums, vanilla, violets and roses. Well structured palate; lovely fresh berry varietal fruit expression with a hint of chocolate on the finish.
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Heathcote Winery Mail Coach Heathcote Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big bold shiraz with very good varietal expression. Smells of plums and vanilla with plenty of chocolaty flavours and firm tannins.
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Saddler’s Creek Wines Saddler’s Langhorne Creek Shiraz Viognier 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Chocolaty fruit nose with hints of violets and full bodied palate with sweet raspberry fruit characters.
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Saddler’s Creek Wines Bluegrass Langhorne Creek Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A sweet ,earthy and quite tannic sparkling red with nice blackcurrant varietal characters and good flavour length.
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Saddler’s Creek Wines Bluegrass “The Blend” Langhorne Creek Cabernet Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Huge oak dominated nose and a big oak driven palate; some sweet porty fruit beneath.
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Saddler’s Creek Wines Bluegrass Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Developing chocolaty aromas with raisined notes and Ribena rich palate with elegant oak and lovely tannins.
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Saddler’s Creek Wines Ryan’s Reserve Vanessa’s Vineyard Hunter Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Masses of savory oak but the dark raspberry fruit shines through. Some grip on the finish.
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TeAro Estate Charred Door Barossa Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A traditional Aussie style of shiraz with chocolaty/raspberry nose and big bold and nicely structured palate tasting of dark tarry fruits. Very youthful still needing more time.
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Robert Oatley Wild Oats Mudgee Shiraz Cabernet 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
An elegant blend. Attractive bright, perfumed aromatics and assertive licorice/soy-like flavours.
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Robert Oatley Wild Oats Mudgee Merlot 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very tannic but good style of merlot with youthful Ribena-like varietal fruit, good use of oak and some herbal hints.
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Robert Oatley RO Signature McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Youthful, unevolved shiraz with fresh raspberry, blackcurrant and plum like fruit characters.
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Robert Oatley RO Signature Heathcote Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A bit dusty on the nose but has nice spiciness behind it. Palate is bright, juicy and still youthful with licorice and tar-like flavours
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Robert Oatley Pocketwatch Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely fresh lift to the nose and a clean varietal palate; some development beginning.
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Robert Oatley Four in Hand Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A bouquet of plums and violets; hints of spicy oak. Big, flavoursome, nicely textured palate has layers of bold fruit, charry oak and tannins.
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