Exile Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Posted: June 9, 2017
A lovely varietal, still quite oaky but evolving nicely. Has a powerful tannic spine.
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Orlando St Helga Eden Valley Riesling 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
A fresh, light, bright and delicate wine with an attractive lime like bouquet and a subtle floral/citrus flavour profile on a zingy fresh palate that shows a very good line of acidity.
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Bridgewater Mill Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
Interesting nose – smells of lemon sherbet. Quite a linear palate but with lots going on.
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Brygon Estate Meadowbrook Chardonnay 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
Developing some toastiness on the nose. Crisp and clean in the mouth with pleasant oak.
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Brygon Reserve Wines Bin 868 Margaret River Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
A citrussy style with some complexity developing. Creamy palate texture and nice acidity.
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Wise Guy Western Australia Chardonnay 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
Nose and palate a pleasant combination of melons, citrus and tropical fruits with good acidity.
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Brygon Reserve The Bruce Margaret River Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lots of oak here but has the fruit to match. Herbal aromas and herbal/citrussy flavours with a lean acid finish.
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Rosemount Estate District Release Robe Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
A complexity of smoky oak, peaches and asparagus on the nose. Vibrant palate – excellent fruit intensity and great use of oak.
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Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Australia Chardonnay 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
Delicate minerally nose; hints of lemons and stonefruits and a touch of smokiness. Palate still tightly wound for now.
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Morris Five Generations The Percheron Victoria Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
Quality oak nose smells of smoky almonds with grapefruit-like touches. Perfectly balanced palate with good flavour integration, excellent oak handling and warming finish. Very complex.
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Clarence Hill Adelaide Chardonnay 2012
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very lifted aromas of citrus/lemonade. Interesting palate – a touch funky with a warming finish.
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Blackbilly Currency Creek Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
More restrained perfumed nose and well integrated palate with good fruit/oak balance.
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DiGiorgio Lucindale Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
Smoky oak dominates the nose and follows on to the palate mingling with nice floral notes.
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Jacob’s Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
An old school style with a big oak profile, sweet peach/nectarine fruit and crisp acidity. The creamy barrel ferment adds complexity.
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Jip Jip Rocks Unoaked Padthaway Chardonnay 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
Full bodied, pale gold style, well integrated with hints of sweetness and high acid.
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Mt Monster Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
A pretty delicate nectarine bouquet with good citrus intensity. All lemons and oranges on the well integrated palate with nice light oak.
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The Niche South Australia Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
“Smells like tinned pineapple”, thought one judge. Lovely flavoursome palate. Good acid spine.
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Peter Lehmann Art ‘n’ Soul Barossa Chardonnay 2012
Posted: June 9, 2017
A peach-like nose with some buttery maturity. Nice palate of spicy oak and ripe preaches with good acid balance.
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Mills Reef Winery Estate New Zealand Chardonnay 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
A nose of brown lime and toasty oak with a solid and flavoursome fruit palate.
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Peter Yealands Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very fresh tropical aromas and an oak dominated palate but has some fruit and buttery malo.
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A.C. Byrne & Co Margaret River Chardonnay 2014
Posted: June 9, 2017
Tropical nose has a nice citrus lift to it. Very tropical palate, creamy in the mouth, plenty of length.
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Claire Creek South Eastern Australia Chardonnay 2013
Posted: June 9, 2017
Fresh lemon/lime bouquet. Creamy stonefruit palate with good oak/acid integration.
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Warburn Estate Premium Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Aromas of lemons and limes with a tropical lift and lots of fresh citrus flavours.
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Yellowtail Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Nose is a mix of stone and tropical fruits. Good varietal characters on the palate with some secondary development.
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Taylors Promised Land Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Honeyed aromas with musky hints and similar characters echoed on the juicy palate. Some grippy tannins and tight acidity.
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Wyndham Estate Bin 777 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Floral and grassy on the nose with a refreshing zingy hit of citrus flavours.
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Jamieson’s Run Billy’s Shadow Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Citrus nose with a floral lift and a juicy palate with subtle tropical notes.
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Midnight’s Promise Unwooded Hunter Valley Semillon 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Flinty lift to the fruity nose with rich toasty citrus flavours that linger across the palate.
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Midnight’s Promise Unwooded Hunter Valley Semillon 2013
Posted: May 14, 2017
A toasty buttery nose that’s laced with lots of flinty citrus characters. Nicely textured palate has a tight citrus like entry and opens up to stonefruit-like flavours. 3-5
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Happs 1 Series Very Particular Margaret River Semillon 2013
Posted: May 14, 2017
Grassy herbal bouquet – soft and sweet in the mouth with lots of cooked citrus characters.
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Spring Mountain DA No. 1 Winemakers Challenge Hunter Valley Semillon 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
A crisp lively style with zesty citrus characters, slatey acidity and a long, pleasant finish. 3-5
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Spring Mountain Hunter Valley Semillon 2013
Posted: May 14, 2017
Subtle steely citrus fragrances with slight floral nuances. Rich and lively in the mouth. Stylish fruit and lots of acid. 3-5
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Spring Mountain Hunter Valley Semillon 2012
Posted: May 14, 2017
Cut grass and snow peas obvious on the nose. Palate almost sauvignon blanc like with a core of long lively tropical flavours. 3-5
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Whistler Wines Audrey May Barossa Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Posted: May 14, 2017
Lots of citrus peel characters on the nose. Sweet citrus fruit palate with balancing acidity.
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A.C. Byrne & Co Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Herbal aromas with hints of green beans and cut grass. Bright and lively palate with refreshing tropical flavours.
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The Wine Society Society Premium Selection Tyrrell’s Semillon 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Nose more fruity than herbal with a lively citrus palate showing subtle florals.
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Murray Street Vineyards White Label Barossa Valley Semillon 2015
Posted: May 14, 2017
Musky and floral bouquet and fresh lively tropical palate with a high level of acidity.
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Sandalford Margaret River Range Classic Dry White Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Lean, vibrant, acid driven style with nice line of citrus peel characters.
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Myattsfield Perth Hills Semillon 2013
Posted: May 14, 2017
Youthful, vibrant and very stylish. Very refreshing with quite a lot of citrus characters.
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McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2014
Posted: May 14, 2017
Fragrances of limes and citrus blossom and fresh vibrant grassy/lemon curd palate.
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Clovely Estate Left Field South Burnett Semillon 2013
Posted: May 14, 2017
Zesty lime driven style – very varietal; some savory characters on the nose and pleasant toastiness to the lingering palate.3-5
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Clovely Estate Left Field South Burnett Semillon 2010
Posted: May 14, 2017
Lovely fume style with toffee and stonefruit notes on the nose and lots of fresh citrus and tropical flavours laced with zesty acidity.
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