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Albrecht-Bleger Marie et Cecile Cremant de Alsace Brut Reserve Alsace France Cremant NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nice biscuity autolysis nuances to the nose and sweet/sour characters to the creamy palate with sharp acidity.

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Andreola Sesto Senso DOCG Superior Valdobbidene Italy Prosecco 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

A light herbal edge to the floral citrus nose with a very creamy and flavoursome palate.

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Andreola Verv Extra Dry DOC Treviso Italy Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Excellent lifted citrus sorbet-like bouquet with a very fine bead and estery fruit flavours.

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Wicks Estate Pamela Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013

Posted: October 4, 2018

Stylish autolysis notes to the crème caramel-like nose. Very soft in the mouth with creamy toasty flavours and a long lingering finish.

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Taltarni Victoria Tasmania Blanc de Blancs 2013

Posted: October 4, 2018

A very fine persistent bead with lovely toasty honeyed complexity on the nose and attractive citrus underneath. Juicy fruit drive to the palate with a soft creamy texture.

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Taltarni Tache SEA Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

Berry fruit fragrances with hints of smoked meats and underlying complexity. Clean fresh and creamy in the mouth with attractive strawberry/citrus flavours and toasty autolysis.

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Taltarni Victoria Tasmania Cuvée Rosé 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

Pretty cassis and strawberry fruit bouquet. Well balanced and full flavoured palate of dark confectionery fruit flavours and good acidity.

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Taltarni Victoria Tasmania Brut 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

Very good developed citrussy aromas and lovely creamy mousse with lemon/citrus flavours and hints of berries.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Au Naturel Premium Orange Cuvée NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Appealing floral fragrances with nutty almost peanut butter-like characters on the palate.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines Bluegrass Langhorne Creek Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lifted perfumed confectionery fruit fragrances with an herbal edge and nice flavour complexity on the long palate.

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Saddler’s Creek Wines SA Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

An upfront ripe melon nose and richer style of palate with a hint of toastiness.

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Singlefile Wines Great Southern Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nose has a fruity lift and subtle background complexity with creamy autolysis driven flavour profile.

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Sutherland Estate Yarra Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

Warm honeyed toasty bouquet and creamy in the mouth with good flavour profile and nice thread of acid.

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Shingleback Black Bubbles McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Ripe plum pudding aromas with a drier style palate full of big black fruit flavours and tannins.

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Cassegrain Edition Noir NSW Sparkling Chambourcin NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A complexity of aged spicy aromas with loads of secondary characters and fine tannins on the palate.

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Saint Clair Family Estate Dawn Methode Traditionnelle Marlborough Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

Fresh citrus bouquet layered with toasty spicy elements and a simple, clean and fresh citrus palate with subtle secondary complexity.

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Riversdale Estate Crux Coal River Valley Tasmania Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Toasty herbaceous bouquet and good length of sweet and sour-like characters on a fresh palate.

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Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Sparkling Shiraz Durif 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

Ripe spicy black fruit, bacon-like savoury elements, good oak and balanced residual sugar.

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Sparkling Riesling 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Candied citrus/green apple nose and a sweet and simple green apple palate.

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Reillys Clare Valley Sparkling Shiraz 2015

Posted: October 4, 2018

A ripeness of prunes and raisined fruits with secondary complexity and chunky tannins.

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Paracombe 2016 Release Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lovely red fruit and brioche aromas and creamy citrussy flavours with a hint of secondary complexity and nice linear acid structure.

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Mollydooker Miss Molly McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Sparkling Shiraz 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

Tarry prune-like aromas and excellent balance of rich spicy fruit flavours with plenty of secondary characters and good level of tannins

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Minuet By Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Riesling NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

An elegant nose with delicate citrussy fruits and attractive toasty yeasty complexity. Full flavoured creamy palate with pure citrussy varietal characters.

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Jack Rabbit Vineyard Geelong Blanc de Blanc 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Simple lemon curd aromas with fresh green apple flavours on a very creamy palate.

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Leura Park Vintage Grande Geelong Blanc de Blanc 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

A well balanced wine with an appealing balance of primary and secondary fruit and very complex toasty biscuity autolysis characters.

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Johanneshof Cellars Methode Traditionnelle Marlborough NZ Blanc de Blanc NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lots of leesy complexity on the nose and a very fresh acid driven palate with a lovely creamy mouthfeel.

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Johanneshof Cellars EMMI Methode Traditionnelle Marlborough NZ Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2009

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nose evolving nice caramel complexity. Slightly oily texture to the palate with tartness underneath.

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Home Hill Wines Kelly’s Cuvee Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

Highly aromatic citrus/melon nose with good secondary complexity and a palate full of flavour with underlying acid backbone.

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Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

Aromas of blueberries and plums with a spicy lift. Nicely balanced, well structured palate showing plenty of spicy dark fruit flavours.

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Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2011

Posted: October 4, 2018

This deep red wine has a lifted cherry/cola-like bouquet with pretty spicy characters which follow through to the slightly sweet, berry and plum flavoured palate.

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K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

The bouquet has an attractive mix of strawberry and yeast autolysis aromas. Fresh, clean fruity palate with subtle complexity.

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Fox Creek Vixen McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A rich lingering wine ripe with raspberry fruit characters and loads of vanillin oak.

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Feathertop Alpine Valleys Blanc de Blanc 2012

Posted: October 4, 2018

Pale green hues, lovely persistent bead and nutty earthy complexity to the nose with very elegant lemon curd flavours, high acid and some amazing freshness.

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Clover Hill Tasmania Vintage Brut 2013

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nose not giving much away with just hints of toasty buttery aromas. Lean fruit profile with a flinty edge to the palate.

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Clover Hill Tasmania Cuvée Rosé NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Salmon pink fruit driven wine with pretty berry accents on the restrained nose. Quite a “chunky” palate, creamy in the mouth and tasting of fresh strawberries. A tad dry.

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Clover Hill Tasmania Cuvée NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Aromas of citrus, cherries and apples with biscuity notes. Creamy mouthful of citrus flavours with persistent acid line.

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Courabyra 805 Tumbarumba Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 2013

Posted: October 4, 2018

Citrussy/lemon barley-like fruit aromas and flavours well supported by plenty of attractive toasty/coconut cream-like secondary characters.

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Bream Creek Vineyard Cuvee Traditionelle Tasmania Cuvée 2011

Posted: October 4, 2018

Subtle soy-like savouriness on the developed nose with generous fruit flavours and a sweet and slightly cloying finish.

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Vintage Brut Pyrenees Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier 2013

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nice secondary complexity developing with lemon/citrus characters and hints of apples underneath.

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Chardonnay 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

Toasty apple bouquet with citrus notes and nice palate balance between citrus, green apple and toasty elements.

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Bottega Vino Dei Poeti DOC Veneto Italy Prosecco 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Smells of apple blossom and fresh citrus. Creamy palate tasting of Nashi pears and citrus.

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Bottega Vino Dell Amore Veneto Italy Moscato NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A well made moscato exhibiting clean, fresh and vibrant floral fragrances and full of soft sweet pineapple-like flavours.

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Coates La Petite Cuvee McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Adelaide Hills Cuvée NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Aromas of Turkish Delight with just a hint of oak. Good interplay of primary and secondary flavours.

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Sanguine Estate Estate Heathcote Shiraz 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

A beautifully classy wine that is amazingly fresh for its age. Has a jammy complexity to the nose with nice dusty oak elements. Tightly structured palate with intense fruit flavours.

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Sanguine Estate Estate Heathcote Shiraz 2013

Posted: October 4, 2018

Dense, super ripe, crimson/purple wine. Very vibrant and fresh for a 5-year-old. Great palate of sweet dark fruit flavours.

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Z Wine Rustica Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: October 4, 2018

Dark rich confectionery blackberry/blackcurrant bouquet and generous flavoursome sweet fruit palate. 5+

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Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: October 4, 2018

Fresh vibrant peppery fruit fragrances and typical lean green cool climate characters on the palate. Lovely peppery/licorice flavours.

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Lerida Estate Cullerin Canberra District Syrah 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Light purple wine with spicy peppery fruit aromas and an elegant peppery fruit palate with subtle tannins.

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Peter Lehmann Wines The Barossan Barossa Shiraz 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

A very nicely poised wine with great texture and length. Inky richness of fruit on the nose translates onto the palate. Ageing beautifully and should continue to develop well.

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Blackbilly McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

Confectionery fruit fragrances with planky oak notes. Full bodied oaky palate with interesting secondary characters developing.

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