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d’Arenberg The Custodian McLaren Vale Grenache 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Elegant spicy red fruit nose with hints of floral fragrances. Palate shows great depth of flavour with lovely fruit sweetness, strong grainy tannins and a pleasant warmth to it.

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d’Arenberg The High Trellis McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

A full bodied cabernet with fresh vibrant red berry fruit, subdued oak and lots of acid and tannins.

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Parson’s Paddock Langhorne Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

An intensely pungent varietal nose and palate showing a good tropical flavour profile with sprightly acidity.

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Shearer’s Hill Premium Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Some developed leathery characters to the nose and good fruity palate that shows plenty of length and weight. Has great poise.

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Richard Hamilton McLaren Vale Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Unusual characters on the nose – almost chocolaty with classic lemongrass semillon flavours.

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Robert Oatley Vineyards Pocketwatch Central Ranges Pinot Gris 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

A pleasant wine with simple pear fruit aromas and a fleshy sweet fruit palate. Good flavour intensity and nice lingering nutty finish.

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Robert Oatley Vineyards Wild Oats Mudgee Pinot Grigio 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Green apple bouquet and lovely elegant flavoursome red apple/pear palate.

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Robert Oatley Wild Oats Mudgee Shiraz Cabernet 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Nice concentration and intensity of jubey blackberry fruit and licorice aromas and flavours.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 8 Orange Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Aromatic, fragrant and floral with a dash of pepper and tasting of sweet berries laced with some spices.

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Robert Oatley Wild Oats Mudgee Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

An earthy nose with slight green peppery notes. Savory palate has plenty of oak with reasonable fruit weight and concentration.

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Madzi d Mudgee Sangiovese NV

Posted: April 4, 2017

Vibrant aromas of ripe strawberry and blueberry fruits with a nicely textured savory palate and some sour cherry flavour intensity.

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Madzi 3 Mudgee Rosé NV

Posted: April 4, 2017

Juicy and elegant style of rose with savory strawberry aromas and a delightful floral pot pourri of a palate.

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Angullong Orange Chardonnay 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Powerful creamy nose and a lively zesty fresh palate with racy citrus flavours.

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Ernest Schuetz Terra X Mudgee Chardonnay 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Attractive peach, melon and oak aromas and a crisp taught palate with nice acidity showing a greenish edge.

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Madzi A Mudgee Shiraz NV

Posted: April 4, 2017

Stylish blueberry fruit aromas and flavours edged with spicy mocha oak intensity.

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A.C. Byrne & Co Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Well made, more delicate style of chardonnay with interesting lees work with a hint of oak.

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A.C.Byrne & Co Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Powerful pungent sauvignon blanc aromas. Light, dry and fresh palate. “Points for texture”, said one judge.

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Knee Deep in Margaret River Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Complex pungent aromas with wild ferment notes; pleasant perfumed fruit flavours.

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3 Oceans The Rivers White Classic Frankland- Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Light, bright and lively with lemon/melon notes and “eye watering”, tart green flavours.

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Mad Fish Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Nice sauvignon blanc characters obvious on nose and palate, lifted by the semillon fruit.

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Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Shiraz 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Light and simple with slight green edge to the perfumed red fruit. Spicy spike and chalky tannins.

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Brygon Reserve Flying High Margaret River Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Unusual funkiness to the strawberry and cream nose. Lovely drive of slightly confectionery sweet berry fruit flavours.

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Brygon Reserve The Bruce Margaret River Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Oak tends to dominate the brambly fruit with rhubarb notes and noticeable tannins. 1-2

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Brygon Reserve Bin 8888 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

Earthy rhubarb bouquet and sweet berry palate with lovely tannins and crisp acidity.

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Brygon Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

Elegant style that’s a complex mix of cigar box, mocha and black fruit aromas with peppery notes. Excellent flavour length.

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Brygon Reserve Bin 8888 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Perfumed cassis and blue fruit aromas fill the glass. The generous palate is plump with beautifully sweet cabernet fruit and supported by fine tannins – supple, even and long. 5+

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Brygon Reserve The Bruce Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Minty earthy fruit bouquet and nice line of sweet berry flavours on this generous palate mingling with spices. 3-5

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Brygon Reserve Hummingbird Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Attractive berry spice complexity to the nose and big firm tannic palate with red berry and fig like flavours and sweet spicy notes.

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The Blackwood Tweed River Blackwood Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A well balanced full bodied style sitting in the leafier/eucalypt spectrum with firm tannin adding length and structure. 5+

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Brygon Reserve Third Wheel Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Brambly, leafier style with some red berry notes and powerful oak and tannins. 3-5

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Talisman Ferguoon Valley Cabernet Malbec 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

A very oak driven wine, some berries lift off the nose and there is elegant red fruit peeking through on the palate.

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Brygon Reserve Regional Series Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

Earthy leathery notes showing through the spicy red fruit characters with fine supple tannins.

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Brygon Reserve Bin 822 Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Red currant aromas with herbaceous notes and fresh berry flavours that build on the palate and linger on the finish.

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Brygon Reserve The Bruce Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Precise, pure and lovely! The gorgeous cassis fruit sweetness is well balanced by the oak and long fine tannins.

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Brygon Reserve Humming Bird Series Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Perfumed cassis fragrances. Well balanced dark red fruit with lovely tannin drive and length. Fresh balancing acid backbone.

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Brygon Reserve Flying High Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Cassis nose with hints of bell peppers and tobacco leaf. Pretty fruit palate, slightly sweet with fresh acid and chalky tannin balance.

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Latitude 34 Crush Western Australia Red Blend 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Subtle chocolaty/dark berry nose and slight syrupy mouthfeel with berry fruit flavours.

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Brygon Reserve The Bruce Cellar Reserve Margaret River Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Spicy plum nose exhibits some funky earthy notes with sweet fruit on a generous fleshy palate and supple ripe tannins.

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Brygon Reserve The Bruce Margaret River Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Medium bodied with slightly lighter greener berry fruit spectrum and ripe tannins adding texture.

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Brygon Reserve Humming Bird Series Margaret River Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Lovely aromas in the darker berry spectrum with a fleshy plumy palate, slightly chalky tannins and acid adding brightness. 1-2

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Yilgarnia Unoaked Denmark Chardonnay 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Clean and lean with aromas and flavours bordering on the grapefruit/honeydew melon spectrum.

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Yilgarnia Due South Denmark Chardonnay 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Bright unwooded style of chardonnay with good depth and intensity of varietal aromas and flavours.

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Yilgarnia Denmark Semillon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Very fresh and intense grassy aromas and flavours, some sweetness but has the acid to balance.

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Yilgarnia Denmark Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Fresh, simple and lively. A hint of sugar and gooseberry-like fruit characters. Has texture and length.

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Yilgarnia Denmark Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Simple grassy commercial style with some pungency on the nose and a tightly textured palate.

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Red Gully Reserve Geographe Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

A pretty and fragrant choc mint style of cabernet. It’s bright, lively and simple with grippy tannins.

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Mad Fish Premium Red Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Seamless balance of fruit weight and fine tannins. “Overall a simple impact”, noted one judge.

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A.C. Byrne & Co Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Savory and well balanced lighter style. Interesting tobacco leaf, red capsicum and eucalypt elements.

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Brygon Reserve Bin 808 Margaret River Rosé 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Flinty meaty characters on the nose and great length of perfumed berry flavours on the nicely textured palate.

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Latitude 34 Crush Western Australia Rosé 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

More of a savory than sweet style with aromas and flavours ranging from light red berries to apricot characters. Fresh on the finish.

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