Posted: May 2, 2018
Very bright and shiny golden wine rich with peach and pineapple aromas with some strong vanilla oak characters. Complex flinty flavours carried all the way by gentle acid. 3-5
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Posted: May 2, 2018
A lovely intensity of lifted floral pear and banana-like varietal fruit on both the nose and following through to the palate with the creamy vanilla oak giving it complexity. 3-5
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Still amazingly youthful with a long way to go yet. Attractive aged marmalade-like characters on the nose. Palate showing developed characters but still very fresh. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin Series 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / May 2, 2018
Posted: May 2, 2018
A fuller style with great golden hues. Rich ripe fruit expression on the nose; hints of lemons. The high level of acidity on the palate suggests a long way to go. 5+
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Posted: May 2, 2018
Crisp green apple nose with citrussy freshness. Lively palate; lovely lemon rind flavours with good mouthfeel. Drink now or cellar it. 5+
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Posted: November 9, 2017
An interesting light, spicy and plain shiraz with reserved dark fruit showing a savoury edge.
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Posted: November 9, 2017
Excellent green hues here with distinctive barrel ferment/burnt match elements to the nose. Plenty of interest on the lovely rich and complex palate with fresh line of acid.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Dense raspberry jam nose and a powerful well balanced berry fruit palate with soft drying tannins. Needs food! 3-5
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2016 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Fresh lifted and spicy varietal fruit aromas and great mix of savoury, herbal and citrus flavours on the long, delicious palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Eden Valley Riesling 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Quite a hot nose with lovely citrus lift and loads of citrus flavours with excellent acid backbone. Great palate balance.
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Posted: November 9, 2017
Lingering lemon sherbet-like aromas fill the glass with fragrance and has excellent lemony citrus depth to the palate. Will age very well. “A really lovely wine”, thought one judge.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
An old school style dominated by the spicy oak with chocolaty elements and slight mintiness.
Comments Off on McGuigan Farms Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
A vibrant, generous and very flavoursome wine with gorgeous dark fruit characters, very good use of oak and smart drying tannins.
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Posted: November 9, 2017
A balanced and interesting style that’s a complex mix of varietal fruit, toasty oak and crisp acidity with good winemaking skills
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve HV Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2015 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Aromas and flavours in the subtle lemon/citrus spectrum. Needs several more years to shine. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2017 / 0 View / November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Limes and grapefruit on the nose and refreshing, high acid, palate with vibrant flavour profile and a crisp finish. 5+
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Delicate lime/lemon sherbet bouquet with an interesting varietal fruit palate that’s developing nicely. Has years ahead of it yet.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Light fresh aromas with lemon zest characters and a simple, fresh, savoury palate.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
A simple, well made and elegant young semillon that has a chalky lemony bouquet and lovely lemon juice-like flavour profile.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A simple, somewhat tight, citrus nose with lovely fruit intensity on the long fresh palate that has a tight line of lemony acidity.
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Posted: September 6, 2017
Dense rich prune/licorice aromas and very intense flavours of oak and prunes. Good cellaring potential.
Comments Off on McGuigan Farms Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Subdued nose; underlying dark sweet fruits. Sinewy palate with appealing sweet/sour flavours. 3-5
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Posted: September 6, 2017
A tight and lean style that has cool stalky red berry fruit, nice savoury oak and obvious acidity with great flavour persistence.
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve Bainton Vineyard Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
A sweeter commercial style with good integration of toasty oak and creamy citrus fruit.
Comments Off on McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / September 6, 2017
Posted: September 6, 2017
Toasty citrus bouquet; lifted medicinal notes. Soft and round in the mouth with sweet fruit flavours.
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Posted: June 30, 2017
Still very youthful and very grippy style with Ribena/roasted nut characters. Good tannins.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Pioneers Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Nice nose with pungent complexity. Savoury palate; good integration of the fruit and oak with a lively line of acid. 3-5
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Posted: June 30, 2017
Complex but restrained aromas with an earthy lift. Very soft palate; zesty and fresh and showing lovely varietal fruit and tobacco oak.
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Posted: June 30, 2017
Closed restrained nose that smells of “rain on asphalt!” thought one judge. Warm and powerful in the mouth with some “grippiness”. “The tannins are lovely”, said another. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan The Philosophy South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
“Alive and lovely”, enthused one judge. Has elements of blueberries, beetroot and mulberries on the nose. Blackberry sweetness on the palate, good tannin length with a light finish. 5+
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Posted: June 15, 2017
Smells of orange blossoms with a lovely floral lift and has a long, lingering, full-flavoured apricot and lime-like palate. Still very closed and tight.
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Posted: June 15, 2017
“The winemaker has shown great understanding and expression of the varietal fruit”, said one judge. Will be very interesting in a few years. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin Series 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Floral honeydew aromas and nicely weighted palate with some powerful acidity.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Eden Valley Riesling 2014 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Lifted spicy red fruit bouquet and simple vibrant fruit driven palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Cellar Select Petit Verdot Barossa Valley Sparkling 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A lovely spicy red berry bouquet and a balanced, slightly savory, palate with spicy vibrancy and touch of herbs.
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Posted: May 14, 2017
Bright, lively style smelling of passionfruit and lemon peel. The palate is balanced and crisp with plenty of citrus and tropical flavours. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / May 14, 2017
Posted: May 14, 2017
Fragrances of limes and citrus blossom and fresh vibrant grassy/lemon curd palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2014 / 0 View / May 14, 2017
Posted: May 14, 2017
Firm elegant style with attractive spicy peppery varietal fruit and appealing sweet oak.
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Posted: May 14, 2017
In the tropical fruit spectrum offering good consumer appeal for early drinking.
Comments Off on McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay 2014 / 0 View / May 14, 2017
Posted: April 28, 2017
Subtle aromas of nectarines and cashews and a seamless, beautifully poised, palate with flavours of vanilla, cinnamon and caramel with a gentle touch of oak.
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2013 / 0 View / April 28, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Nose showing tropical characters with a citrus lift to the balanced sweet fruit palate.
Comments Off on McGuigan Black Label South Eastern Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Restrained lemon sherbet aromatics and bright citrus palate with a floral touch.
Comments Off on McGuigan Black Label SEA Pinot Grigio 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Fresh peach nose with a dash of citrus and simple but attractive varietal fruit palate exhibiting a hint of toast.
Comments Off on McGuigan Black Label SEA Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A great young wine that’s lean, tight and focussed needing more time. Has a subtlety of apples, lemons and tropical elements. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Fresh peach nose with a dash of citrus and simple but attractive varietal fruit palate exhibiting a hint of toast.
Comments Off on McGuigan Black Label SEA Chardonnay 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A great young wine that’s lean, tight and focussed needing more time. Has a subtlety of apples, lemons and tropical elements. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
Attractive sherbety citrus characters on the nose with nice taut citrus flavours supported by a good acid backbone. 5+
Comments Off on McGuigan The Shortlist Hunter Valley Semillon 2016 / 0 View / April 26, 2017
Posted: April 26, 2017
A very nice wine with a funky nose showing lots of attractive toasty oak. Long, flinty palate with peachy fruit, well integrated oak and a warming finish. “Could age forever”, said one.
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