Posted: July 4, 2018
A developed unctuous style; very soft and sweet with hints of burnt orange marmalade.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Noble Botryotinia Adelaide Hills Noble (375ml) 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Big and chunky with dark cherry and forest floor characters and showing some age. Solid tannins.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Feral Fox Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Simple, somewhat one dimensional style, but has pretty peachy fruit with nougat notes.
Comments Off on Tomich Wines Best Of Both Worlds Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A well made wine made for ageing. Quite austere at the moment but with some secondary characters just starting to evolve.
Comments Off on Tomich Wines Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Riesling 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Faint strawberry characters edged with nice yeast autolysis. Searing acidity on the flavoursome palate holds it all together.
Comments Off on Chateau Yaldara Vintage Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Subdued nose with hints of dark berries, spices and coffee beans. The palate is balanced and harmonious and full of dark berry fruits, spices and great savoury complexity.
Comments Off on Sidewood Mappinga Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
An appealing riper style chardonnay. Quite vibrant for its age. Some vanilla on the nose and quite a sharp acidic palate, at the moment. “Interesting to see it in a few more years.”
Comments Off on Penfolds Cellar Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Ripe jammy nose and sweet mulberry flavours developing nicely with well integrated tannins.
Comments Off on Artwine The Kelly Surrender Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A lifted style with great persistence and integration of vibrant stonefruits with dark spicy oak characters.
Comments Off on Angas King Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A big rich old fashioned chocolaty style of shiraz that is ageing beautifully.
Comments Off on Rhynie Road Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aromas of sweet fruit and oak with intense plum/cigar box flavours and perfumed notes.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards Blue Chip Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Quite a porty nose and a warm “comfortable” palate rich with ripe sweet fruit and chocolaty/cedary oak.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Seamless fruit fragrances and a vibrant and stylish palate with soft sweet mulberry flavours and some drying oak.
Comments Off on Reillys Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aromas of chocolate mint and sweet oak lift out the glass. Lovely palate shows good structure and depth. Elegant!
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A huge nose showing great oak complexity. Lovely fresh red fruit palate with good tannin integration and tight acid.
Comments Off on Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Polish Hill River Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Oak dominated nose but has bright blueberry fruit underneath. Similar characters exhibited on the lively palate. Good tannin integration.
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Nice “slurpy” quaffer that has a nice balance and freshness of lively aromas and flavours.
Comments Off on Byrne Limited Release Clare Valley Grenache 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Savoury nose with meaty overtones and good balance of simple black/herbal fruit with chocolaty oak and good line of firm tannins.
Comments Off on Byrne Limited Release Clare Valley Sangiovese 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
“A big, big wine!” Complex and generous; lots going on. The fruit is dark and inky, tannins ripe and lots of alcohol. 5+
Comments Off on 919 Wines Reserve Riverland Durif 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A well made oak driven wine with quite a varietal lift to the nose and has a big, lengthy and creamy palate.
Comments Off on Grancari Estate McLaren Vale Grenache 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Bright boysenberry bouquet with soft entry to the slightly herbal palate. Good line of acid. 3-5
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Organic Hawkes Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
An inviting perfumed red berry nose and lots of sweet oak on the lovely rich palate.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Quite earthy and tannic with some cherries on the nose and sour cherries on the palate.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Single Vineyard The Attorney Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Masses of oak but has enough intense black fruit characters to match. Plenty of drying tannins.
Comments Off on Rivers Lane McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A great classic strawberry bouquet and a soft seductive sour cherry palate with interesting smoked meat complexity. 3-5
Comments Off on The Darling Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Light lemon aromatics and a lovely tight minerally style of palate with a yeast driven finish.
Comments Off on The Darling Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
Well made wine and top quality fruit. The peppery perfumed red currant bouquet has hints of mint. Inky richness to the palate with dark licorice depth of flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Riverland Montepulciano 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A refreshing take on sauvignon blanc. Ageing well with toasty honeyed notes developing.
Comments Off on Urlar Select Parcels Gladstone NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: July 4, 2018
A big, intense and thick purple wine. Lots of oak and plenty of bright fresh fruit. 3-5
Comments Off on Em’s Table Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / July 4, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very rich and opulent with masses of dark cherry fruit, plum and spice on the nose. It could almost be too much but there is a lovely freshness and a touch of finely integrated tannin to give support and to…
Comments Off on Mondillo Bella Reserve Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Bright, juicy red fruited pinot noir with a very bright aroma of kirsch, plum and red cherry. The palate shows a touch of tannin to support the fruit but very restrained allowing the flavours to sing. Fully ready to drink….
Comments Off on Wild Earth Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Decadent opulent fruit; bold and plummy with a lovely red liquorice and sweet spice note. Some dried herbs too. With a richly textured palate, good concentrated fruit flavours and a long, sustained finish this is just starting to hit its…
Comments Off on Mondillo Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Highly aromatic nose with some wild thyme, cherry and plum, deliciously vivid and bright. There is a background layer of tannin and a little whole bunch contributing some stemminess but a really attractive wine. Not the biggest but beautifully poised….
Comments Off on Brennan B2 Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very polished aromas; new oak cinnamon and vanilla woven with redcurrant and red cherry. Plenty of richness, not much peppery characters but instead some bold ripe plummy fruit. Ready now. $35.00
Comments Off on Boulder Bay Syrah 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Some ripe plum and cherry, with a touch of roasted meat and spice. Firm tannins, attractive density of fruit. Not the most powerful of wines but has a floral quality that is very appealing. $44.00
Comments Off on Sculptureum Cezanne Syrah 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Starting to begin its journey to maturity, the nose is beginning to show some complexity as primary fruit aromas of blackcurrant and red plum marry those of school ink, graphite and cigar box. Oak is well judged as are the…
Comments Off on Sculptureum The Rodin Bordeaux Blend 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Interesting and complex combination of fruit, black tea, fresh menthol, olives and slight oyster shell characters.
Comments Off on Maxwell Wines Lime Cave Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely aromatic mix of cherries, violets, oak and spices. Medium bodied, nicely balanced, palate with great length of blue fruit flavours supported by the oak.
Comments Off on Shingleback The Gate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A ripe “slurpy” style – very old school with a generosity of purple fruits and charry oak.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pleasant ripe fruit intensity to the nose with some lovely soft and well aged fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Grounded Cru McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A youthful nose with nice concentration of dark mulberry/raspberry fruit aromas showing a toasty oak edge. Fleshy in the mouth with nice lift of primary fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Z Force McLaren Vale Shiraz Petite Sirah 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
An earthy nose. Lovely texture to the savoury palate exhibiting stalky green characters mingling with the fruit and powdery tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Willunga 100 McLaren Vale Grenache 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Quite an elegant style. Nose shows nice lift of mulberry fruit and the complex and savoury palate has “yummy” varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Sweet unctuous fruit/oak aromas with slight medicinal characters and great depth of well aged fruit flavours with balanced tannins.
Comments Off on Blackbilly McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Still showing youthful purple hues and has aromas of ripe fruits lifted by minty/pine needle freshness. The grippy tannic palate has a good weight and length of red licorice and berry fruits.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Woody herbal bouquet edged with sour cherry/cola notes and lovely clear varietal fruit flavours well framed by the oak.
Comments Off on Mitolo Wines Savitar McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Mature oaky nose with hints of peppery red fruits and more of the same on the palate.
Comments Off on Mitolo Wines Angela McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Great depth and concentration of cassis fruit aromas layered with leafy/licorice elements. Beautifully smooth, elegant palate in the green spectrum.
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
Aromatic concentration of licorice and cherry cola with a plush flavoursome palate. 5+
Comments Off on McCarthy’s Orchard Lolly Legs Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A medium bodied style with a nice balance between red and blue varietal fruit characters. Quite an alcoholic lift to the nose and a warm and drying palate.
Comments Off on McCarthy’s Orchard The Peeptoe Single Vineyard Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / May 2, 2018