Mount Vincent – Hunter Valley – http://www.mvewines.com.au “Walaga” Semillon Verdelho 2004 – Honey and tropical fruits. Nice in the mouth but finishes a bit too broad. 86/100 “Walaga” Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006 – Aromas of gooseberry and grass. Crisp palate that finishes short. 84/100 “Toronto” Verdelho 2004 – Tropical fruits on the nose. Palate is […]
Category: Good Food and Wine 2007
Margan – Hunter Valley – http://www.margan.com.au/ Verdelho 2006 – Apple and lemon aromas. Palate has some good cleansing acid. Not bad at all. 87/100 Semillon 2006 – Aromas like lemon meringue and freshly baked apple pie! The acid is strong but focused. A nice wine with room for development. 88/100 Saignee Shiraz 2006 – Cherry […]
Keith Tulloch – Hunter Valley – http://www.keithtullochwine.com.au/ Semillon 2006 – Pears and lemony nose. Really lovely balanced acid to the palate. Has potential to develop or be enjoyed now. 88/100 Chardonnay 2006 – Minerals and slate on the nose. Palate is very restrained, but is too simple. 85/100 Shiraz Viognier 2004 – Light floral hints […]
Hungerford Hill – Hunter Valley – http://www.hungerfordhill.com.au Verdelho 2006 – Crisp and dry palate with only very light aromas and flavour. 84/100 Semillon 2006 – Soft nose, not much happening. Palate has a touch of richness to it but not much else of interest. 85/100 “Fishcage” Chardonnay Viognier 2006 – Very apricot driven. Palate seems […]
Heathfield Ridge – Limestone Coast – http://www.tidswellwines.com.au Sauvignon Blanc 2006 – Grass on the nose. Palate is crisp with ok length. Pretty unexciting. 85/100 Shiraz 2004 – Coconut and vanilla oak. Lots of spice to the palate. Medium length. 87/100 Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 – Briar with some overly green notes. Palate is nicely textured but […]
Gibson’s BarossaVale – Barossa Valley – http://www.gibsonwines.com.au Shiraz 2004 – Lots of spice and pepper with some red berried fruit. Palate is well balanced and has good length. Very enjoyable. 89/100 “Wilfreda” 2005 – Shiraz 50%, Mourvedre 27%, Grenache 23%. Chocolate and spice. Interesting texture to the palate, lacks a little length. Good, but I […]
Devil’s Lair – Margaret River – http://www.devils-lair.com Fifth Leg White Blend 2006 – Grassy and lemon driven nose. Palate is also grassy with a crisp finish. Not bad. 85/100 Fifth Leg Chardonnay 2006 – A light but clean nose. Palate is a contrast with some bold and round, rich flavours. Seems indecisive about what it […]
De Iuliis – Hunter Valley – http://www.dewine.com.au Semillon 2007 – Crisp apples on the nose. Palate is light on flavour and very strong on acid. Might be too early to tell, but wasn’t showing well at this early stage. 84/100 Verdelho 2007 – Lots of tinned pineapple aromas and some sulphur. Palate is round and […]
d’Arenberg – Mclaren Vale – http://www.darenberg.com.au/ “Stump Jump” White 2006 – Grass and lime aromas. Soft palate that finishes very short. 83/100 “Dry Dam” Riesling 2006 – Very soft palate, no cut or drive. Boring. 84/100 “Olive Grove” Chardonnay 2006 – Buttery, toasty. Rounded mouth-feel. Not much going on. 85/100
Brokenwood – Hunter Valley – http://www.brokenwood.com.au/ Semillon 2006 – Lime and lemongrass aromas. Palate is very crisp and clean. Nice acid line. Will drink well over the next 5 years. 90/100 Shiraz 2005 – Described as “Baby Graveyard” (not quite sure if marketing has thought that one through), from young vines. Liquorice, pepper, cherry and […]