Posted: November 9, 2017
A minerally chardonnay style – very young with melon/nectarine fruit intensity and hints of fig.
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Single Vineyard Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A classic citrussy nose with more of those zesty fresh citrus characters flowing through on to the slightly sweet palate. 5+
Comments Off on Tempus Two Pewter Hunter Valley Semillon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Savoury, earthy and complex on the nose and tasting of sour cherries with a suggestion of sweet spices and balancing drying tannins.
Comments Off on Margan Hunter Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Oak driven aromas. Well balanced red fruit palate, strong oak influence and refreshing acidity. 5+
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Effin Hill Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A tight berry nose with a delicate oak influence and a lean and leafy palate that has subtle tannins adding texture. 3-5.
Comments Off on Gartelmann Wilhelm Hunter Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A sour cherry/light cassis nose and a dense dark blackcurrant palate with hints of coffee-like oak notes. 3-5
Comments Off on RidgeView Impressions Effen Hill Vineyard Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Plums and tobacco on the nose and mouthfilling savoury tannins on the intense plum palate with refreshing acidity and slight smokiness. Another good varietal.
Comments Off on Margan Hunter Valley Merlot 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Meaty savoury aromas with mushroom-like development and complexity. Refreshing palate well integrated red fruit elements and some meaty notes with spicy nuances.
Comments Off on Margan Hunter Valley Rosé 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A big intense style with plenty of meaty/licorice characters and good use of oak.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A soft well balanced wine with lovely dark fruit intensity and powerful underlying savoury notes.
Comments Off on Berrigan Mt Benson Robe Syrah 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Sweet perfumed fragrances. Good intensity and richness of primary fruit on the palate.
Comments Off on Koonara The Golden Orb Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely fragrant lift of blueberries and dark fruits on the nose and a powerful, structured and beautifully “detailed” palate. It has strong drying tannins and plenty of alcohol warmth. 5+
Comments Off on Rymill Coonawarra The Dark Horse Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Deep red wine. Lovely freshness and intensity of blackberry aromas. Well structured sweet and spicy varietal fruit palate balanced by drying tannins with a lingering finish.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Gold Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A tad one dimensional but good. Fruit on the porty side with a powerful oak influence.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
“A wine that has it altogether”, according to one judge. Good spicy fruit bouquet and a raspberry-like flavour profile with savoury nuances and excellent mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Kingston Estate Limestone Coast Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Developed oak driven, commercial style but also has a generous amount of fruit.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An oaky nose with crushed ant-like notes. Lots of oak and acid on the palate but in balance with the “crunchy” fruit.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An appealing oak driven merlot that has plenty of personality and good dark berry fruit characters pushing through.
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Merlot 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An attractive light savoury style with a fresh lifted nose and a pleasant, slightly tannic, palate.
Comments Off on The Musician by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A classic Bordeaux blend with light fresh berry aromas and lovely berry freshness on the palate. A well made wine.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A well made deep red wine that is still tight and youthful with an intense spicy red berry bouquet. Beautifully layered palate has very fresh fruity mouthfeel.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Slight leathery/woody aromas with a nicely textured palate and rich, slightly sweet, citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Bottega Valdobbiadene DOCG Italy Prosecco 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A clean fresh minerally lemon lift to the nose. Solid on the palate with mousse that “dances” in the mouth and long, bright lemon flavours with balanced tannins.
Comments Off on Sensi 18k Gold Brut Trevino Prosecco 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Golden hues with flinty lemon fragrances and fresh lively palate. Easy drinking.
Comments Off on Bisol Crede Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Black pepper and plum with a touch of wintergreen too. Generous and dense with plenty of tannin but ripe and balanced. A long persistent finish.
Comments Off on Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Ripe blackberry and bramble fruit on the nose with a touch of Malbec’s wild, untamed fruit. Crunchy acidity and firm tannins. Good value.
Comments Off on Coopers Creek Gisborne Malbec 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Bold cassis and plum fruit flavours are supported by quite a lot of new oak to give a full bodied, fairly chewy style of red.
Comments Off on Church Road McDonald Series Hawkes Bay Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Although there is plenty of oak cloaking the palate, there is a decent amount of spicy black berry fruit underneath. A bold glossy red.
Comments Off on Marsden Vigot Syrah 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
An appealing medium bodied red; blackberry and plum flavours, richly textured with some smoky oak and a nudge of chewy tannin.
Comments Off on Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Red liquorice, smoked meat, raspberry and even a touch of pepper. Bold fruit flavours surrounded by chewy dense tannins. An unusual wine but curiously appealing.
Comments Off on Church Road McDonald Series Hawkes Bay Marzemino 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
The nose is full of freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime and although the palate is fairly sweet, there is plenty of succulent acidity to balance.
Comments Off on Mission Estate Riesling 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Appealing citrussy chardonnay that is immediately appealing. Vibrant fruit flavours of melon and yellow plum are unencumbered by too much oak giving a bright, honest wine.
Comments Off on Alpha Domus The Pilot Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Plenty of golden peach and ripe melon fruit upfront, leading to moderately concentrated palate. The oak is well judged and zippy acidity keeps the wine in balance.
Comments Off on Alpha Domus The Skybolt Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Super bold, chewy and dense with masses blackcurrant and plum. Touches of star anise and graphite too. Not the most polished of wines but plenty of dense sweet fruit and a long finish.
Comments Off on Church Road Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
This is lovely. Smoked barbecue meat, black pepper and spice. Dense and compact with firm, savoury tannins, this is a richly textured Syrah There is a real persistence of flavour that suggests this will develop well in bottle.
Comments Off on Elephant Hill Syrah 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Lots of botrytis here; manuka honey, dried apricot and ryebread complement the golden peach and mango flavours. Intensely sweet with a lovely succulent texture and a zesty, crisp finish.
Comments Off on Alpha Domus The Pilot Leonarda Late Harvest 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Barrel ferment notes of nutmeg and sweet spice complement the perfectly ripe white nectarine and peach fruit flavours. There’s a nice chalky texture to the palate which keeps the wine interesting and the finish is long and savoury. Really rather…
Comments Off on Alpha Domus AD Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
One of the more edgy wines with a note of smoky reduction overlying the dark berry fruit. New oak sits nicely alongside the core of sweet fruit.
Comments Off on Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A pretty aromas of dark bramble fruits interwoven with rose petal and dried thyme. The palate is silky and fine with just a dusting of tannin.
Comments Off on Folding Hill Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Gently aromatic with appealing notes of strawberry and raspberry. The palate is tightly bound with grippy, yet ripe tannins cloaking the fruit. The length is good however suggesting with some time, this will be a delicious wine.
Comments Off on Grasshopper Rock Earnscleugh Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Attractive plum and raspberry sits alongside some cinnamon and spice new oak with some secondary notes just starting to peep through. The palate is quite tightly knit but the long persistent finish suggests this wine has the concentration to develop…
Comments Off on Valli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Starting to show some developed aromas of forest floor alongside the red fruits. Chalky tannins are well integrated. Moderate length.
Comments Off on Akitu A2 Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Gently aromatic; some raspberry and red cherry fruit. Moderately concentrated, made for short to medium term drinking.
Comments Off on Wooing Tree Beetle Juice Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A densely fruited wine that manages to remain firmly in the savoury red spectrum. Polished and glossy, no denying there is plenty of oak. Chalky, chewy tannins suggest this wine will age well as there is plenty of flavour and…
Comments Off on Rockburn Nine Barrels Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Classic Central pinot; generously fruited with dark berry and plum aromas, a silky yet tannic palate and a moderately long finish.
Comments Off on Akarua Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A wine that polarized opinion; some liked the charry, slightly reductive note whilst others though it a bit too much. Definitely a modern take on pinot noir.
Comments Off on Terra Sancta Estate Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A bold style of pinot; darkly fruited with big chalky tannins but the finish is smooth and silky. Plenty of concentration and density, but needs time to really come into its own.
Comments Off on Bald Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Gently aromatic; raspberry and strawberry fruit with a little dried herb. A softly textured wine with plenty of appeal
Comments Off on Two Degrees Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Baked red strawberry with a touch of florals on the nose and a juicy, plummy palate. Already drinking well now, for the shorter haul.
Comments Off on Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A bigger framed pinot; dark cherry fruit sits alongside dense, grainy tannins. Powerful and dense.
Comments Off on Domain Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 6, 2017