Posted: April 5, 2017
A varietal-driven style with vegetal and tropical aromas on the nose which are repeated on the palate. Divide the judges somewhat – one for the aficionados.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted aromas of herbs and mint telling of cooler climate fruit. One judge called this a “fresh and vibrant style,” enjoying the array of fruit and other flavours.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Deep, rich purple in colour with ripe, red raspberries on the nose and some pleasant musky notes. Bright flavours of raspberries and cherries with some earthy undertones on a well-structured palate, good length.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
“Lifted, ripe confectionary nose” and a “clean, soft, fresh” style that would be perfect for an al fresco lunch, declared one judge. Raspberries with a hint of chocolate.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Riper style driven by rich red fruits, with some subtle vanillin oak and earthy tones. “Clean, fresh and balanced” with a “well weighted palate,” said one judge.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Dark crimson colour with a deep, dark, intense nose – hint of leather. Rich, ripe berry palate that has undertones of chocolate and some “meaty” savoury elements. “Needs food!” stated one judge.
Comments Off on Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“Good lees work,” said one judge. Tightly wound with complex aromas of musk, white flowers, lemon and oatmeal with flavour, texture and length.
Comments Off on Oxenberry Farm The Lemon Tree McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
“European” in style said one judge. Fresh, ripe raspberry driven nose and palate – a nice quaffer that would go down well with pasta.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
A clean, fresh and approachable style with good fruit purity. Displaying some earthy undertones and a hint of oak, with decent length.
Comments Off on Colmar Estate Block 3 Orange Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Good balance, structure and texture. Herbaceous nose and a broad, ripe palate with a hint of lees, good length.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Lifted, fresh “estery” fruit aromas with some earthy and leather undertones. A clean, lively palate that has juicy cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Landaire Single Vineyard Estate Grown Padthaway Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Full, rich, ripe expression of the variety showing some new French oak. The textured palate shows ripe cherries supported by fine tannins and a long finish.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Definite notes of French oak here, the palate showing good fruit and weight with an array of varietal flavours. Perhaps needs a little time to settle down/sort itself out.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Ripe melon fruits underpinned by a hint of char and spice. Good flavour, balance and length with a touch of minerality.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
“Elegance, style and length” was how one judge summed up this wine. Gentle, ripe stone fruit flavours with deft use of oak and a hint of minerality. A well-structured wine.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Described as “Rhone like” by one judge, with alluring aromas of ripe red fruits, a waft of roasted meat and hint of oak. The palate does not disappoint – deep, rich and generous, a bigger style that needs food and…
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Aromas and flavours of ripe plums with a touch of vanillin oak. A soft and easy style with “velvet” like fruits – a good quaffer.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Ripe stone fruits and citrus – a leaner style but “well made,” said one judge. Complex nose and a slight textural hint on the medium weight palate.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Deep purple wine with good depth and intensity of dark berry fruits, smoky oak and wrapped up in firm grippy tannins. 1-2
Comments Off on James Busby Big & Bold Australia Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
A Sarsaparilla-like nose and medium weight berry palate with decent tannin and good acidity.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Fragrant juicy fruit pastille aromas leaning towards the savoury side. Lots of oak on the palate but surrounded by some good varietal fruit with slight ‘sinewy’ tannins. Plenty of freshness.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Savoury meaty aromas with slight floral-like lift. Dark sweet/savoury fruit on the palate with good use of oak, fresh acidity and very firm tannins which will resolve with time.
Comments Off on Thorn-Clarke Wines Sandpiper Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Estery perfumed spicy red fruit aromas and well rounded, velvety, slightly meaty flavours.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Co. MWC Central Victoria Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Subdued nose; hints of berries and oak with a respectable amount of dark fruits on the long warm palate. Good drink.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
A bright lift of blueberries and violets on the nose and a juicy depth and presence of fruit flavours with mouth puckering tannins.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Youthful sweet berry bouquet and somewhat sweet and simple palate with slightly tart acidity.
Comments Off on Hereford Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
According to a judge it’s “A big whack of vanilla custard”, on the nose and a warm oaky palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Wrattonbully Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Meaty characters to the nose and a rich palate with mouthfilling dark fruit/blueberry flavours and some fine tannins.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Red currant, pastille, jube-like aromas with savoury overtones. Lots of fruit power to the well balanced fleshy palate, some good spiciness and some good acidity. 3-5
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Posted: April 5, 2017
A very young and very simple wine with lovely fresh lifted berry fruit and attractive creamy oak with soft tannins.
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Oak tends to dominate the dark blue and black licoricey fruits and has genuine powdery tannins.
Comments Off on Thomas Goss McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Smoky oak dominates the nose; evidence of dark fruit underneath. More oak on the full fleshy flavoursome palate. 3-5
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Posted: April 5, 2017
Simple yet concentrated fresh fruit fragrances and an elegant palate vibrant with red fruit flavours and showing a nice layering of tannins with a high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Foxeys Hangout Mornington Peninsula Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 5, 2017
Posted: April 5, 2017
Oak evident on the nose with lovely layers of soft fruit on the palate that shows some lovely firm oak tannins.
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Posted: April 4, 2017
Menthol herbaceous aromas and rich fleshy fruit driven palate. Good oak presence. Time!
Comments Off on Harcourt Valley Vineyards Sightings Bendigo Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Good bright jubey fruit nose; subtle oak evident. Loads of fruit layers on the rich generous palate, firm tannins and oak sweetness.
Comments Off on Gumpara Wines Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Huge lift of white pepper jumps out the glass. More of the pepper evident on the fruit driven palate with its pleasant spicy finish.
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Posted: April 4, 2017
Lifted red fruit aromatics and a youthful and primary fruit palate with elegant tannins. Needs time. Has great promise for the future.
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Posted: April 4, 2017
Toasty oak dominates the nose and is obvious on the creamy palate with perceived sweetness and good dark fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Morambro Creek Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Perfumed blackberry aromas with a thick, chunky, sweet, dark berry palate and layers of fine powdery tannins.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Barossa Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Intense spicy berry bouquet with a touch of earthiness. Lovely mix of red and black fruits and chocolate/mocha oak flavours.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Hills Are Alive Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Beautiful sherbety tropical/citrus fruit aromas and excellent flavour profile, not too sweet, with good level of acid to balance.
Comments Off on Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Moscato 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy red fruit nose with restrained savoury notes and bright red fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Tokar Estate Yarra Valley Tempranillo 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Sweet licorice characters on nose and palate. Has texture and mouthfeel. Enjoy with food. 1-2
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Posted: April 4, 2017
“In a savoury mood- then there’s fruit”, suggested one judge. Spicy lift to the red berry nose and sweet flavoursome fruit palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Foxeys Hangout Scotsworth Farm Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice integration of oak, red fruit and acid with lifted aromas and long lingering flavours.
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Posted: April 4, 2017
A full, complex and flavoursome pinot; well made and perfectly balanced. Excellent aromatic lift to the savoury nose and a lovely palate with a vibrant finish.
Comments Off on Seville Estate Old Vine Reserve Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A simple, earthy, fruit driven style that has plenty of flavour, nice texture and a good firm tannic structure. 5+
Comments Off on The Tudor Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Deep dark brooding fruit bouquet layered, complex and intense and a fine, delicate and well made palate with good savouriness.
Comments Off on Sticks Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015 / 0 View / April 4, 2017