Posted: April 5, 2017
A big rich mix of ripe plum and chocolate cake characters with hints of salted caramels. Developing nicely.
Comments Off on Pure Vision South Australia Merlot 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Intense porty/black berry richness on the nose. Dense palate with lovely depth of fruit and sweet oak flavours.
Comments Off on MyattsField Perth Hills Durif 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
The nose has the richness of Christmas cake. The palate is long, rich and very flavoursome.
Comments Off on Ryder Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Another good quaffer with rich, sweet, red berry fruit and subtle grenache spiciness.
Comments Off on Tatalia Wines Heathcote G.S.M. 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subtle muscat bouquet and sugary sweet palate but is kept in balance with the acid.
Comments Off on Hoggies Estate South Australia Moscato 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A long interesting style with spicy malty notes and some candied peel characters.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Family Estate Premium Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A full bodied style with a rich creamy nose and a stylish, textured palate that is complex, soft and creamy with loads of flavour.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Family Estate Premium Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A delightful tropical lift to the nose with a slight butterscotch note. Good depth of varietal flavours on a soft generous palate.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Family Estate Premium Hawke’s Bay Viognier 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A big old Aussie style shiraz that has a powerful concentration of fruit pastille like varietal fruit seamlessly balanced with the oak.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Plenty of prune-like fruit characters matched with the cedary oak and good line of acid.
Comments Off on Domaine Asmara Private Collection Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Big jammy aromas and long drying tannic palate with nice level of fruit characters.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Yacca Paddock Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lovely sweet shiraz fruit mingles with fresh new oak and is nicely supported by the acid and the firm tannins.
Comments Off on Mr Riggs Piebald Adelaide Hills Syrah 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Brown lime and marmalade on the nose with similar characters on a very fresh palate. Potential!
Comments Off on Mitchelton Central Victoria Marsanne 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An intense fruit driven style with varietal characters that are reminiscent of Kirsch, single malt and licorice. Has a nice level of sweetness and some lovely firm tannins.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Taylor Made Clare Valley Malbec 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A rich but elegant shiraz – very classy with beautiful red berry fruit balanced by some well handled sweet oak.
Comments Off on Glenlofty Estate The Sawmill Vineyard Pyrenees Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Perfumed nose with hints of ginger. Complex palate with bottle age characters evolving.
Comments Off on Highroller Reserve SA Riesling 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subtle jubey varietal fruit fragrances leading to a slightly drying sweet/sour fruit palate.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Reserve Pyrenees Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Oaky nose with a spicy lift and more of the sweet oak obvious on the palate.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines The Bruce Margaret River Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A classic Aussie style with its fruit cake-like nose and big soft fruit/sweet oak palate.
Comments Off on Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
More of a light dry red style with simple savoury/cherry fragrances and a basic, but faultless, palate.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Orange Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Oak and fruit complexity to the nose with Bonox-like notes and a long, warm and very classy palate with attractive phenolic notes.
Comments Off on Cooks Lot Orange Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lightweight with simple aromas showing a violet lift and lingering plum sauce flavours.
Comments Off on Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy Southern Fleurieu Cabernet Franc 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Red berry fragrances with herbaceous notes and slightly green flavours.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Middle Hill Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Red berry bouquet and tight palate seamlessly layered with tannins, oak and fruit.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Aromas of blackcurrants and sweet oak with a dash of cinnamon. The palate is elegant, alert and well balanced with a tight finish. Has more cellaring potential.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Understudy McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Inky black wine with a spicy blackberry nose and a fine, long and seamlessly balanced fresh raspberry/strawberry-like palate.
Comments Off on Claymore London Calling Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Toasty nutty bouquet and a full flavoured creamy palate. A real crowd pleaser made more in the old school style.
Comments Off on Beresford Wines Classic McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An elegant cool climate style slightly green edge to the peachy nose. Palate shows nicely integrated fruit, oak and juicy acidity.
Comments Off on Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“A lovely example of a chardonnay that has the works”, according to one judge. Loads of ripe sweet peach fruit, some great oak, soft balanced acidity and nutty complexity.
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Complex savoury bouquet and a palate that’s broad and balanced and layered with simple sweet creamy flavours
Comments Off on Pask Declaration Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nose is a complexity of peaches and toasted hazelnuts. Great drive and depth of fruit on a tight palate.
Comments Off on Vidal Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Nice funky nutty complexity to the sweet lemon bouquet. The palate has lovely purity of peach-like varietal fruit layered with the oak and underscored by the acid.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Reserve Barrique Fermented Gisborne Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A wine with a lovely complex integration of citrus/peach fruit, delicate dusty oak, zesty acidity and a creamy texture.
Comments Off on Babich Irongate Hawke’s Bay Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Intense fruit bouquet with passionfruit overtones. Lovely seamless mouth-watering melon and passionfruit flavours layered and balanced by the oak and the acid.
Comments Off on Gralyn Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Broad toasty nose. Youthful and elegant palate; a seamless integration of fruit, oak and acid.
Comments Off on Clyde Park Vineyard B3 Geelong Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Smoky ripe fruit/oak aromas and an austere melon palate with racy acidity.
Comments Off on Sandalford Prendiville Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Powerful honeycomb aromas with light peachy notes. Creamy in the mouth with vibrant peach and oak flavours.
Comments Off on Sacred Hill Wines Riflemans Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Charry oak adds complexity to the funky citrus nose. The palate has full on oak intensity sitting on top of the citrus fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Santolin Wines Willowlake Vineyard Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Well made wine. Seamless integration between the sweet peach fruit and the nutty oak aromas. Oak driven palate with fruit pushing through.
Comments Off on Santolin Wines Yarraland Vineyard Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted crisp elegant fruit/oak aromas with similar characters on the light bodied palate – has balance and complexity.
Comments Off on Singlefile Wines Single Vineyard Family Reserve Denmark Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Dense, developing lemon curd/crème brulee aromas. Ageing citrus flavours with a very tight lemon acid drive and oak adds complexity.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Olive Grove McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Elegant Chablis style with hint of passionfruit on the nose and very tight acid dominated palate.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An oaky nose with honeycomb overtones. Lovely depth of varietal fruit flavours blended with oak.
Comments Off on Wicks Estate C.J Wicks Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Powerful butterscotch bouquet with a citrus edge. Creamy palate; lots of sweet peachy flavours.
Comments Off on Saint Clair James Sinclair Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A lovely creamy full flavoured chardonnay that’s lifted, layered and nicely textured.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Pioneer Block 10 Twin Hills Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
An elegant wine with a fine creamy texture and good length and balance of fruit and oak.
Comments Off on Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Smells of honeycomb and citrus fruit with a full flavoured creamy palate.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Wines Pinnacle Series Orange Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subtle peach fruit aromas lift off the soft velvety nose. The palate is a creamy complexity of malt-like characters and soft sweet fruit.
Comments Off on Millbrook Winery Limited Release WA Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Soft smoky complexity on the nose and a fine lemon acid drive on the slightly restrained peach/oak palate.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Hillside Margaret River Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Soft mellow toasty oak and peach fruit aromas on the nose with a nice floral lift. The lovely sweet peach flavours fill the creamy palate and are layered with oak and a fine line of acid.
Comments Off on Deep Woods Estate Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017