St Anne’s Vineyard Big River Liqueur Tokay NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Simple sweet butterscotch aromas and a rich grapey palate with nice toffee/raisined flavours.
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St Anne’s Vineyard Perricoota Liqueur Shiraz (375 ml) 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Vibrant colour with aromas of plums, blackcurrants and violets. The chocolaty palate has long lingering flavours and harmonious spirits.
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Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Classic Muscat NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Dense honeyed/chocolaty nose and a simplistic creamy palate with some attractive honeycomb/burnt toffee flavours.
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Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Classic Topaque NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Nougat and toffee characters lift off the nose with flavours of butterscotch and orange peel laced with some lovely citrussy zestiness.
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Saddler’s Creek Wines Rutherglen Riverina Rare Muscat NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Complex butterscotch/orange peel nose with a lift of rose petals. Long palate is a balanced amalgam of sugar, alcohol and rancio with caramel flavours.
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Saddler’s Creek Wines Riverina Botrytis Semillon 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
Sweet nutty apricot nose with a savoury edge; flavours of citrus, mangoes and honey with some oak. Very drinkable.
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1847 Wines Pappy’s Barossa Valley Tawny NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Beautifully complex aged style with luscious buttery rancio and lifted prune fruit characters.
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Chateau Yaldara Classic Barossa Valley Tawny NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Spicy raisined bouquet with a nutty lift and complex aged flavours with viscous mouthfeel.
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Buller Wines Fine Old Australia Tokay NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Some raisins and caramel on the nose which is echoed on the dry tannic and spirity palate.
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Happs Fortis Margaret River Fortified 2012
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aged red fruit nose with chocolaty notes. Rich and sweet in the mouth with good spirit integration.
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Morris Classic Rutherglen Liqueur Topaque NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lovely amber hues here with a complexity of marmalade and fruit cake aromas with a lovely light, bright and lifted flavour profile.
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Morris Cellar Reserve Rutherglen Tawny NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Meaty on the nose with a nutty lift. The palate is rich, complex and layered with sweet raisined fruit, good use of oak and spirity richness.
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Morris Rutherglen Vintage Port 2006
Posted: July 4, 2018
Dark lifted caramel complexity to the nose; still has fruit freshness. Wonderful palate full of sweet caramel and raisined fruit flavours.
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Morris Aged Amber Rutherglen Apera NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Deep amber hues with complex hazelnut, peach and nectarine aromas and a spicy lift. Bright dried apricot fruit flavours matched with aged flor characters and a drying gingery finish.
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Morris Cellar Reserve Rutherglen Liqueur Muscat NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
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Morris Classic Rutherglen Liqueur Muscat NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Beautiful dark brown hues with rich fruit cake/oaky fragrances and a wonderful lingering palate that has a delicious flavour complexity of figs, treacle, prunes and walnuts
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Whistling Kite Biodynamic Riverland Montepulciano 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
An oak bomb with brooding dark fruit characters, fine savoury tannins and a hint of herbs on the finish.
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Whistling Kite Classic 375ml Riverland Late Picked Petit Manseng NV
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aromas of honey, raisin and mocha and a palate that has layers of hazel nut, coffee and chocolate flavours that linger on. Not overly sweet and still has freshness.
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919 Wines Riverland Shiraz 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lots of oak here but well integrated with the lifted dark fruit characters and pleasing tannins.
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919 Wines Riverland Tempranillo 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Lashing of oak on the nose with subtle dark fruits. Very dry gravely tannins on the mouth-watering palate. “It needs a large steak!”
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919 Wines Riverland Sangiovese 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Spicy herbaceous aromas and an attractive acid driven palate with sweet oak, fresh fruit and soft tannins.
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919 Wines Riverland Touriga Nacional 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Dense purple wine dominated by oak with some varietal fruit pushing through. Loads of tannins.
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919 Wines Riverland Petit Manseng 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A fuller bodied refreshing wine with lovely texture and balance and attractive honeysuckle characters.
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919 Wines Riverland Vermentino 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Quite lively with nice pear/lime fruit weight, fresh acidity and hints of bottle age developing.
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Andrew Peace Australia Felix Swan Hill Victoria Sagrantino 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
A big spicy chocolaty wine with hints of red currants and huge chalky tannins.
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Bassham Riverland Durif 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Big brooding wine – loads of oak on the nose with hints of black cherries and plenty of attractive fruit on the firm tannic palate.
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Bassham Riverland Montepulciano 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Medium bodied, well balanced wine with a big hit of fruit with some spicy oak in the background.
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Bassham Riverland Nero D’Avola 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
An appealing, approachable, fresh and juicy varietal with vibrant dark fruits and lively acidity.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Posted: July 4, 2018
“The quintessential cabernet”, said one judge. Lovely aged cassis, tobacco and leathery aromas and a very generous savoury fruit palate with vibrant acidity and fine tannins.
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Boat O’ Craigo Braveheart Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Delightful aromas of blackcurrants, tobacco, violets and some leathery notes. Lovely fruit intensity on the palate with excellent acid/tannin engagement. 3-5
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Allinda Yarra Valley Cabernets 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Very perfumed jubey fruit aromas with violet notes. Drying tannic palate shows dark fruits and some herbal elements.
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Terra Felix Yarra Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
Slightly porty and “moody” bouquet. A richness and freshness of juicy blueberry and mulberry fruit flavours with hints of licorice and supple tannins. Needs food.
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Seville Estate Estate Yarra Valley Shiraz 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
An elegant, somewhat dry, style with upfront oaky aromas and a nicely develping fruit palate with a good tannic lift.
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Allinda Limited Release Yarra Valley Syrah 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aromatic complexity of chocolate, stewed rhubarb and vanilla. Oak more expressive on the palate with nicely integrated dark fruit flavours.
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Boat O’ Craigo Black Cameron Yarra Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Youthful dark berry bouquet with subtle oak spiciness. Lovely concentration of varietal fruit flavours with well integrated and elegant tannins with great line of acid. 5+
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Allinda Limited Release Yarra Valley Syrah 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Almost black in colour with a complex nose of fresh licorice, blueberries and meaty nuances. Generous palate rich with ripe fruit flavours, dark chocolate and aniseed. 3-5
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Rob Dolan Black Label Four + One Yarra Valley Red Blend 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Interesting aromas; a brooding mix of dark fruits, licorice and some meatiness. Palate is a juicy blend of flavours with lively acid.
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Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015
Posted: July 4, 2018
Oak spiciness to the nose with intriguing ripe fruit characters. Palate is rich, juicy and jammy.
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Seville Estate Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Spicy oak nose with hints of red currant fruit and sweet spices. The palate is savoury and varietal with fine tannins and fresh acid.
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Steels Gate Single Vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Quite a perfumed cherry/plum nose with hints of fresh leather. Soft and velvety in the mouth with lots of confectionery pinot fruit and a lovely acid backbone. Very more-ish. 5+
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Boat O’ Craigo Black Spur Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Interesting aromas; slightly perfumed with some violets and some Bergamot. Generous tannins support brooding licorice/raspberry flavours. 3-5
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Seville Estate Sewn Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
A brooding bouquet of dark cherries and plums coupled with herbs of oregano and thyme. The fine velvety tannins support the vibrant pinot fruit flavours. Great level of acidity 3-5
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Oakdene Geelong Pinot Noir 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Hints of cola on the dark berry nose and herbal-like flavours with a savoury mid-palate. 3-5
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Rob Dolan White Label Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Some stalky aromas with rhubarb and plums and Chinese spices. The palate is dominated by savoury/herbal characters with lovely spicy/chocolaty raspberry flavours.
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Santolin Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Brooding nose with classic pinot aromas of macerated strawberries and a touch of chocolate. Elegant palate with meaty/gamey flavours. 3-5
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Seville Estate Sewn Yarra Valley Rosé 2017
Posted: July 4, 2018
Aromas of blueberries and rose petals with some sweet spices. Beautifully balanced strawberries and cream palate with good line of acid.
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Seville Estate Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
A leaner style – tight and racy with subdued citrus aromas but a more expressive red and green apple palate.
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Boat O’ Craigo Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Seductive aromas; buttery and zesty. Beautiful pure varietal palate with judicious use of oak and lovely acid drive to carry it all.
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Tarrawarra Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2016
Posted: July 4, 2018
Simple, slightly green, varietal fruit characters with plenty of acidity. Drink now style.
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