Tumbarumba, Southern New South Wales

De Bortoli

Noble One Botrytis Sémillon 2020

Sweet. Stone fruits (apricot and peach). I would score it higher if it had a bit more acidity. Enjoyed with a pear tart. — a year ago

Daniel, Ted and 6 others liked this

Brokenwood

Hunter Valley Shiraz 2011

Lovely wine! 11 years young. All the nuance of Aussie Shiraz that you could ask for. — 3 years ago

Lake's Folly

Hunter Valley Cabernets 2013

2011. It still has time. A little green on the nose but sensational on the palate — 5 years ago

Keith and Troy liked this

Clonakilla

Murrumbateman Syrah 2009

Continuing my theme of Australian cool climate Shiraz - this from the Canberra District. Considered by many to be as good as Clonakilla’s flagship Shiraz Viognier. Nose of pepper and spice with red fruits. On the palate cherry and spice with earthy mineral notes finishing with persistent fine Tannins. A very good cool climate Australian Shiraz in the mould of a Saint Joseph or Cote Rotie. NB Delectable this is Clonakilla Syrah. Not offered in your choices. — 6 years ago

TheSkip, Scott and 10 others liked this

Nick O'Leary

Canberra District Shiraz 2016

Olivia’s recommendation, lovely. Roughly $30 a bottle $14 a glass at the Dock — 7 years ago

Tyrrell's Wines

Stevens Single Vineyard Hunter Semillon 2011

Outstanding mid aged Hunter Semillon. Extremes fresh, crisp and very, very good. Great life. - Phil Laffer — 8 years ago

Penfolds

Bin 311 Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2017

Light gold hue. Aromas of acetone, apple, butter, coconut, cream, graphite, oak, pear, vanilla. Medium body with medium acidity. Lovely finish but relatively short. Complex, but otherwise a standard New World Chardonnay. — 9 months ago

Tyrrell's Wines

Vat 47 Hunter Chardonnay 2018

Oak, lime like herb in aroma. Rich, citrus, white flowers. Citrus, comfortable acidity. Each factor in the taste is showing the feature clearly. From Hunter valley which is an initial place for wine in Australia. Vat 47 Hunter Chardonnay Tyrrell’s 2018 @7546, Toscany JH, 231028-231111 — 2 years ago

Tyrrell's Wines

Johnno's Sémillon 2019

Far too young, but really good and promising — 4 years ago

Chris, Severn and 8 others liked this

Tyrrell's Wines

Vat 47 Hunter River Pinot Chardonnay 2015

What a stunning wine- bright medium lemon, crisp acidity and a glorious nose of apple, lemon, flint, smoke and just a hint of herbs. Beautiful balance and a long finish - this is a marvelously elegant triumph of wine making. Fabulous with food or on its own. Dazzling — 6 years ago

Scott liked this

Freeman Vineyard & Winery

Altura Vineyard Nebbiolo 2014

Dusty woody notes with fine tannins long moth feel. Heavier style neb @ 14.5%. Dark fruits and floral notes — 6 years ago

Clonakilla

O'Riada Canberra District Shiraz 2012

Brimming with white and black pepper, black fruits and subtle oak. In a good drinking window now. — 7 years ago

Mount Pleasant Wines

Lovedale Sémillon 2003

No oak. What the fuck?! Waxy, oaky (if possible), almost nutty. Sublime. — 7 years ago

Lindeman's

Hunter River Burgundy Shiraz 1991

I’ve been fascinated by these older Lindemans bottlings ever since my first one aeons ago. Low octane, high acid Hunter shiraz with a confused identity makes for a rather interesting drink and table convo. The only thing Burgundian about it was the colour. Haha.

My first bottle of this 91’ Bin 8203 was unfortunately on the cusp of death. I decided to pop open another one and thankfully, second time’s a charm. Shitty cork still, but the wine poured out in great shape. Sweet red fruits, almost like preserved cherries; floral, leathery, and a touch spicy, with a juicy, silky palate. Quite a treat!
— 9 months ago

Sharon, romo and 7 others liked this
Ceccherini Cristiano

Ceccherini Cristiano Influencer Badge

I love this wines! They opened a different perspective on Oz wines to me when i discovered them. Definitely not Burgundy like, but with defined personality.

Ravensworth

Canberra District Shiraz Viognier 2015

Brief notes. Meaty aromas - very savoury. See previous notes re this being Bryan Martin’s private venture while still working at Clonakilla with their Shiraz Viognier being the benchmark in the country. Love this Northern Rhone style wine. I was expecting pepper but got more spice and charcuterie. — 3 years ago

Ray, Eric and 22 others liked this

Andrew Thomas Wines

Braemore Hunter Valley Sémillon 2013

A safe island during an ongoing shipwreck
Still primary character
Elegant and enjoyable
— 5 years ago

Rob, Bob and 12 others liked this

Tyrrell's Wines

Single Vineyard HVD Hunter Sémillon 2010

Very surprised when I opened the wine list. My inner geek took over when I saw it was the same wine I consumed last week but a different vintage. A much less open and complex nose than the’11.
In the mouth this wine demonstrated greater freshness than the ‘11. Grapefruit like acidity put the fruit flavors at the forefront. Once again I was a little disappointed with the finish but I think in this case the wine truly needs time to unwind.
— 6 years ago

Aravind, Ceccherini and 22 others liked this

Willy Willy

Shiraz 2017

Very smooth! Enjoyed on December 24, 2018 — 6 years ago

Silkman

Hunter Valley Sémillon 2015

Subtle lime & stoney fruit, a strong mid palate & some complexity (& from what I read the potential for aging) 10.5% alcohol, a lovely slight effervescence completely blows away my negative biases @ Australian wines. I though at firstThat 20$ was a tad pricey-& thats 20$ on sale, but after i finished the bottle, its a bargain. — 7 years ago