Posted: November 9, 2017
Secondary characters developing on the cooked fruit nose. Big generous sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Red Hill Estate Single Vineyard Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Cherry cola nose and simple flavour profile; some varietal characters but not overly complex.
Comments Off on Domaine de Bellene Maison Dieu Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
One judge described this wine as “A subtle, coy wine that is yet to fully reveal itself. Has plenty left in the tank”.
Comments Off on Foxeys Hangout Kentucky Road 777 Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A smooth balanced style offering “A taste of the earth”, and showing a hint of age.
Comments Off on Paringa Estate Estate Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A brooding savoury style with typical gamey/meaty pinot characters and some dark fruits. Lovely soft drinking.
Comments Off on Handpicked Collection Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A big solid wine; a good style with upfront tannins and lovely mix of blackberry, cherry and licorice fruit characters. “Lots going on!”
Comments Off on Santolin Syme on Yarra Vyd Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A sturdy wine with sweet cherry cola aromas. Dry and savoury in the mouth with upfront primary fruit and good acid/tannins.
Comments Off on Coal Pit Tiwha Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Nose driven by herbs with whole bunch varietal fruit characters. Slightly “clipped” palate but nice pinot fruit with drying tannins.
Comments Off on Merricks Estate Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“Love the spice and black fruit on the nose”, noted one judge. Nice core of brooding spicy black fruit and licorice flavours on the generously weighted palate.
Comments Off on Craigie Knowe Vineyard Cranbrook Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Super fragrant nose with black fruit pastille-like aromas and solid, but surprisingly lifted, rich, floral fruit flavours on the subtlety powerful palate.
Comments Off on Cape Bernier Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Juicy fruity varietal bouquet with a spicy oak lift. Well structured palate; good intensity of crisp clean varietal flavours with great tannin/acid integration driving the palate length. 3-5
Comments Off on Wignalls Single Vineyard Albany WA Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely purity of varietal characters here of cherries and strawberries with cranberry nuances. The nose has nice spiciness and there is some meatiness to the brooding palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Stockman’s Ridge Handcrafted Central Ranges Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“A really idiosyncratic style of pinot”, said one judge with its stewed berries and powerful oak.
Comments Off on Maison Roche de Bellene Vielles Vigne Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Charry oak dominated nose with subtle fruit in the background with a similar scenario on the palate.
Comments Off on Giesen The Brothers Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Slightly stemmy red fruit fragrances and firm herbal palate with greenish edge and lots of spice.
Comments Off on Leura Park Estate Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Cherries, berries and florals on the nose with a dash of chocolate. Dry savoury palate with lovely mouthfilling varietal flavours, bright acid, integrated tannins and persistent finish.
Comments Off on Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Quite concentrated bright plum and spicy cherry nose which follows through to the palate with pot pourri nuances.
Comments Off on Yes Said the Seal Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Nose of red fruits with subtle herbaceousness and evidence of new oak spiciness. Lovely fruit flavours with a pleasant acid/tannin profile and nice mouthfeel. 3-5
Comments Off on Kings of Kangaroo Ground Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“Seems like a nice old wine although it is only a 2015!” Attractive cherry/berry compote of fruit.
Comments Off on Scarpantoni Mc Laren Vale Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A solid varietal of youthful plum and cherry aromas with subtle sweet spices and a Cherry Ripe of a palate still showing nice freshness.
Comments Off on Hunter’s Jane Hunter Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Amazing colour for the variety. Cherry cola characters on the nose with oaky spiciness. Well focussed brooding savoury fruit flavours, chunky tannins and good oak use.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Medium intensity of earthy red fruit aromas and a palate clearly varietal in character with earthy, leathery and cranberry characters.
Comments Off on Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lots of lovely spicy blue fruit characters here. Has spicy/licorice aromas and flavours of blackcurrants with a medicinal element and attractive dusty tannins.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Balladeer Rutherglen Durif 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“A most elegant example of durif”. Big dense fruit compote of a nose with hints of licorice, earth and tar. Glorious ripe fruit and subtle oak palate with tannins kept well under control.
Comments Off on Scion Single Vineyard Rutherglen Durif 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“A winemaker’s wine”, according to one judge. A very smart blend with excellent balance of bright black and red fruits, loads of spice, well handled oak and fine tannins.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Pierre Wahgunyah Cabernet Merlot Cabernet Franc 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Smells of blackberries and licorice with a hint of mint. Attractive toasty/vanilla oak obvious on the full bodied palate with grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Buller Wines Balladeer Rutherglen Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An interesting wine with oak dominating the floral fruit. Good cabernet structure.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Alpine Valleys Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lovely youthful light to medium bodied wine with fine, simple and very attractive varietal fruit characters. Some fruit cake notes the nose and fruity rich on the juicy palate.
Comments Off on Baileys of Glenrowan Organic Glenrowan Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A very big red with an earthy/meaty nose and has a big, deep, dark flavour impact.
Comments Off on Eaglerange Estate 3 Daughters Limited Release Alpine Valleys Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A delightful fruit driven style that doesn’t rely on oak. It has chocolaty/licorice characters on the nose and lively full flavoured varietal palate with a drying tannic finish.
Comments Off on Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Relerase Alpine Valleys Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lovely, lively, complex wine smelling and tasting of honeysuckle and citrus zest with a smoky edge and a floral lift and is wrapped up in bright crunchy acidity.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Wahgunyah Marsanne 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Toasty/nutty aromas with a touch of honeysuckle. Palate big on flavour and complexity.
Comments Off on Chrismont King Valley Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely seamless integration between the dark, well managed, varietal fruit, sweet oak and fine tannins. Plenty of length here.
Comments Off on Wood Block Wines Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A good commercial wine with more oak and less fruit. Quite inky on the nose with dark fruit elements and a drying tannic backbone.
Comments Off on Katnook Estate Founder’s Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“Unashamedly cabernet”, according to one judge. With its lively crunchy cassis cabernet fruit showing hints of tomato leaf. Good level of drying tannins adds definition to the wine. 5+
Comments Off on Rymill Striking Colt Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Big stylish wine showing seamless balance and structure with the spicy berry fruit characters nicely in check. Good drying finish.
Comments Off on Blickinstal Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Floral/citrus bouquet and good length of racy lemon flavours with very good mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Oparina Methode Traditionelle Padthaway Sparkling Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“Fantastic varietal intensity here”, enthused one judge “With great spicy peppery complexity”. Very lifted dark berry fragrances and lovely richness of sweet dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Reserve Mount Benson Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An intense, lifted, blackcurrant nose; some aged notes. Great palate – very rich with sweet fruit and minty notes.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Reserve Mount Benson Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Strong pepper elements to the nose; more shiraz-like. Good fruit intensity on the palate. 5+
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Mount Benson Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A generous wine with a spicy peppery nose, quite intense dark fruit flavours and drying tannins.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Reserve Mount Benson Merlot 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“A shy restrained wine” with subtle lemon/apricot characters and good line of acid.
Comments Off on Norfolk Rise Vineyard Reserve Mount Benson Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Quite advanced aged aromas but has a better palate with attractive dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Karatta Wines Wildflowers Dune Thistle Robe Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A huge ripe fruit style; very attractive with lovely sweet oak to balance.
Comments Off on Karatta Wines Wildflowers Brush Heath Robe Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very primary leafy/sweet fruit characters on the nose and the generous palate. Could do with more time to settle.
Comments Off on Herbert Vineyard The Maze Mount Gambier Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Spicy dark berry aromas fill up the glass with a palate that is big, rich and balanced with lovely intensity and integration of varietal fruit, sweet oak and soft tannins.
Comments Off on Berton Vineyards Winemakers Reserve The Black Padthaway Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very fresh aromatics bordering on savoury with some development on the fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Wrattonbully Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely fresh blackcurrant aromas that show a hint of mint. Delightful oak/berry fruit characters on the well integrated palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A balanced and interesting style that’s a complex mix of varietal fruit, toasty oak and crisp acidity with good winemaking skills
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve HV Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017