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Watkins Alternatives Cab Mac Langhorne Creek Grenache 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas of raspberries and strawberries and a deliciously youthful crisp, crunchy and slightly sweet palate.

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Watkins Core Langhorne Creek Grenache Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Candied raspberry bouquet with good length of satisfying flavours on the fine palate.

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Watkins Core Langhorne Creek Grenache Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Gorgeous sherbet/fairy floss-like bouquet and an elegant and creamy palate with some great acidity and a long finish.

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Map Maker Marlborough Rosé 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Red apple bouquet with a spicy element. Soft in the mouth with good red berry fruit weight.

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Toi Toi Sara’s New Zealand Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle herbaceous bouquet with hints of rose petals. Nice stonefruit flavour profile with well managed sweetness.

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Pete’s Pure Murray Darling Pinot Noir 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A soft, simple and juicy young wine with raspberry fruit characters.

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Grandeur Wellington Artisan Adelaide Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose in the tropical spectrum and a long warming palate with a sweet finish.

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Ricca Terra 22° Halo Riverland SA Mataro Aglianico Vermentino Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rusty pink wine smelling of crushed strawberries with great drive of savoury red fruit on the soft lightweight palate.

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Iron House Vineyards Tasmania Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Citrus nose with slight floral edge. Some residual sweetness on the palate with fresh acidity.

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De Lisio Argento Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Reserved aromas of pears and citrus with a lively sherbet-like palate and good acid line.

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CW Wines The Inventor Limestone Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Distinct pungent asparagus aromas and a flavoursome palate with a savoury element and crisp acid.

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CW Wines Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Developing savoury/soy sauce-like characters on the nose and a bold brooding palate.

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CW Wines Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A good wine, a touch developed with a peppery blackberry bouquet and great length and intensity of dark berry flavours with tannins adding complexity.

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Jacob’s Creek 1847 SA Pinot Gris 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Reserved citrus aromas and quite a dry palate with flavours of lemons and pears. Good acidity.

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Celso Vento Pinot Grigio 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pears and citrus on the nose with musky floral notes and a nicely focused, lovely, lemony palate.

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Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty perfumed tropical aromas and lovely restrained orange blossom flavours on a nicely textured palate.

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Kirrihill Regional Selection Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose shows grassy herbaceous esters with delicate floral notes followed by a crisp concentration of lemon balm–like fruit flavours with steely acidity.

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Red Knot by Shingleback McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills Rosé 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A mature wine but still showing nice remnants of fresh fruit with a clean finish.

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Greedy Bird Australia Rosé NV

Posted: December 2, 2021

Spicy savoury nose with hints of rose petals and creamy fruit flavours with a savoury finish.

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Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Chardonnay 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Very cool climate style of chardonnay – excellent example with delicacy and persistence of pretty floral/citrus aromas and flavours.

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Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Riesling 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty green hues, honeyed lime and lemon nose and a delicate palate with juicy lime driven flavours with a floral edge and tight acidity.

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Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Vibrant grassy bouquet with subtle tropical notes and delicate tropical flavours. “A lovely example.”

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Olivia Coonawarra Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

A vibrant and youthful wine, rich with dark brooding fruits and smooth fine tannins.

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Olivia Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Slightly restrained chocolaty nose with nice soft sweet fruit flavours and grippy tannins.

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Oakover Western Australia Chenin Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Interesting aromas of hazelnuts and citrus with a sweet, lifted apple-like palate.

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P Series by Patrick Limestone Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A pleasant mélange of citrus, apple and guava varietal characters with pronounced lemony acid.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Mother Of Pearl Coonawarra & Wrattonbully Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas of citrus and apples with crisp, clean and zesty grapefruit flavours.

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Oakover Wines Western Australia Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose is a freshness of rose petals and spices with fleshy fruit on the mid-palate and slight spritzig note.

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Koonara Angels Footprint Mount Gambier Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose is slightly pungent and a bit tropical with good palate weight and texture and a flinty finish.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Mother of Pearl Coonawarra & Wrattonbully Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty grapefruit-like aromas with nice spiciness. The palate has almost botrytis-like characters which would appeal to many.

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Chateau Yaldara Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rose gold hues with aromas of candied fruits and spices and a lighter more savoury palate with good fruit weight, a chalky structure and nice phenolics.

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Peter Lehmann Wines Portrait Eden Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Brown lime on the nose with a tight savory lemon/lime palate that has good fruit, good texture and chalky-like acidity.

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Yealands Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Floral fragrances with a strawberry lift and a spicy tannic palate.

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Babydoll Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Elegant and somewhat restrained pear-like aromatics and a delicately flavoured palate with a zesty finish.

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Berton Vineyards Metal Label Riverina Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

An aromatic complexity of strawberries and cream and rose petals. Nicely structured sweet green berry palate with a savoury end.

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The Coonawarrior Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Bright and youthful with lifted cherry and berry fragrances and dark fruit flavours layered with licorice characters with excellent fine silky tannins. A lovely example.

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Syn Coonawarra Sparkling Rosé NV

Posted: December 2, 2021

A very refreshing style with a fine bead and a pretty strawberry bouquet with a hint of Turkish Delight. The palate is creamy and fruity with toasty notes and crisp acid.

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Windowrie The Mill Central Ranges Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A light bodied style with lovely aromatic mix of blackcurrants, dark plums and chocolate.

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Ara Single Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Ripe sweet cherry nose and a big tannic palate with good oak influence.

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Giesen Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Complex bouquet with great concentration and lift of gooseberry-like characters and loads of flavour complexity with intense acidity and developing an oily texture.

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Ara Single Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

The nose is complex and fruity; the palate is a citrus flavour bomb underscored with plenty of acid.

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Giesen Estate New Zealand Riesling 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Developed toasty floral characters on the nose and a pretty palate of lush, sweet fruit flavours with a “clipped” acid line.

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Giesen Blush Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Spicy and floral on the nose with a slight leafy green edge. Very attractive red berry palate that is soft and textured in the mouth with a great steely edge.

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Ara Marlborough Pinot Rosé 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose showing complex savoury fruit characters and the palate certainly does not disappoint!

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Hutt River Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A riper nose – almost tropical and a generously flavoured palate. Drinking well now.

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Portraits of Clare Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A lift of honeysuckle aromas with a well structured, slightly sweet, musky fruit palate.

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King of Clare Clare Valley Riesling 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose has a toasty buttery development with aged candied flavours and a toasty end.

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Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Very savoury style – full, rich and textured with berry fruit and a lingering finish.

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Gilberts Mount Barker Great Southern Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lovely blush pink hues with very delicate rose petal/potpourri fragrances. The elegant palate has lovely lean fruit flavours, a mineral thread and fresh acidity.

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Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Brilliant colour with funky pungent tropical fruit with a floral note. Soft in the mouth, with a good palate with a seamless balance between ripe fruit and crunchy acid.

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