Hirsch Zöbing Kamptal DAC Riesling 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Some yeasty characters on the simple citrus nose and an acid dominated, fresh citrus, palate.
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Hirsch Kammerner Grub Reserve Kamptal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
A full on varietal with powerful natural acid. Smells of yellow stonefruits and spices. Delicious palate; lovely savory fruit flavours; floral/peppery notes.
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Hirsch Kammerner Heiligenstein Kamptal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very ripe style with some yeastiness still evident and a long limey palate balanced with mineral-like elements.
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Weninger Dürrau Blaufrankisch 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Appealing mix of licorice and blue fruits on the nose which is echoed on the palate.
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Weninger Hochäcker Blaufrankisch 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy blueberries and cloves on the nose. Great varietal fruit on the palate with astringent tannins and good acid backbone.
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Weninger Horitschoner Blaufrankisch 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pepper and licorice like bouquet with similar characters on the tight and astringent palate.
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Tement Steinbach Gelber Muskateller 2011
Posted: April 4, 2017
A huge fragrant muscat nose with more of the same of the pretty palate. Good acidity.
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Tement Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive varietal fruit here with some yeasty/hair oil-like characters tending to dominate.
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Tement Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Gentle green fruit fragrances with more of the same echoed on the vibrant acid palate.
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Tement Steirische Klassik Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pale straw hue. A light simple varietal with zesty green fruit on the nose and long fresh flavours.
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Thiery-Weber Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Posted: April 4, 2017
Well structured wine with red fruit/capsicum bouquet and a ripe and juicy red fruit palate.
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Thiery-Weber Gebling Reserve Kremstal DAC Riesling 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Gentle spicy characters to the herbal/citrus aromas. A big full bodied palate with some beautiful varietal fruit and excellent texture. “It has great verve”, noted one judge.
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Thiery-Weber Gebling Reserve Kremstal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fresh, long and lovely with a big spicy lift to the nectarine like nose and well balanced palate with great persistence of spicy primary fruit flavours.
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Thiery-Weber Kremser Sandgrube Kremstal DAC Gruner Veltliner 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Savory on the nose with delicate citrus notes. Palate has good balance between the savory elements and the vibrant citrus fruit.
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Beelgara Black Label Clare Valley Grenache Rosé 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Bright pink wine with youthful confectionery/musky fruit aromas and lovely balance between the sweet fruit flavours and the acidity.
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Beelgara Black Label Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very leafy nose and a rich generously flavoured palate with good acid/tannin balance.
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Em’s Table Premium Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fabulous steely lemon/lime fragrances with a gorgeous young riesling palate that is all limes and bath powder. Fresh acid backbone and a crisp drying finish.
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Georges Exile Clare Valley Riesling 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aged citrus nose with honeysuckle notes. Lovely secondary flavours building nicely on the palate.
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Georges Exile Clare Valley Shiraz 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Plenty of tightly focused dark plum fruit with some well handled oak. Needs more time. 5+
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Mercuri Estate Settebello Spade Clare Valley Riesling 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Light citrussy bouquet with leesy notes. A good “all-rounder” palate brimming over with pure citrussy flavours. Vibrant finish.
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Reillys Rockridge Cellar Selection Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
An interesting and very approachable style with a good core of varietal fruit well integrated with the oak and lovely soft tannins. “Yum”, exclaimed one of the judges!
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Reillys Stolen Block Clare Valley Riesling 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
A pretty floral lift to the citrussy nose with a pleasant, soft and fruit filled palate.
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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nose has pungent tropical fruit intensity; the broad palate has bright zippy acidity. Quite New Zealand -like in style.
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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
An excellent, well structured and very youthful wine with great fruit density. Lovely subtle dark fruit bouquet and an extremely long and powerful dark savory palate. Still needs more time. 5+
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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Riesling 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Delicate white florals on the nose with good varietal fruit intensity on the tart lively palate.
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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Red fruit nose with complexing oak. Dark berry flavours – young and bright with nice oak structure. 3-5
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Reillys Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aromatic and complex floral/chocolaty nose and a very sweet fruit bomb of a palate.
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Betty + Max Clare Valley Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Oaky earthy nose and well rounded, well balanced and slightly drying palate with a subtle complexity of flavours and fine tannins. Time! 3-5
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Betty + Max Clare Valley Riesling 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
An inviting slatey complexity to the nose and a crisp green apple/citrus palate. Aperitif style.
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Taylors Clare Valley Merlot 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Bright dark berry nose and sweet berry palate with oak in the background and soft supporting tannins. Very good commercial style.
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Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A nice touch of licorice to the spicy dark fruit nose with more of the same on the rich and slightly porty palate.
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Dabblebrook Long Lunch Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic with a nice lift of sweet red berry fragrances and vibrant spicy cherry flavours.
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Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy oak bouquet with generous dash of black pepper. Plenty of fruit on the palate with nice supporting oak.
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Landcross Adelaide Fleurieu Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smells like tinned peas with tropical hints. Full sweet lemon palate supported by the refreshingly crisp acidity.
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Landcross Adelaide Fleurieu Pinot Grigio 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Touch of pears and quinces on the nose. Good oiliness on the palate with high level of acidity.
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Landcross Adelaide Fleurieu Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Another oak dominant wine. Delicate floral fragrances and attractive spearmint and peppery palate.
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Angas Plains Estate PJ’s Langhorne Creek Sparkling Chardonnay NV
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pleasant estery peach bouquet and soft, sweet, creamy and citrussy in the mouth.
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Bullant Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nice savory depth to the nose with more savory characters on the palate. Hot on the finish.
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Bullant Langhorne Creek Cabernet Merlot 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pleasant minty mulberry fruit here with light oak, soft tannins and a crisp acid line.
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Beresford Bell Tower McLaren Vale Merlot 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Good fruit cake like bouquet and huge grippy tannins on the big and powerful jammy palate. Prominent acid finish.
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Ingoldby McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Toasty oak dominates the peach/tropical nose with more of the oak complexity on the crisp palate.
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Ingoldby McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very sound commercial style of shiraz with plenty of dark berry fruit, some minty and floral elements and good use of oak.
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Shingleback Noble McLaren Vale Late Harvest Semillon 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smells of citrus marmalade with a tropical note. Has a lemon fresh, sugary sweet palate.
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Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Oak driven style with subtle berry, plum and chocolate aromas and a lovely spicy palate.
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Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pretty perfumed blue fruit fragrances and a youthful, vibrant and flavoursome palate with soft tannins.
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Shingleback Red Knot Pink McLaren Vale Rosé 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Smells of strawberry jam with floral rose like flavours; fine and refreshing.
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Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2015
Posted: April 4, 2017
Light subdued floral fragrances. Nice depth of simple melon and light fig flavours.
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Pirramimma Pirra McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very pleasant mint chocolate-like bouquet and huge mouthfilling flavours of melted milk chocolate on the soft fleshy palate with warm slippery tannins.
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d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Spicy dark cherry nose with light leathery notes. Grainy palate; good flavour profile, fresh acidity and a strong tannic finish.
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d’Arenberg The Footbolt McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013
Posted: April 4, 2017
Huge spicy hit to this ripe fruit nose and a drying palate with sweet fruit and plenty of oak.
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