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Peter Drayton Wines Anomaly Hunter Valley Barbera 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Caramel-like aged characters developing on the nose with super, oak dominated palate. Needs pasta! 3-5

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Peter Drayton Wines Anomaly Hunter Valley Vermentino 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

A fragrant mix of citrus and melons with a firm and crisp green apple palate.

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Peter Drayton Wines Anomaly Hunter Valley Pinot Noir Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Aromas of raspberries and plums with cranberry notes. And the good combination of the two varieties delivering plum flavours.

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Cumulus Alte Orange Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Red cherries dominate the nose with a bright “energetic” cranberry driven palate and tannins in the background. 3-5

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Colmar Estate Block 1 Orange Chardonnay 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

Rich ripe pear and pineapple fruit characters on the nose with age adding richness to the lovely varietal palate.

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Colmar Estate Block 6 Orange Riesling 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Quite closed for now with lean citrusy characters. Could deliver more in time. 3-

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Colmar Estate Orange Pinot Rosé 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

Hints of bronze hues and a light tinge of cherries on the nose with a surprisingly substantial palate full of savoury fruit flavours and grippy finish.

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Colmar Estate Orange Pinot Gris 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

Intense floral bouquet followed by a soft generous pear and yellow apple palate with excellent minerally acidity.

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Gallagher Wines Canberra District Riesling 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

Citrus aromas in the lemon spectrum. High acid red apple palate with mouth-watering sherbet characters.

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Gallagher Wines Sparkling Duet Canberra District Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: April 24, 2020

A very refreshing green apple/citrus style of sparkling with a smooth fine bead.

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Nashdale Lane Colour Series Orange Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Intense dark cherry nose. Smooth in the mouth with chocolaty dark fruit flavours. 3-5

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Nashdale Lane Colour Series Orange Chardonnay 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Subtle varietal fruit, powerful oak and a warming alcohol finish.

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Nashdale Lane Colour Series Orange Riesling 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

A classic with its generous citrus peel/green apple aromas and attractive and powerful citrus fruit flavours. Great acid support. Good drinking now with plenty of potential for ageing. 5+

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Nashdale Lane Colour Series Orange Pinot Gris 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

Punchy fruit fragrances and well-structured palate with refreshing flavours.

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Highland Heritage Estate Mt Canobolas Orange Syrah 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

A touch of chocolate to the sour cherry aromas with tart mulberry and boysenberry flavours. 3-

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Brangayne Of Orange Orange Merlot 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Incredible ruby colour with purple hues. Very varietal bouquet and a dark brooding palate that is intense with black berry fruit flavours. Good ageing potential. 3-5

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Brangayne Of Orange Tristan Orange Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

Nose still quite closed but the palate is more open with a solid block of fruit flavours and tannins. 5+

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Saddler’s Creek Hunter Valley Semillon 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

Soft citrus aromas with hay-like hints and flavours of lemons and limes with a grippy finish. Time! 5+

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Lowe Block 8 Mudgee Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Subtle fruit aromas with herbal touches and very appealing sour cherry flavours layered with chocolate and fine-grained tannins. Warm on the finish. 5+

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Lowe Mudgee Merlot 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Dark gamey nose with good fruit weight on the firm palate with a good tannin grip to the finish. 5+

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Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee Shiraz 2013

Posted: April 24, 2020

Cola/licorice-like bouquet with a firm chocolaty/toffee palate. Drink soon!

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Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 24, 2020

Ruby red wine with nicely matured aromas and a warming palate with great persistence of varietal fruit flavours. 5+

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Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Classic mulberry/oak nose with some obvious oak on the lean palate and quite grippy tannins. 3-5

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Robert Bowen Portuguese Blend 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Attractive sour cherry-like aromas and a stylish lightweight palate that has a nice savoury edge and lovely bright acidity.

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Green Door El Toro Geographe Tempranillo 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Dense dark red fruit and cola fragrances and long lifted juicy fruit flavours with a tannic finish.

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Robert Bowen Pemberton Pinot Noir 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

An oak driven nose leading to a ripe fruit palate layered with fine silky tannins.

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Smithbrook Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Aromas of cloves, cranberries and rhubarb with “lots of tricks” creating flavour drive and length. 5+

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Smithbrook Single Vineyard Pemberton Chardonnay 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

A big oaky nose with hints of melons, nettles and spices pushing through. A well balanced and “complete” palate with great texture and excellent varietal fruit intensity. 3-5

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RNB Pemberton Hárslevelű 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Different and very appealing. Interesting nose of nuts and honey with a complexity of sweet fruit and nutty savouriness.

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RNB Pemberton Vermentino 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

“A very different take on vermentino!” Pungent spicy/cedary aromas and persistent flavours with mouthwatering acidity.

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Green Door Geographe Fiano 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

Nose is a unique complexity of limes and vinaigrette with a punchy palate intense with flavour, has just the right amount of phenolics, good acid line and great aftertaste.

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Pertaringa Rifle & Hunt McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Deep purple wine that has great presence with good cabernet aromas and a palate that is both elegant and complex with a huge varietal impact and an oak driven finish. 5+

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Pertaringa Over the Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

A very structured wine with good presence of dark varietal fruits and chocolaty oak

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Pertaringa Understudy McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

A rich generous varietal. Nose resembles Black Forest cake with good depth of cassis fruit flavours and dark olive notes. 3-5

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Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

An herbal nose with hints of cedar oak and an opulent fleshy dark fruit palate; a touch chocolaty. $

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Pertaringa Two Gentlemen’s GSM McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

A youthful yet complex wine with full-on chocolaty/licorice aromas and sweet licorice fruit flavours well balanced by the oak and soft tannins. 3-5

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Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Good depth and concentration of savoury earthy fruit with some oak and silky tannins.

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Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy McLaren Vale Nero D’Avola 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Lifted aromatic jubey fruit fragrances and bright well-balanced palate that looks in great shape and is packed with flavour, soft tannins and crunchy acidity. 3-5

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BY: Geoff Hardy Barbara Hardy McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Slight herbal/green edge to the mocha nose with good mix of plum and oak flavours.

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Nazaaray Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

A riper style with fruit in the tropical spectrum, some fleshy savoury elements and hints of stonefruits. 3-5

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The Alchemists Reserve Elixir Margaret River Malbec 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Dense spicy plum aromas and quite a firm tannic palate with good length of fruit flavours.

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The Alchemists Reserve Elixir Margaret River Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Attractive cool climate shiraz with some fruit cake characters and chalky tannins

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The Alchemists Reserve Elixir Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Stonefruit nose with light yeast complexity and an elegant primary fruit palate.

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Oakover Nicholas Signature Western Australia Verdelho 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

Aromas of pears and guavas. Warm and viscous in the mouth; a big hit of fruit flavours and soft acidity. 5+

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Oakover Nicholas Signature Western Australia Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Pungent cedary/spicy bouquet with ripe plum complexity and long lingering sweet fruit flavours. 3-5

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Nikola Estate Western Australia Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Aromas of figs and coffee mingling with the fruit and has a big bold shiraz palate.

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Beklyn Currency Creek Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

“A wine with great poise,” according to one judge. Has subtle dark floral fruit balanced with creamy oak.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Sangiovese Rosé 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

An intense and pretty red fruit nose with balanced flavours on a delicate palate.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Slightly developed citrus aromas. Soft in the mouth and showing some complexity.

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Heydon Estate The Streaker Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Powerful fruit driven fragrances with lifted cedar oak adding lovely complexity. The palate is rich with varietal fruit flavours and has strong acidity. Still a baby. 5+

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