Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.2

Margaret River; blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc; so rounded, so peachy almost possible to detect varietal traits, so the blending is impeccable; streamline of juicy, minty, contained but delectable fruit flavours, wood plays little influence as does tannin; makes it more gulpable for masses; no tannin backbone, just juicy softness; #newwave #drinkaussie #drinkwa #westernaustralia #margaretriver #capementelle #wilyabrup #cmf #AUD50 #13.5% ; Wilyabrup is a sub-region of Margaret River known for top cabernet; interesting way to name a wine. — 9 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

8.5

The Sicilian red variety continues to create a home in Australia-here in the warm maritime region of McLarenVale; SA, hail Nero D'Avola made by Brash Higgins out of amphora after six months #drinkaussie #2014 #darkdrop #deepflavoured #unwooded — 10 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.0

Tassie pinot made by an accomplished Riverina maker at Yenda; opulent, brisk acidity, floral but fruit firm; great drink now while so vibrant #tasmania #derwent #pinotnoir #bertonreserve #2013 #drinkaussie — 9 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.2

This is very sophisticated for an Aussie Bordeaux blend; from a great Margaret River vintage but horrible in many other Australian regions; no jam, no lolly, no oak intrusion; just complex earth, forest, mushroom, tobacco and terroir amalgam; palate taut and tasting of the aromas; medium body captures a fine wine; cannot but expect the positive effect of the merlot; #drinkaussie #wa #margaretriver #ribbonvale #mosswood #cabernetmerlot #2011 #bordeauxblend — 9 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.4

Just great riesling; colour still pale, will last past another decade or more; top wine level from Clare Valley producer Mitchell; 2007; #SA #drinkaussie #clarevalley #riesling #mcnicol #mitchell #2007 #bottleage — 9 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.2

Coonawwarra from 2010; one of the better examples; Penley Reserve with a nose full of blackcurrant, chocolate and tobacco; AUD 50; 14.5%; good tannins not overt 5yo; all good now; mo dryness so expect 10yrs+; #coonawarra #aussiewine #cabernetsauvignon #cabernet #SA #reserve #penleyestate #drinksa #drinklocal #drinkaussie — 9 years ago