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Macaw Creek Organic (SXC) Mount Lofty Ranges Riesling 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Developing varietal bouquet and a good balance between the white peach-like fruit and the acidity. Drying finish.

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Grancari Estate (ACO) McLaren Vale Grenache 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark oaky nose and a delicious mouthful of sweet berry fruit flavours with quite a chewy oak finish.

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Grancari Estate Greta’s (ACO) McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A huge ageing old school style that’s dense, dark and chocolaty with a lingering finish. “Very satisfying!”

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Domaine Tournon Shay’s Flat Vineyard (NASAA) Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dense stonefruit fragrances with a herbal edge and intense varietal fruit characters on a soft and supple palate.

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Born Wild Organic (ACO) South Australia Brut Cuvee NV

Posted: December 2, 2021

Bright fresh yeasty aromatics with a fine bead and light sweet flavours.

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Zilzie Wines Liv Lighter Australia Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas of spice, lavender and strawberries; good cherry-like flavours.

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Zilzie Wines Butterfly Kiss Victoria Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lovely purple wine. Smells of spices and Vegemite with great weight and length of blackcurrant flavours, “yummy” oak, high acid and ripe tannins.

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Zilzie Wines Butterfly Kiss Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Has balance, richness and density, good varietal characters of blackcurrants and violets and fine tannins. Drinking well now.

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Zilzie Wines Butterfly Kiss Victoria Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rose petal and peach nose with a fuller richer red berry driven palate.

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Zilzie Wines Liv Lighter Australia Pinot Grigio 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Creamy citrusy fragrances and a full-bodied citrus palate with a velvety finish. Good food wine.

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Dominic Wines Boundary Station Riverland Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

An oaky wine that opens up to boysenberry-like characters. Shows some complexity.

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Dominic Wines Boundary Station Riverland Shiraz Grenache 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A pretty wine in the black fruit spectrum with attractive oak and soft tannins.

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Dominic Wines Boundary Station Riverland Moscato 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Intense floral/citrus bouquet and lively intensity of sweet Muscat-like fruit flavours. “Yummy!”

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Dominic Wines Boundary Station Riverland Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas of peach and pineapple with Muscat-like notes and a creamy palate with good acid balance.

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Grower’s Gate South Australia Brut Cuvee NV

Posted: December 2, 2021

A fine bead, pleasant citrus aromas and a clean and refreshing palate with some sweetness and good acidity.

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Grower’s Gate South Australia Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark chocolaty nose with a peppery cherry lift and a full bodied and well-balanced palate.

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Grower’s Gate South Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A crisp and easing drinking with nice lift of cut grass and green peas varietal characters.

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Grower’s Gate South Australia Pinot Grigio 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Slight musky notes on the nose and a pleasant balance of fruit and acid on the palate.

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Grower’s Gate South Australia Moscato 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A sweeter but well-balanced wine with fresh grapey notes and hints of pineapple.

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Grower’s Gate South Australia Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle oak/citrus nose with very moreish, mouth filling, flavours and nice acid line.

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Glamper SA Shiraz Cabernet 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nice aromas of plums and vanilla with floral notes. Big, rounded palate; lots of fruit and spices.

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Glamper SA Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A rich style with a bold oak driven nose and persistent fruit flavours with good supporting acid and oak.

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The Ned Marlborough Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A pleasant aromatic varietal mix of honey, toast, marmalade and citrus with generous flavour profile on the very approachable palate.

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Chestnut Teal Limited Release The Original Mildura Apera NV

Posted: December 2, 2021

Oloroso style – rich, aged and nutty with attractive citrussy elements and hints of toffee but not too sweet.

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H by Haselgrove South Australia Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

An austere but very drinkable style. Has a jammy black fruit nose and straightforward cherry driven palate.

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Château du Tariquet Domaine la Hitaire Jardin d’Hiver Côtes de Gascogne IGP Gros Manseng Petit Manseng 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Smells like chamomile flowers and wild honey with sweet/spicy fruit flavours.

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Château du Tariquet Domaine Tariquet Dernières Grives Côtes de Gascogne IGP Petit Manseng 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Interesting baked apple and pear-like aromas and honeyed sweetness on the balanced palate.

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Konrad Marlborough Late Harvest Riesling Sauvignon Blanc NV

Posted: December 2, 2021

Intense aromas of citrus marmalade with aged honey notes and a lusciously flavoursome palate that’s a balanced complexity of fruit, acid and sweetness.

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Cranswick Lakefield Dolcetto & Syrah SEA Sweet Wine 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty purple wine with a sweetness of strawberry and cream-like characters.

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Berton Vineyards Metal Label Riverina Fiano 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A delicate complexity of citrus, floral and peach-like characters. Good acid line.

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Berton Vineyards Metal Label Riverina Durif 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Inky wine with big chocolaty/dark plum aromas and flavours and mouth-coating tannins.

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Vinos for Chinos South Australia Grenache 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A well-made varietal. Attractive confectionery nose with floral nuances and the intense fruit pastille-like palate has structural complexity with lovely tannin softness.

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Burk Salter Wines SA Riverland Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Well-made soft juicy wine with lifted red fruit, upfront tannins and ageing potential.

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Trentham Estate Estate Grown Murray Darling Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Spicy cherry nose with forest floor notes and creamy palate with good oak and soft tannins.

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Trentham Estate Estate Grown Murray Darling Merlot 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A stylish and classy wine with a spicy plum and berry nose showing a perfumed lift and a lovely palate that has richness, complexity and length.

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Trentham Estate Estate Grown Murray Darling Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

An aromatic complexity of nougat and fig with generous layers of fruit and oak on the palate. Crisp finish.

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Buller Wines RLB Swan Hill Sparkling Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Fragrances of strawberries and cream with plenty of strawberry-like flavours.

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Buller Wines RLB Swan Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nice inky depth to this big rich extracted style showing very fine chamois-like tannins.

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Buller Wines RLB Swan Hill Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Very mulberry-like aromas with oak beneath and warm fruit flavours on a juicy palate.

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Trentham Estate Cellar Reserve Murray Darling V.P. Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Attractive spicy fruit nose – very Portuguese in style with some great sweet fruit on the juicy palate nice chewy tannins and drying finish. 5+

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Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Moscato 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Attractive Muscat and tropical fruit fragrances and lovely balance of fruit flavours and sweetness. “Makes you want another!”

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Koonara Flowers for Lucy South Australia Moscato 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A drier style with some red fruit and garden floral characters. Plenty of acid.

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Buller Wines RLB Victoria Moscato 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lifted Muscat aromas with a tropical dash and a sweet lemonade-like palate.

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The Wine Sellar Chocolate Box Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Deep purple wine with creamy raspberry-like aromas and fruit cake-like flavours with licorice notes.

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The Wine Sellar Old Mundulla Vineyard Limestone Coast Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark briary fruit nose with earthy oaky notes and a balanced and flavoursome plum palate.

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The Wine Sellar Chocolate Box Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A well-made wine with savoury aromas and a generosity of dark fruit flavours.

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ETON LN McLaren Vale Montepulciano 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Deep purple wine with a dark fruit nose and a big grippy tannic palate.

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22 Degree Halo Kaleidoscope Of Mayhem Riverland Red Blend 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A soft simple dry red with minty black fruit and a savoury element.

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Atkins Farm Langhorne Creek Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty pale pink wine with refreshing strawberry fruit and racy acidity.

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Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Pinot Grigio 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Great nose; lifted, complex and leafy with slight tropical note. Generous weight of lemon and apple-like varietal flavours with nicely balancing acidity.

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