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Singlefile Run Free Great Southern Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Great nose full of citrus blossom with zesty nuances. Good palate length and depth with nice acid line.

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Yarrawood Tall Tales Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A complex but subtle wine with attractive leafy cabernet fruit characters, long rich flavours and plenty of acidity.

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Georges ‘The Exile’ Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: November 30, 2021

A lovely harmonious wine. Attractive spicy notes to the nose with a complexity of plums, tobacco and green olive flavours.

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Susuro Wines Farfalla Adelaide Hills Vermentino 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Delicate varietal fruit aromas and flavours, some toastiness and good crisp acidity.

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Susuro Wines Farfalla McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills Montepulciano Aglianico 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Intense and inky aromas and a big, rich and warm palate. “Be good with spicy Thai food!”

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Blue Pyrenees Cellar Door Series Pyrenees Malbec 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A soft stylish and elegant wine with a peppery cherry nose and a dash of mint. “Great palate texture that is hard to achieve in this variety,” according to one judge.

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Glenlofty Pyrenees Marsanne Rousanne 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

A very pretty youthful wine smelling of orange blossom and candied apricots. Good weight and intensity of varietal fruit flavours.

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Glenlofty Estate Corner Block Pyrenees Roussanne 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lifted flowery nose with lime notes with a generous, complex and developing flavour profile.

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Kirrihill Piccoli Lotti McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Delightful confectionery sweet nose layered with mint and herbs with similar characters echoed on the slightly meaty palate. 3-5

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Kirrihill Piccoli Lotti Mount Lofty Montepulciano 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A massive dense rustic red with loads of character and showing a slight mintiness. 5+

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Kirrihill Piccoli Lotti Mount Lofty Montepulciano 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A huge dense dark wine with a strong oak influence and big firm tannins. “One for the brave!” 3-5

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Casa Freschi Ragazzi Langhorne Creek Nebbiolo 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Beautiful sweet floral fruit aromas leading to lovely lingering flavours of licorice and spices and laced with crisp acidity and firm savoury tannins.

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Beklyn Currency Creek Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Nice lifted toasty oak well integrated with the ripe berry fruit. Has length, weight and persistence.

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Zonte’s Footstep Chocolate Factory McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Nose is an aromatic compote of berries with a full-bodied palate that explodes with flavour and shows polished tannins.

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Zonte’s Footstep Lake Doctor Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Nicely developing full flavoured wine with bramble-like varietal fruit and showing plenty of acidity.

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Zonte’s Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Barossa Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A jammy complexity to the nose and a palate brimming over with rich, upfront, varietal fruit flavours.

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Zonte’s Footstep Bolle Felici Fleurieu Prosecco NV

Posted: November 30, 2021

Green melon aromas with a light floral lift and refreshing palate with a touch of sweetness.

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Zonte’s Footstep Lady Of The Lake Fleurieu Viognier 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Bright orange peel-like aromas with subtle florals and slight honeyed notes. A full-bodied palate with good citrus flavours.

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Kirrihill Gleeson & Co Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A richly flavoured full-bodied shiraz with dark ripe fruit and nice handling of oak. It is warming and complex.

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Duke’s Vineyard Magpie Hill Reserve Great Southern Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Aromas of berries and licorice with a smooth and flavoursome palate showing good fruit intensity. Drink soon!

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Shingleback The Gate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

A solid “parcel” with a purple hue, dark berry intensity to the nose and a full flavoured palate with a tight line of acid and attractive chalky tannins.

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Shingleback Davey Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Delightful floral/violet lift to the nose and nicely focussed palate with excellent fruit flavours throughout the length of the palate with soft tannins.

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Shingleback Local Heroes McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Bright purple wine with a lifted perfumed berry bouquet and dusty oak undertones. Softly textured in the mouth with youthful lifted blackcurrant flavours.

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Dewey Station Wines Mars Express Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Deep purple hues and lifted dark plum bouquet with slightly toasty oak and a lightly oaked, flavoursome, red berry, palate.

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McLaren Vale III Associates The Descendant Of Squid Ink Single Vineyard Estate Grown McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A big, concentrated and complex wine; still a baby. It exhibits rich dark fruit with floral and spicy elements and expansive tannins with a slightly drying finish.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Minty lift to the black cherry bouquet with a bright crunchy red fruit palate.

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Silent Noise Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Quite oak driven showing lots of rich upfront dark chocolate characters with a firm tannic finish.

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Kangarilla Road The Devil’s Whiskers McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Leathery maturity developing here and integrated with good varietal fruit complexity.

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Mr Riggs ‘Baxters Block’ McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A complexity of earthy, berry and cigar box aromas with brambly fruit flavours and a warming finish.

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Mr Riggs ‘The Bolter’ McLaren Vale Grenache 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Slightly heavy dark fruit and oak nose with a good hit of raspberry fruit flavours.

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Mr Riggs ‘The Bolter’ McLaren Vale Cabernet 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A classic style with a lovely combination of blackberry, black olive, Vegemite and clove-like characters. Drying tannins.

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Karrawatta Anna’s Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A simple style on the sweeter side with a nice mix of herbaceous and tropical fruit.

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Angas & Bremer Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lifted dark berry nose and superb palate length filled with red fruits and silky tannins.

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Atze’s Corner Bachelor Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A deep red wine with an intense lift of dark fruit fragrances. Soft and luscious on the voluminous and nicely textured palate with great depth and weight of blue fruit flavours.

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Mr Riggs ‘Idle Lane’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Subtle dark fruit aromas and simple varietal fruit flavours on a soft, rich and well-structured palate.

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Mr Riggs ‘The Gaffer’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A dark brooding fruit driven style with mouth filling tannins and attractive cedary oak in support.

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Mr Riggs ‘Burnt Block’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Slightly leaner more savoury style, great colour with vibrant licorice aromas and typical rich regional red fruit flavours.

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Mr Riggs ‘JFR’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A robustly structured wine with an opulent cranberry, black cherry and plum-like combination of fruit characters all beautifully balanced with the malty oak.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Quite sweet and oaky with spicy cherry aromas and peppery strawberry flavours.

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Bendbrook Goat Track Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Soft, round and uncomplicated with sour cherry fruit and crunchy acidity. Ready to drink

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Bendbrook Goat Track Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Overall a good wine with funky fruit fragrances and subtle plum flavours.

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Dell’uva Barossa Albarino 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Fresh zesty lime aromas with a touch of honey and a vibrant palate intense with stonefruit flavours.

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Shingleback Kitchen Garden McLaren Vale Mataro 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Dark, savoury and earthy with a minty focus and typical firm tannin structure.

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Ricca Terra Riverland SA Nero D’Avola 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A soft, easy drinking and very enjoyable drink with a dark berry fruit bouquet, lifted stalky aromatics and mouth-watering dark berry flavours with firm tannins. 3-5

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Ricca Terra Riverland SA Aglianico 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lifted spicy leathery aromas and a drying palate with some funkiness and lingering acidity. 5+

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RedHeads Wines Blue Belle Adelaide Graciano 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Cola, cherries and wood spice on the nose and creamy concentration of berry flavours with tart acid.

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RedHeads Wines Rusty Roof Adelaide Hills Barbera 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A ripe blend of perfumed floral dark fruit aromas layered with olives and aniseed. Very good well-balanced palate with lovely fruit sweetness and good tannin structure.

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Chain Of Ponds Stopover Adelaide Hills Barbera 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

An aromatic mix of minty, spicy and gamey elements with a full bodied minty/herbal flavoured palate and coffee-like oak. 3-5

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Atze’s Corner Mob Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A big powerful oak driven style, very flavoursome with earthy beetroot characters. 3-5

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Atze’s Corner Giant Barossa Valley Durif 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A huge hit of plum and licorice aromas with toasty oak adding complexity. Velvety smooth in the mouth with a licorice flavour profile.

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