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Pete’s Pure Murray Darling Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Aromas of blackcurrants with a eucalypt-like lift with similar characters echoed on the medium bodied palate.

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Pete’s Pure Murray Darling Pinot Noir 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Plum, berries and spices on the nose with floral notes and a soft, elegant raspberries and cream palate.

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Pete’s Pure Murray Darling Chardonnay 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

Peaches and melons lift off the nose with obvious tropical fruit flavours.

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Trentham The Family Murray Darling Prosecco NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

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FAT’n SKINNY by H&L Langhorne Creek Pinot Grigio 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Very savoury and herbal nose with zesty lemon flavours and a floral edge.

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Sutherland Wine Heathcote Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

Pronounced musky cassis fruit with firm grainy tannins carrying the fruit.

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Yarrawood Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Lifted lemon fruit fragrances, a hint of vanilla and bright fresh and zesty varietal fruit flavours.

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McPherson Wines MWC Victoria Shiraz Mourvedre 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

Soft and silky style with attractive meaty plum characters and fine tannins.

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McPherson Wines Full Fifteen Big Red SEA Cabernet 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Oak drives this wine but there is still nice blackcurrant varietal fruit evident.

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Quarisa Wines Three Jailbirds SEA Pinot Grigio 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Fresh pears on the nose with floral traces. Palate a touch sweet but has the acid to balance it.

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Quarisa Wines Caravan SEA Pinot Grigio 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Nose is floral and tropical with a herbal touch and tight green apple palate.

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Quarisa Wines Q SEA Malbec 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Deep purple wine, blackcurrant fruit pastille nose and spicy dark fruit flavours layered with oak.

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Quarisa Wines Mrs Q Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

Dense black fruit fragrances and thick concentration of oak and fruit on a syrupy textured palate.

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RedHeads The Red Sedan South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

Straightforward black fruit and cedar oak wine with generous alcohol warmth.

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Ekhidna SEA Prosecco NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Nice honeyed/yeasty complexity with a savoury edge and crisp apple characters.

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Farm To Table Central Victoria Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 3, 2021

Licorice/chocolaty nose with warm medium bodied plum/oak palate.

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Bec Hardy Wines Barbara Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

Dark lifted stewed plum fruit with savoury/meaty elements and a warm spicy finish.

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Bec Hardy Wines Adelaide Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Pretty tangerine colour with lovely lifted candied apple-like aromas and flavours.

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Bec Hardy Wines South Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Pungent nose; smells and tastes of tinned asparagus. Very varietal.

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Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Complex earthy smoky characters on the green apple/peach nose with a palate driven by lovely fresh fruit.

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Windowrie Wine Co. The Mill Central Ranges Shiraz 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Raspberry jelly-like bouquet with juicy and spicy red fruit flavours. Drink now.

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Sorby Adams Gudilly Adelaide Pinot Noir 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A very pretty lightweight wine with rhubarb and plum-like varietal characters.

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Watkins Ruscello Langhorne Creek Sangiovese 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Savoury and herbal on the nose with an earthy/savoury palate showing hints of plum fruit.

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Watkins Symmetry Langhorne Creek G.S.M. 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Blueberry bouquet, bright plum palate and some fine tannins on the finish.

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Watkins Bright Red Langhorne Creek Grenache Sangiovese 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Meaty aromas with a green capsicum-like edge and quite a savoury palate.

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Watkins Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

A drink now cabernet with bright cassis fruit with some complexity developing.

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Watkins Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Fresh peppery plum nose and sweet plum flavours with a dash of pepper. Drink now.

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Quarisa Wines Three Jailbirds SEA Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Restrained tropical nose and lovely, sweet tropical palate. “Very enjoyable consumer wine.”

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Quarisa Wines Caravan SEA Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A very well-made fruit bomb of a wine. Pretty lifted florals on the nose – lively and rich in the mouth with a lovely long, bright and clean after taste.

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Babydoll Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Pungent nose – almost sauvignon blanc-like with a red fruit palate.

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Rose dÁmelie AOC Luberon France Rosé 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Creamy fruit nose with some vanilla notes and bright strawberry flavours.

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Postcards From Italy Organic Veneto Italy Pinot Grigio Rosé 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

Subtle potpourri of a nose with hints of toastiness and softly textured, toasty palate. Good acid.

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Brilla Veneto Prosecco NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

A well-made wine with attractive floral/apple blossom characters and balanced acid/sweetness.

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Tempus Two Varietal South Australia Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

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De Bortoli King Valley Prosecco Rosé NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Light and tight with fragrant berry fruit characters and tangy citric-like acid.

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Nice bead, attractive apple/lemon bouquet and a fresh lemon sherbet palate.

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Ekhidna SEA Prosecco NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Floral/frangipani nuances on nose with subtle tart apple-like flavours.

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Bec Hardy Wines Pertaringa Lakeside Australia Sparkling NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Bright, fresh and lifted with a fragrant persistence of citrus and floral characters.

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Veuve D’Argent Cuvée Prestige Blanc De Blancs Burgundy France Brut Blanc de Blancs NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

A soft creamy and uncomplicated style. “Joyful, playful and easy drinking!”

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Dee Vine Estate Range Riverina Brut Cuvee NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Reminded one judge of a baked lemon tart; has some autolysis and some flintiness.

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Jacob’s Creek Reserve South Australia Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

A tight, simple and elegant style of sparkling with a good creamy lemon sherbet-like drive.

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Invivo X Sarah Jessica Parker Sud De France Rosé 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

Lovely nose – all savoury and herbal with toasty elements with similar characters on the excellent well-balanced palate. “Starting to age but in a good way!”

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Bunnamagoo Estate Mount Lawson Mudgee Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Lifted lolly-like strawberry driven nose with a nicely textured palate, soft and sweet in the mouth.

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Mitchelton Wines Preece Nagambie Lakes Grenache Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

An elegant style. Savoury fruit aromas and nicely balanced crisp fruit palate.

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Angas & Bremer Langhorne Creek Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Lovely bright pink hues with lifted strawberry aromas and flavours and a long citric finish.

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Bunkers Wines Western Australia Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A citrus driven nose with a crisp refreshing palate and flavours in the strawberry spectrum.

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Dalfarras Central Victoria Sangiovese Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

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Twill & Daisy Murray Darling Rosé 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Some savoury elements evident on the strawberry nose and palate.

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Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Floral citrus/strawberry fruit with a perfumed lift and crisp acidity.

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De Bortoli Rose King Valley Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Pale pink with attractive red berry aromas edged with mineral notes. Nice balance of berry sweetness on the palate.

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