Rhynie Road Clare Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
A big rich old fashioned chocolaty style of shiraz that is ageing beautifully.
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Clare Wine Co. Watervale Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very light fresh tropical nose and an elegant, dry palate with a touch of astringency.
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Clare Wine Co. Polish Hill Shiraz 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Nose is a seamless integration of mocha fruit and oak. Beautiful palate – soft and rich with mulberry and blackberry fruit balanced with oak and underscored by tannins.
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Eldredge Vineyards Kitty Clare Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A very good, dolly pink, rose with estery fresh aromas and a very appealing strawberry and cream-like palate.
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Ryder Clare Valley Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A lovely riesling with ripe citrus fruit characters, a hint of toastiness and excellent palate structure. A crowd pleaser.
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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aromas of cherries and dark chocolate with a powerful ripe palate with firm tannins and vibrant flavours. Astringent end. 5+
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Reillys Rockridge Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A pristine nose of perfumed lemon/citrus aromas. Beautiful palate – light and elegant with lingering citrus flavours, some minerality and a zippy end.
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Reillys Barking Mad Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A classic Clare riesling with some excellent green hues, a nice spicy floral bouquet and beautifully perfumed citrussy palate.
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Reillys Museum Release Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2008
Posted: July 4, 2018
A beautifully aged golden hued wine with an interesting mix of toasty buttery age and crisp citrus fruit characters. Very dry style – a great dinner wine.
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Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Some lovely clean, elegant and zesty lemon aromas. Crisp and youthful in the mouth with light lime flavours and gentle acidity.
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Taylors Special Release Clare Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Excellent deep crimson wine bordering on black. Vibrant aromas of mulberry fruit and charry oak. Silky soft in the mouth with a lovely balance of oak and fruit flavours.
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Taylors Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A big ripe fruit driven nose that has a spicy lift and there is genuine varietal intensity to the palate with some early development evolving.
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Rosnay Freedom Red Cowra Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Peppery plum fragrances with leesy hints. Light confectionery fruit flavours, strong peppery elements and crisp finish.
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Rosnay Cowra Rosé 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Smells of strawberry mousse and crushed raspberries. A hint of sweetness and crisp acid on the palate
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Rosnay Blanc Cowra Chardonnay Semillon 2013
Posted: July 4, 2018
Warm and developed. Lots of caramel/butterscotch characters on both the nose and palate with a tight acid finish.
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Rosnay Cowra Semillon 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Slightly oily, slightly developed, aromas with flavours of “lime pies” and softening acidity.
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Rosnay Cowra Semillon 2012
Posted: July 4, 2018
This lovely, beautifully aged, golden semillon has slightly honeyed brown lime bouquet and a full flavoured palate with attractive buttery notes, some honeyed characters and tight acidity.
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Paulett Wines Helmsford Watervale Clare Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
A lively, crimson, food wine. Nice richness of black fruits and oak starting to develop nicely.
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Paulett Wines Helmsford Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
A bright alert style of riesling that is a touch smoky on the nose and has very crisp fruit flavours with a sweet mid-palate and starting to develop some lovely complexity.
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Leo Buring Clare Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Pretty floral nose and nice fresh fruit salad of a palate. Has a big hit of acid.
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Taylors Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Great cassis aromas and some pretty varietal fruit evident on the fresh palate. Has hints of eucalypt, some violets and a herbal lift. 5+
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Taylors Clare Valley Chardonnay 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Toasty oak dominates the nose and has a very oaky palate with stonefruit flavours underneath.
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Organic Hill Wines Pinot Grigio 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A warm inviting wine with floral perfumed bouquet and some residual sweetness to the palate.
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Grancari Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Delicate confectionery/spicy berry bouquet with a firm, tannic, red berry/cherry palate. 3-5
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Grancari Estate McLaren Vale Grenache 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
A well made oak driven wine with quite a varietal lift to the nose and has a big, lengthy and creamy palate.
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Grancari Estate McLaren Vale Sparkling Grenache 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Sweet chocolaty plum aromas. Soft and sweet in the mouth with well structured tannins and lively acidity.
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Villa Maria Private Bin Organic Hawkes Bay Merlot 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
Bright boysenberry bouquet with soft entry to the slightly herbal palate. Good line of acid. 3-5
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Restrained passionfruit fragrances with sweet herbal nuances and cut grass flavours on the well balanced palate.
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Villa Maria Private Bin Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Powerful lifted sauvignon blanc aromas and an austere and mouth-watering varietal palate.
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Hawkes Bay Merlot 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
A great nose with warm inviting floral perfumed red fruit aromas and bright and lengthy cherry flavours layered with some well handled oak and good level of acidity. 3-5
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Windowrie Wine Co. Eyechart PF Organic Central Ranges Shiraz 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Beautiful inky intensity to the nose; smells of Ribena, spices and berries with a perfumed lift. Delicious rich fruit expression to the crunchy fresh palate. 3-5
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Windowrie Wine Co. Pig In The House Organic Australia Shiraz 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
An oak driven shiraz with a great spicy/peppery expression on the nose and warm cola-like flavours on a classy palate that linger across the entire palate length. Soft finish. 5+
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Little Darling Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A slightly austere style with an aromatic nose and a nice crunchy stonefruit palate.
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Little Darling Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very long balanced style – smells of tinned peas and capsicum with a greener acid driven palate.
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Em’s Table Clare Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
A big, intense and thick purple wine. Lots of oak and plenty of bright fresh fruit. 3-5
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Em’s Table Clare Valley Shiraz 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Great spicy/peppery expression to the nose with a warm floral fruit palate.
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Em’s Table Clare Valley Riesling 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
An excellent light golden riesling exhibiting steely flinty citrus aromas that have a perfumed lift. Lovely palate; elegant and inviting with a hint of sweetness and great line of acid. 5+
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Misty Cove Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
An elegant wine with grassy/floral fragrances and a light, well balanced and crunch palate.
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Gunn Estate Reserve Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Lovely varietal profile; cassis and blackcurrant aromas from the cabernet and a little hint of fruitcake. Firmly structured fruit flavours with finely grained tannins. A lingering, dry finish. $18.00
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Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Hints of fresh cut grass and snow pea sit alongside citrus. A crisp crunchy style of sauvignon – plenty of fresh lime and lemon. The acidity is vivid and juicy and the finish dry and complete. $18.95
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Mount Brown Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Grassy herbaceous aromas of apple and pear with a little red capsicum. Bright crunchy fruit, lively acidity and a really appealing depth of flavour. $16.00
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Junction Free Run Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
A bigger, fleshier sauvignon blanc with nectarine, yellow plum and grapefruit aromas, moderate concentration and a good depth of flavour. Bright lively acidity and a dry crisp finish. $20.00
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Sacred Hill Orange Label Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Simple fruit forward juicy pinot aromas of raspberry and red cherry. Just a hint of stalky tannin cuts through the fruit sweetness. Not complex but easy drinking and attractive. $18.00
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Gunn Estate Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Distinctly Marlborough with plenty of raspberry, red cherry and cranberry fruit on the nose. Medium bodied with a crisp, sappy edge, soft tannins and a brisk finish. $17.00
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Sacred Hill Orange Label Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Juicy plum and fruitcake aromas, a subtle hint of oak and a little edge of graphite peeping through. The palate has a quite firm spine of tannin which gives a dry, structured layer to the fruit. $17.00
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Lake Chalice The Nest Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Very bright grassy, high-toned aromas of lemon, crisp green apple and freshly squeezed lime. Vibrant acidity gives a spine tingling edge. Great value. $15.00
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Lake Chalice The Falcon Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
A very appealing aroma; passionfruit, lime leaf and red grapefruit. The flavours are ripe and the finish is persistent. Still quite tight and youthful but with a little time in bottle should fill out nicely. $19.00
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Allan Scott Marlborough Rosé 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Gently aromatic with some redcurrant, raspberry and peach. Bright with satsuma and peach flavours balanced by attractive mouth-watering acidity. A soft, just off-dry style of rosé. $18.00
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Junction Pastime Pinot Gris 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Pungent aromas of baked pear and some apple crumble. An appealing fleshy wine with lots of ripe, almost tropical fruit and just a touch of sweetness. $20.00
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Clark Estate Bella Pinot Grigio 2017
Posted: May 2, 2018
Youthful fruit; white nectarine, lemon and lime. Gently aromatic, a hint of white florals peeping through. Quite dry on the palate with some fresh almond and citrus. Definitely modelled on the lighter styled pinot grigio, this is an appealing, fresh…
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