| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2006 Heritage Wines (Steve Hoff) Shiraz Barossamore |
4/15/2015 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 90 pointsQuite ripe but enjoyable Barossa Shiraz. Still with time on it's side and offers considerable dark fruit, fine tannins and a lick of oak. Decent. |
| Red |
2004 Charles Melton Nine PopesBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
4/15/2015 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 94 pointsStunning wine. Just starting to show some secondary characteristics. This is ageing perfectly under screw cap and should only get better for the next few years and then hold for a while. |
| Red |
2004 Kalleske Shiraz GreenockBarossa Valley more |
4/15/2015 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 89 pointsWas not as impressed with this as I thought I would be. Have read many excellent reviews of this and maybe it suffered a bit because of the quality of the wines drank before it. I found it a little party or stewed which is unusual for Barossa in 2004. Maybe it was just the very sweet oak that was out of balance, but it didn't hit the spot for me. Still has massive fruit and tannins to suggest a long life ahead. |
| Red |
2002 Penfolds Bin 389South Australia Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
4/15/2015 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 91 pointsExcellent wine that still needs at least 5 years before hitting it's straps. One of the better 2002's from SA. |
| Red |
2006 Spinifex EspritBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
4/15/2015 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 92 pointsStunning example of Barossa GSM. Ageing beautifully and should for a few years yet. |
| Red |
2004 Wendouree Shiraz MataroClare Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
11/16/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 93 pointsStill a pup and it really needs another 5-10 years. It was still very good and spent 12 hours in the decanter. Still quite tightly coiled and on the nose there was a distinctive note of mint/menthol. I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would and it reaffirmed my decision to get on the mailing list and purchase the wines. Colour looked like a current vintage wine and was still ultra bright. The wine had good balance and was on the big side of medium bodied. With plenty of swirling by the end of the night it was trying to open up but I suspect I should have decanted it the night before. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (1) |
| Red |
2003 Greenock Creek Shiraz Seven AcreBarossa Valley more |
11/16/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 93 pointsOnly one word for this - Big! Like the Wendouree, the colour was so youthful. Just a big, slap you in the face fruit bomb. Oak only plays a minor role and the fruit is the star attraction. Even at 16% alcohol there was little to no heat at all. Like the colour, the wine is still youthful and has the tannin stucture to only get better. Not one for Pinot lovers or the anti RPJ set, but if you like them big, get onto this. |
| Red |
1997 Penfolds GrangeSouth Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
11/16/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 95 pointsStill has time on it's side but as this was a wedding present we had always intended to drink it on our 10th anniversary. It didn't let us down and was a pleasure to drink. Not as powerful as some of the better vintage Grange's but still excellent. The tannins were beautiful and still shows plenty of primary fruit along with chocolate, spice and tobacco. So well balanced and yes, it does deserve it's spot at the pinnacle of Australian Wine as it's so consistently good, but it doesn't warrant it's price tag for me. |
| Red |
2002 Charles Melton Nine PopesBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
11/16/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis was a bit of a step up from the Moppa Springs. Brighter in colour, it was also fresher as well. Much better than the 2003 we had at an offline earlier this year and I guess that would be down to the better vintage. Silken tannins and still plenty of red and black fruit poking through. Best Nine Popes I've had and a couple thought it WOTN. |
| White |
2006 Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Art SeriesMargaret River more |
11/16/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 95 pointsAbsolutely stunning wine that is only going to get better. Peaches, fig, citrus and that lovely buttery oak make this my favourite Chardonnay by a mile. Not as good as the 2001 but still exceptional. |
| Red |
1995 Henschke Shiraz Mount EdelstoneEden Valley more |
11/6/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 96 pointsAmazing wine. In perfect condition, cork stained about half way up though it came out quite easily. Still has good colour and the nose was incredible. These old Henschke's are just a delight to drink. |
| Red - Sparkling |
2002 Ashton Hills Sparkling ShirazClare Valley more |
11/6/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 90 pointsGood wine but no way near as good as what I believe is the benchmark Sparkling Red - Rockford Black Shiraz. Apparantly has Wendouree fruit in it. |
| Red |
2006 Glen Eldon Cabernet SauvignonBarossa more |
8/1/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 89 pointsOpened a bit tight but once decanted and given some air it was OK. Still needs more time though. Typical Barossa Cabernet flavours and oak is not overbearing at all. Nice bright colour and only just starting to show some aged characteristics. Silken tannins. Decent wine but nothing special. |
| Red |
2010 Ducks in a Row Mataro Straight UpMcLaren Vale more |
8/9/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 88 pointsGreat for what I paid for it. Nice wine that improves in the glass over time. A bit meaty and fruit takes time to get out. Also a little savoury as well. Drink over the next 3 to 4 years. |
| Red |
2004 Chain of Ponds Shiraz The LedgeAdelaide Hills more |
7/29/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 92 pointsConsistant with my last note. Nice wine. |
| Red |
2012 Larry Cherubino Grenache Laissez FaireFrankland River more |
7/21/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 92 pointsOhh, the nose..... Magnificent on the nose, sweet red fruit and a touch of spice. The palate got better and better as it breathed more. So so elegant for a Grenache and silken tannins. Drink to 2019. |
| Red |
2007 Wolf Blass Shiraz Grey LabelMcLaren Vale more |
7/29/2014 - ticklenow1 wrote: 92 pointsBit oak dominant on night one but on night two the fruit had started to show. It ended up being a wonderful drop with lots of dark fruits and chocolate, silky smooth tannins and sweet oak. Will only get better and for the vintage - an excellent wine. |
| Red |
2008 Noon Twelve BellsLanghorne Creek Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
2/27/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 90 pointsGetting better and better. Wish I had more |
| Red |
2008 Noon EclipseMcLaren Vale Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
2/3/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 92 pointsWonderful wine that is just packed full of flavour. Lashings of fruit and chocolate with a touch of tar. Smooth and just a hint of heat but it doesn't take too much away from the wine at all. Really enjoyed by all at the table and actually went quite well with BBQ'd Pork Ribs. Will be even better in years to come, quite happy I still have a 6 pack left. |
| Red |
2005 Rockford Moppa SpringsBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
3/5/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 92 pointsStill has incredible colour. Quite a big wine for a Moppa. Has years ahead of it. |
| Red |
1997 Rockford Shiraz Basket PressBarossa Valley more |
3/5/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 93 pointsSo much better than a bottle had 2 years ago. Lovely nose. All primary fruit pretty much gone. Lovely secondary flavours. Balance is excellent. Finishes a tad short but shows how good Basket Press is, even in the lesser vintages. I wouldn't hold these too much longer. |
| Red |
2004 John Duval Wines PlexusBarossa Valley Red Rhone Blend more |
1/9/2014 - ticklenow1 wrote: flawedCorked and replaced by John Duval with current vintage |
| Red |
2008 Noon EclipseMcLaren Vale Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
1/31/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 93 pointsWonderful wine that is just packed full of flavour. Lashings of fruit and chocolate with a touch of tar. Smooth and just a hint of heat but it doesn't take too much away from the wine at all. Really enjoyed by all at the table and actually went quite well with BBQ'd Pork Ribs. |
| Red |
2003 Greenock Creek Cabernet SauvignonBarossa Valley more |
1/24/2014 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 93 pointsLovely wine Still has bright colour. Black and red fruits, silken tannins and the fruit and oak are in total balance. Quality wine in a good vintage, but amazing considering the average quality of a lot of '03's from SA. Good for a few more years yet. |
| Red |
2009 Collector Wines Shiraz Marked Tree RedCanberra District more |
12/1/2013 - ticklenow1 Likes this wine: 92 pointsVery Pinot like nose with lovely florals and Cherry and blackcurrant. Palate delivers in spades as well. Black fruits with some nice 5 spice and silken tannins. I reckon Halliday gets his ratings wrong (too higher points) on a regular basis but he gave this a 97 and on the nose I can see why. This will age but I don't think the rest of my 6 pack will see it's peak as I just enjoyed this so much as it is now. |
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