Australia, Western Australia, Pemberton @ Corkscore

Bellarmine Wines Shiraz 2008

2010-08-28T23:03:58Z

92 points - Deep rich colour, very primary with rich black fruits, aniseed, licorice and eucaylpt - minty notes, well integrated french oak. overall quite a rich and extracted wine with slight spirity finish and furry tannins, will improve with time.

Tasted on Sun, Aug 29, 2010.

Bellarmine Wines Shiraz 2009

2010-08-24T04:03:42Z

96 points - Just when I thought they could never top the '08...this is one of the best examples of a cool climate Shiraz I have seen. Rich plum, dark cherry, white pepper, licorice and spices with silky tannins. Still very young though- due for release around November. Should peak in about 4 years but has the weight to go longer.

Tasted on Tue, Aug 24, 2010.

Bellarmine Wines Riesling 2010

2010-07-19T03:18:47Z

94 points -

Tasted on Mon, Jul 19, 2010.

Lillian Marsanne Roussanne 2006

2010-07-09T11:28:17Z

78 points - Nose smells a little chlorinated. Palate tastes of electric cherry, again a bit chemical, finish is flat.

Tasted on Fri, Jul 9, 2010.

The Wine & Truffle Co. Sauvignon Blanc 2008

2010-05-14T08:40:41Z

82 points - Smooth drinking, peppery on the palate. Nice for cool evening

Tasted on Fri, May 14, 2010.

Picardy Merlot Cabernet 2007

2010-03-27T13:17:05Z

88 points - Blueberry with a touch of acidic lift on the nose. Dark red. Palate is intense and quite fruity - a bit bakery-biscuity, with vanilla and earth notes. It is quite a soft and plush wine - perhaps lacking structure. Some chewy tannins in the back. 3rd day open: developed some bacony, orange rind, spiced cigar box characters. Still a bit juvenile tasting - youthful sweet and sourish notes with a bitterness which is kept just in check. Still quite a softly structured wine.

Tasted on Wed, Mar 24, 2010.

Picardy Merlot Cabernet 2007

2010-03-24T10:17:19Z

88 points - Blackberry underpinned by wood on the nose. Spice, strong tannins and bitterness. A dark wine! Dark chocolate notes. Has potential to develop. Good intensity. I quite enjoy it. Alas - elegant it is naught.

Tasted on Wed, Mar 24, 2010.

Bellarmine Wines Riesling 2009

2010-02-25T03:28:37Z

94 points - A very long distance investment by German residents Dr Willi and Gudrun Schumacher, ending up in the wilds of Pemberton. A spotlessly clean, delicate bouquet of citrus blossom and spice is followed by a beautifully balanced palate in Mosel Kabinett style, the essence of lime juice offset by crisp acidity.

Tasted on Thu, Feb 25, 2010.

Picardy Chardonnay 2007

2010-02-14T09:30:30Z

91 points - Lovelly expression of elegant Australian Chardonnay. Melon and peach with hints of coffee. A touch sharp, perhaps a tiny big too much acid. Could do with a bit more sugar. But apart from that, this is very nice. Perfect with paw paw, prosciutto and Parmesan.

Tasted on Sun, Feb 14, 2010.

Picardy Chardonnay 2007

2010-02-14T10:38:22Z

91 points - Nose is predominantly quality nutmeg-biscuity oak with lemon when cool and cooked peaches when warmed up. Palate is lifted with lemony notes and acid that carries through to the finish. Oak seems a bit dominant though like broad brush strokes in a painting obscuring some details. Better served cool - helps suppress the palate 'flattening' aspect of the oak. Quality oak evident in the lingering lovely fragrant nutmeg finish. Bright pale gold.

Tasted on Sun, Feb 14, 2010.

Picardy Shiraz 2007

2010-02-07T10:33:07Z

95 points - Smooth, White pepper and strawberries with elegant French oakimg! More in the syrah style!

Tasted on Sun, Feb 7, 2010.

The Wine & Truffle Co. Chardonnay 2008

2010-01-20T08:02:34Z

91 points - Taste of citrus, melon and tropical fruits. Lovely fresh wine

Tasted on Wed, Jan 20, 2010.

Lillian Chardonnay 2006

2009-11-27T11:54:28Z

85 points - Lighter, minerally style. Some butter and fruit.

Tasted on Fri, Nov 27, 2009.

Picardy Merlot Cabernet 1998

2009-12-01T06:01:54Z

92 points - Bluberries cassis savoury finish medium length tight acid taninic grip yum

Tasted on Wed, Oct 28, 2009.

Bellarmine Wines Shiraz 2008

2009-10-10T13:00:00Z

85 points - Full bodied red with good berry flavours but suffering from similarity to many other wines. Far to safe for my liking.

Tasted on Sun, Oct 11, 2009.

Bellarmine Wines Riesling 2008

2009-10-03T14:00:00Z

92 points -

Tasted on Sun, Oct 4, 2009.

Picardy Shiraz 2005

2009-09-23T14:00:00Z

90 points - Dark colour. Lovelly fruity cherry or boisenberry nose, can't quite put my finger on it. Light wine. Sharp, slightly out of balance and alcoholic. But very good.

Tasted on Thu, Sep 24, 2009.

Picardy Shiraz 2005

2009-09-23T14:00:00Z

90 points - Nose of restrained leather and black and red fruit. Palate is a med bodied teetering-on-the-acid-edge thing with earth and black pepper notes. Finish is a med intensity juicy fruit and leather.

Tasted on Thu, Sep 24, 2009.

Donnelly River Wines Pinot Noir 2004

2009-07-28T14:00:00Z

95 points -

Tasted on Wed, Jul 29, 2009.

Picardy Shiraz 2002

2009-03-02T13:00:00Z

92 points - Picardy sh 02 deep colour rich bc savoury gd len 92

Tasted on Fri, Aug 22, 2008.

Picardy Shiraz 2005

2009-03-02T13:00:00Z

90 points - Picardy shiraz 05 chalk plum gd mouth length 90

Tasted on Fri, Aug 22, 2008.

Picardy Merlot Cabernet 1999

2008-08-23T09:30:14Z

92 points - Smoky undertone. Round. 92

Tasted on Mon, Aug 11, 2008.

Picardy Merlot Cabernet 1999

2009-03-02T13:00:00Z

92 points - Tar dark back palate eucalypt hint 91

Tasted on Sat, Aug 9, 2008.

Picardy Merlot Cabernet 1999

2009-03-02T13:00:00Z

92 points - Picardy cm 99 farmyard savoury sweaty horse tap gd length 92

Tasted on Thu, Aug 7, 2008.