Gomersal Premium Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: October 4, 2018
Some vibrant berry and spice on the nose which follows through to the fresh fruit palate.
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Restless Farm The Pig Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: October 4, 2018
An old school style that’s a generosity of Ribena and chocolate-like characters with good use of oak to balance and nice mouthfeel.
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P.B. Burgoyne Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: October 4, 2018
Spicy Ribena characters on the nose and a solid palate with good length full of fruit flavours and nice use of the oak.
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Langdorf Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: October 4, 2018
A tannic driven shiraz smelling of black strap licorice and black cherries with ripe berry fruit flavours well supported by the oak.
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Domaine Asmara Heathcote Shiraz 2017
Posted: October 4, 2018
Fresh toasty oak nose with some black fruits underneath. Oak dominates the rich full palate but it has well focussed fruit flavours underscored with chalky tannins.
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Chain Of Ponds Graves Gate Adelaide Hills Syrah 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
Slight medicinal characters to the perfumed fruit nose and a touch meaty on the palate.
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CMV Farms Shearers Hill Premium Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2017
Posted: October 4, 2018
A deep purple wine with a very pretty spicy perfumed aromatic bouquet and intense red and black cherry flavours with the tannins perfectly framing the fruit.
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CMV Farms Wine For Yoga Lovers Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
A lift of rose petals on the nose with a balance of raspberries and tannins on the palate.
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Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017
Posted: October 4, 2018
Lifted oak dominates the nose with berry fruits peeking through. Plenty of oak on the palate.
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Bellevue Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
An elegant and inky nose with a full fruit palate showing good use of oak.
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Berton Vineyards Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
A medium bodied wine with good colour, nice spicy complexity to the nose and intense ripe fruit flavours.
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Berton Vineyards Winemakers Reserve Padthaway Shiraz 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
A riper style of shiraz with peppery fruit aromas and cherry/chocolate flavours and a touch of oak sweetness.
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Blaxland Vineyards Barton Steer Limestone Coast Shiraz 2017
Posted: October 4, 2018
A vibrant fruit driven wine with plenty of length of tasty fresh berry flavours.
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Blaxland Vineyards Duck Duck Goose Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
Complex and interesting nose; lots of raspberry, beetroot and forest floor elements. Palate is a “tightly bound ball of energy.” Needs time.
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Angus & Bremer Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
A big plump extracted style. A compote of fruit nose and lovely oak lift. Quite assertive palate with a high level of spice and hints of oak to lift the fruit.
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Hazyblur Kangaroo Island Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: October 4, 2018
Smells of strawberries and cherries with oodles of varietal flavours on the pleasant palate.
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Dudley Wines Pink Bay Kangaroo Island Rosé 2017
Posted: October 4, 2018
Bright lively nose with just a suggestion of strawberries. Very dry and crisp in the mouth. Needs seafood!
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Tohu Nelson Pinot Rosé 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Appealing floral fruits of the forest nose with a gentle savoury character. Just a little touch of sweetness fleshes out the palate yet the finish is crisp. $19.75
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Seifried Nelson Zweigelt 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very perfumed and exotic; red liquorice, spice and black cherry yoghurt. Weirdly compelling; lots of juicy black fruit with an inky, spicy edge. Bright lifted acidity rather than tannin carries the palate. $20.00
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Aronui Single Vineyard Pinot Nelson Rosé 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A gentle style of rosé with strawberry and raspberry and just starting to show a bit of development with some forest floor notes too. Softly fruited with a touch of sweetness. $19.75
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Old Coach Road Nelson Pinot Noir 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Bright sweetly fruited pinot noir with some raspberry and red cherry fruit complemented by nutmeg oak. There’s a little bit of tannin that gives an appealing cinnamon note right on the finish. $17.00
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Seifried Nelson Pinot Noir 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Perfumed red cherry and raspberry fruit on the nose. Some red plum with a hint of rose petal florals. Nice density of fruit, hint of spice, maybe a little whole bunch? An appealing juicy style. $20.00
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Mount Brown Estates Pinot Gris 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lovely lifted aroma of fresh ripe pear, red apple and a hint of tropical fruit too. Light and pretty with just a touch of sweetness rounding out the palate. The finish is crisp and dry. $16.00
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Aronui Single Vineyard Nelson Pinot Gris 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Taut, focussed aromas of baked pear, stewed apple. Attractive crisp and freshly fruited with a nice line of acidity to counter balance the very small touch of sweetness. An appealing, uncomplicated wine $19.75
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Old Coach Road Nelson Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Pungent aromas of toast, lime marmalade and even a hint of kerosene sneaking in.
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Terrace Edge Classic Riesling 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lifted vibrant aromas of mandarin flesh, white blossom and green apple. Light and succulent with an attractive pithy, chalky character and a crisp lemon edged finish. $19.50
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Mount Brown Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very lifted snow pea, cut grass, lime. A hint of white florals and a touch of icing sugar too. Mouthwatering acidity gives a real lift to the palate and supports succulent white peach, lime and gooseberry fruit flavours. Pretty and…
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Terrace Edge Liquid Geography Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very opulent aromas of mango and papaya. Succulent flavours with a little gingerbread and lemon curd and a nice citrus spine of acidity. Not especially complex but for those looking for a sweeter style, this is very appealing. $19.50
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Anchorage Reserve Gewurztraminer 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Strongly floral with dried bourbon rose petal, pot pourri together with wild ginger and a gentle hint of spice. Palate has some sweetness but well balanced with the fruit and the little lift of acidity. An aromatic, delicate gewurztraminer with…
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Linden Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Succulent aromas of guava, nettle and green capsicum. Light bodied with succulent ripe fruit. supported by firm acidity. An appealing easy drink wine. $18.00
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Pask Winery Estate Hawkes Bay Rosé 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Bright and juicy. A little touch of celery salt in addition to some golden peach and raspberry. Straightforward and uncomplicated. $12.00
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Supper Club Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Just starting to show a little evolution with aromas of forest floor and mushroom sitting alongside the youthful red fruits. A supple textured wine, drinking well now. $20.00
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Haha Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Delightful aromas of fresh lemon curd and baked pastry with a creamy, ripe flavour stone fruit character. This is an appealing, well made easy drinking chardonnay. $18.00
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Haha Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Buttoned down and tight on the nose with apple and baked pear. The palate is bright and juicy with a lovely balance between sweet fruit and crisp adidity. $18.00
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Ara Single Estate Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
An attractive example of a lighter bodied Marlborough pinot noir; juicy raspberry and red plum fruit with some cranberry too. Not overly complex but has a lovely easy drinking character. $20.00
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Haha Hawkes Bay Merlot 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
An appealing sweetly fruited red with lots of red cherry and plum fruit. Lighter bodied and crisp, with a savoury background of tannin. $18.00
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Giesen Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Restrained and taut with citrus and white fleshed peach aromas, some apple and nashi pear too. Good concentration and weight and a slight briny, salty character on the palate. Dry and succulent. $17.00
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Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very pungent tropical aromas; mango, papaya with some white peach and bran biscuit. Generously fruited, there is plenty of flavour here, but the acidity is succulent and tight meaning the wine retains a good deal of presence and lift. Not…
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Pask Estate Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot 2014
Posted: July 4, 2018
No mistaking the cabernet here; very attractive fresh blackcurrant and morello cherry with a lovely thread of tapenade and dried thyme. A wine that tastes much more expensive than its lowly price tag would suggest. $12.00
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Gilbert By Simon Gilbert Orange NSW Late Harvest Riesling 2013
Posted: July 4, 2018
Smells of brown limes with hints of honeysuckle. Tastes of orange marmalade with nice drying tannins. Well-made.
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Bream Creek Vineyard Reserve Tasmania Chardonnay 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
A well rounded and nicely layered style with lovely butterscotch-like complexity to the nose and palate.
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Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Chardonnay 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
An exotic ‘cool’ fruit and Hessian-like nose and a simple lemon/citrus palate.
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Thomson Estate Lookout Ridge SA Chardonnay 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A lifted fruit driven nose and a lovely “embracing” sherbety/citrus palate showing plenty of flavour length and great overall structure.
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Thomson Estate Stony Row SA Riesling 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lemon rind lift to the nose with just a dash of spice and a lovely lime/lemon flavour profile.
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Byrne Vineyards Thievin’ Devlin SA Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
The bright tropical nose has some grassy elements and has simple straightforward fruit flavours.
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Eradus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very well made wine with lifted, punchy, pungent tropical aromas and hints of green beans and cut grass. Very flavoursome passionfruit/tropical palate with tight acidity.
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The Collective Wine Company The Clare’s Secret Eden Valley Rosé 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Candied fruit characters with some sweet florals and good savoury interest.
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The Collective Wine Company The Impressionist Eden Valley Pinot Grigio 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A simple wine more in a gris style that’s all apples, pears and quinces with citrus notes.
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The Collective Wine Company The Impressionist Eden Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Nose has a lovely lift of ripe dark berries and the well structured, medium bodied palate is just full of flavour.
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The Collective Wine Company The Impressionist Eden Valley Chardonnay 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Creamy melon/peach aromas and a soft and very flavoursome citrus/tropical palate.
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