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Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive lifted lemon/floral fragrances and a very flavoursome and fleshy citrus palate with a crisp line of acid.

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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Subdued aromas and a long tight, nicely structured, palate with characters reminiscent of lime juice and rose hips 5+

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Ceravolo Adelaide Plains Sangiovese Rosé 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

A solid, crisp, dry and easy drinking style with nice balance of sweetness and texture.

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Tupari Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Long and creamy with great complexity of flavours – oak being amongst them!

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Tupari Awatere Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A sweeter style with lifted lime fragrances and syrupy lime cordial palate that’s silky smooth in the mouth. 5+

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Tupari Awatere Valley Pinot Gris 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

True gris style with lifted stonefruit nose and beautiful textured palate with fresh pear juice flavours and slightly oily mouthfeel.

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Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Dense blackcurrant fragrances with rich ripe spicy plum flavours building up along the palate.

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Kalleske Parallax Barossa Valley Grenache 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

A fragrant medium bodied style; soft, pretty and easy to drink with good minerally red fruits.

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Gomersal Premium Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Complex tobacco leaf-like aromas and a fleshy style palate with good balance and generosity of black fruit flavours.

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Gomersal Premium Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: March 2, 2018

Savoury earthy bouquet with upfront sweet red fruit flavours on the elegant palate. Drink now!

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Developing leathery/tarry aromas with lingering berry flavours and a touch of spicy oak.

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: March 2, 2018

A simple aperitif style with pretty floral aromas and light creamy flavours.

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nose shows subtle hints of pears with more pear characters on the soft palate. Good acid finish.

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Creamy cashew bouquet with a tight and crisp nutty/citrus palate.

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Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive zesty tropical nose with green notes and complex flavours on a simple smooth, slightly short, palate.

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Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Rosé 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Reserved savoury nose with a dry savoury palate showing light red currant fruit characters.

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Pertaringa Lakeside Red Meritage 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Bright, lifted sweet fruit fragrances on the nose and palate with a drying tannin drive.

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Pertaringa Lakeside Moscato 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Zesty floral fragrances with gentle effervescence and good length of ‘grapey’ flavours.

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Maxwell Little Demon McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nutty lees characters to the spicy fruit nose. The palate is quite dry with complex, earthy, spicy fruit flavours and good savoury structure.

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Toi Toi Reserve Marlborough Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Shows nice complexity for a young riesling. Zesty fresh floral/citrus aromas and crisp green apple palate with good acid line.

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Toi Toi Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Pungent nose with a hint of pears and an off-dry, slightly oily palate. A good dry white style.

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Toi Toi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A minty character to the pungent aromas with a varietal palate, some complexity and zesty acidity.

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Taylors Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

An approachable style with simple varietal fruits, some mocha notes, slightly green tannins and good line of acid..

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Amadio Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Toasty malty elements lift off the inviting varietal nose. It has a warmer, riper style of palate with great freshness and persistence of varietal fruit flavours.

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Schild Estate GMS Barossa Valley Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

A very nice well made blend with loads of ripe fruit aromas and flavours. Luscious in the mouth offers easy drinking.

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Schild Estate Alma Schild Reserve Barossa Valley Chardonnay 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Hazelnut and spicy oak aromas and a very ripe palate with a lovely lingering complexity of herb, peach and tropical fruit flavours.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Fresh and vibrant aromas; all dark berry fruits with a minty lift. Palate is a complexity of blueberry, mulberry, blackberries and licorice with lovely earthiness and some spices.

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Brygon Reserve Wines Third Wheel Western Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Some tropics and citrus on the nose and developing complexity on the creamy palate.

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H By Haselgrove South Australia Shiraz 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

A ripe luscious shiraz with black cherry fruit, sweet/spicy characters and firm tannins.

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Thomson Estate Toolunka South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Jubey mulberry bouquet. Rich and round in the mouth with hints of cassis.

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I Am George Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2014

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lovely wine; great weight and length. Bright red berry aromas with slight earthiness and rich black fruit flavours balanced by the tannins.

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I Am George Limestone Coast Cabernet Merlot 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Still bright and fresh and smelling of chocolate, cassis fruit and new leather. Soft and approachable briary palate.

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Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

A big bold tannic wine with minty chocolaty characters dominating.

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Jacob’s Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

A rich, textured, old fashioned style that is a delicious balance of nougat, cashew and peach characters with hints of vanilla and a slight mineral element.

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d’Arenberg The Money Spider McLaren Vale Roussanne 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Rich honeydew melon nose with a generous stonefruit-like palate. Great texture, structure and balancing acidity.

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d’Arenberg The Broken Fishplate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

An attractive blend of snow peas, nettles and tropical fruit aromas with the tropical characters following through to the fresh palate.

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d’Arenberg The Dry Dam McLaren Vale Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Very lifted perfumed/floral bouquet with clean crisp green apple/rose petal flavours and some residual sweetness obvious.

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Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Pungent asparagus/green bean-like nose with attractive varietal greenness on the palate with hints of lychees and good acid support.

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Bubbly Summers Riverland Sparkling Verdelho NV

Posted: January 12, 2018

Simple, slightly subdued fruit driven nose and sweet, uncomplicated lemon/lime flavours.

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McPherson Wines Curious SEA Shiraz 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nice green, cool climate-like fruit here with hints of eucalypt and layered with soft tannins.

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The Impressionist Eden Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Tropical-like fruit aromas and flavours with a balanced lightweight palate offering soft easy drinking.

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Redden Bridge Wines The Koch Single Vineyard Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nose of mulberries with light herbal touches. Palate is all figs, fruit cake and chocolate.

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Redden Bridge Wines The Koch Single Vineyard Wrattonbully Shiraz 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lovely dark savoury berry bouquet and silky balance of cherry and chocolate varietal flavours with soft tannins.

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Zonte’s Footstep Lady Marmalade Fleurieu Peninsula Vermentino 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Very attractive jasmine-like aromas and a lovely pineapple-like freshness on the palate with some spiciness and a crisp finish.

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Millbrook Winery Regional Perth Hills Viognier 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A nose of apricots and honeysuckle with a simple, thickly textured, palate.

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Millbrook Winery Regional Geographe Vermentino 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Bright crisp peach aromas and fresh clean palate with great flavour length and weight.

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Millbrook Winery Regional Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Light asparagus aromas with a citrus underlay. Lean and tight in the mouth. Good length and persistence of varietal fruit flavours.

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Deep Woods Estate Ivory Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Bright and herbaceous with some citrus/tropical complexity and bright acidity.

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Deep Woods Estate Estate Shiraz Et Al Margaret River Shiraz 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Has great colour with lovely freshness of floral black and red berry fruit characters laced with cool minty notes and with a dash of spice. Good fruit weight on the simple, flavoursome, palate.

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Deep Woods Estate Estate Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Aromas of plums and mulberries with a very light herbal note. Upfront shiraz fruit dominates the palate.

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