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Leabrook Estate Barossa Valley Cabernet Franc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Steely capsicum aromas with some mintiness and juicy hit of red fruit flavours with lingering smoky sweetness and soft tannins. 3-5

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Michelini Alpine Valleys Teroldego 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Intense inky wine with sweet strawberry bouquet and a smooth vibrant palate with an intensity of cherry and berry flavours. 3-5

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Michelini Alpine Valleys Marzemino 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

An intensity of berry and marzipan aromas and a simple angular palate with red and black fruit flavours and some herbal notes.

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Michelini Alpine Valleys Vermentino 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Simple stonefruit and apple aromas with zesty orange peel and grapefruit flavours. Good acidity. Starting to develop.

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Three Ponds Holman Hunter Valley Nero D’Avola 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Ageing well with perfumed/lipstick-like characters on the nose and inviting fruit flavours on a vibrant, medium length palate.

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Three Ponds Hunter Valley Fiano 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A simple fresh straightforward wine. Gentle citrus and tropical fruit with crisp austere notes.

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Marjico Blarney Block Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Powerful, but well maintained, tannins with juicy varietal fruit beneath and minty chocolaty characters. 3-5

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Marjico The Harvesters Barossa Valley Cabernet Franc 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

A nicely developing, serious, complex and full flavoured cabernet franc. 5+

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Lou Miranda Estate Barossa Valley Sagrantino 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Minty cassis bouquet with strong herbal influence. Palate shows a typical tannin savoury hit with plenty of rich red berry flavours and a sweet chocolaty finish. 3-5

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Lou Miranda Estate Barossa Valley Sagrantino 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Inviting fruit driven nose; slightly porty with aged notes. Palate has massive tannins but in balance with the fruit and tight acid. 5+

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Kalleske Fordson Barossa Valley Zinfandel 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Nose shows ripe spicy earthy fruit aromas and has a juicy Christmas pudding of a palate with good tannins and an attractive nutty/chocolaty element.

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Kalleske Buckboard Barossa Valley Durif 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Oodles of cranberry aromas and a generous grippy palate with peppery spicy red fruit flavours and a good sweet finish. 3-5

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Humis Vineyard Single Vineyard Estate Heathcote Carmenère 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Minty blackcurrant nose with hints of oak and a gently textured palate with chocolaty flavours showing minty overtones.

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Hesketh Small Parcels Barossa Valley Negro Amaro 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Steely strawberry bouquet and lovely balance of crushed red berry flavours, fresh acidity and drying tannins.

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Three Hills Margaret River Malbec 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Spicy red berry aromas with fragrances of fresh picked mint! Delicious rich chocolaty palate with slightly aggressive tannins.

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Three Hills Margaret River Nebbiolo 2011

Posted: November 7, 2018

Nose almost like dried apricots and a drying tannic palate with earthy/dried fruit flavours.

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Three Hills Margaret River Petit Verdot 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

The nose is a delightful lifted mix of mints, cherries, violets and oak. Rich well rounded oak bomb of a palate layered with sweet minty fruits and upfront powdery tannins. Needs time! 5+

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Hahndorf Hill Zsa Zsa Adelaide Hills Zweigelt 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Vibrant youthful strawberry bouquet with a lovely rose petal lift and appealing floral red fruit flavours.

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Hahndorf Hill Blueblood Adelaide Hills Blaufrankisch 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Cherry aromas with a perfumed lift and some spiciness. Soft medium weight palate has lovely black fruit flavours and balancing oak. 3-5

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Hahndorf Hill White Mischief Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Powerful perfumed citrus bouquet – “Beautifully aromatic.” Generous palate with a glorious tumble of citrus, grape fruit and tropical flavours on an oily textured palate. Great acid! 5+

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Hahndorf Hill Reserve Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Slightly sweet buttery popcorn-like aromas with a full bodied, textured palate showing oodles of spice and lovely yellow stonefruit/citrus flavours. 5+

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Hahndorf Hill White Mischief Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

An aromatic nose with a rich, firm and well structured palate with light asparagus-like fruit characters. 3-5

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Hahndorf Hill Gru Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Light golden wine with some toasty honeyed development on the nose with hints of orange peel underneath. Silky smooth in the mouth with both savoury and fruit components. 3-5

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Gartelmann Wines Jessica Hunter Valley Verdelho 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Elegant feminine style with classic perfumed honey/citrus varietal aromas. Bright, crisp and drying palate. Simple but extremely well made.

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Patritti Barossa Valley Saperavi 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Still plenty of life in it with good roasted beetroot/forest floor varietal expression. A simple but well balanced wine. 3-5

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Feathertop King Valley Durif 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Tons of farmyard-like characters here with some jammy fruit underneath and firm ripe tannins. 3-5

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Feathertop King Valley Fiano 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Flinty white peach bouquet and crisp floral flavours on a nicely textured palate. Good phenolic notes.

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Feathertop Alpine Valleys Vermentino 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

One dimensional but has an intense and complex mix of sweet apple, citrus and pineapple characters.

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Di Lusso Estate Mudgee Arneis 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Delightful floral lift to the intense complex aromas and a balanced, complex and “serious” palate with white floral flavours and some hints of olive leaves. 5+

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Di Lusso Estate Mudgee Picolit 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Bright, vibrant and lifted wine with sweet marmalade-like aromas and a beautiful balance of sweetness on the palate “Yum!”

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Di Lusso Estate Mudgee Sangiovese 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Still showing sour cherry fruit characters under leathery bottle development. Nice earthiness.

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Di Lusso Estate Mudgee Aleatico 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Dense vintage port-like aromas with a palate of sweet plums and drying tannins.

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Di Lusso Estate Vivo! Mudgee Vermentino 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

“Looks like a sparkling wine!” Has some mousse characters, apple/citrus nose and crisp flavours.

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Di Lusso Estate Mudgee Vermentino 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

An inviting wine that is crisp yet soft. It has a minerally candied orange bouquet and a flavoursome mix of citrus, apple and spice.

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Ceravolo Adelaide Hills Barbera 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Aromas of strawberries and sour cherries with herbal hints and more of the same on the simple juicy palate. Still fresh.

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Ceravolo Adelaide Hills Cortese 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Minerally lemon curd-like fragrances with herbal hints and a slatey palate with a core of lemon curd flavours and refreshing acidity.

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Cassegrain Edition Noir Hilltops Sangiovese Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subtle lifted tarry fruit aromas and quite a savoury element to the oak driven palate.

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Cassegrain Edition Noir Hilltops Sangiovese 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Vibrant youthful colour with classy lifted cranberry bouquet and delicious varietal savouriness on the grippy well balanced palate.

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Cassegrain Edition Noir Hilltops Nebbiolo 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A light lithe varietal with oak driven nose and upfront fruit sweetness on the palate.

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Cassegrain Edition Noir Orange Gewurztraminer 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Aromas almost like an aged riesling. The acid driven palate has sound varietal expression. Ageing well. 3-5

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Bream Creek Late Picked Tasmania Schonburger 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Lifted tropical aromas with a strong lychee element. Lovely palate viscosity with the delicious fruit sweetness seamlessly balanced by the fresh and zesty acidity.

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Bream Creek Tasmania Schonburger 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Attractive floral fruit bouquet with a pungent and flavoursome palate tasting like a lemon/lime tart. Great mouthfeel. Easy drinking.

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Atze’s Corner The Mob Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2010

Posted: November 7, 2018

Spicy earthy fragrances and an aged palate but still showing some fruit with drying tannins.

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Atze’s Corner The Giant Barossa Valley Durif 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Rich durif fruit mixed with spice and pepper with hints of herbs. Full chocolaty tannins on the black fruit palate. Should age well. 5+

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Artwine Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Prosecco 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Another dry style with delicate floral fragrances and vibrant mineral palate with some citrus and a chalky finish.

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Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Dried fruit aromas with earthy overtones and flavours of Ribena and raspberries with good oaky tannins.

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Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

A mix of red fruit and smallgoods aromas. Very soft and gentle in the mouth. Quite sweet. Nice package!

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Artwine Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Prosecco 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Lifted toasty nutty components on the nose and tasting yeasty with a hint of sweetness.

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Artwine In The Groove Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subtle pome fruit fragrances with nice floral notes. Elegant palate has vibrancy of citrus fruit flavours and a good acid backbone. 3-5

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Artwine In The Groove Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

An aromatic mix of orange peel and nectarines with a nice perfumed edge. Loads of fruit flavours and some flinty notes. 3-5

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