Australia, Western Australia, Great Southern @ Corkscore

Forest Hill Vineyard Block 1 Riesling 2008

2010-09-06T11:57:02Z

84 points - Nice round style, not overly kerosiney, like so many Aussie Rieslings burnt by the sun. Smooth and balanced, with timid acidity running through. Enjoyable. What it misses is the funky minerality found in German Rieslings.

Tasted on Mon, Sep 6, 2010.

Howard Park Scotsdale Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2010-08-05T01:17:02Z

94 points - Really lovely nose filled with juicy cassis, beautifully fragrant minty sappy leafy cigar box notes. Palate exhibits very attractive sappy tobacco leaf - a real highlight. Very cultured. Lovely balance, intriguing, mouth filling, it has a very long finish. Dark red purple. Very fine suave tannins. There's some really attractive about the wine.

Tasted on Mon, Aug 2, 2010.

Howard Park Scotsdale Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2010-08-02T12:31:00Z

92 points - A wonderful Cabernet – true to the variety! Not overly fruit driven, but wonderfully balanced. There is the whiff of mint on the nose, the cassis on the palate, the eucalypt-mintiness in the mouth. Creamy texture from the tannins, which are extremely fine and provide a lovely backbone. Still young, will age nicely.

Tasted on Mon, Aug 2, 2010.

Trevelen Farm Katies Kiss Soft Sweet Riesling 2009

2010-07-16T07:12:58Z

100 points - Possibly my fav wine

Tasted on Fri, Jul 16, 2010.

Harewood Estate Chardonnay 2008

2010-04-13T10:38:46Z

94 points - Light straw colour. Fresh minerality on the nose. Hints of melon. Amazing balance of minerals, zingy acid and lovey stonefruit. This is one of the best Australian Chardonnays I have had. Reminiscent of some of the white burgundies we had. I think this is better than the Scarborough Yellow Label Chardy. An absolute winner. At any price point this would be fabulous. At 23$ it is simply amazing. Go out there and buy this everyone!

Tasted on Tue, Apr 13, 2010.

Harewood Estate Chardonnay 2008

2010-04-13T10:21:47Z

93 points - Nose good fruit expression, soft floral vanilla bean notes. Palate is a highlight. Amazingly balanced with an incredible preserved plum/lemon tea leaf like characters. A medium weight and delicate acid. Musky floral finish. Very good!

Tasted on Tue, Apr 13, 2010.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2009

2010-04-19T01:09:30Z

92 points - Lime and minerals greet the nose. Yellow with hints of green colour. Lovely acidity jumping at you. Rosemary. Hints of kerosine. For the lovers of Aussie Riesling this is a hit. For myself, the Germans stil reign supreme. After a while honey and mandarin notes emerge. Nice complexity.

Tasted on Tue, Mar 16, 2010.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2009

2010-03-16T09:52:36Z

92 points - Nose distinctly rosemary citrus. Bright pale gold. Palate is delicately acid with real finesse. Good flavours with very faint mandarin in the finish. Great!

Tasted on Tue, Mar 16, 2010.

Alkoomi Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

2010-01-08T18:06:27Z

75 points - nice easy drink

Tasted on Sat, Dec 26, 2009.

Alkoomi Sauvignon Blanc 2008

2009-12-18T23:51:54Z

88 points -

Tasted on Sat, Dec 19, 2009.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2008

2009-12-18T00:31:09Z

90 points - V dry n smooth

Tasted on Fri, Dec 18, 2009.

Ferngrove Vineyards Estate Shiraz 2005

2009-12-12T15:51:19Z

90 points - Thick and smooth with robust dark berries, pepper. Spicy after taste. Very big, very firm. Lively.

Tasted on Sun, Dec 13, 2009.

West Cape Howe Wines Shiraz 2007

2009-12-06T20:30:29Z

88 points - Very good

Tasted on Mon, Dec 7, 2009.

Howard Park (Denmark) Riesling 2008

2009-11-27T03:13:37Z

90 points - 12% alc/vol Lively zesty aromas and fresh crisp palate of great length. Good to cellar.

Tasted on Fri, Nov 27, 2009.

West Cape Howe Wines Cabernet Merlot 2007

2009-11-18T02:37:44Z

88 points -

Tasted on Wed, Nov 18, 2009.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Shiraz 2007

2009-10-20T13:00:00Z

80 points - Real red-berry fruit and dried spice flavours. Touch of pepper. Some firm tannins. $28

Tasted on Wed, Oct 21, 2009.

West Cape Howe Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2008

2009-10-10T13:00:00Z

80 points -

Tasted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009.

Frankland Estate Rocky Gully Riesling 2008

2009-10-02T14:00:00Z

80 points - I just drank it but I can't remember

Tasted on Sat, Oct 3, 2009.

West Cape Howe Wines Cabernet Merlot 2007

2010-03-16T08:32:18Z

85 points - I really wanted to drink it with my lamb but I had to finish my champagne. Then when I tasted it later I thought oh my frickin god that would have been good with my lamb if only I didn't have to finish my champagne. That's what I want to say about it. Please don't say I mentioned any dusty oak shit..

Tasted on Sat, Oct 3, 2009.

Forest Hill Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2009-09-26T14:00:00Z

96 points - Brilliant, sexy, looks good in hot pants. A must for any collection. Make like Fev and get your hands all over it!

Tasted on Sun, Sep 27, 2009.

Larry Cherubino Wines The Yard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

2009-10-06T13:00:00Z

90 points - Amazingly fragrant nose of green tobacco leaf and spearmint. Palate is incredibly tannic with a powerful tobacco leaf leaving strong coffee bean and leather notes.

Tasted on Thu, Sep 24, 2009.

Larry Cherubino Wines The Yard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

2009-09-25T14:00:00Z

88 points - Intense nose of eucalypt, dust and cherry. Dark colour. Dry mouthfeel. Abrasive tannins, needs years in the bottle to soften up. Way to young. But excellen potential. Curious to try this in five years.

Tasted on Thu, Sep 24, 2009.

Montgomery's Hill Kalgan Sunset Red 2008

2009-09-22T14:00:00Z

85 points - great, simple to drink, nice and easy

Tasted on Wed, Sep 23, 2009.

Forest Hill Vineyard Estate Shiraz 2008

2009-09-01T14:00:00Z

78 points -

Tasted on Wed, Sep 2, 2009.

West Cape Howe Wines "Styx Gully" Chardonnay 2008

2010-03-16T08:33:45Z

92 points - Lovelly light golden colour. On the nose one is greeted with stonefruit and peach underscored by mineral vibrancy. Palate adds melon to the flavour cocktail. Good acid. Wonderful balance and oak integration.

Tasted on Wed, Aug 12, 2009.

Alkoomi Black Label Shiraz Viognier 2006

2009-08-07T14:00:00Z

90 points - unfiltered red. Spicy leaf on the nose. Entry is quite balanced with intense berry oak tobacco and leaf. A bit cooked

Tasted on Sat, Aug 1, 2009.

Alkoomi Black Label Shiraz Viognier 2006

2009-07-31T14:00:00Z

89 points - Quite cooked stewed strawberry. Round. Something strange and funky is going on - a tickling acidic freshness. A little too much acid and bitterness.

Tasted on Sat, Aug 1, 2009.

Alkoomi Black Label Riesling 2004

2009-07-30T14:00:00Z

92 points - Lovely developted characters like honey and a hint of querosene underneath the citrus fruit

Tasted on Fri, Jul 31, 2009.

Alkoomi Black Label Riesling 2007

2009-07-30T14:00:00Z

89 points - Green apple and citrus fruit. A wine that need few years in the cellar

Tasted on Fri, Jul 31, 2009.

Alkoomi Sauvignon Blanc 2007

2009-07-30T14:00:00Z

89 points - Tropical fruits and nice balance. Good option out of Marlbourough

Tasted on Fri, Jul 31, 2009.

Ferngrove Vineyards Symbols Cabernet Merlot 2007

2009-06-07T14:00:00Z

90 points - Redcurrant nose. Quite some bitterness. Savoury. Dark wine. Storks. Good.

Tasted on Mon, Jun 8, 2009.

Ferngrove Vineyards Symbols Cabernet Merlot 2007

2009-06-07T14:00:00Z

89 points - Deep red purple almost black. Some depth currants and hint of chocolate in the nose. Smooth and soft tender tannins. Back palate and medium finish feature dark chocolate and blackberries.

Tasted on Mon, Jun 8, 2009.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Shiraz 2005

2009-05-06T14:00:00Z

93 points - Dark fruit bursting on the nose. Earth, spice and leather. Amazing intensity. Tannins still firm, will beneift from more aging. Can live a lot longer.

Tasted on Thu, May 7, 2009.

Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Shiraz 2005

2009-05-06T14:00:00Z

93 points - Medium red purple. Beautiful nose full of spice, green pepper, fragrant leather and black berries, faint earthiness and savoury bacon hints. Lovely sweet vanilla entry gives way to a fruit-driven palate - great smokey oak flavours followed by fine tannins. A really enjoyable flavour structure. A long and dry, smoked bacon, leather finish. This is a really a great wine only pulled down a couple of pegs by being a tad too alcoholic and too fruit forward. That being said, there's a great wine underneath.

Tasted on Thu, May 7, 2009.

Howard Park (Denmark) Riesling 2002

2009-05-26T14:00:00Z

94 points - Showing honeyed development with a touch of kerosene and a racy acid backbone holding firm. Very fine.

Tasted on Mon, Nov 24, 2008.

Howard Park (Denmark) Riesling 2008

2009-05-26T14:00:00Z

92 points - Lively avidity, with lemon/lime notes. Likely to develop well for 5-10 years.

Tasted on Mon, Nov 24, 2008.

Howard Park (Denmark) Chardonnay 2005

2009-01-22T13:21:00Z

89 points - Almond aromas clear honey flavour and mouthfeel 38 per bottle. A bit kerosene. little empty in mid palate. lingering finish

Tasted on Wed, Aug 13, 2008.

Howard Park (Denmark) Riesling 2007

2008-12-05T06:48:32Z

90 points - Much better close to room temperature. Faint kerosene aroma. Lack of zing and minerality found in Germany. Distinct apple pear finish. Empty in the mid palate. Prob very good for Australia.

Tasted on Wed, Aug 13, 2008.

Alkoomi Jarrah Shiraz 2003

2008-12-05T06:50:08Z

89 points - Meaty savoury nose. Too alcoholic burning on the tongue front and back. A bit vacuous in the mid palate. Chewy.

Tasted on Sat, Aug 9, 2008.