| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2013 Moss Wood Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River more |
12/30/2021 - Dom K Likes this wine: 94 pointsEarthy bouquet yet fresh clean sensation. |
| Red |
2017 Wild Duck Creek Shiraz PressingsHeathcote more |
10/28/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 97 pointsI know I shouldn’t be opening this too young, but it was calling out to me. Maroon with dark crimson hues. Rich and decadent. Rich berry fruits, plums, vanillin on the nose. The palate has sticky plums and blackberry plus some marzipan on the finish. Lovely wine and I look forward to see how the other bottles develop. |
| Red |
2017 Wild Duck Creek Shiraz SpringflatHeathcote more |
9/10/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 97 pointsInitially closed but by second day had blossomed- On the nose there is fresh cucumber, raspberries and subtle hints of iron? Palate is packed full of jammy berry fruits, and like all other vintages- beautifully textured. Silky smooth. Long pleasant finish. Utterly enjoyable. |
| Red |
2009 Reschke Bull Trader Cabernet Sauvignon MerlotCoonawarra Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/10/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 94 pointsWhite pepper, strawberries and cream, chewy tannins and thick jammy finish. Very drinkable. |
| Red |
2016 Kalleske Shiraz GreenockBarossa Valley more |
7/13/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 96 pointsThis wine was quite a revelation for me- I haven’t heard of this vineyard before but picked this up at the local cellar purely because of the Greenock location on its label. Wow- a fleshy fruit forward wine of sweet plums, sticky raspberries and sweet vanilla. I would actually categorise this as “elegant” for Barossa standards. Thoroughly approachable and enjoyable. Sweet fruit pastilles with toffee liqueur on the finish. Much better valued then some of its Greenock Creek neighbours. I’m stocking up on this one. |
| Red |
2012 Keith Tulloch Shiraz KesterHunter Valley more |
7/6/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 93 pointsEnjoying this at their cellar door Restaurant. Plums, red berry, white pepper with hints of mocha. The touch of viognier adds suppleness to this powerhouse wine. Enjoyable now. |
| White |
2014 Scarborough Wine Co Chardonnay The Obsessive Gillards Road VineyardHunter Valley more |
7/5/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 93 pointsBeginning to take on a more vibrant yellow color. On the nose there is melons, ripe peaches, and butter. Palate is creamy butter with fruit on the back. Recommend having this slightly above room temperature. Thoroughly drinkable now. |
| Red |
2009 Lindeman's Shiraz - Cabernet Limestone Ridge VineyardCoonawarra Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
7/5/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 97 pointsEnjoying this at the Lindeman’s Restaurant Baume. Jooby fruits, sticky blue and blackberries. Fruit forward with hints of marzipan in the background. Touch of spice on the finish. A couple of years has made all the difference. |
| Red |
2003 Penfolds Shiraz Magill EstateAdelaide Plains more |
6/3/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 95 pointsCork broke when opening- evidence that I had sub-optimal storing conditions over the years. After a quick decant (mainly to get rid of the cork fragments) the wine was singing beautifully. Perfume of violets, red liquorice, and plums. Additional raspberries on the palate. Soft silky wine with surprisingly still grippy tannins. Great drinking now but has enough grip to last a few more years. |
| Red |
2002 Frédéric Magnien Chambertin-Clos de BèzeChambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
5/26/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 93 pointsStill youthful. Medium bodied- cherry liqueur and raspberries. Tannins have softened over the years but still lots of life ahead of it. Was expecting more complexity to be honest- a linear wine with no peaks or troughs. |
| Red |
2012 Reschke Cabernet Sauvignon VitulusCoonawarra more |
4/16/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 95 pointsA great drop. Beautiful nose of violets, blueberries and buttery cream. Mixed berry jam on the palate with the same buttery creamy sensation (a good thing). Silky smooth on the finish. Drinking beautifully now. |
| Red |
2013 Carpineto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano RiservaSangiovese more |
3/25/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 97 pointsOn the nose there is Tuscan earth, old leather, black cherries, and sweet dates. I could just breathe this in all day reminiscing of my Montepulciano visits. Silky smooth on the palate, with white pepper on the finish. Very drinkable- approachable now with lots of life ahead of it. |
| Red |
2015 Dalwhinnie Shiraz Moonambel Pyreneesmore |
2/28/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 97 pointsBeautiful bouquet of raspberries, black cherries, and liqueur. There is an earthy leather aroma which makes this interesting. This is a rich, robust, silky smooth hedonistic wine drinking well now (I had the exact same vintage a year ago and was nowhere near ready then). A year of accelerated storage (non-wine fridge) has made all the difference. |
| Red |
2011 Scarborough Wine Co Shiraz White LabelHunter Valley more |
2/2/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 95 pointsPurchased as a cellar door exclusive. Dense, chewy raspberries, plums, and ripe cherries with hints of clementine which differentiates this wine. Great for a sunny day. |
| Red |
2013 Lindeman's Shiraz Bin 1300 Ben Ean VineyardPokolbin more |
1/12/2019 - Dom K Likes this wine: 96 pointsViolets, blueberries, plums, some liquorice and cream. Drinking well now but will age well to round out the edges. Drinking this at their cellar door restaurant Baume- life is nice. |
| Red |
2014 Rockford Shiraz Basket PressBarossa Valley more |
12/27/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 98 pointsThis wine still intrigues me everytime. Who would have thought your usual powerhouse Barossa Shiraz can be as delicate and elegant as a burgundy. This reminds me of a Pommard (yes- a Pinot Noir!). Dry, musky, mushrooms, aged vines, earth and spice with small red berries and dried cherries at the fore. Perfect accompliment to Peking Duck and BBQ cumin lamb over the Christmas break. |
| Red |
2006 Ruffino Modus Toscana IGTSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
12/22/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 93 pointsDried cherries, Tuscan earth, violets, and hints of clove and white pepper. Smooth on entry with a slightly spicy finish. A welcome change from the Aussie Reds I've been drinking of late. |
| Red |
2014 Yalumba The SignatureBarossa Valley Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
12/13/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 94 points3 hour decant needed at this early age. Juicy raspberries, cream, Barossa earth and white pepper. A dense, powerful wine. Smooth on entry but will need more time to round out the edges. |
| Red |
2012 Tahbilk Cabernet SauvignonNagambie Lakes more |
12/6/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 93 pointsBeautiful perfume of strawberries and spice. Palate adds some dusty earth and additional warming spice. A little thin on the finish. Good value and drinking great now. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2016 Wendouree Cabernet MalbecClare Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/25/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 97 pointsI was lucky enough to secure 2 cases of this in allocation. Way too young I know but I always like to drink one (to test if delivered OK) before locking the rest in long term storage. This only really came alive on the 3rd day (as expected for a wine this young that’s built to age). 3rd day: Rich dark berries, black cherries, uplifting thyme, with white pepper finish. Silky smooth with lovely puckering tannins. See the rest of you in 15 years! Something to look forward to. |
| Red |
2013 Dalwhinnie Shiraz South West Rocks Pyreneesmore |
10/18/2018 - Dom K wrote: 94 pointsMedium bodied, more savoury than sweet, lighter than expected. Cola, mandarin peel, cloves, unripened berries, and some pleasant musky aromas. Polar opposite from their Pinnacle label- this one being more subtle. Silky smooth and lovely fine tannins. Not my usual go-to style of wine but will be interesting to see how this evolves. |
| Red |
2003 Clos ApaltaRed Bordeaux Blend more |
10/4/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 97 pointsWhat a beautiful wine from Chile. Still bright and youthful- blueberries and plums with white pepper and spice. Aged well with softened tannins but still plenty of life ahead of it. Paired with cheese or century eggs brings out smooth vanilla and a fuller mid palate. |
| Red |
2013 Wendouree MalbecClare Valley more |
9/13/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 94 pointsVoluptuous and full-bodied. Spicy white pepper and bright berry fruit. Lovely mid-palate with stout on the finish. Super fine tannins keeps this interesting. |
| Spirits |
NV Sullivans Cove American Oak ex-Tawny cask (limited edition)Tasmania Malt, Grain more |
9/6/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 100 pointsI have finally found my 100 point whisky. An intellectual whisky that challenges- it’s as if I’m tasting a totally different whisky with each sip. Nose: initial multi-fruit attack with yellow honey and geranium. Evolves shortly into a heavier nose of oil, wood, leather, and raisins pulling me into the glass. Loads of depth here. Rich sticky fruit and meadow flowers appear from time to time. Palate: confirms the nose, plus a deep satisfying spicy finish to tingle the lips and warm the chest. Incredibly well balanced in every way. I personally would not share this with friends. This is one for self-meditation and philosophy. |
| Red |
2015 Wild Duck Creek Alan's CabernetHeathcote Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/4/2018 - Dom K Likes this wine: 97 pointsScent of fresh mulberries, cucumber, juniper and pine. Smooth, velvety rich palate of mulberries, blueberries, with white pepper spice on the finish. Fine tannins leaves your tongue tingling for more. A Heathcote cabernet blend- up there with the best of Aussie cabernets. Can't wait to see how this develops over time- already drinking excellently young but needs decanting to smooth out the edges. |
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