Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtle dark fruit richness to the nose and a beautifully ageing palate that is still quite fresh with lovely varietal fruit flavours still obvious and showing a savoury thread. Elegant! 5+
Comments Off on Shingleback D Block Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Oak dominated style with great ruby red colour, grippy tannins and some beefy secondary characters.
Comments Off on Giesen Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Bright crimson wine with aromas of blackberries, olive tapenade, violets and charry oak. Nicely put together varietal fruit and mocha oak palate with fine line of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Leconfield The Sydney Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Leafy black fruit fragrances with quite a minty/menthol character. Big solid palate has great length of stylish fruit flavours with lovely powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Lannister Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Spicy plum nose with supporting oak that follows through to the palate.
Comments Off on Lannister Single Vineyard Limestone Coast Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
An elegant, and still youthful, classic. The nose is a melange of blackberries, chocolate, mint and violets. Intense leafy dark berry fruit flavours. Good use of oak and soft tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira One Seven One Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A big wine with a powerful but fine tannin structure. Shows some age and smells of blackberries with forest floor-like notes and dark leafy fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira Blockers Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Still unfolding, this estate-grown red was matured for 15 months in French oak barriques (50% new). Full-coloured, with a floral, spicy bouquet, it is medium-bodied, with vibrant, berryish, spicy flavours, savoury notes adding complexity, and supple tannins. An elegant style,…
Comments Off on Thomas Waiheke Island Syrah 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Delicious now, this rare, estate-grown red was matured for two years in four French oak barrels (half new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Ruby hued, it is an elegant, savoury, supple wine, with strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, nutty…
Comments Off on Maori Point Grand Reserve Professors’ Block Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Estate-grown at Gibbston, this savoury, finely poised red is drinking well now. Full-coloured, with a hint of development, it is fragrant and vibrantly fruity, with ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, a hint of herbs, good tannin backbone and excellent…
Comments Off on Brennan B2 Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Drinking beautifully now, this Bendigo wine was partly (22%) fermented with indigenous yeasts in old French oak barrels. Bright, light lemon/green, it is a finely scented, medium-bodied wine with rich, vibrant, citrusy, peachy, appley flavours, toasty, bottle-aged notes adding complexity,…
Comments Off on Misha’s Vineyard Limelight Riesling 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Aromas of cherries, soy and leather with a chewy green edged currant-like palate.
Comments Off on Twin Bridges Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Mulberries and licorice on the nose. Soft in the mouth with figgy/tarry flavours.
Comments Off on Karland Estate Equi Animo Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A balanced, well integrated, charmer with oak in the starring role.
Comments Off on Clyde Park Single Block D Geelong Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A lovely bouquet of fruit – blackcurrants, plums and berries and a long oak driven palate with hints of cassis fruit.
Comments Off on Morris Rutherglen Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Fleshy fruit driven style. Some complexity on the nose and good flavour persistence.
Comments Off on Bunnamagoo Estate Wines Single Vineyard Rockley Central Ranges Sparkling Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Intense nutty/flinty/nougat complexity on the nose and lovely creamy citrus and stonefruit flavours on the long and well- structured palate that exhibits great mouth-watering acidity.
Comments Off on Pemberley Lustre Methode Traditionelle Pemberton Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A lovely purple wine with delicate aromatics of plums and spices. Lush palate offers integrated mouthful of dark fruits and sweet oak intensity. Ageing well. 5+
Comments Off on Rutherglen Estates Renaissance Rutherglen Durif 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Obvious red apple notes to the nose. Palate is still fresh with plenty of mouth-watering acidity. Drying on the finish.
Comments Off on Forester Estate Georgette Margaret River Sparkling Brut 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A solid effort with herbal aromas and a spicy herbal flavour profile.
Comments Off on Below&Above Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtle smokiness to the nose with crisp citrussy notes to the complex flavour profile.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Midnight Cuvée Pyrenees Chardonnay Cuvee 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A weighty oak driven style that’s all chocolaty and spicy.
Comments Off on Ara Resolute Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A mingling of oak and citrus/stonefruit aromas. Lovely delicate floral fruit flavours dominate the palate. Good acid drive. Ageing gracefully.
Comments Off on Warner Vineyard Beechworth Marsanne Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Golden wine with ripe fruit bouquet and nicely textured palate full of lychee-like fruit flavours with delicate use of oak.
Comments Off on Warner Vineyard The Rest Beechworth Roussanne 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Almost black in colour with subtle but intense blackberry aromas. Dark fruit complexity on the palate with great tannins. “Unique style – will age well!”
Comments Off on Brown Brothers King Valley Shiraz Mondeuse Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
“Gorgeous nose, smells of fresh baked croissants,” according to one judge. Very well put together palate – complex yet fresh with intense floral notes and nice acid structure.
Comments Off on Chateau Yaldara Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A bold and ripe wine with a big personality! Plenty of savoury characters. Quality is apparent.
Comments Off on Lawson’s Dry Hills Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Berry bouquet and elegant, straightforward palate with subtle fruit and strong tannins.
Comments Off on Guigal Brune et Blonde France Syrah 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Full bodied shiraz with an old style tarry nose and powerful ripe fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Torbreck Run Rig Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A huge old-fashioned style of shiraz that has rich powerful varietal fruit, loads of acid and a high level of alcohol.
Comments Off on Ekhidna Rechner McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A complex wine with structure, length and balance and a warming finish. Needs time.
Comments Off on La Pleiade Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Mature, earthy, leathery edged aromas with a seamlessly integrated palate and drying finish.
Comments Off on Domaine Tournon Lady’s Lane Vineyard Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Intense colour, maturing oak/berry aromas and a long, oak driven, palate.
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Hexen Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nicely developed oaky aromas and rich dark fruit flavours with a savoury finish.
Comments Off on Grandeur Wellington Bin 69 McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Mature chocolaty nose with a floral lift and warm, rich, upfront aromatic flavours.
Comments Off on De Lisio Catalyst McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Attractive mature fruit aromas with cedary cigar box complexity. Soft in the mouth; excellent sweet fruit and aged characters. Great with food.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Nest Egg Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose is a complexity of fruit, oak and bottle age with a generous palate that’s lovely and soft and rich.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand MAC Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
An excellent blend offering great drinkability. It has rich ripe fruit/oak aromas and a classic palate. Just needs more time.
Comments Off on Finniss River Block Reserve Currency Creek Shiraz Cabernet 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Some age complexity to the dark fruit nose and powerful varietal fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Finniss River Block Reserve Currency Creek Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A toasty depth of aromas laced with ripe plum fruit characters and the generous palate is rich with dark savoury flavour complexity. Excellent length and great mouth feel.
Comments Off on Tenafeate Creek Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Inky colour with inviting lifted black olive bouquet and some rich, upfront, olive flavour complexity with a generous spicy peppery finish.
Comments Off on Silver Spoon Estate The Hallmark Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Huge nose with vintage port-like characters. Warm and sweet in the mouth with rich dark fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Schubert Estate The Gander Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A lovely, well crafted, wine showing the benefit of bottle age. Ripe dark fruits, toasty oak and plenty of tannins.
Comments Off on Momentum Wines 100 Year Old Heritage Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A nicely ageing wine that still shows some fruit freshness on the nose with a silky smooth, mature, oaky palate and warming finish.
Comments Off on Atze’s Corner Eddies Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Still very youthful. Lifted cassis nose with peppery oak. Palate is nicely filled out with savoury fruit flavours and good oak. 3-5
Comments Off on Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A fresh fruity style with dark shiraz fruit aromas and flavours supported by great oak.
Comments Off on Taylors The Pioneer Clare Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Unique and interesting with a nose that is a mix of Turkish Delight and dark chocolate. The peppery palate is Rhone like.
Comments Off on Stockman’s Ridge Wines Outlaw Orange Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A rich powerful Christmas cake nose with an elegant palate that is still fresh and alert with a long soft finish.
Comments Off on McLaren Vale III Associates Legacy Single Vineyard Estate Grown McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Some attractive bottle age complexity evident with spicy/ripe varietal fruit and sweet oak.
Comments Off on Fox Creek Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lovely bottle age complexity obvious on the nose and a mature and flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on Bent Creek Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / September 4, 2019