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1847 Wines Carawa Barossa Semillon 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A nose of lemons and limes with a flinty edge and similar characters on the palate showing a touch of tropics.

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1847 Wines Australia Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: January 12, 2018

Floral, fruity bouquet and a simple, crisp, green apple style of palate. Very attractive!

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Tempus Two SEA Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A bright, lean and appealing style smelling of figs, pears and citrus blossom with a full bodied palate that has plenty of flavour with a good acid backbone.

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The Natural Wine Co. Central Ranges Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Savoury spicy nose with nice nuttiness. Good palate weight and balance layered with savoury varietal fruit characters.

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Koonara Emily May Mt Gambier Pinot Noir Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Attractive fruit nose with an estery lift and savoury notes. A crisp, high acid palate with plenty of fruit to balance.

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Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A light spicy style. Some floral perfumed notes to the nose and delicate fruit flavours with a touch of sweetness and tasty citrussy finish.

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Deep Woods Estate Harmony Margaret River Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A nose of strawberries and raspberries with grassy touches. Light and lively spicy fruit palate.

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Taylors Adelaide Hills Pinot Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Subtle confectionery nose with sweet and simple “clunky” varietal fruit flavours.

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Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Sangiovese Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A freshness of melons and raspberries on the nose and refreshing lemon palate with hints of straw-like notes.

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Logan Apple Tree Flat Mudgee Rosé 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Light spicy berry bouquet and a cranberry palate with savoury notes and nice tannins.

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South Point Estate South Eastern Australia Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Red apple intensity to the nose with similar characters transferring to the chunky palate.

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Haha Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A clean, attractive rose style with some strawberry and some herbal fruit characters.

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Toi Toi Sara’s Marlborough Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Powerful quince-like lift to the nose with very attractive fruit flavours and refreshing acidity.

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Tempus Two Varietal SA Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Smells of strawberries with minerally notes and has simple spicy fruit flavours.

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Molly’s Cradle Hunter Valley Shiraz Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Clean, simple and flavoursome with lovely lifted perfumed red fruit characters.

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Artwine Temptress Single Vineyard Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Quinces and raspberries obvious on the nose with a spicy lift. Clean, balanced and straightforward palate, slight sweetness and crisp end.

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Summerhouse Marlborough Pinot Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Very floral perfumed bouquet and attractive Moscato-like flavours on the balanced palate.

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Rapaura Springs Reserve Marlborough Pinot Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Attractive light pink wine with lifted aromas of rose petals, strawberries and Turkish Delight. The palate is fresh and crisp in the mouth with bright, slightly sweet, fruit flavours.

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Shingleback Haycutters Salmon McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Spicy red fruit nose with nutty complexity and followed by a fresh, bright, dry palate.

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Shingleback Aficionado McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Clean, simple and flavoursome with subtle fruit characters and gamey notes.

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Nepenthe Altitude Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Pale salmon hues with delicate fruit aromas and restrained, lightweight, palate.

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Dalfarras Central Victoria Rosato 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nose has rhubarb-like notes and savoury hints. Very dry, flavoursome palate that shows great tannin structure.

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Luna Rosa Central Ranges Rosado 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A very fresh and complex spicy fruit bouquet followed by attractive and lively Turkish Delight flavours on the well structured, slightly sweet, palate with citrussy acid to balance.

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Left Field Hawkes Bay Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Light pink wine with an estery lift and simple fruity palate showing nice savouriness.

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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Pronounced fresh and perfumed fruit aromas with a fresh, crisp, melon and cranberry palate. Some spiciness and good tannin structure with a clean finish.

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Paracombe Red Ruby Adelaide Hills Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A pleasant old school style with pungent confectionery aromas and a fruity sweet palate.

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Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Australia Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Smells of fresh melons with spicy notes. Simple flavour profile with slightly green acidity and soft tannins.

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Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Broad style showing early development, tropical fruit and a candied edge.

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Thorn Clarke Wines Sandpiper Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Musky apple-like varietal fruit characters on the nose and palate with nice line of crisp acidity.

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Tapestry Vineyards Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lychee/melon nose and broad, pleasant, slightly phenolic flavours with a drying finish.

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St Anne’s Perricoota Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A flavoursome crowd pleaser with complex buttery lemon nose and soft apple palate.

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McPherson Family Bella McPherson South East Australia Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Slightly perfumed pear fragrances. Some fresh inoffensive honeyed varietal fruit flavours.

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Weemala Orange Pinot Gris 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Attractive musky/rose petal-like fragrances and good weight and intensity of varietal fruit on the palate.

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Koonara Wines Lucy & Alice Mt Gambier Pinot Gris 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Spicy musky aromas and quite sharp quince flavours with crunchy acidity keeping the palate fresh.

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Vidal Estate Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Interesting fume-like style with riper pear fruit characters some faint florals and showing a “match-stick” edge.

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Chain of Ponds Amelia’s Letter Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Rich “slippery” style with slight musky notes to the intense melon nose. Sweet melon flavours nicely balanced by the acidity.

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Berton Vineyards Outback Jack SEA Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Pear and apple aromas with lifted florals. More pears and apples on the palate with balancing acidity.

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Babich Black Label Marlborough, N.Z. Pinot Gris 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nice lifted fruit driven nose and well retained green melon flavours. Good acid/sugar balance.

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Monichino Goulburn Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Developing spicy bouquet and very crisp palate with attractive tart lemon-like flavours.

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Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Spicy fruit fragrances with an estery lift and a tight and crunchy palate with delicate flavours and some savoury notes.

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Peter Mertes Mosel Riesling 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Interesting Germanic style nose and sweet but balanced palate with good acid spine.

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Horner Wines Little Jack Organic Orange Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Dry, lean and green style of riesling with developing aromas and super crisp palate.

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Hoggies Estate Wines Limestone Coast Riesling 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lifted musky fragrances and broad, ageing flavours. Some residual sweetness carried by the acid.

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O’Leary Walker Wines Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A very austere style with solid riesling varietal aromas and flavours and a dry lemon acid-like finish.

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Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Barossa Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

An attractive varietal offering great cellaring potential. It has subtle floral fragrances and a tight palate with acid fruit flavours. 5+

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Alkoomi White Label Frankland River Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nice flowery note to the nose and a simple but delicious crisp varietal palate that’s lively and youthful. “A great little quaffer”.

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Koonara A Song For Alice Mt Gambier Riesling 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Smoky herbal bouquet with dried lemon flavours and crisp secondary characters.

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Em’s Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2014

Posted: January 12, 2018

A riesling with lovely intensity, balance and length and showing an interesting aged citrus rind-like nose and nicely retained varietal flavours with tart mouth puckering acidity.

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Em’s Table Organic Clare Valley Riesling 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Savoury nutty nose and dry, nicely balanced, palate with medium flavour intensity.

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Koonowla The Ringmaster Clare Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Genuine varietal aromas; all floral and spicy with a tight, firm palate showing good flavour intensity. Needs time.

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