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Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

An elegant and classy citrus freshness to the nose leading to the rich and complex palate with its distinctive varietal flavours and slight charry oak-like elements.

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Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Clean uncomplicated, medium weight, wine – lovely and refreshing.

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Yalumba The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A gorgeous ripe marmalade of a nose and ripe apricot palate. Definitely a viognier!

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Thorn-Clarke Wines Shotfire Quartage Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Merlot 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

The nose is a layered complexity of varietal fruits, toasty oak and hints of coffee. The palate is massive, tannic full of flavour and still very young. Has years in it yet. 5+

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Lou Miranda Estate Leone Barossa Valley Chardonnay 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

A classic big old style of chardonnay with good length and balance of fruit, sweetness and secondary notes.

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Lou Miranda Estate Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

A very big ripe and fleshy style of grenache with lovely, slightly minty, varietal fruit characters and plenty of sweet oak pushing its way through.

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Schwarz Wine Co. Meta Barossa Valley Grenache 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Nose of rich plums with rose petals peeking through. Very juicy and generous palate with good fruit weight and supple tannins. “Should hold up for years to come.” 3-5

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Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Lovely primary fruit aromas and a complex balance between sweet and savoury flavours.

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Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Savoury meaty nose with strong herbal elements and subtle peppery notes. Well rounded palate with some fleshy savoury fruit characters and lovely soft tannins. 3-5

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Kalleske Wines JMK Barossa Valley Fortified Shiraz (375ml) 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Sweet ripe raspberry fruit lift to the nose with dried fruit notes. Palate shows good balance between sweetness, acid and the spirit with softening tannins.

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Kalleske Wines Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A complex nose that is quite savoury and has lovely fruit spiciness with delicate hints of violets. Very more-ish palate with long lingering flavours and nice chewy tannins.

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Kalleske Wines Clarrys Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Easy drinking style with its fresh earthy raspberry fruit, some spiciness and the acid giving focus.

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Kalleske Wines Merchant Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Chocolaty blackcurrant aromas laced with toasty oak and a fuller style palate with a soft finish. 3-5

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Kalleske Wines Moppa Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Excellent nose; slightly lifted aromatics with hints of wild berries and oak complexity. The luscious powerful fruit driven palate has loads of nice soft tannins.

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Kalleske Wines Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Lovely Barossa style of shiraz that is big and powerful but also elegant and is driven by complex varietal fruit with well selected oak. 3-5

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Heggies Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

A toasty buttery chardonnay with elegant fruit. Still very youthful but very approachable.

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Heggies Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Holding up well and still showing lots of primary fruit characters. Subtle citrus aromas and good intensity and length of very elegant lime juice like flavour profile. 3-5

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Krondorf Symmetry Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

The nose has delightful youthful and vibrant blackcurrant and chocolate fragrances and a powerful toasty oak driven palate. Very tannic but good fruit. Needs more time. 5+

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New Eden Eden Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A big powerful shiraz that is still understated for now and is filled with inky dark fruit characters and has obvious oak sitting on top. Should age very well. 3-5

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Goodchild Eden Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Great varietal expression with vibrant lifted spicy raspberry bouquet and palate that is a lovely mix of primary and secondary elements and excellent fruit purity.

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Avon Brae Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Pretty delicate bouquet with subtle citrus nuances and a restrained and elegant floral palate with plenty of acid. 3-5

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Avon Brae Eden Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A big traditional style with strong oak aromas but they don’t swamp the nice fruit. Tastes of raspberries with excellent oak expression. Good cellaring potential. 5+

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Barossa Boy Double Trouble Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Ageing nicely and still has plenty of luscious sweet berry and cassis fruit with the cabernet herbal characters coming through all nicely matched by oak and tannins. 3-5

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Barossa Valley Wine Company Stockyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Ripe red fruit nose developing a savoury edge and has an elegant but generously flavoured palate that has a complexity of oak and powdery tannins. 3-5

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McGuigan Shortlist Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Attractive toasty, savoury, meaty aromas and good raspberry fruit length to the palate with nice fleshy tannins. 3-5

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McGuigan Shortlist Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Aromas of dark fruits, cloves and spices with some powerful oak. Generous palate with juicy fruit flavours and young grippy tannins.

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McGuigan Shortlist Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Lots of fruit and spice on the nose with orange blossom notes and a tight crunchy palate. “Interesting different style!” 3-5.

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Salena Estate Twisted Sticks Organic Riverland Chardonnay 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Developing some nice complexity here with hints of honeysuckle fragrances and flavours.

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Salena Gold Ribbon Riverland Chardonnay 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

A mature style with rich floral fruit and some honey-like sweetness with hints of Hessian.

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Calcannia Cellar Reserve Clare Valley Sangiovese 2015

Posted: March 7, 2019

The nose is an aromatic complexity of spices, vanilla, earth and leather. Silky smooth in the mouth with a lean and somewhat savoury red currant-like flavour profile.

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Morambro Creek Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Classy creamy oak nose with hints of melon and a spicy lift. Good varietal drive across the length of the palate.

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Morambro Creek Padthaway Chardonnay 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Appealing, classy and very distinctive style. Excellent varietal definition and great use of the oak. Showing some aged notes developing.

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Mount Riley 17 Valley Marlborough Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A lusciously rich old fashioned style with, according to one judge, “Plenty of charm,” It has good punchy fruit presence with the toasty oak adding complexity.

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Forester Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

A very youthful wine with a classic flinty minerally element threaded through both nose and palate and nicely offset with plenty of toasty oak characters.

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Hutchinson Wines Truffle Hill Pemberton Chardonnay 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Bright golden green wine with lovely nutty/toasty complexity to the nose and a beautiful big seamlessly balanced palate with lingering richness and slight sweetness.

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Brangayne of Orange Isolde Reserve Orange Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

An elegant number with subtle flinty aromas showing a slight oily character with a long, lean and lightweight palate.

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Below&Above Pemberton Chardonnay 2015

Posted: March 7, 2019

“A complete wine – beautifully evolved,” observed one judge. It is both elegant and complex with excellent varietal fruit focus, great savoury length and lively acid.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Intense chocolaty dried fruit aromas with very ripe spicy black fruit flavours well integrated with the drying tannins and aged notes.

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Rosenvale Barossa Valley Grenache Tempranillo 2015

Posted: March 7, 2019

Velvety smooth oak driven wine. Nice line of spicy red licorice characters and strong tannins.

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Hemera Estate Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Intense colour, spicy, earthy and chocolaty aromas and powerful black fruit and red licorice flavours with some gritty tannins.

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Haselgrove Wines Alternative Series McLaren Vale Fiano 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Youthful tightly knit wine, varietally distinctive with bright but subtle apple and pear like fruit characters. Some nuttiness and great texture and crunchy acidity.

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Haselgrove Wines Twist McLaren Vale Primitivo 2015

Posted: March 7, 2019

This wine is a generosity of black fruits, licorice, spices and oak with a drying tannic finish.

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Hahndorf Hill Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Intense candied lemon-like bouquet and perfectly balanced lemon/lime flavour profile.

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Ceravolo Adelaide Hills Barbera 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Sultry and highly aromatic bouquet with flavours of fruit pastilles with delicate floral notes.

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Kahurangi Estate Mt Arthur Reserve Nelson New Zealand Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A big golden wine with brooding buttery complexity on nose and palate and fine acid line.

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Alkoomi Wines Icon Range Frankland River Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Big spicy nose with hints of burnt match-like characters. Great creamy richness to the palate with slightly subdued fruit characters.

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Bettenay Wines Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Complex, rich and well balanced wine with appealing varietal aromas and flavours.

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Chateau Yaldara Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Fresh and seamlessly balanced wine that is still shy and not giving much away but has complexity developing on the nose and the well handled oak adds complexity to the bright flavours.

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Hofer Family Wines Langhorne Creek Barbera 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Earthy mushroom-like aromas lift off the nose and savoury chocolaty flavours fill the mouth. “A complete wine,” said one judge.

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Hofer Family Wines Southern Fleurieu Montepulciano 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Confectionery black fruit bouquet laced with licorice and a briary chocolaty palate with drying tannins.

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