Wine Reviews
Warramate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
The Warramate Vineyard is the lesser known neighbour of both Yarra Yering and Coldstream Hills, two highly renowned Yarra Valley Vineyards. This wine is medium to deep purple colour. On the nose there is cassis, black current and spice. On the palate there are lots of rich juicy fruit flavours. The finish is long with silky tannins. This wine doesn't have the richness and complexity of some of Australia's older and more renowned Cabernets. But for this price it is a beautiful fruit filled wine that shouldn't be missed.
Punt Road Pinot Noir 2012
Bright garnet colour with a dark cherry aroma. Fuller flavours on the palate with plum to add to the cherry. Finishes strongly with some serious tannins.
Punt Road Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is bright purple in colour and has aromas of blackberry and violet. On the palate there are sweet berries, black fruit and herbal characters. The finish is long with silky tannins.
Oakridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Crimson-purple in colour. On the nose there is cassis, blackcurrant, tobacco and green herbal hints. The palate is black fruits, and stalky herbaceous flavours. The finish is long with strong silky tannins.
Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir 2012
Coldstream Hills makes a number of Pinot Noirs from the Yarra Valley. This one is mid-garnet in colour with a raspberry and spice aroma. On the palate there is black cherry, strawberry and spice. There are fine tannins and a long finish. A good value for money Pinot from a renowned vineyard.
St Huberts Hubert the Stag Pinot Noir 2012
Colour is bright crimson. On the nose there is cherry, strawberry jam and spice. The palate also has plum and some savoury notes. The finish is long with silky but strong tannin. A good Pinot from a long established winery.
Punt Road Chardonnay 2011
From the Napoleone Vineyard in the Yarra Valley. Light straw colour with stone fruit and white peach aromas. On the palate, stone fruit, tropical fruit, melon and citrus. Has a long complex finish. One of the better Yarra Valley Chardonnays at this price point.
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2012
Light straw coloured. Stone fruit aromas on the nose, particularly nectarine. On the palate there is grapefruit and melon to go with the nectarine. The finish is nicely balanced, dry and just enough acidity. A good mid-range Chardonnay.
De Bortoli Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2011
Light straw green colour. A range of aromas on the nose with grapefruit, lime and cinnamon. The palate is a mixture of stone fruit, citrus and nuts. Finishes quite dry with an acidic minerally aftertaste.
Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris 2012
From the Yarra Valley. Pale straw colour with pear and lychee aromas on the nose. On the palate, pear and green apple. It finishes with fresh fruit flavours, balanced acidity and a little creamy. A light, relatively simple Pinot Gris that is easy to drink.
