Posted: May 5, 2017
A light capsicum fruit lift to the simple varietal nose. The palate is long and complex with punchy tinned pea and kiwi like flavours.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Fresh lifted rose petal bouquet and lusciously sweet palate with excellent fresh fruit.
Comments Off on Mojo Langhorne Creek Moscato 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Simple citrus fragrances and light simple mineral/citrus varietal palate. Needs time.
Comments Off on Eldredge Clare Riesling 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Very pure citrus bouquet with a great steely, cool climate, lemony palate.
Comments Off on Koonara A Song for Alice Mt Gambier Riesling 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
A well made, well balanced water white wine. Smells of lemon grass and has a fresh flavoursome palate showing great elegance.
Comments Off on Reillys Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
A soft easy drinking style simple but well made with big tropical fruit characters.
Comments Off on 3 Oceans The Rivers Frankland River Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Simple light herbaceousness to the nose and a well balanced steely mineral palate.
Comments Off on 3 Oceans The Estates Frankland River Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Dolly pink wine with lovely estery cherry-like fruit fragrances and well balanced fruit sweet flavours on the palate. A crowd pleaser.
Comments Off on Sandalford Margaret River Range Margaret River Rosé 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Big juicy lime nose and well structured grapefruit-like palate. “Will evolve well”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Yarrh Canberra Riesling 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
A very classy wine with fine varietal aromatics and an elegant spicy citrus palate with pleasant minerality.
Comments Off on Bellarmine Pemberton Dry Riesling 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Subtle pungency on the nose and vibrant lively flavours with tingling acidity.
Comments Off on Mother of Pearl Wrattonbully Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Lifted estery candy floss characters on the nose leading to a sweet simple ‘cherry soda’ like palate.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Sparkling Blush One Tree Hill Sangiovese 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Very varietal with lovely fresh spicy lime/lemon characters and years ahead of it.
Comments Off on Z Wine Eden Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: May 5, 2017
Punchy grassy aromas and zippy fruit freshness on the well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Little Birdwood South Eastern Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / May 5, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Subtle and inviting musky/asparagus aromas and a good crunchy acid palate that has a certain pungency and a touch of greenness.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Fresh but subdued citrus aromas and sharp, upfront citrus fruit flavours. Good line of acid.
Comments Off on Growers Gate South Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Soft subtle bouquet and well made seamlessly balanced varietal palate.
Comments Off on Step by Step South Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A softer residual sugar style with excellent line of fruit at the riper end of the spectrum.
Comments Off on Knee Deep in Margaret River Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Nose almost riesling-like”, thought one judge. Has a good palate with nice mouthfeel and some fresh fruit notes.
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Sauvage McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A pleasant wine with a freshness of lychee and melon characters and a sweet tropical lift. Just starting to develop.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Spicy asparagus-like characters on the nose. Interesting lifted varietal fruit palate.
Comments Off on Giesen Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dusty herbaceous bouquet and clean green fruit on nicely balanced palate. “A pink sav blanc!”
Comments Off on Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc Rose Bright Light Marlborough Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Clean and simple with dusty raspberry fruit aromas and flavours that have subtle sweetness.
Comments Off on Rock Paper Scissors Australia Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Still fresh and vibrant with creamy lemon aromas and soft approachable palate.
Comments Off on Betty + Max Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Excellent varietal expression here. Nose is all “washed rocks and brown lime” with a “relaxed” palate with great intensity of varietal fruit without the use of sugar.
Comments Off on Em’s Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Quite a Germanic-like style with floral musky characters threaded with candied citrus notes.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
“Serious” riesling aromas, some development but in a positive way. Quite a “giving palate that ticks a lot of boxes”.
Comments Off on Criminal Minds Riverland Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A clean and simple bouquet with great texture to the bright zingy lime blossom palate and a good line of acid.
Comments Off on Seabrook Lineage Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Rich ‘orchard’ fruit aromas. Nice balance of sweet and savoury characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Marlborough Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Floral fragrances and simple honeysuckle palate relying on sweetness for interest.
Comments Off on Vidal Estate East Coast NZ Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Powerful aromatics. Warm and soft in the mouth. Good balance between the sweet and savoury.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast NZ Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Lifted honeysuckle bouquet. Lovely textured stonefruit palate with some buttery complexity.
Comments Off on La La Land Victoria Pinot Gris 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Savoury aromas and slightly sweet varietal palate with savory notes and prickly acidity.
Comments Off on Wine Men Of Gotham South Australia Pinot Grigio 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Old fashioned style; smells of cranberries and raspberries with a sweet dark berry fruit palate and nice tannin texture and length. 5+
Comments Off on Nepenthe Altitude Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Red fruit aromas with soy notes and apricot nuances. More of the apricot characters on the palate. Good use of oak. Drying tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Trentham Estate Estate Murray Darling Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Lovely perfumed oak on the nose with a peppery lift. Nice balance of oak, plum fruit and licorice on the palate with lots more pepper. 5+
Comments Off on Beresford Bell Tower McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dark brooding and licoricey bouquet and very fruity flavours with great tannic balance.
Comments Off on Tatalia Alfresco Perricoota Sparkling Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A simple “honest” style with lots of peach, apricot and melon characters. Shows a touch of richness and good line of acid.
Comments Off on St Anne’s Vineyard Perricoota Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Complex nose with lovely fruit cake aromas and spicy blue fruit on a soft supple palate. 3-5
Comments Off on St Anne’s Vineyard Perricoota Merlot 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Sweet cassis aromas with nice cedary oak nuances. The palate is clean, fresh and balanced with rich dark fruit flavours. 5+
Comments Off on St Anne’s Vineyard Perricoota Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Nose is restrained and perfumed with raspberry nuances and a dash of pepper. The palate is long and generous and loaded with rich black fruits and powdery tannins. 5+
Comments Off on St Anne’s Vineyard Perricoota Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Herbaceous green bean bouquet with a hint of pineapple. Quite minerally in the mouth with tropical elements.
Comments Off on Lions Lair Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dusty herbaceous bouquet and clean green fruit on nicely balanced palate. “A pink sav blanc!”
Comments Off on Saint Clair Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc Rose Bright Light Marlborough Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Dry savoury nose and full-bodied palate with good texture and complexity. Has flavours of strawberries with brioche/bready like nuances.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Estate Margaret River Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Clean and simple with dusty raspberry fruit aromas and flavours that have subtle sweetness.
Comments Off on Rock Paper Scissors Australia Rosé 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Licorice and berries on the nose. More of the licorice characters obvious on the very approachable, subtle, smallgoods palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Marko’s Vineyard Point Eight Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A big wine with a lovely complexity of plums and berry fruit on the nose with a perfumed lift. Sweet vanilla oak on the palate well matched by the chocolaty fruit. 3-5
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Mafeking Grampians Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Gamey meaty bouquet; good background of fruit. Nice black fruits on the palate with toasty oak, subtle spices and soft tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Yarran B Series Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 26, 2017