2015 Ashley Horner Little Jack Organic Orange Riesling

Purchase: Naked Wines

Notes: Beautiful fruit freshness profiling the Orange region

Out of 10: 8

Value: Excellent

2015 Jamiesons Run Billy's Shadow Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh, bit of lime zest. Gooseberry sherbet aspect.

Out of 10: 7

Value: Good

2010 Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon

Purchase: Naked Wines

Nose: Blackcurrant and dusty chocolate

Palate: Bright intense with medium to full body. Fine tannin and lingering finish. Probably best with food due to bright acidity.

Out of 10: 7

Value: Good

2011 Greg Cooley Wines Reserve Chardonnay

Purchase: Cellar Door

Notes: Consumed on October 2015, Buttery toast, silky and cloying texture. Slightly spritzy lively acidity.

Out of 10: 8

Value: Good

2014 Left Hook Margaret River First Round Shiraz

Purchase: Naked Wines

Nose: Sweet cherry and chocolate

Palate: Medium body and light/short spice. A little tart on finish

Out of 10: 7

Value: Good

2014 Lodestar Wines Shiraz

Purchase: Naked Wines

Nose: Initially vanilla caramel moving to plum

Palate: Chocolatey spice, good bight but softens to clean and dry finish

Out of 10: 8

Value: Good

2014 Obelisk The Pilotage Plan Cabernet Merlot

Purchase: Naked Wines

Nose: Sweet berry nose

Palate: Concentrated palate, medium to full weight. Warming and spicy.

Out of 10: 7

Value: Good

2013 De Bortoli Heathcote Reserve Regional Shiraz

Purchase: Naked Wines

Nose: Vanillan Berry 

Palate: Medium body, berry notes and chocolatey soft tannins