Posted: October 4, 2018
Appealingly rich dark chocolaty nose with a rich, complex and powerful dark fruit palate. Shows subtle use of oak and chewy tannins. Well made wine with a ‘Wow’ factor.
Comments Off on Scion Rutherglen Durif 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Slightly porty nose with liqueur-like notes and lovely sweet brambly fruit fills the palate with flavour and is developing some complexity.
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Renaissance Rutherglen Zinfandel 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Great chocolaty/cassis aromas and a big full chocolaty fruit palate balanced by great acid , firm tannins and has warming alcohol.
Comments Off on Morris of Rutherglen Basket Press Rutherglen Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aromas of cassis and capsicum with nice flow of spicy berry flavours and showing some tannic grip.
Comments Off on Souter’s Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
“Fantastic drinkability here,” said one judge. An abundance of dark berry fruits, nice earthiness, complex oak and a firm tannin structure.
Comments Off on Piano Piano Henry’s Block Beechworth Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A concentration of leathery/barnyard characters on the nose and good length of black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Sweet vanillin oak nose with minty/menthol touches. Silky smooth in the mouth with a big mouthful of flavour and lingering acid finish.
Comments Off on Souter’s Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Spicy, stewed rhubarb nose heading towards savoury with lovely violet hints. The fruit driven style of palate with more of the violet floral characters. Good balance of acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Balladeer Rutherglen Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big, full flavoured shiraz low in tannin structure and a tad simple. The nose is a subtle mix of spicy earthy fragrances. The palate shows great varietal fruit length and nice acidity.
Comments Off on Willem Kurt Beechworth Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Confectionery sweet cherry bouquet; flavours more in the blackberry spectrum. Nice tannin structure.
Comments Off on Willem Kurt Alpine Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Peppery black fruit fragrances with a perfumed lift and a fruit driven palate that shows a subtle use of oak. Good tannin/acid integration.
Comments Off on Goldman Wines Alpine Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Some cherries and some dusty oak on the nose and a well structured cherry/red fruit palate with delicate tannins.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valley Sangiovese 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aromas of strawberries and cherries with a crisp clean fruit palate and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers Banksdale Milawa Gamay 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose showing delicate nuances of rock melon and pineapple with plenty of oaky aromatics. The palate has balanced complexity of oak and fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Piano Piano Sophie’s Block Beechworth Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A pleasing floral/lychee bouquet and good floral fruit definition on the palate.
Comments Off on Souters Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valleys Gewurztraminer 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
More of a dry red style with chocolaty, raspberry and cherry characters and just starting to develop savoury notes. 3-5
Comments Off on Bream Creek Vineyard Reserve Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose is warm and chocolaty with nice hit of red berries. Very tasty generosity of chocolaty/raspberry flavours.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lifted perfumed confectionery fruit fragrances with an herbal edge and nice flavour complexity on the long palate.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Bluegrass Langhorne Creek Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A ripeness of prunes and raisined fruits with secondary complexity and chunky tannins.
Comments Off on Reillys Clare Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dark rich confectionery blackberry/blackcurrant bouquet and generous flavoursome sweet fruit palate. 5+
Comments Off on Z Wine Rustica Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A fuller old school style with loads of coffee/chocolate characters and some powerful varietal fruit. The palate is warm and textured.
Comments Off on Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fresh vibrant peppery fruit fragrances and typical lean green cool climate characters on the palate. Lovely peppery/licorice flavours.
Comments Off on Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A classy lifted bouquet smelling of red fruits and dusty oak. The palate is tight and firm with savoury elements and plenty of tannins.
Comments Off on Z Wine Julius Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Youthful purple wine with brooding plum fruit bouquet and soft, sweet, up-front jubey fruit flavours with good level of sweet oak. 5+
Comments Off on McCarthy’s Orchard The Peeptoe Reserve Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of raspberries with a dash of vanilla. Good weight of dark fruits and nice oak flavours.
Comments Off on Neil Hahn Catharina Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Mature colour and a fabulous fresh and inviting nose with perfumed confectionery fruit aromas and great concentration of sweet dark red fruit and oak flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Z Force McLaren Vale Shiraz Petite Syrah 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Subtle red berry and black fruit fragrances. Tight stewed plum palate with length and firm tannins.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Over The Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Rich and generous oak driven style with sweet fruits and smoky bacon secondary elements.
Comments Off on C.J. Wicks Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Aromatic spicy oak aromas and a firm palate that still has some brightness of fruit.
Comments Off on Trentham Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Inky spicy/mocha nose and an earthy meaty palate; great texture and weight.
Comments Off on The Collective Wine Company Artiste Eden Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
“A classic, top of the range, Aussie shiraz,” commented one judge. “It has a huge ‘wow’ factor.” Intense dark fruit freshness obvious on the nose and ripe blackberry flavours.
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Great colour. A tad porty on the nose with nice sweet creamy oak evident. The porty characters follow through onto a palate that has an excellent flavour profile.
Comments Off on Saltram Journal Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Great level of oak on the bright intense nose. Rich fruit cake-like fruit with hints of cinnamon. Excellent palate structure with powerful fruit flavours and good strong tannins.
Comments Off on Saltram No.1 Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Big bold and tannic with rich ripe fruit characters and roasted meat notes.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
The big jammy nose is fresh and lifted with a warm and generous dark fruit palate with toasty mocha oak.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Beautiful complex nose of intense brooding fruit and sweet perfumed oak. Powerful palate – very complex and sweet and tasty. Hot finish.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Brown Label Barossa Valley Clare McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
“A superb complete shiraz,” declared one judge. Beautiful intensity of varietal fruit characters seamlessly integrated with the oak and has interesting boot polish notes. Great potential.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Platinum Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
A huge full bodied style with lovely jammy pastille fruit bouquet and evolving secondary fruit flavours with spicy oak. 5+
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate Inception Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Oak driven style but has good varietal fruit underneath. Beautiful “complete” palate with a firm drying finish. Needs more time to reach its best.
Comments Off on Sanguine Estate D’Orsa Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Somewhat subdued aromas with prematurely ageing fruit characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Shanahans The Old Dog Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Bright purple wine. Attractive complexity of red berry, blackcurrant and fresh oak aromas. Excellent palate – elegant and well balanced with subtle fruit and nice acid/tannin line. 5+
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Estate Block 3 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Distinctive viognier spiciness on the nose and a lovely elegant savoury palate. Good cool climate style. Great food wine.
Comments Off on Sirromet Wines Le Sauvage Granite Belt Syrah Viognier 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Very complex, very oaky style but well matched by the rich ripe varietal fruit.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Alessandro Reserve Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Mature oak driven style; some licorice, leather and cigar box characters, good fruit flavour spectrum and secondary characters evolving. 3-5
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Bluegrass Mudgee Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fragrant spicy nose with fresh herbal notes. Well balanced palate -flavours of licorice and black pepper. Fresh acidity and grippy finish. 5+
Comments Off on Schubert Estate The Hatchling Single Vineyard Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Perfumed oaky fragrances with some rich ripe fruit characters. Beautiful savoury palate – rich and creamy with plenty of flavour and still very youthful with long drying finish.
Comments Off on Schubert Estate The Sentinel Single Vineyard Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Dark inky minerally bouquet and a generous weight of sweet jubey red fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Silver Spoon Estate Hallmark Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Obvious blackberry fruit, still very fresh, with mocha oak characters to balance. Smooth and sweet on the finish.
Comments Off on Reillys Stolen Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Peppery varietal fruit bouquet and big dark fruit flavours with drying tannins, toasty oak and a minerally/ferrous-like finish.
Comments Off on St Hugo Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018
Posted: October 4, 2018
Nose is dense and inky with sweet aromas of licorice and red fruits and a generosity of red licorice-like flavours. Plenty of good oak to balance. Great finish! 5+
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Scarce Earth McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / October 4, 2018