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Zonte’s Footstep Rosso Cova Fleurieu Montepulciano 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Clean berry/cola nose and vibrant varietal palate with good level of tannins. Needs food!

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Zonte’s Footstep Excalibur Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Grassy/nettle nose with a crunchy fruit palate more in the greener/herbal style.

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Jim Barry ‘Expressions by Tom Barry’ Clare Valley Riesling 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A lovely drink with a bright inviting tropical nose and palate that’s a mix of citrus and tropical flavours.

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Taylors Wines Jaraman Clare Valley Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A choc mint bouquet with some menthol and mint on the firm tannic palate.

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Taylors Wines St Andrews Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Inviting lime/tropical aromas with high acid palate but has solid citrus-like fruit to match.

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Taylors Wines Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Just a hint of florals on the nose with a tight, zingy and flavoursome palate.

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Taylors Wines Estate Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Riesling 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

A bright fresh candied citrus bouquet with a lovely long and perfectly balanced palate full of juicy fresh flavours and showing a slight oily texture.

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Four Southern Boys Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Citrus leaf aromas and citrus flavours on a slightly oily palate with a sweet finish.

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Schwarz Wine Co. Thiele Road Barossa Valley Grenache 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Pure fresh lifted varietal fruit fragrances and flavours with lively acidity and well-integrated tannins.

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Singlefile Single Vineyard Mount Barker Riesling 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

An elegance of brown lime fragrances and good flavour profile with a high level of acid ensuring a long life.

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RedHeads Studio Wines Princess Of Thieves Barossa G.S.M. 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A complex nose with very good presence and harmony of the varietal characters. Rounded and juicy in the mouth with massive of dark fruit flavours.

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RedHeads Studio Wines Vinatus Adelaide Tempranillo Blend 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Lifted inky licorice bouquet with a “tar and roses” palate. Lots of tannins and an acid finish. Great potential.

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RedHeads Studio Wines R’dotto Adelaide Red Blend 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A complex wine; very chocolaty with a nicely rounded, well-balanced palate more in the savoury spectrum.

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Claymore Wines You’ll Never Walk Alone Clare Valley G.S.M. 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Bright and pretty floral fragrances with a light bodied fruit driven palate.

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Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Subtle aromas of limes, apples and plums with a sherbety texture to the palate and a good line of acid.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve Range Central Ranges Fume Blanc 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A lovely complex wine with a very inviting nose of butterscotch and tinned fruit. Lots of primary fruit flavours with oak adding complexity and acid giving length.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines BICS Moscato 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Pretty floral nose and sweet palate with nice musky/tropical fruit flavours. “Simple fun!”

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines BICS – Half Cut Lightly Sparkling Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Very lifted nose – all green peas and lychees with lovely varietal fruit flavours.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines On The Grapevine Hunter Valley Verdelho 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Smells of cut hay with a slight green edge and lots of persistent asparagus/straw-like flavours.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Wine Lovers Orange Gewurztraminer 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Super lifted and very pretty Turkish Delight bouquet with lots of high-toned candied fruit flavours. Nice palate length.

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Tempus Two Pewter Semillon 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

An interesting nose like bacon bones and baked fruit with ripe tropical/lemon flavours. A nice drink.

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Tempus Two Pewter Chardonnay 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

A big complex wine with lots going on. Nice flinty funk to the nutty stonefruit nose and more funky complexity to the melon flavoured palate.

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Pauletts Clare Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Nice dry style with rich passionfruit fragrances and very refreshing fruit-tingle palate.

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Pauletts Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

A classic lime driven style of riesling that is very juicy and long and offering good mouthfeel with a lovely acid backbone. Easy drinking.

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Pauletts Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Some floral fruit aromas and good lime flavour profile with high acidity.

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Sidewood Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Delightfully super fresh lifted floral edged tropical fruit bouquet and excellent tropical varietal fruit flavours with perfect racy acid balance.

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Gledhill McLaren Vale Durif 2018

Posted: September 3, 2022

Big chocolaty/licoricey bouquet and a massive and warming Sarsaparilla-like palate with lovely mouthfeel.

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Mitchelton Wines Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi Collection Heathcote Shiraz 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Good varietal fruit characters with tapenade-like nuances and drying tannins.

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Mitchelton Wines Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi Collection Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Subtle bouquet of green apples and nougat and a palate that is rich, flavoursome and balanced.

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Millon Wines The Estate Barossa Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A sweet full bodied commercial style of chardonnay with elevated oak creating funky smoky characters.

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Millon Wines The Estate Barossa Riesling 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Good example of the variety with a leafy citrus bouquet showing a touch of spice and good toasty flavours.

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Millon Wines The Estate Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A good example of the variety with a nicely developing cabernet nose and some underlying fruit. The lengthy palate has lovely silky-smooth tannins.

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Millon Wines The Estate Barossa Shiraz 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A lovely, lushly rich and rounded wine with bramble-like varietal fruit characters and clove spiciness. Some maturity adding complexity.

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Fu Manchu McLaren Vale Mourvèdre 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Inky spicy fragrances and simple but attractive cherry/mulberry palate with soft tannins and balancing acid.

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The Good Doctor’s Antidote McLaren Vale Montepulciano 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A big beefy wine with fruitcake-like characters and nice fine tannins.

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The Good Doctor’s Tonic McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Tannat Blend 2012

Posted: September 3, 2022

A huge tannic wine with attractive leathery and chocolaty aged characters. Showing its age!

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Mino and Co Wines Signor Vino Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Very perfumed nose and musky perfumed flavours, firm grippy tannins with red lolly fruit and a lovely finish.

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Mino and Co Wines Signor Vino Riverina Nebbiolo 2017

Posted: September 3, 2022

A fragrant complexity of red berries, potpourri and soy. Lots of prune and date characters on the palate with firm grippy tannins that are, according to one judge, “A big plus!”

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Rusty Mutt Savvy Wren McLaren Vale Pinot Gris 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Subtle green apple aromas and bright citrus driven palate with a hint of sweetness.

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Longhop Old Vine Adelaide Plains Grenache 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Spicy meaty aromas with hints of sweet plums. Pleasing palate structure with persistent fruit flavours and firm tannins.

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Sorby Adams Wines Gudilly Single Vineyard Adelaide Pinot Gris 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Candied fruit fragrances with ginger notes and some florals. Palate is gentle, rich and rounded with lovely texture and floral citrus fruit highlights with a steely finish.

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Claymore Wines Blackbird Clare Valley Sangiovese 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Fresh and persistent cherry aromas and flavours with subtle spiciness and light tannins.

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Claymore Wines The Miseducation of Carissa Major Clare Valley Tempranillo 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Brooding complexity of fruit aromas and full-bodied palate with generous sweet cherry flavours and plenty of grippy tannins. Will age well.

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Kalleske Wines Florentine Barossa Valley Chenin Blanc 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

A citric complexity to the nose with good length of simple grassy/citrus flavours.

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Kalleske Wines Buckboard Barossa Valley Durif 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Massive dark prune-like fruit characters with perfect support from the classy oak and has a porty finish.

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Kalleske Wines Fordson Barossa Valley Zinfandel 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Big blackberry bouquet and a silky-smooth palate with masses of dark ripe berry fruit and a tight grip on the finish.

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Hastwell & Lightfoot T McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2018

Posted: September 3, 2022

Upfront earthy/oaky nose with a mocha oak dominated palate. Great for food pairing.

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Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Barbera Rose 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

An alluring abundance of berry/cherry fruit aromas and great intensity and vibrancy of glacé cherry-like flavours. Has plenty of acid and a lovely long lingering opulent finish.

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Hastwell & Lightfoot F McLaren Vale Fiano 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Slightly funky toasty nose with citrus notes and nice zingy fruit flavours with lemon juice-like acidity.

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CALNEGGIA Wines Sicily Italy Nero d’Avola Syrah 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Ruby red wine with spicy berry flavours and the oak kept nicely in check.

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