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Pyramid Valley Orange Aromatic North Canterbury White Blend 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Smells of sweet marmalade with hints of nutmeg like spiciness. Slightly grippy medium bodied palate with spicy fruit.

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Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Bright vibrant red wine with lots of oak on the nose and a drying oak driven tannic palate with some berry fruits pushing through.

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Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Flinty fragrances with faint toasty/biscuity notes and peach ripeness. Fleshy in the mouth; palate has fabulous length and delicate nuttiness with savouriness in the background.

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Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Hawke’s Bay Albarino 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Subtle spiciness to the savoury nose. Fleshy sweet edged palate has tasty savoury components and lovely line of crisp acid.

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Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Earthy fleshy berry fruit bouquet with an uncomplicated plush plum palate supported by zippy acid and fine tannins.

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Richard Hamilton Burton’s Old Bush Vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Excellent expression of bright raspberry fruit-like characters on both the nose and palate with a long fine tannin finish.

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Richard Hamilton Colton’s McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

A delicate tincture of plums on the nose with rich and spicy plum flavours, peppery notes, pencil-like oak and a crisp acid finish.

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Millon Wines The Royal Eden Valley Chardonnay 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

An easy drinking, old school style of chardonnay with its ripe fleshy tropical fruit, supporting oak and nice malo elements.

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Millon Wines The Royal Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

A lovely easy drinking style that has stewy red fruit aromas and full-on fruit on a slippery viscous palate.

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Giesen The August Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: May 1, 2019

A complex nose of citrus/lemon rind aromas with lovely toasty development and tropical nuances. Ripe, fleshy and well rounded palate.

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Giesen Organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Pungent herbaceous bouquet with bright rich tropical fruit flavours on a well rounded palate.

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Giesen The Brothers Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Smells of passionfruit and citrus with a round, ripe and mellow palate but has nice acid zestiness. Very drinkable.

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Giesen Small Batch Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

A soft green apple bouquet and good length of refreshing and fleshy layers of citrus fruit flavours with a crisp finish.

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Giesen Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Smoky lift to the raspberry/cherry aromas with sweet plum fruit across the length of the palate.

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Sidewood Isabella Adelaide Hills Sparkling Rosé 2014

Posted: May 1, 2019

Dark golden hues, lovely fine bead, subtle rose petal bouquet and a lively palate that is full of delicate strawberry flavours with a tight acid structure.

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Sidewood Adelaide Hills Pinot Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

An elegant wine more in the savoury spectrum showing subtle citrus notes on the nose and a lovely seamlessly balanced palate.

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Mitchelton Heathcote Heathcote Shiraz 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Savoury aromas with leafy/olive-like highlights and a palate that has a bright, rich complexity of sweet raspberry fruit, with good use of oak and lovely fine tannins.

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Mitchelton Preece King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: May 1, 2019

Bouquet of fresh green apples, a fine bead and bright citrus flavours with crisp acidity.

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Mitchelton Preece Nagambie Chardonnay 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Savoury nose with a tropical fruit lift. Fleshy in the mouth and showing good length of biscuity/fruit flavours. Good acidity.

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Mitchelton Preece Nagambie Grenache Rosé 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Fragrant rose petal bouquet with toffee-like notes and an elegant and refreshing palate with a delicacy of red fruit and toffee apple flavours finishing with crisp acidity.

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Mitchelton Preece Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Leafy briary-like aromas and a palate with powerful savoury fruit flavours and dusty cedary oak.

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Mitchelton Preece Heathcote Shiraz 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Savoury meaty nose with an edge of dark fruits. The palate is supple and generous with lingering spicy fruit flavours and soft tannins.

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Mitchelton Airstrip Central Victoria Marsanne Rousanne Viognier 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Dried apricot nose with a honeyed edge and a pretty, elegant, floral/citrus palate.

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Mitchelton Crescent Central Victoria Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Leafy cherry and light plum bouquet with spicy/peppery notes. Attractive sweet/spicy palate with obvious Mourvedre varietal characters.

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Mitchelton Central Victoria Marsanne 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Light melon aromas with some toasty development and firm mouthful of toasty oak and fresh citrus flavours.

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Mitchelton Central Victoria Chardonnay 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Reserved toasty/yeasty bouquet with a hint of melon. Nice up-front tropical fruit flavours with a textured finish.

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Pauletts Polish Hill River Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Spicy/toasty oak driven nose with a minty blackcurrant lift and a spicy fruit cake palate with cedary oak and tannin support.

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Pauletts Polish Hill River Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Full-on spicy fruit aromas on the nose with subtle oak notes. The palate has flavours of mocha and blueberries.

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Pauletts Polish Hill River Clare Valley Late Harvest Riesling 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Refreshing lemon/citrus fruit characters with subtle honeyed sweetness nicely balanced by the lovely crisp acidity.

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Pauletts Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

A fine delicate wine with a mix of rose petal and orange blossom aromas and flavours.

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Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Lagrein 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Inky earthy berry bouquet and crunchy fresh red apple/berry fruit flavours on a medium bodied palate with a drying tannic finish.

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d’Arenberg The Sticks & Stones McLaren Vale Red Blend 2015

Posted: May 1, 2019

Developing cedary oak and earthy aromas with a minty lift and an ageing linear palate but still shows plenty of red berry freshness.

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d’Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard McLaren Vale Grenache 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Ageing nicely; has aromas of dark fruits, spices and slatey elements. Very high astringency to the spicy red fruit palate with drying grainy tannins on the finish.

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d’Arenberg The Twenty Eight Road McLaren Vale Mourvedre 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Bright crimson wine loaded with dark inky fruit and brilliantly balanced with savoury dry meat characters and firm drying tannins.

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d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Nicely weighted wine with peach and melon fruit aromas and flavours all wrapped up in some great crisp acidity.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

A mix of tinned pea and asparagus-like aromas with a cool textured grassy green palate and a slightly tannic finish.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Firm powerful oak obvious here and supported by cassis/blackcurrant fruit. Has balance and complexity with fine dry tannins.

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Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Chardonnay 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Syrupy tinned peach-like fragrances with bright rich fruit flavours, subtle oak and tight acid.

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Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Lively lifted and nicely weighted style, smells of gooseberries and capsicum with similar characters on the crisp acid palate.

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Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

An inky rich cassis nose with attractive flavours of ripe leafy minty fruit nicely supported by the acid, oak and tannins.

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Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

A fragrance of pine needle and leafy berry aromas. Lovely palate weight and texture with capsicum/plum flavours and firm smooth tannins.

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Hay Shed Hill Margaret River Shiraz Tempranillo 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Soft, round and fleshy wine vibrant with plums and blackberries with supple oak and silky smooth tannins.

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Lou Miranda Estate Golden Lion Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Plum, pepper and pencil oak on the nose and nicely structured palate with lovely length of raspberry flavours supported by firm grippy tannins.

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Walter Wines Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee Sparkling Chardonnay 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Light lifted citrus aromas and creamy smooth citrussy palate with crisp finish.

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Schwarz Wine Co Thiele Road Barossa Valley Grenache 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

This wine is a lovely blend of savoury meaty characters, plum fruit and green pepper aromas and flavours. Nice lifted aromas and a silky smooth palate with quite a hot finish.

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Schwarz Wine Co Meta Barossa Valley Mataro 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Spicy fruit nose with a hint of green and a dash of pepper. Palate has lovely length and texture with delicious spicy red berry flavours.

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Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Dusty minty fruit fragrances with raspberry/mulberry richness to the viscous palate.

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Claymore Wines Black Magic Woman Reserve Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

A deep dark brooding fruit bouquet and a rich ripe palate layered with blackcurrant fruit, chocolaty oak and leathery age with supple tannins and soft on the finish.

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Camyr Allyn Wines Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Bitter melon aromas with a suggestion of oakiness. Bright fresh tropical fruit palate with lovely acid crispness.

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Thomson Estate W&J Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Slight jammy fruit characters with tobacco-like oak elements and dusty tannins.

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