Australia, Western Australia, Margaret River @ Corkscore

Cullen Wines Margaret River Red 2008

2010-09-08T13:39:20Z

87 points - Nice honest leafy flavours, with the Malbec and Merlot shining through. A bit lean and light perhaps, but well made.

Tasted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010.

Cullen Wines Margaret River Red 2008

2010-09-08T10:51:44Z

82 points - Dark red. Nose slightly lifted savoury blackberry and capsicum notes. Palate is savoury again, filled with expected eucalypt, and quite light weighted and pillowy. Fine tannins. Finish is a little too lightweight, a little nondescript and watery.

Tasted on Wed, Sep 8, 2010.

Ashbrook Estate Semillon 2008

2010-09-06T12:43:35Z

88 points - Fresh delicate well balanced, perfect with scallops and salmon

Tasted on Mon, Sep 6, 2010.

Howard Park (Margaret River) Scotsdale Shiraz 2008

2010-09-05T10:33:21Z

87 points - Day 2: dark boysenberry. Fruit driven with still strong tannins.

Tasted on Sun, Sep 5, 2010.

Howard Park (Margaret River) Scotsdale Shiraz 2008

2010-09-05T10:45:58Z

81 points - Black purple. Nose a bit meaty and toasty with an intense blackberry core. Palate is very concentrated, dark chocolate and loads of oak. Tannins a little floaty, a bit scratchy and a bit burnt and bitter tasting.

Tasted on Sun, Sep 5, 2010.

Barwick Wines White Label Cabernet Merlot 2009

2010-09-02T21:44:26Z

95 points -

Tasted on Fri, Sep 3, 2010.

Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2007

2010-09-03T02:40:41Z

92 points -

Tasted on Fri, Sep 3, 2010.

Thompson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

2010-09-02T02:16:08Z

94 points - Excellent colour, flooded with cassis and blackcurrant supported by quality oak and ripe tannins

Tasted on Wed, Sep 1, 2010.

McHenry Hohnen Vintners Cabernet Merlot 2009

2010-08-30T23:42:51Z

89 points - Dark purple red. Nose displays chocolate, tobacco leaf, intense cigar box and spices. Palate is a tad acidic but exhibits nice even medium tannins, good mouth weight and quality oak in the finish. A smart wine good with food.

Tasted on Mon, Aug 30, 2010.

Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2007

2010-08-28T23:23:53Z

96 points - Deep purple, still raw and primary but has loads of red and black fruits,notes of cherry, blackcurrant and cassis. Lots of flavour & extract but is still quite elegant/balanced with hints of regional spice and pepper coming thru with time in glass. classy french oak. great wine.

Tasted on Sun, Aug 29, 2010.

McHenry Hohnen Vintners Cabernet Merlot 2009

2010-08-26T10:29:31Z

86 points - It's a lot more integrated on day 2, suggesting this young baby needs some time in the bottle to come together. Fruit forward, with a strong juicy undercurrent. Nice tannins. Simple but effective. Spice. I think this could mature well.

Tasted on Thu, Aug 26, 2010.

Juniper Estate Crossing Chardonnay 2007

2010-08-23T13:58:08Z

83 points - Bright gold, essence of minerals and a variety of stone fruits, lacks presence with a dip in the mid palette.

Tasted on Mon, Aug 23, 2010.

Abbey View Reserve Shiraz 2009

2010-08-21T00:44:36Z

90 points -

Tasted on Thu, Aug 19, 2010.

Saracen Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

2010-08-19T10:09:30Z

96 points - Reserve

Tasted on Thu, Aug 19, 2010.

Pierro Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Ltcf 2005

2010-08-14T13:35:33Z

100 points -

Tasted on Sat, Aug 14, 2010.

Willespie Shiraz 2003

2010-08-14T13:09:07Z

89 points - Excellent spice. Lovely aged Shiraz with spicy yet vegetal characteristics.

Tasted on Sat, Aug 14, 2010.

Juniper Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

2010-08-13T13:30:44Z

93 points - 2001 is one of my all time favs

Tasted on Fri, Aug 13, 2010.

Juniper Estate Crossing Chardonnay 2009

2010-08-13T13:29:28Z

88 points - Quality

Tasted on Fri, Aug 13, 2010.

Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2009

2010-08-13T14:01:37Z

88 points - Excellent up to date Chardonnay with great flavour and acidity fantastic value for money

Tasted on Fri, Aug 13, 2010.

Woodlands Winery Cabernet Franc Merlot 2009

2010-08-12T08:36:40Z

92 points -

Tasted on Thu, Aug 12, 2010.

Leeuwin Estate Siblings Shiraz 2006

2010-08-11T10:30:45Z

89 points - Some pepper at first taste but a long lasting classic Shiraz finish

Tasted on Wed, Aug 11, 2010.

Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008

2010-08-04T10:26:06Z

86 points - Typical grassy notes. A tad sharp.

Tasted on Wed, Aug 4, 2010.

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2001

2010-08-01T08:14:22Z

91 points - Magnum

Tasted on Sun, Aug 1, 2010.

Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2008

2010-08-03T13:38:19Z

93 points - Pale gold. Nose is a lovely minerally sweetcorn, toasted oak with a sweet melon core. Palate is really wonderfully balanced ending in a beautiful sweet sour preserved white plum style note mixed with musk and bread. It is complex and concentrated. 3rd Day: Nose shows more grassy notes and toast, and palate more citrus.

Tasted on Sat, Jul 31, 2010.

Woodlands Winery 'Margaret' Reserve Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2007

2010-07-31T03:09:28Z

95 points - Richer style then rest of the range. some capsicum but more dark fruit, cassis and oak. m+ tannin and good phenolic richness. great structure and ripeness to the fruit.

Tasted on Sat, Jul 31, 2010.

Woodlands Winery Cabernet Franc Merlot 2009

2010-07-31T03:00:25Z

93 points - Dark fruit, some oak and pepper. some slight green. Med body, m+ tannin (smooth, rich) Blueberry, dark fruit, peppery green profile. good structure and acid. enjoyable well made wine.

Tasted on Sat, Jul 31, 2010.

Woodlands Winery Cabernet Merlot 2008

2010-07-31T03:07:18Z

91 points - Cassis, blackberry, slight herbal and oak. m body. m+ish tannin. fruity style bood good structure. good wine.

Tasted on Sat, Jul 31, 2010.

Woodlands Winery Chardonnay 2009

2010-07-31T02:53:38Z

93 points - Melon and stonefruit on nose. oak more on the palate. med body style with good crisp acid with good oak support. lemon, stonefruit and oak flavour profile. 20% barrel fermentation. Wilyabrup Sub-region. Organic farmed but not official.

Tasted on Sat, Jul 31, 2010.

Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2008

2010-07-30T12:04:38Z

93 points - Fantastic top class Margaret River Chardonnay. Impeccable balance and palate coverage. The acidity plays some amazing tickling games on the palate. Hints of minerality, although not quite at the level of Grand Cru Burgundy. A stunning wine.

Tasted on Fri, Jul 30, 2010.

Harmans Ridge Estate Howling Wolves Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2010-07-17T10:51:15Z

78 points - Typical cheap cab sav

Tasted on Sat, Jul 17, 2010.

Vasse Felix Shiraz 2006

2010-07-16T10:30:43Z

80 points - Nice, something about it I didn't entirely like. Not punchy enough perhaps? Not full bodied enough??

Tasted on Fri, Jul 16, 2010.

Moss Wood Chardonnay 2007

2010-07-11T05:27:11Z

80 points -

Tasted on Sun, Jul 11, 2010.

Redgate Anastasia 2009

2010-09-03T05:46:08Z

88 points -

Tasted on Mon, Jul 5, 2010.

Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2007

2010-07-04T07:18:36Z

94 points -

Tasted on Sat, Jul 3, 2010.

Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2009

2010-07-03T11:18:00Z

80 points - Opened & tasted the night before, it was dissapointing. Tonight however, it was alright.

Tasted on Sat, Jul 3, 2010.

Hay Shed Hill Wines 'Block 2' Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2010-06-18T14:20:46Z

87 points - Quintessential Willyabrup! The leafy nose, the yummy cassis raspberry palate, the clean varietal expression - it's all there. A slightly fruit driven specimen we have in front of us. Long finish. But there is a lot of acid, resulting in a vervy undercurrrent that might not be everyone's favourite. It makes the wine look overly lean the more it opens up.

Tasted on Fri, Jun 18, 2010.

Hay Shed Hill Wines 'Block 2' Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

2010-06-20T15:13:13Z

84 points - Dark purple red. Nose is light and attractive, earth and aromatic leather. Palate is med bodied savoury leaf and earth. Doesn't quite match up with the nose. Quite some imposing acid. Long finish and line.

Tasted on Fri, Jun 18, 2010.

Cape Mentelle Marmaduke 2007

2010-06-17T09:45:58Z

90 points - Red fruits rasberry and aniseed, licorice. lighter style but lots of flavour - value

Tasted on Thu, Jun 17, 2010.

Stella Bella Wines Skuttlebutt Red 2006

2010-06-09T15:04:05Z

92 points - Traces of berries, elderflower n honeysuckle, beautiful structure, had a slightly smoky, oaky finish. Surprisingly sexy wine. Vibrant. Extremely easy to drink.

Tasted on Thu, Jun 10, 2010.

Cullen Wines Margaret River Red 2008

2010-06-06T15:29:24Z

85 points - Fruity, slightly oaky, not too heavy on the palate. Lovely. Ordered a glass during lunch under a tree at Cullen, may 2010.

Tasted on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.

Hamelin Bay Shiraz 2007

2010-06-06T21:24:20Z

88 points -

Tasted on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.

Moss Wood Chardonnay 2007

2010-06-06T21:25:33Z

92 points -

Tasted on Mon, Jun 7, 2010.

Hay Shed Hill Wines Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009

2010-06-04T07:44:04Z

80 points - Home with seafood curry

Tasted on Fri, Jun 4, 2010.

Ashbrook Estate Cabernet Merlot 2007

2010-05-29T21:13:27Z

84 points -

Tasted on Sun, May 30, 2010.

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2006

2010-05-30T10:47:50Z

87 points - Light

Tasted on Sun, May 30, 2010.

Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

2010-05-29T21:06:47Z

92 points - Strong fruity flavours. Will develo nicely over next 20 years.

Tasted on Sun, May 30, 2010.

Fraser Gallop Cabernet Merlot 2007

2010-05-24T09:45:24Z

85 points - Dark purple red. Nose is thick full and velvety. Clean cassis and earthy loam notes, also faint spring onion. Palate is intense, a bit dissonant. Tannins float on top of tarty cassis juice - not well integrated. Finish shows fragrant oak.

Tasted on Mon, May 24, 2010.

Fraser Gallop Cabernet Merlot 2007

2010-05-23T13:06:58Z

90 points - Fruit centric style. High acidity, but still agreeable, giving this a fresh touch. Minty, leafy nose. Dry red fruits follow. A simple wine without much complexity. But it does what it does well. Made to drink now while its young. On second thought, I am wondering if they tampered with the acid by adding articifial acid to doctor the balance. The acid just isn't integrated into the fabric of the wine. I don't know enough about winemaking to come to a final judgement on this point.

Tasted on Thu, May 20, 2010.

Lenton Brae Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009

2010-05-18T14:19:05Z

92 points - The wine against which all Margaret River SSBs have to be judged. A stunningly complex nose of minerals and grass against a backdrop of raspberries. Palate very well balanced. Long finish. Fantastic value too. When it comes to White Bordeaux blends, this winemaker sets the Australian standard.

Tasted on Tue, May 18, 2010.

Lenton Brae Wines Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009

2010-05-19T14:21:43Z

92 points - Brilliant pale gold with hint of green. Nose is lovely - citrus, yellow grapefruit, lemongrass and tropical, milk confection. Palate is lively and zingy with nice alkaline minerality and good balance. Good palate coverage, long line and lingering musky finish. Beautiful!

Tasted on Tue, May 18, 2010.