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St Amand Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

A “quiet” nose with hints of guavas and grapefruit. Nicely textured palate; good length and weight of green apple flavours.

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Pinot Gris 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Quite intense tropical aromas with a savoury edge and a lemon scented palate.

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Haha Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

This very fresh and lively wine is medium-bodied, with a punchy, aromatic bouquet. Strongly varietal, it is crisp and tangy, with very good vigour and depth of passionfruit, lime and green capsicum flavours. Priced sharply. $18 (A)

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Clovely Estate Terroir South Burnett Semillon 2014

Posted: December 10, 2019

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Oxenberry Farm Jack Of All Trades McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

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Quattro Mano Novillo Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: December 10, 2019

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines On the Grapevine Orange Riesling 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Green apples and limes on the nose with moderate intensity on the crunchy acid palate.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines On the Grapevine Orange Pinot Gris 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Highly perfumed nose with a floral lift and perfectly balanced palate.

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Thomson Estate Toolunka SA Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Lifted perfumed bouquet, an abundance of sweet red fruit flavours and drying finish.

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Giesen Estate New Zealand Riesling 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

A sweeter style with a balance of tropical fruit salad-like varietal characters

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Ara Single Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Delicate nose with hints of confectionery tropical fruits characters. The palate is clean, bright and simple with attractive tropical elements and a long clean finish.

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Twill and Daisy Murray Darling Graciano Tempranillo 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Nose has lovely varietal complexity of dark chocolate, black cherries and toasty oak with fleshy fruit flavours and grainy tannins.

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Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

A well made, easy drinking, lighter style full of juicy floral/berry fruit with firm tannins.

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Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

Floral red fruit fragrances and very approachable sweet and spicy cherry flavours.

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Andrew Peace Wines Masterpiece Victoria Cabernet Merlot 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Dark berry nose with herbal hints. Soft in the mouth with juicy fruit flavours.

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Andrew Peace Wines Masterpiece Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Soft generous style with great length and persistence of lifted briary fruit characters; nice spiciness.

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James Busby Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

A very defined and stylish cabernet. Quite stalky/leafy aromas with hints of dried herb and currants. Nice full flavoured dark berry fruit palate.

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Hidden Gem Riverina Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Light bright red currant bouquet. Juicy in the mouth with vibrant fruit flavours.

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Thorn-Clarke Sandpiper Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Very subtle lychee and pear bouquet with a bright and zesty fresh lime driven palate showing a firm line of acid.

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Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Riesling 2016

Posted: December 10, 2019

Mellowing citrus aromas lift off the nose and has a nicely balanced, luscious, candied-peel palate.

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Majella Coonawarra Riesling 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Tight minerally riesling with reserved citrus aromas and zesty acid driven palate.

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Mount Riley Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Musky lychee-like bouquet and flavours of lemon juice and citrus sherbet.

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Mount Vernon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

A citrusy lift to the nose with grassy notes and an attractive fruit driven palate with plenty of acid.

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Lawson’s Dry Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Nose is a pungent aromatic complexity of tropical fruits with a lovely intensity of rich mouth-filling varietal fruit flavours on the long lingering palate.

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Fourth Wave Wine Theory of Evolution Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Sweet blackberry bouquet with a dash of black pepper and lovely palate that’s big and rich but in balance with the long lingering flavours showing some complexity.

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d’Arenberg The Dry Dam McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills Riesling 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Delicate citrus fragrances with a floral lift and lovely drive and intensity of zesty lemon driven flavours.

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Mount Riley Limited Release Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

A pale wine with subtle pungency to the nose and grassy nuances. Good length and depth of sweet varietal fruit flavours with a lovely crisp acid backbone.

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Mitchelton Wines The Bend King Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

A straightforward Aussie style that’s a pleasant mix of white flowers, tropical fruit and leesy notes.

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d’Arenberg The High Trellis McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: December 10, 2019

Very powerful cabernet varietal expression at this price point with intense concentration of blackcurrant, blackberry and licorice characters with robust tannins.

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Shingleback Wine Red Knot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Bright purple hues with Christmas cake-like aroma profile with a chocolaty touch. Similar characters fill the mouth with flavour.

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Trentham Estate Murray Darling Merlot 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

Spicy peppery berry fruit aromas and flavours. Good palate length with a fleshy middle.

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Taylors Estate Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Very pretty floral bouquet with brooding intensity of dark fruits lurking underneath. It’s soft, warm and spicy in the mouth with the palate delivering good balance of fruit and oak.

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Sit Stay Society (375ml) Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Deep brooding wine. Inky plum nose laced with spices and chocolate and great depth and definition of briary fruit flavours.

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Cat Amongst The Pigeons Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Intense brooding wine – very stylish, youthful and fresh with vibrant combination of spices, currants, red licorice and fruit jubes.

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Vino Di Famiglia Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Red fruit aromas with savoury/meaty nuances and great length of rich dark chocolaty fruit flavours with grainy tannins.

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Reillys Barking Mad Watervale Riesling 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Soft approachable style with reserved floral fragrances and lifted floral fruit flavours. $

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Preece Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 10, 2019

Interesting funky floral/wildflower fragrances and complex earthy berry fruit flavours.

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Preece Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

A solid cabernet smelling of plums with savoury nuances. Silky smooth in the mouth with great line of varietal flavours.

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Longhop Old Vine Adelaide Plains Grenache 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

Ageing savoury/tarry nose and a savoury textured palate with earthy elements.

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Longhop Mt Lofty Ranges Shiraz 2017

Posted: December 10, 2019

Oak driven style with some spicy berry fruit and hints of spearmint.

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Grove Estate Wherehaveyou Bin MCB Hilltops Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Barbera NV

Posted: December 10, 2019

Soft east drinking leafy wine with good balance between freshness and maturity.

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Patrick of Coonawarra P Series by Patrick Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: December 10, 2019

A big, nicely ageing, cabernet with pretty plum fruit and spicy/stalky nuances.

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Pioneer Road Clare Valley Riesling 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Very delicate hints of citrus and floral fragrances. Lovely crisp lime/citrus drive to the firm palate.

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Mount Riley The Bonnie Marlborough Pinot Rosé 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

This bright pink, highly scented wine was blended from pinot noir and pinot gris. Briefly lees-aged, it is vibrantly fruity, with strawberry, watermelon and spice flavours, a hint of peaches, and a slightly sweet, smooth finish. Good drinking for the…

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Mount Riley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Priced sharply, this is a 4:1 blend of Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley grapes. Highly aromatic, it’s a medium-bodied wine with very good depth of fresh, lively, tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, and a crisp, tangy finish. $15 (A, UK,…

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Mount Riley Marlborough Riesling 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Still a baby, this attractively scented wine was grown in the central Wairau Valley. Pale lemon/green, it is fresh and medium-bodied, with a gentle splash of sweetness, balanced acidity, good depth of citrusy, slightly appley and spicy flavours, and lots…

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Black Cottage Marlborough Rosé 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

This bright, light pink wine has fresh, slightly spicy aromas. Blended from pinot noir and pinot gris, grown in the Wairau Valley and lees-aged for two months, it is a medium-bodied wine, with lively strawberry, watermelon and spice flavours, slightly…

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Mount Riley Limited Release Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Offering great value, this wine was substantially (55%) grown in the lower Wairau Valley, blended with fruit from the central Wairau Valley (40%) and the Awatere Valley (5%). Lees-aged for three months, it is fresh and full-bodied, with very good…

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Mount Riley Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2019

Posted: December 10, 2019

Perfumed and full-bodied, this single-vineyard wine was grown in the Southern Valleys and principally handled in tanks; 10% of the blend was barrel-fermented. Enjoyable from the start, it is invitingly scented, with vibrant peach, lychee and spice flavours, showing a…

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