International Trophy winner Red Rhône Varietals over £15 – Sidewood, Mappinga...
A delicious, ambitious, cooler-climate Shiraz, with floral lift on the sweet nose alongside a twist of black pepper and dark cherry fruit. Ideally this needs a few more years’ rest in bottle, by which...
View ArticleInternational Trophy winner Red Blend over £15 – McWilliam’s, 1877, Australia...
Lively, ripe and intense red and black fruits on the nose, accompanied by sandalwood, tumeric, bay leaf and tobacco. The palate is multilayered, lush, languid and warm, boasting sweet and savoury...
View ArticleInternational Trophy winner Sweet under £15 – Longview, Epitome Late Harvest...
Beautifully expressive aromas of orange blossom and marmalade, with a ripe citrus undertone and a hint of kerosene and mushroom. The palate bursts with ginger, treacle and a lovely, complex floral...
View ArticleBird On A Wire, Marsanne, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2013
See Decanter's expert rating, tasting notes and drinking window for Bird On A Wire, Marsanne, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2013. A complex, very well-structured, weighty Marsanne. Slightly oily texture with...
View ArticleExpert’s Choice: Australian alternatives
See Sarah Ahmed's ratings, tasting notes and drinking windows for her pick of Australian alternatives. There’s more to Australia than Shiraz and Chardonnay, says Sarah Ahmed, who finds winemakers...
View ArticleHewitson, Baby Bush Mourvedre, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2012
See Nick Stock' rating, tasting notes and drinking window for Hewitson 2012.Australian redsCuttings for this are taken from the 1853 Old Garden bush-vines (hence the name). An alluringly youthful wine...
View ArticleJansz, Premium Rosé, Tasmania NV
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Jansz NV.australian wines, Sparkling over £10 Strong, juicy raspberry fruit on the nose and a broad, developed palate, showing both delicacy and...
View ArticleTesco, Finest Tingleup Vineyard Riesling, Great Southern, Western Australia 2010
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Tingleup Vineyard 2010,australian wines, Riesling under £10 Lean and lively, fresh, floral, pear, apple, chalk and citrus aromas. The palate has a...
View ArticlePeter Lehmann, Wigan Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia 2005
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Peter Lehmann 2005.australian wines, Riesling over £10 Pure lemon sherbet nose. Dry, long, lean, classy and harmonious – beautifully balanced. Hint of...
View ArticleEvans & Tate, Redbrook Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2008
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Evans & Tate 2008.australian wines, Chardonnay over £10 Discreet white fruit, lean, elegant, very fine and pure. Concentrated palate with good...
View ArticleMcWilliams, Mt Pleasant Cellar Release Elizabeth Semillon, Hunter Valley, New...
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Evans & Tate 2006.australian wines, White Single Varietal under £10 Apple, lime, custard and yellow fruit aromas plus mature toasty notes. Full,...
View ArticleBrokenwood, ILR Reserve Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales 2005
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Brokenwood 2005.australian wines, White Single Varietal over £10 Hefty, full-on and rich nose, showing waxiness and mango fruit. Good vibrancy and...
View ArticleVoyager Estate, Sauvignon Blanc- Semillon, Margaret River, Western Australia...
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Voyager Estate 2010.australian wines, White Blend over £10 Elegant, aromatic nose of grass, nettles, citrus and tropical fruit. Bone-dry, taut and...
View ArticleHoughton, CW Ferguson Cabernet-Malbec, Great Southern, Western Australia 2007
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Houghton 2007.australian wines, Red Blend over £10 Bittersweet chocolate, mulberries, redcurrants and green peppers. Faint herbaceous complexity with...
View ArticleAmelia Park, Cabernet- Merlot, Margaret River, Western Australia 2009
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Amelia Park 2009.australian wines, Red Bordeaux Varietal over £10 Lots of well-expressed black fruit with good depth and overt minty flavours. Solid...
View ArticleCatching Thieves, Cabernet-Merlot, Margaret River, Western Australia 2010
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Catching Thieves 2010.australian wines, Red Bordeaux Varietal under £10 Soft, rounded and fruity with a green olive and green pepper complexity....
View ArticleBird In Hand, Two In The Bush Shiraz, Mt Lofty Ranges, South Australia 2009
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Bird In Hand 2009.australian wines, Red Rhône Varietal under £10 Voluptuous and fleshy, mellow but upfront, with a very strong personality. Mint,...
View ArticleRosemount, Balmoral Syrah, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2008
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Rosemount 2008.australian wines, Red Rhône Varietal over £10 Very ripe plums and mint on the nose. Generous yet elegant body with a powerful length...
View ArticleGrant Burge 20 Year Old Tawny, Barossa Valley, South Australia NV (19.6%)
See Decanter experts' rating and tasting notes for Grant Burge NV.australian wines, Sweet Fortified over £10 Praline, nuts, prunes and toffee apple notes give a rich, raisined quality to the palate,...
View Article13 exciting Australian wines
Decanter experts give their verdict and tasting notes on Australian wines.australian wines, Want some Australian wine inspiration? Take a look through the top Australian wines from last year’s Decanter...
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