Posted: September 4, 2019
Delicate pretty cherry and strawberry fruit fragrances with a touch of toastiness. Lovely interplay of fruit and complex secondary notes on the palate. “More-ish.”
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Southern Highlands Brut Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Robust honeycomb/fruit nose. “Could smell this all day,” enthused one judge. Lovely combination of freshness and complexity on the palate with lots of aged notes.
Comments Off on Centennial Vineyards Brut Traditionelle Southern Highlands Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A big complex style that’s ageing well and has nice creaminess.
Comments Off on Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Slight confectionery notes to the nose with a lean, straightforward, palate.
Comments Off on Canard-Duchêne Champagne, France Brut NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Complex toasty rancio/raisin bouquet Intense and luscious toffee/caramel flavours and developing some age.
Comments Off on Andrew Buller Wines Cannobie Rutherglen Muscat NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lovely burnt caramel/toffee bouquet and very sweet dark toffee flavours with balancing acidity.
Comments Off on Andrew Buller Wines Cannobie Rutherglen Tokay NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Aromas of dark chocolate with burnt orange characters. Velvety smooth palate with very ripe, very sweet fruit. Different style!
Comments Off on Andrew Buller Wines Cannobie Rutherglen Tawny NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Rich ripe chocolaty bouquet and a ‘rustic’ palate with loads of complex flavours and balancing tannins.
Comments Off on Andrew Buller Wines Traditional Method Old Vine Rutherglen Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Some oak influence obvious on the spicy raisin nose with a young floral fruit palate that has a high level of acidity.
Comments Off on All Saints Estate Rutherglen Muscat NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Traditional style with gorgeous spicy peppery elements, some sweetness and oaky notes.
Comments Off on Mount Avoca Jack Barry Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Fresh citrus fruit fragrances laced with funky aged notes. Creamy in the mouth, excellent acid structure and hint of honeycomb-like sweetness.
Comments Off on Achille Princier Grande Reserve Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
“Complex and complete,” said one judge. And yet it still has lovely retained freshness. Buttery brioche bouquet and subtle fruit flavours on the creamy smooth palate.
Comments Off on Jeeper Premier Cru Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
“Yum!” Aromas of porcini mushrooms, stewed fruits and subtle honey citrus notes. Very complex flavour profile with subtle earthy/Vegemite notes.
Comments Off on Jeeper Extra Brut Naturelle Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Good aromatic lift of fruit and yeasty complexity with subtle strawberry flavours laced with toasty/savoury nuances.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grand Rose Champagne Sparkling Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
The nose is a melange of roasted nuts, subtle glace fruits and hints of malo creaminess. “Superb” fruit driven palate with nice savoury complexity. Complex but shows restraint.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grande Reserve Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A complex mix of excellent primary fruit with classic brioche/yeast characters. Tight mineral palate – silky in the mouth, lots of yeasty complexity and succulent acidity.
Comments Off on Jeeper Grand Assemblage Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lifted perfumed fragrances with nice palate weight and length with good grip and texture.
Comments Off on Andreola Sesto Senso Superiore DOCG Valdobbiadene, Italy Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Citrussy aromatic complexity, creamy in the mouth and finishing dry.
Comments Off on Andreola Dirupo Superiore DOCG Valdobbiadene, Italy Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtly perfumed nose with good acid/sweetness balance to the citrussy palate.
Comments Off on Andreola Verv Extra Dry DOC Treviso, Italy Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtle fruit nose with leesy notes and tight, well-balanced and super fresh drier style palate developing some complexity.
Comments Off on Perelada Cava Brut Reserva DO Cava, Spain Brut Cava NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nice nutty complexity to the strawberry-like nose and has a leaner, crisper and dryer style of palate.
Comments Off on Maison Alexandre Bonnet Perle Rosee Les Riceys, France Pinot Noir Rosé Brut NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Good aperitif style showing excellent aged complexity that interplays nicely with the fresher fruit characters.
Comments Off on Maison Alexandre Bonnet Les Riceys, France Blanc de Noirs NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Very complex toasty aroma profile with underlying citrus fruit. The lovely vibrant palate exhibits excellent freshness, length, depth and precision.
Comments Off on Maison Alexandre Bonnet Harmonie de Blancs Les Riceys, France Brut NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A complex bouquet of honey and toast with a creamy edge to it. Very good flavour complexity with excellent length and balance. Good palate texture.
Comments Off on Maison Alexandre Bonnet Grande Reserve Les Riceys, France Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Peaches and melons on the nose with subtle yeasty notes. Very well balanced palate – lovely length of lemony/citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Jean Pernet Brut Tradition Champagne Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A plum jam-like bouquet and very youthful fresh berry and plum palate. Crisp finish.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Peppermint Paddock McLaren Vale Sparkling Chambourcin Shiraz Graciano NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Developed nutty honeyed aromas and sweet and creamy in the mouth.
Comments Off on Sorriso King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Subtle, slight hessian-like aromas and a nicely balanced pear/pineapple palate.
Comments Off on Whispers South Eastern Australia Sparkling White NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Pretty, perfumed, slightly candied, aromas with spicy notes. Lovely sweet and spicy intensity of blackberry flavours
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Flinty lemon sherbet fragrances and attractive aperitif style palate.
Comments Off on Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Sparkling NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Intense citrus aromas with a lovely nutty lift. Soft in the mouth, slight sweetness and zippy fresh acidity to balance.
Comments Off on Eight Carat McLaren Vale Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A pretty nose; lots of strawberry fruit with nutty notes. An appealing, slightly sweet, fleshy palate. Has length and balance.
Comments Off on Matahiwi Estate Wairarapa Brut Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Zesty fresh citrus aromas and light palate with nice mousse and upfront fruit sweetness all nicely supported by crisp acidity.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A riper fruit bouquet showing some complexity developing. Lovely citrus fruit expression on the well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A citrus nose with a sweet brioche-like lift. Fine fresh fruit flavours laced with toasty notes. Very quaffable.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Lovely fragrant freshness of florals and strawberries. Creamy mousse and good flavour intensity with zippy acidity.
Comments Off on Wills Domain Cuvée d’Elevage Margaret River Sparkling Merlot Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Blue cheese-like complexity to the nose and a precise lemony palate.
Comments Off on Wills Domain Cuvée d’Elevage Margaret River Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Muted almond bouquet and slightly austere, but attractive, sweet pear flavours.
Comments Off on Preece King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Delicate floral nose with sherbet notes and sweet complexity to the palate.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Nagambie Blanc de Blancs NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Attractive yeasty notes to the nose with subtle strawberry aromas. Palate has lovely zesty freshness and nice sweet dosage.
Comments Off on Ernest Rapeneau Epernay Brut Rosé NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose is a nutty complexity of aromas with subtle florals. Palate had depth, length and complexity yet is still fresh.
Comments Off on Ernest Rapeneau Epernay Brut NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Attractive citrusy aromas and a clean fresh and long lingering palate showing some delicacy of fruit and a hint of texture.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
A lovely fresh and delicate wine with good intensity of green apple characters and some mineral elements.
Comments Off on Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Prosecco NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Toast nutty honeyed bouquet and fine developed and well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Montegrande Asolo Prosecco DOC NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Savoury nose with a herbal edge and quite a complex, sweet and developed palate.
Comments Off on Cornaro Asolo Prosecco DOC NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: September 4, 2019
Nose has a nice varietal lift with fresh pear/apple flavours.
Comments Off on Allan Scott Cecilia Brut Methode Traditionnelle Marlborough Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut NV / 0 View / September 4, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
Delightful nose opens up with rancio, dried fruits and mocha. Palate is fine, layered, balanced and silky smooth. “A true tawny – sweet but not cloying,” said one judge. $95
Comments Off on Carmine’s The Tribute (35 Years Old) South Australia Rare Tawny NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
A fine flinty citrussy and toasty complexity to the nose with a well constructed palate that has a lovely flavour profile and the acid and sweetness in perfect balance.
Comments Off on Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Central Otago Brut NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019
Posted: July 3, 2019
An easy drinking “bubbly” – lots of citrus characters with slight toastiness.
Comments Off on Zilzie Estate Selection 23 Australia Sparkling NV / 0 View / July 3, 2019