Wine & Spirit Insider March April 2018

insiderthe wine & spiritAUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND March/April 2018 Issue 157 THE WINE & SPIRIT INSIDER IS A PROMOTIONAL GUIDE FROM THE LIQUOR TRADE TO THE CONSUMER. Winestate Publishing ABN 56 088 226 411 Awa r d W i n n i n g W i n e s www.g ran deurwelli n g ton .c o m .a uIn this issue...New Releases &Best Value Buys Under $20

207 TASTED165 AWARDEDNEW RELEASESThis was one of our best ever New Release results with an almost Claymore Wines Claymore Wines80% recommended rate. Normally this is around 55-60%. It shows God Is A DJ Single Superstition Reservethat wine makers are lifting the consistency of quality of their wines Vineyard Clare Single Vineyardto even higher levels, which is good news for everybody. Lots to Valley Riesling Clare Valley Rieslinglike here and well worth trolling through the list! 2017 HHH1/2 2017 HHH Lifted lemon sherbet Zesty lime aromas with aromas and bright zesty hints of rose petals flavours of lemons which are echoed on and limes with a crisp the tight crisp palate. citrussy finish. 5+ $20 5+ $32 Tamburlaine Reillys Barking Mad Organic Wines Clare Valley Riesling On The Grapevine 2017 HHH1/2 Orange RieslingSPARKLING Mollydooker Miss Majella Coonawarra Subdued aromas and 2016 HHH Molly McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz a long tight, nicely Smells of rose petals7 TASTED Langhorne Creek 2013 HHH structured, palate with and orange blossom6 AWARDED Sparkling Shiraz Minty red fruit fragrance characters reminiscent and is soft and creamyAs a group this had a 2016 HHH1/2 and light bodied palate. of lime juice and rose in the mouth. 5+good strike rate across Rich dark fruit nose \"Not a classic but still a hips. 5+ $20 $20differing styles of red with some leather and good drink\". $30and white sparklings. spice evident and a fleshy chocolaty palate RIESLING Bunnamagoo PINOT GRIS/Wicks Estate that has balanced Mudgee Riesling GRIGIOPamela Adelaide sweetness. $28 10 TASTED 2017 HHH1/2Hills Sparkling Carmine's Black Toasty butterscotch 11 TASTEDChardonnay Pinot Label SA Sparkling 9 AWARDED bouquet with lightNoir 2013 HHHH Shiraz NV HHH 8 AWARDEDAttractive toasty Heady red fruit aromas A solid, consistent class floral nuances and ripedevelopment showing and a big rich grippy of youthful wines with lime and orange oil-likeon the green apple/ palate with good flavour good textural acid, most flavours. 3-5 $22citrus nose with a light complexity. $35 ready for great drinking \"Winemakers are stillcomplexity of flavours Gapsted Wines High now or offer short term Tupari Awatere trying to find their style,\"on nicely structured Country King Valley ageing. Valley Riesling suggested one judge.palate. $30 Prosecco NV HHH 2016 HHH1/2 \"Some are going for the A simple aperitif style Tomich Wines A sweeter style with fresh simple styles that with pretty floral aromas Woodside Vineyard lifted lime fragrances reflect young fruit whilst and light creamy Adelaide Hills and syrupy lime cordial others are looking for flavours. $18 Riesling 2017 HHHH palate that's silky more complexity with Saint Clair Family smooth in the mouth. texture and structure.\" Estate Vicar's Choice Bubbles 5+ $29 NZ Marlborough Sparkling Sauvignon Bright fresh aromas lime Saint Clair Family Blanc 2017 HHH aromas and flavours Attractive and distinctive with a slightly oily Estate Pioneer varietal characters Block 9 Big John obvious here. Interesting textured palate. Some Marlborough style. $19.50 mineral notes and crisp finish. 5+ $25 Riesling 2017 HHH Oily nose and a tight lemon sherbet palate; Claymore Wines some confectionery Joshua Tree Clare sweetness. Great with Valley Riesling Asian food. 3-5 2017 HHH1/2 $26.90 Attractive lifted lemon/ floral fragrances and a very flavoursome and fleshy citrus palate with a crisp line of acid. $2096 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

wine & spirit insider tasting Bream Creek Tasmania Pinot Grigio 2017 HHH1/2 Nose a touch earthy, green and herbal. Bright and crisp in the mouth with floral flavours and mealy notes. $28 Gapsted Wines VBBAEULSYUTSE High Country King Valley Pinot Gris 2017 HHH Nose shows subtle hints of pears with more pear characters on the soft palate. Good acid finish. $18 Awa r d W i n n i n g W i n e sRapaura Springs BunnamagooClassic Marlborough Mudgee Pinot GrisPinot Gris 2017 HHH2017 HHHH1/2 Fresh and youthful styleA very youthful wine with ripe pears on thewith bright fresh melon/ nose and tasting like apear fragrances showing pear tart. $22a floral lift. Slightlysweet and fruity on Invivo Michelle'sthe palate with good Central Otago Pinotpersistence of complex Gris 2017 HHHflavours. $18 Lifted honeyed apricotTupari Awatere fragrance and creamyValley Pinot Gris fruit salad of a palate2016 HHHH with a sweet finish.True gris style with lifted $24.99stonefruit nose andbeautiful textured palate SAUVIGNONwith fresh pear juice BLANC &flavours and slightly oily BLENDSmouthfeel. $29 NZTrentham Estate 28 TASTEDEstate Grown 22 AWARDEDMurray DarlingPinot Gris A consistent group of2017 HHH1/2 mainly quaffers. \"AnFresh pear aromas with extremely crowdeda hint of the tropics. market with winemakersUpfront spicy/ginger making sure thatpear flavours with a their wines are verypleasant phenolic grip. drinkable,\" said one$18 judge. \"Whilst manyTomich Wines were simple and likeableWoodside Vineyard a few did stretch theAdelaide Hills limit with additionalPinot Grigio flavour and character.\"2017 HHH1/2Salmon tinged wine Grandeur Wellingtonwith subtle pear nose 201 Blewitt Springs Rdand cucumber-like McLaren Flat SA 5171freshness. Interesting Phone: 08 8383 0866palate; lots of differentflavours. $25 [email protected] www.gra n de urwe l l i n gton .c o m. a u The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 97

NEW RELEASESKarrawatta Anna's Saint Clair Family Saint Clair Family Trentham Estate Staete LandtAdelaide Hills Estate Vicar's Estate Pioneer Estate Grown DuchessSauvignon Blanc Choice Marlborough Block 21 Bell Murray Darling Marlborough2017 HHHH1/2 Sauvignon Blanc Block Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon BlancPale straw wine 2017 HHHH Sauvignon Blanc 2017 HHH 2017 HHHsmelling a little like a Grassy nettle-like 2017 HHH1/2 Bright honeyed fruit Sweet and pungent withlemon meringue pie bouquet with light Lifted lemon fragrances fragrances. Smooth in confectionery tropicalwhich follows through tropical hints. Palate with bready notes and the mouth with fresh characters supported byto the lovely soft creamy shows good balance of good balance of flavours fruity flavours. $18 a good line of acid. $25textured palate that has sweet fruit and green on the appealingly zesty Brygon Reserve Saint Clair Familyhints of herbs and a soft herbs. \"Good summer fresh palate. $26.90 Wines Signature Estate Pioneerfinish. $26 drinking.\" $19.50 Harvey River Estate Series Adelaide Hills Block 20 Cash Rapaura Springs Geographe WA Sauvignon Blanc Block MarlboroughBrygon Reserve VBBAEULSYUTSE Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017 HHH Sauvignon BlancWines Third Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017 HHH Delicate lemon/straw- 2017 HHHWheel Western 2017 HHH1/2 Herbaceous/gooseberry like aromas with light Lots of nettles on theAustralia Sauvignon Powerful passionfruit bouquet and bright simple flinty lemon nose with a light andBlanc 2017 HHHH fragrances and a fresh grassy flavours with a flavours. $19.99 very 'herby' palate and aSubtle herbaceous herbaceous/lemon tight crisp finish. $17 Staete Landt crisp finish. $26.90aromas with cut grass varietal palate. Some Lake Chalice Annabel Saint Clair Familynotes. Green herbal sweetness. Moderate Wines The Nest Marlborough Estate Pioneerpalate is crisp and fresh acidity. $18 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Block 3 43 Degreesand has a background Wicks Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017 HHH Marlboroughof tropical complexity. Adelaide Hills 2017 HHH Good intensity of simple Sauvignon Blanc$18.99 Sauvignon Blanc Pungent lifted tropical herbaceous/tropical 2017 HHH 2017 HHH1/2 nose with a lovely varietal characters with Pungent and tropical on Attractive zesty tropical soft varietal palate. pleasant crisp acidity. $22 the nose with a greener nose with green notes $17.99 NZ Blackbilly Adelaide fruit profile on the bright and complex flavours on Map Maker Hills Sauvignon palate. $26.90 a simple smooth, slightly Marlborough Blanc 2017 HHH Saint Clair short, palate. $20 Sauvignon Blanc Interesting nose - smells Family Estate Cooks Lot Allotment 2017 HHH of herbs and dill pickles Wairau Reserve 689 Sauvignon Oily nose with hints of with similar characters Marlborough Blanc 2017 HHH1/2 asparagus and more on the upfront sweet Sauvignon Blanc Hints of Hessian to the asparagus on the palate palate. $24 2017 HHH subtle citrus aromas. mixed with citrus Brygon Reserve A simple wine that's a Slightly oily texture to flavours. $18 Wines Bin 848 fresh zesty mix of herbs, the palate with elegant Tomich Wines Wing Margaret River asparagus and citrus citrussy flavours. $23 & A Prayer Adelaide Sauvignon Blanc characters. $33.90 Saint Clair Hills Sauvignon 2017 HHH Tupari Awatere Family Estate Blanc 2017 HHH Fresh, short and soft Valley Sauvignon James Sinclair The nose is pungent and with sweet kiwi fruit Blanc 2016 HHH Marlborough floral with candy floss characters, some citrus Long and creamy with Sauvignon Blanc nuances and light sweet and some herbs. $24.99 great complexity of 2017 HHH1/2 lemony flavours. $18 flavours - oak being Pungent aromas; green amongst them! $29 NZ tropicals underneath and vibrant upfront varietal fruit flavours that linger on to a crisp finish. $24.50JUDGES - DAY 1 Alex MacClelland Shavaughn Wells Chief winemaker at Penfolds winemaker Steve Warrick Bethany Wines. Formerly and formerly senior Wine marketer with winemaker at Hemera winemaker for Saltram 20 years experience Estate, Schild Estate and Wines. Has vintaged in in McLaren Vale, Boar's Rock. Has vintaged Languedoc, France, Yarra Coonawarra, Adelaide in Burgundy, Rhone Valley Valley, Coonawarra and Hills and Margaret and Marlborough. Associate Mildura. Has also judged River. Extensive wine judge at the Inland wine at the Riverland wine judging experience at show, Barossa wine show show, Inland wine show the Adelaide, Hobart and AWAC. and Clare. Len Evans and McLaren Vale Wine School graduate. wine shows.98 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

wine & spirit insider tastingSEMILLON & Bream CreekBLENDS Tasmania Schonburger7 TASTED 2017 HHHH4 AWARDED A fragrance of lychees and rose petals with aA mixed bag. The gently sweet and nicelybest showed intensity balanced palate that hasof flavour along with a pleasant soft line ofgood varietal character. acid. $28The others lacked a MyattsFieldlittle from a flavour Manjimup Verdelhoperspective. 2016 HHH1/2 Quite a savoury nose and a palate showing a nice range of zesty flavours with good palate structure and length. $20 jb wines VBBAEULSYUTSE Joseph's Single Vineyard Brygon Reserve Barossa Valley Wines Bin 828 Pinot Blanc Margaret River 2017 HHH Semillon Sauvignon A reserved varietal Blanc 2017 HHH nose with subtle An elegant wine with creamy lemon-like subtle and delicately flavours. $20 structured nose and T EWINESTATE INTERNATIONAL CABERNET TASTING palate. Quite minty. Tomich WinesFishbone Premium $24.99 Woodside VineyardMargaret River Adelaide HillsSemillon Sauvignon Brygon Reserve Gruner VeltlinerBlanc 2017 HHHH Wines Flying High 2017 HHHLifted green fragrances Margaret River A dry grippy style withwith slight asparagus Semillon Sauvignon attractive fruit charactersnotes and decent Blanc 2017 HHH in the green tropicalbalance of cut grass Clean, lifted and well spectrum. $25and lantana characters made wine with goodacross the palate. $28 varietal drive and Sidney Wilcox OldMistletoe Reserve crunchy acidity. $24.99 Vine SA ZibibboHunter Semillon 2016 HHH2016 HHHH OTHER WHITE Savoury aromas withTypical honeyed lemon VARIETALS & a nicely weightedaromas with a zesty and BLENDS palate showing lots ofwell structured palate interesting flavours. $25showing a good line 11 TASTEDand intensity of varietal 6 AWARDED CHARDONNAYcharacters. $26 The wines here showed 11 TASTED true varietal aromatics. \"The best had good 11 AWARDED flavour intensity rather than being just acid A very solid and HUON HOOKE TYSON STELZER MIKE BENNIE water!\" said one judge. consistent group of true varietal chardonnays. 95 95 95 Ceravolo Adelaide \"Some of these needed Hills Cortese more time in the bottle,\" POINTS POINTS POINTS 2017 HHHH noted one judge. Delicate savoury/ \"Because at the moment mushroom aromas with the oak juts out a little citrus notes. The finely from what is generally structured palate is long light fruit structure.\" and balanced with high level of acidity. $25 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 99 BRA042_POC_GrandeReserve_WineState_59x270_Ad_2F7/A0.4in/2d0d151 2:34 pm

NEW RELEASESBrygon Reserve Claymore Wines Brygon Reserve Lake Chalice Wicks EstateWines Bin 868 Voodoo Child Single Wines Third Wheel Wines The Falcon Adelaide Hills PinotMargaret River Vineyard Clare Western Australia Marlborough Rosé Rosé 2017 HHHChardonnay Valley Chardonnay Chardonnay 2017 HHHH Reserved savoury nose2017 HHHH 2017 HHH1/2 2017 HHH An attractive light bright with a dry savoury palateNose is a subtle Zesty lemon bouquet Subtle nuttiness to the pale pink wine showing showing light red currantcomplexity of lemon with hints of melons and lemony fragrances. Soft excellent handling of fruit characters. $20curd, red apples and lovely melon flavours in the mouth with a this style. The wine islight nuttiness. Palate underscored by a fresh complex flavour profile. balanced and complex. Bunnamagoohas good weight of acid backbone. $20 $18.99 $18.99 NZ Mudgee Rosépeach/melon fruit with Mistletoe Reserve 2017 HHHtoasty notes. $24.99 Hunter Chardonnay Brygon Reserve Fishbone Ruby Tangerine hues withCooks Lot Allotment 2017 HHH1/2 Wines Hummingbird Geographe WA Rosé sweet/sour characters168 Chardonnay A rich oak driven style Margaret River 2017 HHHH on the nose and a nicely2016 HHHH with a complex toasty Chardonnay Nose reminiscent of a textured palate. $22A complex wine nose and plenty of nutty 2017 HHH green cabernet style.showing brilliant peach flavours on the Melon flesh and Nicely textured palate Haselgrove Winesintensity, freshness and mid-weight palate. $32 peaches on the nose with good weight of Alternatives Seriesdepth of pure varietal Brygon Reserve with oak dominant on fruit more in the savoury McLaren Valefruit characters with Wines Signature the palate. Will evolve. spectrum. $25 Grenache Rosésubtle use of oak. $23 Series Adelaide Hills $24.99 Ceravolo Adelaide 2017 HHHBassham Riverland Chardonnay Plains Sangiovese Subtle confectioneryChardonnay 2017 HHH Franklin Tate Estates Rosé 2017 HHH cherry aromas and nicely2017 HHH1/2 Bright fresh melon Traditional Margaret A solid, crisp, dry and structured, slightly dry,Aromatic mix of lemon aromas and sweet River Chardonnay easy drinking style pink fruit palate. $25sherbet, melon and melons and peach 2016 HHH with nice balance ofpeaches which follows flavours. Good line of Subtle but complex sweetness and texture. Bream Creekon to the palate. Good acid. $17.99 aromas and flavours of $20 Tasmania Pinotoak and a phenolic grip. Gapsted Wines stonefruits, tropical fruit Rosé 2017 HHH$20 High Country King and light nutty oak. $24 Lifted aromatic style with Valley Chardonnay good intensity, lift and 2017 HHH ROSÉ focus to the palate. $28 Creamy cashew bouquet with a tight and 10 TASTED OTHER RED crisp nutty/citrus palate. 7 AWARDED VARIETALS & $18 BLENDS Brygon Reserve A good class showing Wines Lion's Lair nice colours compared 18 TASTED Western Australia with wines of the 12 AWARDED Chardonnay past. \"Vibrancy and 2017 HHH freshness was the Both varieties and Citrussy nose with key here without overt results were mixed underlying spiciness and sweetness and with the here. Good to see upfront herbal/lemon acid in balance,\" said one a differing range of flavours. $18.99 judge. alternate varieties. \"The better wines seemed to be bottled early with retained freshness as a result,\" said one judge. \"Others were already tired - not good for a new release!\"JUDGES - DAY 2 Adam Clay Peter Kennedy Penfolds winemaker in Winemaker for Ekhidna Greg Tilbrook the Barossa Valley. Has Wines. Formerly Barossa based winemaking completed vintages at with Foggo Wines consultant. Formerly senior Marchesi de Frescobaldi and Brothers in Arms winemaker Watson Wine in Chianti and Pellegrin wineries; following ten Group. Former winemaker in California. Judge years in liquor retail. at Wynns Coonawarra at the Alternative Has vintaged in St. winery for five years. Varieties show Cairns, Emilion and judged in Previously winemaker at Queensland Wine Perth and regional wine Amberley Estate, Margaret Awards and Clare Valley shows. River for six years. wine show. Completed a vintage in Languedoc, France.100 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

wine & spirit insider tastingMistletoe Hilltops Cockfighter's Ghost Seville Hill YarraSangiovese Single Vineyard Valley Pinot Noir2016 HHHH McLaren Vale 2015 HHH1/2Attractive bright lifted Sangiovese Bright lifted spicychocolaty aromas. Nice 2016 HHH cherry nose. Palate hasgrip and length to the Simple nutty red fruit texture and densitydark raspberry fruit aromas and some nicely with developing gameypalate; slight greenness focussed flavours with flavours and punchyand a spicy lift. $26 drying tannins. $25 tannins. $30Reillys Dry Land Kalleske Dodger Kangarilla Hill WinesClare Valley Single Vineyard Single VineyardTempranillo Barossa Valley Adelaide Hills Pinot2016 HHHH Tempranillo Noir 2016 HHHSmells of almonds and 2016 HHH Lifted perfumedsavoury red fruits with Nicely balanced wine fragrances and softlyliqueur cherry notes. with a good intensity of textured palate withPalate shows nice fresh cherry-like varietal nice length and range ofintensity and texture with characters. $25 flavours. $18dark fruit flavours. $29Haselgrove Wines Silver Spoon Bream Creek Tamburlaine Organic Haselgrove WinesTwist McLaren Vale Estate The Third Tasmania Pinot Noir Wines Single Switch McLaren ValePrimitivo Man Heathcote 2014 HHHH1/2 Vineyard Orange G.S.M. 2016 HHHH2016 HHHH Mourvedre Good concentration of Pinot Noir Lots of tannins here butA ripe well rounded 2015 HHH dark blackcurrant fruit 2016 HHH has good solid dark fruitstyle with mushroomy Lifted spicy dark fruit aromas with stemmy Savoury gamey aromas focus to support it. Goodcharacters to the jammy bouquet with a nice nuances. Rich and nicely with pine needle clean nose with a decentfruit nose and a big fleshy palate showing maturing flavours in the nuances. Intensely palate length. $40palate with lifted spicy good fruit and powdery spicy/stemmy spectrum. flavoured well balanced Kalleske Parallaxdark fruit flavours. $40 tannins. $30 \"It's all pinot,\" said one palate. $25 Barossa ValleyBassham Riverland Seville Hill judge. $39 GrenacheNero D'Avola Yarra Valley Bream Creek 2017 HHH1/22017 HHH1/2 Tempranillo Reserve Tasmania A fragrant mediumA lifted plum fruit 2014 HHH Pinot Noir bodied style; soft,driven nose with a silky Dark chocolaty fruit 2014 HHH pretty and easy to drinksmooth, clean and spicy intensity here with spicy Dark fragrant fruit with good minerally redpalate showing a good characters and lovely bouquet with a firmly fruits. $26level of tannins. $25 powdery tannins. $35 structured palate and Barossa Boy LittleBassham Riverland good varietal fruit Tacker BarossaDurif 2016 HHH1/2 Marjico The drive. $55 Grenache ShirazHeady aromas of dark Harvesters Barossa Mataro 2016 HHH1/2fruits with mushroom-like Valley Cabernet GRENACHE & A very dry tannic wine,nuances with ripe plums Franc Merlot BLENDS nicely structured withand warm alcohol on the 2014 HHH plenty of length andtextured palate. $25 An aged old school style 10 TASTED attractive dark plum fruitKalleske Fordson with leafy cabernet 9 AWARDED characters. $30Single Vineyard aromas and lovely cassis Haselgrove WinesBarossa Valley flavours. $40 The judges thought Vine Sean McLarenZinfandel this a very good class. Vale Grenache2016 HHH1/2 PINOT NOIR \"Different styles here 2016 HHH1/2A nose of black cherries ranging from the dry Dark, spicy and juicyand tobacco leaf with 6 TASTED extracted wines to the cherry-like varietal fruitpleasant raspberry-like super ripe ones with characters here withvarietal fruit characters 6 AWARDED cherry/berry flavours,\" liqueur-like notes andon the fleshy palate. $25 said one judge. grainy tannins. Still aPertaringa Lakeside A solid and consistent Tamburlaine Organic youth. $40Red Meritage result. \"Lots of very Wines Wine Lovers Z Wine Rustica Gomersal Premium2016 HHH good varietal fruit Orange Pinot Noir Barossa Valley Barossa ValleyBright, lifted sweet fruit showing here with, in 2017 HHHH Grenache G.S.M. 2015 HHH1/2fragrances on the nose general, sensitive oak A nicely structured but 2016 HHHH Complex tobacco leaf-and palate with a drying handling and some very quite subdued and still Quite a tannic wine like aromas and a fleshytannin drive. $20 nice powdery tannins,\" closed pinot with a lifted with lovely fragrance, style palate with good commented one judge. cherry bouquet and freshness and texture balance and generosity great weight of fruit on with dark fleshy fruit of black fruit flavours. the palate. $24 characters and some $20 almond meal notes. $20 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 101

NEW RELEASESPertaringa Two Mollydooker The Whiskey Gully Wines Yarrawood Yarra Cockfighter's GhostGentleman's Scooter McLaren Yes Minister Granite Valley Cabernet Single VineyardG.S.M. 2016 HHH Vale Merlot Belt Cabernet Sauvignon VBBAEULSYUTSE McLaren ValeSpicy lift to the lovely 2016 HHHH Malbec 2016 HHHH1/2 Cabernet Sauvignonnose with a grippy Very rich ripe merlot 2016 HHH1/2 Dense briary/toasty 2016 HHHH1/2tannic palate brimming with dark plum-like Elegant cassis/menthol bouquet and a firm, Violet aromatics mixover with spicy dark fragrances and some bouquet with hints of medium bodied and with toasty oak andfruits. $22 savoury nuances mushrooms. Decent silky smooth palate that cassis fruit. Gorgeous with interesting, well length and weight of is loaded with intense full-bodied blueberrySemprevino balanced, fleshy fruit varietal fruit on the dark fruit and chocolaty palate that, accordingMcLaren Vale palate. $28 palate. $35 flavours and lovely ripe to one judge, \"DefinitelyG.S.M. 2016 HHH tannins. $19 has the 'X' factor!\" $25Lifted plumy fruit Harvey River Estate MyattsField Perth Z Wine Audreycharacters with some Geographe WA Hills Manjimup Barossa Valleyoak and drying tannins. Merlot 2017 HHH Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet SauvignonLovely drinkability. $24 Tight greenish red Merlot Cabernet 2016 HHHH currant aromas with an Franc 2015 HHH1/2 A hint of mint on theSilver Spoon Estate elegant, medium bodied, A solid drinkable olive and blackberryGST - Death & Taxes palate. Nice commercial style with ripe cassis/ nose. Intense berryHeathcote Grenache style. $17 blackcurrant aromas flavours have aShiraz Tempranillo and flavours, some nice spirituous edge with2015 HHH Majella Coonawarra spiciness and good dusty oak sitting in theTight closed nose; Merlot 2016 HHH tannins. $26 background. $35hints of spicy dark Spicy nose with menthol Haselgrove Winesfruits. Supple sweet notes. Lovely flavour Fishbone Margaret Protectorfruit palate with chalky intensity with more of the River Cabernet McLaren Valetannins. $30 menthol characters. $30 Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 HHH 2016 HHHHMERLOT & Linden Estate Fresh cassis nose Blackcurrant nose withBLENDS Reserve Dam Block with plenty of tannins olives and vanillin oak Hawkes Bay Merlot and acid on the nicely in the background. The7 TASTED Cabernet Sauvignon structured varietal palate is powerful and5 AWARDED Cabernet Franc palate. $35 loaded with dark fruit Malbec 2015 HHH and firm tannins. $40\"A tough class with A straightforward medium CABERNETfew faults,\" said one bodied blend. Some SAUVIGNONjudge. \"We saw a cross spices and herbs on bothbetween the aged styles nose and palate. $48 20 TASTEDand the fresh 'modern' 16 AWARDEDones,\" said another. CABERNET BLENDS A strong class withPertaringa Stage good overall results.Left Merlot 6 TASTED \"This shows that 2016 is2016 HHHH 4 AWARDED going to be a very goodSpicy fresh aromas with year across the boardsome hint soft tomato- A middle of the road for reds,\" enthused onelike characters. Smooth group. Generally a judge. \"Great to see veryand fleshy in the mouth high standard. Fruit good oak handling bywith solid weight and and tannins were well the winemakers and notlength of minty fruit. $22 handled by some and being over done.\" not so well by others. Cooks Lot Allotment Haselgrove Wines 8989 Cabernet First Cut McLaren Merlot 2016 HHH1/2 Vale Cabernet Nicely focussed savoury Sauvignon dark fruit aromas with 2016 HHHH1/2 solid intensity and Attractive lively earthy/ density of sweet fruit black olive aromas with and oak flavours. $23 a brooding blackberry palate that has nice spicy mocha oak and lovely velvety tannins with a firm finish. $23102 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER

wine & spirit insider tastingKarrawatta Craigie Knowe Gomersal Premium Barossa Boy Double Jacob's CreekChristo's Paddock Vineyard Tasmania Barossa Valley Trouble Barossa Double BarrelLanghorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Cabernet Barossa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon 2015 HHH1/2 2014 HHH 2016 HHH1/2 Shiraz 2016 HHHHH2016 HHHH Blue fruits and violets Savoury earthy bouquet Bright lifted aromas Complex chocolatyRipe cassis aromas on the nose and a with upfront sweet red with a little menthol. caramel oak driven nosewith a complexity of chocolaty/brambly palate fruit flavours on the Firm, slightly savoury, with the savoury fruitearthiness and some that has poise and elegant palate. Drink dark plum fruit palate flavours nicely carried byoak behind. Very elegance. One for the now! $20 offers pleasant easy the oak and supportedappealing red and black cellar! $50 drinking. $30 by velvety smoothfruit flavours. Firm Harvey River Estate SHIRAZ tannins. Drinking welltannins. $54 Geographe WA BLENDS Haselgrove Wines now or cellar futurePertaringa Cabernet Sauvignon MVS McLaren Vale enjoyment. $24.99Understudy 2016 HHH 7 TASTED Shiraz Cabernet Haselgrove WinesCabernet Sauvignon Floral/violet nuances on 7 AWARDED 2016 HHH Catkin McLaren Vale2016 HHH1/2 the nose and has a firm A solid style that has Shiraz 2016 HHHHHLeafy black fruit leafy blackcurrant palate. As to be expected - a firm dark varietal fruits, Rich earthy bouquet withfragrances with a $17 strong and consistent cedary oak and drying lots of lovely dark savouryspicy oak lift. Savoury Wicks Estate class. \"Shiraz is forgiving tannins. $25 fruit. The long lingeringpalate, tastes a little like Adelaide Hills and carries the blend palate is dominatedtapenade with grippy Cabernet Sauvignon well,\" commented one Whiskey Gully Wines by rich black licoricetannins. $22 2016 HHH of the panel. Parliamentary Blend characters with hints ofBoston Bay Wines Nose is leathery and Granite Belt Shiraz smoked meats and aBB Peninsula tarry with a savoury Left Hook Round Cabernet Malbec dash of pepper. $40Cabernet Sauvignon note. Ripe and spirituous 2 Margaret River 2016 HHH2016 HHH1/2 palate; tastes of fruit Shiraz Grenache Lovely varietal fruit inLifted and leafy on the cake. $25 2016 HHHH the mulberry spectrum,nose with flavours in the Mollydooker A lovely wine; \"Very moderate sweetness andrich dark berry and olive The Maitre D' drinkable\" with well handled oak. $26spectrum with mouth McLaren Vale pretty perfumed fruitcoating tannins. $24 Cabernet Sauvignon fragrances and well Mollydooker TwoPertaringa 2016 HHH rounded palate filled Left Feet McLarenRegional Series Lifted bramble fruit with long juicy fruit Vale LanghorneCabernet Sauvignon varietal characters mingle flavours. $18.99 Creek Shiraz Merlot2016 HHH1/2 with chocolaty oak and Cabernet 2016 HHHSubtle toastiness on the sweet tannins. $28 Mollydooker An attractive old schoolnose with some sweet Z Wine Rustica Enchanted Path style with chocolatyred fruit aromas. An Barossa Valley McLaren Vale fruit, cedary oak andattractive fruity palate with Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Cabernet chewy tannins. $28a firm oaky finish. $35 2015 HHH 2016 HHHH Quite an herbaceous Pretty spicy characters SHIRAZ nose with a dark spicy lift off the dark floral fruit berry palate developing nose. Sweet oaky palate 29 TASTED mature notes. $25 has lovely long lingering 25 AWARDED Mistletoe Reserve flavours and fine Hilltops Cabernet powdery tannins. $75 A very strong class! Sauvignon Loads of flavour. \"2016 2015 HHH Silver Spoon Estate is proving to be one Attractive aged cedary The Ensemble of the best vintages aromas and a rich oak Heathcote Shiraz since 2010 with intense driven palate. Drinking Viognier 2015 HHHH ripe fruit that also has well now. $32 Decent mulberry fruit lovely vibrancy,\" said aromas and a good one judge. \"Most wines varietal fruit palate with here can carry the oak a slightly sweet edge regardless of what is and some well handled thrown at them.\" toasty oak. $32 The Wine & Spirit INSIDER 103

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