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Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subtle muskiness to the lime bouquet and some nicely focussed, persistent flavours. 5+

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Stage Door Green Room Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Aromas of limes and grapefruit with subtle floral notes and simple, sweet, citrus flavours. 3-5

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Eden Hall Reserve Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

A powerful bouquet of lavender and white florals with mouthcoating flavours and lively acidity. 5+

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Eden Hall Springton Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subtle white florals with a dash of ginger and a pretty palate with pure lemon curd-like flavour profile and nice line of acidity. 5+

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The Collective Wine Company Artiste Eden Valley Pinot Grigio 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Hints of toast and honey development on the nose. Still showing nice fresh lime flavours on a very sound palate.

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Patritti Merchant Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

A beautiful floral citrus nose and lightly structured flavoursome palate with good length of fine acid.

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Patritti Merchant Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Simple fruit driven style. Aromas of spices, citrus and tropical fruits and light floral/musky fruit flavours. Not a classic varietal but a highly drinkable wine.

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Leabrook Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Interesting mix of sweet brioche/vanilla custard bouquet and honeyed flavours of baked goods.

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Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Green capsicum and lychees on the nose with hints of lemongrass. Fleshy in the mouth with good primary fruit expression nicely balanced by the acidity.

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Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Aromas of gooseberries with a delicate citrus blossom edge. Passionfruit and lemony fruit characters dominate the vibrant and lively palate with somewhat sharp but balancing acidity.

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Pertaringa Regional Series Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Aromas of lemon curd with sherbet-like characters. Lovely length of pure fruit flavours on the sharp acid palate.

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Pertaringa Scarecrow Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Delicate lemon aromas; some gooseberry notes. Good citrus fruit on the palate and balanced phenolics and acid.

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K1 By Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Hints of tropics on the nose and a crisp light lemon palate with attractive phenolic notes.

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Umamu Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Posted: November 7, 2018

Softly developing toasty buttery citrus nose and big rich toasty/apple pie-like flavours with the crisp and lively acidity still present.

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Singlefile Wines Run Free Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Soft and somewhat floral bouquet with a powdery/talc-like palate texture that exhibits botrytis-like sweetness.

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Saint Clair Family Estate Premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Reserved nose with hints of tomato bush and candied lemons. Elegant palate with a lemony zing and a steely finish.

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Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A long lingering style with great length and intensity of ripe tropical fruit aromas. Lemons and limes on the palate with a hint of chilli-like characters and subtle phenolics.

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Millbrook Regional Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Savoury character to the nose; some toastiness. Lovely sweet intensity to the lemony palate that has excellent drive and length.

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Blind River Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Pungent herbaceous fruit characters on the nose which is echoed on an intensely flavoured palate that is laced with lovely crisp acidity and has a lovely long and lingering after taste.

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Lawson’s Dry Hills Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A fine developing nose of citrus and tropical fruits. Crisp acid palate with a nice range of flavours and hints of residual sweetness.

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Giesen The Brothers Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Perfumed passionfruit bouquet with hints of honey. Nicely structured palate with herbaceous flavours underscored by passionfruit.,

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Delta Hatter’s Hill Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Reserved savoury characters on the capsicum/asparagus nose. Nicely weighted tightly lemon palate with a hint of tropical fruit elements and a citrussy finish.

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Bream Creek Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

A broad soft tropical fruit bouquet. Rounded and smooth in the mouth and rich with sweet tropical flavours nicely balanced by the acid and oak nuances adding another dimension.

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Nepenthe Pinnacle Petraea Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Slightly pungent herbaceous bouquet and a lively and very expressive citrus fruit palate layered with some bracing acidity.

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Nepenthe Altitude Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Citrus aromas with a tropical edge and a very lemony palate, fat and filling on the mid palate with subtle acidity.

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Nepenthe Altitude Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Fresh and flinty green melon bouquet and a lean, very tasty, herbaceous palate. Some sweetness.

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Matriarch & Rogue Pat Clare Valley Sangiovese 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Earthy nose with a eucalypt lift and a drying palate with oaky plum flavours.

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Matriarch & Rogue Maurie Clare Valley Vermentino 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Light citrus bouquet with floral fragrances and nectar notes with a crisp and elegant palate with delicate flavours of lemons and limes.

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Morris Rutherglen Durif 2013

Posted: November 7, 2018

A big full bodied tannic style; loads of dried herb characters, savoury/meaty black fruits and massive tannins on a firm palate. 5+

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Morris Bin No. 80 Blue Imperial Rutherglen Cinsault 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Brooding stewed fruit-like style. Good balance between fruit, bottle age and gentle tannins.

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Tamburlaine On The Grapevine Hunter Valley Verdelho 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Floral confectionery bouquet with leafy notes and very crisp citrus flavoured palate. Drink now!

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Tamburlaine Single Vineyard Orange Cabernet Franc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A little closed for now but a well made wine with a herbal minty bouquet and vibrant blackcurrant and cherry flavours. Needs time. 5+

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Tamburlaine Reserve Orange Malbec 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Loads of pepper and spice on the red fruit nose with slight herbal greenness. Big and thick in the mouth, rich with fruit flavours supported by fine tannins with a well balanced finish. 3-5

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Chateau Bouissel Le Bouissel Fronton Negrette 2011

Posted: November 7, 2018

A wine with fullness, length and structure and plenty of mocha and red fruit characters. Good tannins. Drink now!

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Collection Plaimont Madiran Tannat Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2012

Posted: November 7, 2018

Big and rich with loads of tannins but well balanced by the perfumed minty berry fruit.

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Chateau Jolys Jurancon Sec Jurancon Gros Manseng Petit Manseng 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Deep golden brown wine with toasty honeyed nose and a rich complexity of nutty flavours. Ageing well. 3-5

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Bike & Barrel House Block Alpine Valleys Schioppettino 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

A restrained elegant bouquet of red fruits, herbs and meaty elements. Juicy in the mouth with rich fruit cake-like flavours and very firm tannins. Great drinkability.

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Bike & Barrel Ridge Top Alpine Valleys Pinotage 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Smells of crushed strawberries with earthy notes and very ripe sweet strawberry flavours with mouthfilling tannins.

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Bike & Barrel House Block Alpine Valleys Refosco 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

A simple but inviting red berry nose and an astringent palate vibrant with fruit and fine acidity with great length of tannins.

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Longview Riserva Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Savoury, earthy aromas with a violet-like lift and a lightweight palate with dense Maraschino cherry fruit flavours and nice earthy tones.

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Longview Fresco Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Light and delicate red fruit bouquet and light refreshing sweet fruit palate with zippy acidity and tightening grip.

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Jules Taylor Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A perfumed fruit nose that’s bordering on tropical. Soft in the mouth with a complexity of citrus, celeriac and peppery elements. 5+

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Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Barbera 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Nose of cherries and berries with some resinous notes and a long well balanced and flavoursome palate offering enjoyable drinking.

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Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Barbera 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Attractive perfumed fruit driven aromas and a big, rich and complex palate with masses of sweet red berry flavours. Has loads of oak and a high level of acidity.

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Big Easy Radio Cosmic Antennae McLaren Vale Tempranillo Blend 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Minty cherry bouquet with slight sweetness. The rich and appealing palate has masses of red fruit and dried fig-like flavours, juicy acidity and firm tannins. 3-5

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Big Easy Radio Forget Babylon Langhorne Creek Touriga Malbec 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subtle cassis aromas and silky smooth in the mouth with nice level of fruit sweetness. Easy drinking style.

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Big Easy Radio Funtime Fountain McLaren Vale Montepulciano Sangiovese 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Light purple wine with fragrant herbal cherry aromas. Smooth in the mouth. Nice vibrant fruit/savoury tannin combo.

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Big Easy Radio Free Love Rolling On Langhorne Creek Fiano Vermentino 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Citrus and tropical fruit aromas with a herbal edge. Long, slightly austere, palate tasting of citrus and tropical fruits. 3-5

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Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Durif 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

A light spicy/peppery deep purple wine that is brimming over with ripe juicy black fruit, has some herbs and firm tannins. 5+

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Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Arneis 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

A crisp and very flavoursome style with perfumed herbal aromas and quite stalky green flavours. A good food wine. 3-5

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