Posted: November 2, 2022
Interesting spicy and savoury raspberry-like fruit nose and palate.
Comments Off on Sidewood Signature ‘Oberlin’ Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
The nose exhibits herbaceous savoury aromas laced with oak and the palate has stemmy cranberry-like flavours well integrated with plenty of new oak and chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A broader herbaceous style of pinot. Quite lifted with well-integrated oak and tannins and an oaky finish.
Comments Off on Singlefile Single Vineyard Mount Barker Great Southern Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Sweet and spicy elements on the nose with a lengthy cola-like palate.
Comments Off on Three Kings Wine Merchants Kings Creed Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A complex varietal with perfumed red fruit characters and very spicy oak.
Comments Off on Alex Russell Wines Cazadora Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Rhubarb-like characters on the nose with a palate that is light and savoury with lovely long lingering varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Alex Russell Wines Son of a Bull Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A pleasant mix of red fruits, heaps of spice and nice charcuterie-like notes.
Comments Off on RIKARD Orange Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Resinous fruit on the nose and complex and balanced varietal palate low in tannins.
Comments Off on Lark Hill Regional NSW Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Nicely structured wine with generous upfront confectionery strawberry fruit and lots of sweet spices.
Comments Off on Lark Hill ‘Lark Hill Vineyard’ Canberra District Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A subtle but pretty, strawberry nose and a brightness of strawberries on the palate.
Comments Off on Brangayne Of Orange Orange Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Slight savoury/funky characters with fresh fruit underneath and supporting tannins.
Comments Off on Chain Of Ponds Section 400 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Light medicinal/cherry nose and savoury complexity on the long, well-structured palate. Good tannins.
Comments Off on Yes Said The Seal Bellarine Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A bright fleshy combo of cranberry and strawberry characters with cedary oak and savoury elements.
Comments Off on Leura Park Estate Bellarine Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A pleasant combo of lifted perfumed floral fruit, fine tannins and sharp acidity.
Comments Off on Lana’s Bike VIC Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A sound wine with pretty, lifted fruit, some complexity and good tannin balance.
Comments Off on Beyond the Wilderness Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A big wine with dark plum-like fruit fragrances with dusty oak. The long, well structured, palate is intense with delicious red fruit flavours, sweet spices and racy acid.
Comments Off on Plantagenet Wines Normand Great Southern Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Oak tends to dominate the spicy/perfumed fruit fragrances. More oak obvious on the palate with bright fruit underneath.
Comments Off on Santa & D’Sas The King & I King Valley Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A tightly wound and vibrant pinot with cranberry-like fruit, nice spiciness and a good line of acid.
Comments Off on Banks Road Geelong Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A young uncomplicated bright red wine with pretty, candied strawberry-like aromatics. Plenty of structure to this vibrant palate that’s brimming over with fleshy fruit flavours.
Comments Off on DiGiorgio Family Kongorong Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A tightly wound, youthful and fleshy style of pinot with pretty strawberry aromas and a long, nicely structured palate rich with savoury/herbaceous flavours.
Comments Off on Dalrymple Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Quite a tannic wine with a very solid core of pure dark varietal fruit, plenty of oak and chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Wignalls Single Vineyard Albany Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
Confectionery and spicy strawberry-like bouquet and a palate that is luscious in the mouth with a perfect harmony between the oak, varietal fruit, spices, acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: November 2, 2022
A solid commercial style with good varietal fruit vibrancy, plenty of oak and some crunchy acidity.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / November 2, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Offering good value, this deep ruby red was aged ‘on’ French oak in stainless steel tanks. Full-bodied, it has generous, ripe plum and spice flavours, in a moderately complex style with good depth, supple tannins and lots of drink-young appeal….
Comments Off on Pa Road Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Offering very easy drinking, this partly barrel-fermented wine was lees-aged for nine months. Bright, light lemon/green, it is fresh and mouthfilling, with vibrant, peachy, citrusy flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity, and a smooth finish. Priced right. $19
Comments Off on Pa Road Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This very easy-drinking wine is full-bodied, with good depth of fresh, peachy, citrusy flavours, moderate complexity and a smooth, slightly creamy finish. $18
Comments Off on Babydoll Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Delicious young, this full-bodied wine has a slightly creamy bouquet. Bright, light lemon/green, it has generous, vibrant, peachy flavours, gently seasoned with oak, and very good freshness and immediacy. $20
Comments Off on Yealands Reserve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Still unfolding, this generous wine was barrel-fermented (in oak barriques, hogsheads and 320-litre cigars). Bright, light yellow/green, it is mouthfilling and lively, with fresh acidity and strong, youthful, peachy, citrusy, toasty flavours, showing considerable complexity. Best drinking mid-2023+. $23
Comments Off on Montford Estate Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Offering excellent value, this Wairau Valley wine was partly barrel-fermented. Bright, light lemon/green, it is fragrant and full-bodied, with very good depth of ripe, peachy flavours, showing a distinct touch of complexity, and a smooth finish. Already enjoyable, it should…
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Falcon Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Already enjoyable, this light-bodied wine is fresh and vigorous, with good intensity of citrusy, slightly appley flavours, a gentle splash of sweetness and appetising acidity. Drink now or cellar. $19
Comments Off on Lake Chalice Marlborough Riesling 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This very youthful, crisp, single-vineyard wine was hand-harvested in the Waitaki Valley. Light lemon/green, it is tightly structured, with strong, vibrant, citrusy, slightly spicy flavours, gentle sweetness, and a finely poised, lingering finish. Best drinking mid-2024+. $28 (A, UK)
Comments Off on Wild Earth North Otago Riesling 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Already enjoyable, but well worth cellaring, this regional blend of Bendigo, Bannockburn and Pisa grapes was hand-picked and matured in French oak barrels (24% new). Deep, bright ruby, it is mouthfilling, savoury and supple, with generous cherry, plum, spice and…
Comments Off on Wild Earth Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Certified organic, this characterful wine was mostly (60%) fermented in seasoned oak barriques. Bright, light lemon/green, it is fragrant and mouthfilling, with a gentle splash of sweetness and strong, vibrant peach, pear and spice flavours, showing excellent delicacy and complexity….
Comments Off on Terrace Edge North Canterbury Pinot Gris 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Certified organic, this is a distinctly medium style of riesling. It has a scented, slightly honeyed bouquet, leading into a rich palate with strong, peachy, gently sweet flavours, moderate acidity, and a smooth, very harmonious finish. It’s already drinking well….
Comments Off on Terrace Edge Liquid Geography North Canterbury Riesling 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This vibrant, youthful, medium-bodied wine is well worth cellaring. Bright, light lemon/green, it has strong, citrusy, peachy flavours, showing very good vigour, delicacy and intensity, and a crisp, off-dry finish. Best drinking 2024+. $20
Comments Off on te Pa Marlborough Riesling 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This youthful, fruit-packed red was hand-picked and matured for nearly a year in French oak barrels. Deep, bright ruby, it is mouthfilling, with concentrated, ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, fresh acidity, savoury notes adding complexity and a well-structured finish….
Comments Off on te Pa Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Still very youthful, this hand-harvested wine was fermented in French oak barrels (35% new). Bright, light yellow/green, with a slightly smoky bouquet, it is full-bodied, with strong, ripe, peachy flavours, showing excellent vibrancy and complexity, fresh acidity and a dry,…
Comments Off on te Pa Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This dark, purple-flushed red is the first cabernet franc from Central Otago. Estate-grown, hand-picked and matured in old oak barrels, it was handled without sulphur, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Impressively concentrated, it is boldly fruity, with fresh, strong blackcurrant,…
Comments Off on Te Kano Land Series Northburn Central Otago Cabernet Franc 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Weighty and subtle, this partly barrel-fermented wine was estate-grown and hand-harvested at Northburn, in the Cromwell Basin. Light lemon/green, it is full-bodied, with fresh, youthful melon/lime flavours, woven with lively acidity, a distinct touch of complexity, and very good delicacy…
Comments Off on Te Kano Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Enjoyable young, but well worth cellaring, this vibrant wine was estate-grown and hand-picked at Northburn and Bannockburn, and fermented and lees-aged for nine months in oak barrels. Bright, light lemon/green, it is mouthfilling, with strong, fresh, peachy, citrusy flavours, oak…
Comments Off on Te Kano Central Otago Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Drinking well from now onwards, this single-vineyard wine was grown at Dillons Point, in the lower Wairau Valley. Bright, light lemon/green, it is mouthfilling and vigorous, with very good intensity of tropical fruit flavours, a herbaceous undercurrent, a touch of…
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Raptor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This stylish young wine was grown in the central Wairau Valley, and fermented and matured for eight months in French oak barriques (partly new). Full-bodied, it has very good intensity of vibrant, peachy, citrusy flavours, gentle mealy and biscuity notes…
Comments Off on Lake Chalice The Raptor Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Designed for cellaring, this deeply coloured red was estate-grown in the Delta Vineyard, in the Southern Valleys. A bold, fruit-packed, very youthful wine, it is fresh and vigorous, with concentrated, berryish, spicy flavours, showing considerable complexity, and good tannin backbone….
Comments Off on Delta Hatters Hill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This fragrant wine was grown ‘predominantly’ at Dillons Point, in the lower Wairau Valley, and fermented in French oak barriques. Bright, light lemon/green, it is elegant and vibrantly fruity, with generous, youthful, citrusy, peachy flavours, a subtle oak influence, slightly…
Comments Off on Delta Hatters Hill Marlborough Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This youthful, finely crafted red was grown at two Bannockburn sites and matured for a year in French oak barriques (24% new). Deep, bright ruby, it is deliciously mouthfilling and sweet-fruited, with rich, ripe cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours,…
Comments Off on Wild Earth Earth and Sky Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This distinctive, ageworthy wine was estate-grown, and fermented and lees-aged for six months in a 50/50 split of tanks and old oak casks. Bright, light lemon/green, it is full-bodied, vibrantly fruity and complex, with vigorous, peachy, spicy, slightly biscuity flavours…
Comments Off on The Elder Martinborough Pinot Gris 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
Full of potential, this rare wine (1000 bottles) was estate-grown and hand-picked at Northburn, in the Cromwell Basin, and fermented and lees-aged for a year in oak barrels. Weighty, with rich, youthful, grapefruit and peach flavours, it has mealy, biscuity…
Comments Off on Te Kano Land Series Northburn Central Otago Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This vivacious rosé was made from pinot noir, hand-picked at Northburn, in the Cromwell Basin. Bright, light pink, it is currently delicious, with fresh strawberry, watermelon and spice flavours, and a finely poised, lengthy finish. $30 (A,UK)
Comments Off on Te Kano Central Otago Rosé 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022
Posted: September 3, 2022
This rich, youthful wine was estate-grown, hand-picked, and fermented and lees-aged for nearly a year in oak barrels. Bright, light lemon/green, it is full-bodied, with strong, ripe, stonefruit flavours, finely integrated toasty oak, balanced acidity, and a slightly creamy, rounded…
Comments Off on Te Kano Central Otago Bannockburn Chardonnay 2021 / 0 View / September 3, 2022