Best Wines in Australia
Lifted floral citrus notes with a good drive of flavour that is clean and refreshing. Absolute purity. Just picked nectarine, fleshy, chalky and delicious.
01. Henschke - 2021 Peggy's Hill Riesling
State: South Australia Category: WhiteBright, vibrant purple/garnet. Chinese 5-spice, pink peppercorn. Fine palate; tannin present but not overpowering.
02. In Praise of Shadows - 2020 'Mankai' - Touriga Nacional, Graciano, Garnacha
State: South Australia Category: RedLove this! Shows savoury almond and flor-like characters on the nose with some dried lemon pith below. The palate has a super fresh and clear, elegant feel. Rich, complex and utterly fascinating. A great example of courageous winemaking.
03. Crittenden Estate Cri de Coeur - 2016 Savagnin
State: Victoria Category: WhiteBright berry and cherry fruit nose with some gently leafy elements, sappy as well. Supple and freshly cut red cherry flavours, smooth, even raspberry finish. Plush. Drink now.
04. Silent Noise - 2021 MF Grenache
State: South Australia Category: RedSea spray on the nose. Salinity, lime zest and lemon oil, citrus and stone fruits on the palate, with lip smacking acidity and a nice long finish.
05. philip shaw wines - 2021 small batch/riesling
State: New South Wales Category: WhitePretty pale hue - silk scarf. Lovely acid line. Tart wild strawberry palate. Subtle. Moreish. Makes you want to sit on the deck of a boat at sunset.
06. Howard Vineyard - 2021 Cabernet Franc Rose
State: South Australia Category: RoséAromatic, slatey and textural. Bright and zingy acid. Concentrated flavour with a rich and lingering phenolic structure that imparts texture and complexity.
07. Battles Wine - 2021 'Blendaberg' Riesling, Gewurztraminer & Pinot Grigio
State: Western Australia Category: WhiteFresh raspberry and wild strawberry fruit aromas, sappy too. The palate is sleekly aligned and has plenty of fresh red fruit pop. Drink now.
08. Hedonist - 2020 Ecology Grenache
State: South Australia Category: RedSpicy, lifted, incredible intensity and complexity across the aromatic profile. Dense, power, weight, line and length all utterly remarkable. Sublime drinking
09. Liebichwein - Liebich Classic Frontignac
State: South Australia Category: FortifiedSubtle strawberry, watermelon aromas, and a bright bust of spiced bread dough, green strawberry and musk. Pretty and moreish for a warm summer's day.
10. Gilbert - 2021 Gilbert Petillant Naturel Rose
State: New South Wales Category: Sparkling
Category Winners
Light and Refreshing
- 01.
Henschke - 2021 Peggy's Hill Riesling
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Lifted floral citrus notes with a good drive of flavour that is clean and refreshing. Absolute purity. Just picked nectarine, fleshy, chalky and delicious. - 02.
philip shaw wines - 2021 small batch/riesling
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Sea spray on the nose. Salinity, lime zest and lemon oil, citrus and stone fruits on the palate, with lip smacking acidity and a nice long finish. - 03.
Moores Hill - 2020 Riesling
State: TasmaniaTASTING NOTES:
Lovely nose. Savoury edge. Alice in Wonderland intrigue – what’s down that rabbit hole? You’ll like what you find. Sweet finish, lovely acid. Drink now. - 04.
Barossa Boy - 2020 Cheeky Tilly Riesling
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Warhead of a wine; punchy lemon zest. Love the pithy texture. The palate is taut, crisp and dry, lots of lemon and citrus. Refreshing. Drink ASAP. - 05.
Vickery - 2021 Watervale Riesling
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Lychee, Turkish delight, musk and refreshing acidity. Loads of flavour. - 06.
Galafrey Wines - 2020 Reserve Riesling
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Warhead of a wine; punchy lemon zest. Love the pithy texture. The palate is taut, crisp and dry, lots of lemon and citrus. Refreshing. Drink ASAP. - 07.
Langmeil - 2021 Live Wire Riesling
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Zippy, fresh and textural. Lovely balance of fruit; acid and savoury. Sweet finish. Moreish. - 08.
Swinney - 2021 Riesling
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Pleasant dinner party starter – begs for seafood. Fresh citrus aromas are so pure. This is a punchy, pure and mouth-watering dry style of white. Delicious! Drink or hold. - 09.
Corryton Burge - 2020 Kith Pinot Gris
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Shy nose of honeysuckle, flowers, lemon/lime peel with raciness on the palate alongside a bitter almond finish. - 10.
Quiet Mutiny - 2020 Charlotte's Elusion Riesling
State: TasmaniaTASTING NOTES:
Playful honeysuckle nose with an acid twang. Tough of salinity at tip of the tail. Makes you want to sit on the grass and check out for the rest of the day. Elegant. Drink now.
Medium Bodied & Textural
- 01.
Battles Wine - 2021 'Blendaberg' Riesling, Gewurztraminer & Pinot Grigio
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Aromatic, slatey and textural. Bright and zingy acid. Concentrated flavour with a rich and lingering phenolic structure that imparts texture and complexity. - 02.
Koerner Wine - 2020 Rolle - Vermentino
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Love this. Warm lemon curd and baked tartin the moment it is turned over. Zesty acidity, chalky finish. Very satisfying. - 03.
Gilbert - 2018 Chardonnay LCR
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Nose is intriguing – the stranger on the train you want to talk to. Lifted popcorn sulphide, baked pear and white florals. Concentrated palate with lemon pith and grapefruit, pear skin, great texture and bright acidity. Flavours twist and turn like a synchronised swimmer. Moreish. - 04.
Save Our Souls - 2018 Chardonnay
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Nice hazelnut and grapefruit pith nose. Palate is textural and lovely, some orange and exotic tropical fruit. - 05.
Borrello Vineyards - 2020 Borrello Vineyards Chardonnay
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Spiced Moroccan lemons, pithy lemon rind texture, nice line of acid, sweet fruit. Has personality. Enjoyable company. - 06.
Hahndorf Hill - 2021 White Mischief Gruner Veltliner
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Grassy, lime and fresh nose. Musk, gooseberry, bananas, sweet fruits, simple. Succulent acid. Moreish. - 07.
Brothers Koerner - 2021 Pinot Gris
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Citrussy, driven stone fruits, hints of ripe tropical fruits with zesty mid-palate and a decent finish with that acid line. Drink now. - 08.
Voyager Estate - 2020 Chenin Blanc
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Good acid, waxy interest and sweet fruits. Crisp and refreshing, drink immediately. - 09.
Silent Noise - 2020 Cloudy But Fine Chardonnay
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Pithy lemon, crunchy green apple. Poised, playful – all at once. Mischievous gleam in the eye. Yum. - 10.
Nichon - 2018 90% Semillon/ 10% Sauvignon Blanc
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Deep white wine, golden colour, ripe peach, butter brioche nose, pithy, juicy and tangy, long finish.
Full Bodied White Wine
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Crittenden Estate Cri de Coeur - 2016 Savagnin
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Love this! Shows savoury almond and flor-like characters on the nose with some dried lemon pith below. The palate has a super fresh and clear, elegant feel. Rich, complex and utterly fascinating. A great example of courageous winemaking. - 02.
Vasse Felix - 2019 Chardonnay
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Very pure and fresh with assertively cut acidity and peach as well as lemon and grapefruit. All nicely in play on the palate, complex and smooth texture and plenty of depth. Drink immediately. - 03.
Voyager Estate - 2019 Chardonnay
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
This sits in the tropical fruit zone with a bright and softly fruity palate, very drinkable and up-front peach and pear here too. Drink now. - 04.
Rogues of the Resistance - 2021 Pecorino
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Reductive and slightly sweaty nose here across tropical and citrus fruits as well as chamomile. The palate is smooth. Consume immediately. - 05.
La Prova - 2021 Fiano
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bright fresh pear and peach fruit aromas here. The palate has a soft fleshy peach fruit core as well as a lemon balm and lemon curd thread. This is very drinkable and even. We like the purity here. - 06.
Mewstone - 2020 Mewstone Chardonnay
State: TasmaniaTASTING NOTES:
Quite tropical aromas here with a little lifted edge. The palate has a rich, easy feel. Plenty of fleshy tropical fruit flavours. Drink ASAP. - 07.
Brave New Wine - 2020 Magical Animal / Chardonnay
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Lots of oak and slightly rustic meaty aromas plus some mousiness on the palate. Drink up! - 08.
Dalwood Estate - 2020 Chardonnay
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Attractively mineral nose with flinty elements as well as lemon and pear fruit aromas. The fresh lemon citrus palate is nicely delivered. Very complete. Drink now. - 09.
Hahndorf Hill - 2019 Reserve Gruner Veltliner
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
A wealth of ripe peach and some more tropical fruits like mango and papaya, this has intensity. The palate has rich and ripe sweetly fruited style, lots of fruit flesh. Drink now. - 10.
Bromley Wines - 2015 Alchemy Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Sweet smelling lemon and some grassy elements too, this has some depth and gentle toasty nuances. The palate has a smooth, easygoing feel, soft, pear and lemon fruits. Drink now.
Light and Refreshing Red
- 01.
In Praise of Shadows - 2020 'Mankai' - Touriga Nacional, Graciano, Garnacha
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bright, vibrant purple/garnet. Chinese 5-spice, pink peppercorn. Fine palate; tannin present but not overpowering. - 02.
Penley Estate - 2021 Giliam Light Dry Red
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Pretty good depth and drive, has dark berry, blueberry and fine tannins that hold well. Great fruit, well made. Seamless and long. Drink over the next seven years. - 03.
Silent Noise - 2021 MF Grenache
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bright berry and cherry fruit nose with some gently leafy elements, sappy as well. Supple and freshly cut red cherry flavours, smooth, even raspberry finish. Plush. Drink now. - 04.
Howard Vineyard - 2021 Sangiovese
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bright garnet. Raspberry, and strawberry lip balm. Fine tannin. Creamy palate. Sweet fruit. - 05.
Penley Estate - 2021 Francis Cabernet Franc
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Vibrant purple plums. Peppercorn. Broody. Nice and stemmy. Very lively. - 06.
smallfry - 2021 jellyfish grenache
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Earthy, bouncy and vibrant. Lovely palate. Has all the parts. - 07.
Brothers Koerner - 2021 Light Red (Pinot Noir/ Pinot Gris Blend)
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
A vibrant wine with notes of cherry balanced well with earthiness and crunch. Simply a delicious drop. - 08.
Dr. Edge Winemaking - 2021 Rouge
State: TasmaniaTASTING NOTES:
Has a Campari vibe with blood orange and rhubarb notes. The palate is vegetal with an excellent firmness and good balance. - 09.
Lansdowne Wine - 2021 New Pinot
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Very fresh strawberry fruits and wild cherry as well as sappy elements, blood orange, Campari, too. This is on the money, elegant and fresh, crisp palate here. Lacy tannins. Drink now.
Medium & Bodied Red
- 01.
Hedonist - 2020 Ecology Grenache
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Fresh raspberry and wild strawberry fruit aromas, sappy too. The palate is sleekly aligned and has plenty of fresh red fruit pop. Drink now. - 02.
Silent Noise - 2021 FO Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Super peppery nose, white pepper and bright fresh berry fruits, really spicy. The palate has a fresh, vivid and sleek feel. Acid chimes in. Seriously polished texture. Like this. Drink or hold. - 03.
Bondar - 2020 Rayner Vineyard Grenache
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Herbaceous leafy characters and cherry fruits. Plush, driven and juicy with oak balance, and good tannis. - 04.
Harrison - 2020 Vento do Mar / Cabernet franc
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Aromatic, juicy and spicy. Kinda gorgeous, too. Bunchy, herbal and savoury. Plush, black tea. Good structure. - 05.
Murdoch Hill - 2020 The Phaeton Pinot Noir
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Subtle nose, wild cherry palate. Light on the palate but flavour is direct. Lean but beautifully formed – like a whippet. Negroni finish. YUM. You’ll want the whole bottle for yourself. - 06.
Hedonist - 2020 Tempranillo
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Outback Oz – walk through the scrub. Eucalypt across nose and palate. White pepper at tail. Very pleasant. - 07.
Langmeil Winery - 2020 Rough Diamond Grenache
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Has a dark brightness if such a thing is possible. A restrained nose, but a flood of mouth filling energy. - 08.
Murdoch Hill - 2020 The Apollo Pinot Noir
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Expressively fragrant and complex, there’s a ton of sappy perfume here and plenty of cherry fruit on offer, too. The palate is nicely articulated in that there’s detail and texture and interest here. This has a lot of appeal. Drink now. - 09.
Hither & Yon - 2020 Grenache Touriga ( 70%/ 30%)
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Pretty red fruits on a cool morning. Yet generous and earthy and bright and good. - 10.
Best's Great Western - 2020 Cabernet Franc
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
A dark eucalypt forest with woody and herbaceous qualities. Bright and fleshy, and packed with loads of personality and character, it features an exciting, dusty minerality that is rare in Australian wine.
Full Bodied Red
- 01.
Little Frances - 2020 Greenock Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Think velvet smoking jacket with lots of cherry ripe and dark chocolate. A big beast of a wine that should be very popular with plush bold fruit and power. - 02.
Masterstroke - 2019 Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Blue fruits and medium body, lovely fruit spice and mocha oak. Energetic, rich and dense with long herbal notes. Great balance. - 03.
Hither & Yon - 2020 Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Lifted dark berry fruits on the nose of blackberry alongside bramble. Good tension and fruit drive. Brooding and lovely chewy tannins. This is a swashbuckling wine. - 04.
Rose Kentish Wines - 2018 Shiraz Tempranillo
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Big and bold, rich and ripe. Sweet Christmas cake fruit that is fresh with spicy fruit. Bitter and sweet elements are in harmony. - 05.
Pyren Vineyard - 2019 Pyren Vineyard Union (34% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot, 1% Shiraz)
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Attractive bunchy and sappy aromas with red plum, strawberry and spice aromas. Complex and fresh. The palate has fine tannins, fresh and lively and well-defined. Crunchy red and pink berry flavours sit well. Drink or hold. - 06.
Chaffey Bros - 2019 Evangeline Syrah
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Nice acid line. Shows vibrancy with density. Great red and blue fruit aromas with sweet spice. Bright and silky with a generous intensity. Very drinkable. - 07.
Hesketh - 2019 G.A.R. Great Australian Red
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Blackcurrant and cassis, violets, graphite, supple palate, fresh acidity and long finish of grainy tannins. Well-integrated oak support. - 08.
Penley Estate - 2019 Helios Cabernet Sauvignon
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Nice cassis on the nose, earthy, black and blue fruits with well incorporated tannins, structure and length. - 09.
Penley Estate - 2018 Eos
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Minty blackcurrant, thyme, basil, full rich palate of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, linear drive, long finish of driving fine-grained tannin. - 10.
Rose Kentish Wines - 2019 Tempranillo Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Medium weight and decent depth of berry and plum fruit flavours here, this has plenty of fresh, taut tannin and a little cocoa powder to close. Drink or hold.
Sparkling - Charmat Transfer Method Traditional
- 01.
Crescendo - Methode traditionelle Sparkling / Chardonnay Pinot Noir
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Electrifying steely chalky nose, youthful, energised and siting in its youth. Bright tropical and stone fruits. Acidity sits well. Drink now. - 02.
Langmeil Winery - 2020 Three Gardens Viognier Marsanne Roussanne
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
A sweet marzipan fruit tart that bursts with lovely citrus and almond. - 03.
Gilbert - 2016 Methode Traditionelle
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Bright light strawberry and red apple fruit aromas here. There’s a fresh and crisp red apple fruit palate. Crisp. Drink now. - 04.
The Vegan Wine Project - Cuvée
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Peach and tropical fruit aromas and a little sweet-ish edge to the palate. Drink now. - 05.
Jansz Tasmania - Premium Rosé
State: TasmaniaTASTING NOTES:
Some honey and a dry fresh palate that holds a crisp, focused linear shape. Carries some development well. Drink now. - 06.
Gilbert - 2016 Gilbert Blanc de Blancs
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Gently flinty and some bread depth as well as fresh almond and apple. The palate has a smooth lemon core, dry with phenolic drive to close. Drink now. - 07.
Dunes & Greene - Dunes & Greene Prosecco
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bright peach and a gently sweet, easy palate. Apple and pear. Hints of sandalwood Drink now. - 08.
La Maschera - 2020 Prosecco
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Ripe yellow apples, custard, sweet spices, saffron, lemon peel on the mid palate and nice long finish. - 09.
Taylor Made - Prosecco
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Simple bright lemon and yeasty pastry notes here. Light apple and crisp texture. Drink now. - 10.
Lakey Farm - 2017 Ray-Monde Deux “Blue Devil” Sparkling Rose
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Floral aromas, wild strawberries, red currants, sweet spices, saffron with zesty, fresh long finish.
Sparkling - Pet Nat
- 01.
Gilbert - 2021 Gilbert Petillant Naturel Rose
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Subtle strawberry, watermelon aromas, and a bright bust of spiced bread dough, green strawberry and musk. Pretty and moreish for a warm summer's day. - 02.
Break Free - 2021 Bliss Bomb Chenin Blanc
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bubblegum, juicy and pretty. Bold natural wine, funky and textural. - 03.
Dhiaga - 2020 Hopscato
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Ginger beer, lemon peel and home-made lemonade aromas. Ginger palate, gentle bubbles, gingerbread finish. Delicious. - 04.
Minimum Wines - 2021 Hailstorm Special Pét Nat // Sangiovese/Chardonnay
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Ruby red grapefruit, mandarin peel aromas, nutty aldehyde. Bread dough saline finish and a sweep of gentle petilliance. Lovely. - 05.
EDAN WINES - 2021 Grenache Rose
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Shy aromas of strawberry and white pepper. Bright bubbles, strawberries and cream on the finish. Pretty and fun drinking. - 06.
Gilbert - 2021 Gilbert Petillant Naturel Riesling
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
A refreshing old fashioned lemonade, cloudy, acidity. Delicious. - 07.
Hughes & Hughes - 2021 Soiree
State: TasmaniaTASTING NOTES:
A spicy undercurrent; creaming soda, musk, grape bubblegum and cinnamon aromas. Tart raspberry flavours. It’s Molly Ringwald – Pretty in Pink. Fun and very drinkable - 08.
Vino Volta - 2021 Methode Ancestrale Chenin Blanc
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Some spice and ginger, fresh and a good amount of fizz. - 09.
Little Brunswick Wine Co - 2021 Tidy Town Shiraz Pet Nat
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Dark, brooding fruits, dense and has structure, with a touch of bitter seeds. Very intriguing. - 10.
Brave New Wine - 2021 Nat Daddy / Sauvignon Blanc/Shiraz
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Initially baffling, herbs and tart cherry, jubey blackcurrant flavours on the palate, gentle petilliance. This is the weird cool kid in class you want to hang out with.
Rose
- 01.
Varney Wines - 2021 Entrada Grenache Rose
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
White flowers in a field, slightly under ripe cherry, but not in a bad way. Crunch of fresh acid, pretty, and really enjoyable mouthful, chalky textural finish. Well made. - 02.
Howard Vineyard - 2021 Cabernet Franc Rose
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Pretty pale hue - silk scarf. Lovely acid line. Tart wild strawberry palate. Subtle. Moreish. Makes you want to sit on the deck of a boat at sunset. - 03.
Gilbert - 2021 Gilbert Rose
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Pretty pale and pink. The palate is nice and soft but still holds a good acid line. Some phenolic to round it out. Very succulent, mouth watering and truly gluggable. - 04.
Jericho - 2021 Adelaide Hills Rose'
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Fresh fruit, apples, pink grapefruit, integrated acid, well balanced. Pretty and appealing. - 05.
Maidenii - 2020 Drii Rose by Maidenii Bottle
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Strong smokey sulphides, palate is complex texturally; lingers with a saline and caramelised-flavour. - 06.
Chaffey Bros - 2020 Lux Venit Rose
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Shy nose, bronze and bitter the palate opens up into a delicious tasty explosion. Good length and phenolic interest. - 07.
Aziza's Rose 2019 - 2019 Shiraz
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Lightly-bruised wild strawberry, Campari and Amaro notes, slightly burnt toffee; layered and really interesting. Dark, aged, and complex. Negroni-like - 08.
Chaffey Bros - 2021 Not Your Grandma's Rose
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Rose-perfumed nose. Bright, bouncy and crisp with light apricot, crunchy red apple and strawberry with a steely line pulling it through. Lovely. - 09.
Voyager Estate - 2021 Rose
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Nice savoury interest on the nose while the saline palate is lovely, succulent and bright; there is a refreshing, crunchy acidity and good fruit drive with a clean and crunchy finish. - 10.
Bondar - 2021 Rosé
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
The pink is so pale it’s almost undetectable but the nose isn’t shy, it leaps out of the glass. The acid takes the lead on the dried apricot and grapefruit palate. Balanced and fresh. Dinner party winner.
Vermouth
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Adelaide Hills Distillery - Rosso Vermouth
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Classic sweet vermouth; very easy to drink and would make a whole lot of delicious cocktails. - 02.
Adelaide Hills Distillery - Dry Vermouth
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Aromatic, dry and botanical; balanced sugar and acid. Intriguing. - 03.
Imperial Measures Distilling - 2019 SV Sweet Vermouth
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bright and citrusy with a hint of pith and a nice, dry finish. - 04.
The Craft & Co - Rose Vermouth
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Very aromatic with lots of complexity, balanced acidity and sugar. Very good. - 05.
Maidenii - 2018 Maidenii Kina Quinquina Bottle (750ml)
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Bright, citrusy and botanical. Delicious. - 06.
Adelaide Hills Distillery - Rose Vermouth
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Aromatic, sweet and balanced. Light acidity is integrated well. - 07.
Hughes&Hughes - 2019 Hughes&Hughes Riveaux Rd Vermouth
State: TasmaniaTASTING NOTES:
Nuanced, sweet vermouth with upfront botanicals. Perfect for a sweet cocktail. - 08.
Chalari Wines - 2020 Retsina
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Iodine on the nose, dry. Lots of stone fruit, green apples and lemon. Interesting and sessionable. - 09.
Kangarilla Road Winery - 2018 The Veil Vermentino Under Flor
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Dry and acidic, interesting expresion. - 10.
Brave New Wine - 2020 Fizzard of Aus / Vermentino/Botanicals/Honey
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Fizzy, dry and light.
Skin Contact
- 01.
worlds apart wines - 2020 hope forest
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
White flowers, orange blossom and chamomile with a fresh line of acidity. Approachable for those new to skin contact; nicely done. - 02.
Koerner Wine - 2020 Pigato - Vermentino
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Lifted lime, tangerine and bitter apricot kernel. Nice and light phenolics. A summer sipper. - 03.
Fin - 2020 Mahady / Roussane
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Shy on the nose but the palate rocks. Think orange peel, a nice acid line, charred pineapple, lemon oil and fennel. - 04.
LA VIOLETTA - 2021 Lounge O
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Pale salmon in colour, mandarin, dried roses, herbs and a lovely acid line. Sweet cherry tomato-ramato party. - 05.
Unico Zelo - 2020 'Esoterico' Amber Wine
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
The lifted orange spice has a nice phenolic grip, full of orange and nectarine. A spicy and salivating seville orange marmalade. - 06.
Varney Wines - 2021 Riesling Fiano
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Green apples, stone fruit, citrus and nashi pear. Clean on the finish with lip smacking acidity. - 07.
smallfry wines - 2021 Tangerine Dream, semillon, pedro ximenez, riesling, roussanne, muscat
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Light skin contact with a ginger spice kick. Tannins are grippy and chewy. Racy acidity. - 08.
Vino Volta - 2020 Different Skins Gewurtztraminer / Frontignac
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Pretty on the eye, pinky rouge, candied orange, dried rose petals, beautiful tart acidity and really lovely energy. - 09.
Frankly This Wine Was Made By Bob - 2019 Juice
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Classic spiced ginger, apricot and stone fruit aromas. Lost of interest, phenolics are balanced.
Fortified
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Battle of Bosworth - 2019 Vintage Fortified Touriga
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Dense blood plums, weighty with spicy incense. Hello! A fine balance of intense fruit, power, presence with a bold acid drive and fine tannin structure. Kudos. - 02.
Liebichwein - Liebich Classic Frontignac
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Spicy, lifted, incredible intensity and complexity across the aromatic profile. Dense, power, weight, line and length all utterly remarkable. Sublime drinking - 03.
SCION - 2020 Muscat X / Brown Muscat
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Dusty orange marmalade, lifted white floral aromatics and oxidative profile, beautiful. Great line, length, power and presence. Finish is sublime. Great! - 04.
Liebichwein - Liebich Classic Semillon
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Lovely raisin-driven oxidative nose, lifted and dense. Firm acid, bright - great line and length. Kudos. - 05.
CORYMBIA - Corymbia Extra Dry
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Beautifully lifted fino-esque nose. Kudos. Lemon Pith Acid, long and broad - supported by an intense saline drive. - 06.
SCION - 2019 Muscat Nouveau / Brown Muscat
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Lifted, orange and mandarin aromatics. Lychees and white flowers. Beautifully well-balanced palate weight and shape. A joy to judge. - 07.
Mitchell Harris Wines - Blanc# 1 by the Maker, The Muse and the Alchemist
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Oak-driven, marzipan lifted nose - good drive through the palate - although showcasing some more tired, oxidative aromatics that present as disjointed. - 08.
SCION - 2019 After Dark / Durif
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Bright, purple, vibrant and electric in colour. Reduction showcased on the nose that's a little distracting. The palate is a little distracting/disjointed and showcasing as juvenile. Time in a bottle will serve this very well. - 09.
Mitchell Harris Wines - 2015 Sabre Ratafia
State: Victoria - 10.
Crittenden Estate Macvin #2 - Savagnin
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
A little cheesy on the nose, showing some attenuation. Lovely high acid although the interplay between oxidative and non-oxidative characters is distracting.
Top 10 Red Wines
- 01.
In Praise of Shadows - 2020 'Mankai' - Touriga Nacional, Graciano, Garnacha
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bright, vibrant purple/garnet. Chinese 5-spice, pink peppercorn. Fine palate; tannin present but not overpowering. - 02.
Silent Noise - 2021 MF Grenache
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bright berry and cherry fruit nose with some gently leafy elements, sappy as well. Supple and freshly cut red cherry flavours, smooth, even raspberry finish. Plush. Drink now. - 03.
Hedonist - 2020 Ecology Grenache
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Fresh raspberry and wild strawberry fruit aromas, sappy too. The palate is sleekly aligned and has plenty of fresh red fruit pop. Drink now. - 04.
Silent Noise - 2021 FO Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Super peppery nose, white pepper and bright fresh berry fruits, really spicy. The palate has a fresh, vivid and sleek feel. Acid chimes in. Seriously polished texture. Like this. Drink or hold. - 05.
Bondar - 2020 Rayner Vineyard Grenache
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Herbaceous leafy characters and cherry fruits. Plush, driven and juicy with oak balance, and good tannis. - 06.
Penley Estate - 2021 Giliam Light Dry Red
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Pretty good depth and drive, has dark berry, blueberry and fine tannins that hold well. Great fruit, well made. Seamless and long. Drink over the next seven years. - 07.
Masterstroke - 2019 Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Blue fruits and medium body, lovely fruit spice and mocha oak. Energetic, rich and dense with long herbal notes. Great balance. - 08.
Hither & Yon - 2020 Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Lifted dark berry fruits on the nose of blackberry alongside bramble. Good tension and fruit drive. Brooding and lovely chewy tannins. This is a swashbuckling wine. - 09.
Little Frances - 2020 Greenock Shiraz
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Think velvet smoking jacket with lots of cherry ripe and dark chocolate. A big beast of a wine that should be very popular with plush bold fruit and power. - 10.
Battle of Bosworth - 2019 Vintage Fortified Touriga
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Dense blood plums, weighty with spicy incense. Hello! A fine balance of intense fruit, power, presence with a bold acid drive and fine tannin structure. Kudos.
Top 10 White Wines
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Henschke - 2021 Peggy's Hill Riesling
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Lifted floral citrus notes with a good drive of flavour that is clean and refreshing. Absolute purity. Just picked nectarine, fleshy, chalky and delicious. - 02.
Crittenden Estate Cri de Coeur - 2016 Savagnin
State: VictoriaTASTING NOTES:
Love this! Shows savoury almond and flor-like characters on the nose with some dried lemon pith below. The palate has a super fresh and clear, elegant feel. Rich, complex and utterly fascinating. A great example of courageous winemaking. - 03.
philip shaw wines - 2021 small batch/riesling
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Sea spray on the nose. Salinity, lime zest and lemon oil, citrus and stone fruits on the palate, with lip smacking acidity and a nice long finish. - 04.
Battles Wine - 2021 'Blendaberg' Riesling, Gewurztraminer & Pinot Grigio
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Aromatic, slatey and textural. Bright and zingy acid. Concentrated flavour with a rich and lingering phenolic structure that imparts texture and complexity. - 05.
Gilbert - 2021 Gilbert Petillant Naturel Rose
State: New South WalesTASTING NOTES:
Subtle strawberry, watermelon aromas, and a bright bust of spiced bread dough, green strawberry and musk. Pretty and moreish for a warm summer's day. - 06.
Moores Hill - 2020 Riesling
State: TasmaniaTASTING NOTES:
Lovely nose. Savoury edge. Alice in Wonderland intrigue – what’s down that rabbit hole? You’ll like what you find. Sweet finish, lovely acid. Drink now. - 07.
Heggies Vineyard - Cloudline Chardonnay
State: South Australia - 08.
Koerner Wine - 2020 Rolle - Vermentino
State: South AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Love this. Warm lemon curd and baked tartin the moment it is turned over. Zesty acidity, chalky finish. Very satisfying. - 09.
Gilbert - 2019 Gilbert Chardonnay
State: New South Wales - 10.
Break Free - 2021 Bliss Bomb Chenin Blanc
State: Western AustraliaTASTING NOTES:
Bubblegum, juicy and pretty. Bold natural wine, funky and textural.