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Nick Haselgrove Wines Clarence Hill Red Label McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Developing leathery characters with nice background of flinty red fruits.

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Nick Haselgrove Wines Clarence Hill Red Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Nice integration of perfumed fruit and oak with soft complementary tannins. Drinking well.

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Bec Hardy Wines Two Gentlemen’s McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A riper style with peppery plum aromas and nice fruit presence on the long lingering palate.

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Briar Ridge Briar Hill Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Brown lime fragrances with a floral lift and toasty oak complexity to the spicy herbal palate.

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Briar Ridge Stockhausen Signature Hunter Valley Semillon 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Perfumed ripe pear bouquet and rounded oily textured palate with lime flavours and nice acid balance.

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James Busby Vineyard Series Tasmania Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Perfumed fruit nose with an herbal edge and a peppery raspberry cordial flavour profile.

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Jim Barry Expressions by Tom Barry Clare Valley Malbec 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Deep crimson wine with nice blueberry-like characters on the nose that follows through onto the juicy mouth-watering palate with a grippy finish.

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Winton Road Eden Valley Chardonnay 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Well-made oak driven style that’s silky smooth and flavoursome. Drinking well now.

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Winton Road Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Very ripe full-bodied fruit compote of a wine. Lots of dark fruit and coffee characters.

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Freebird McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Full bodied style with floral blue fruit aromas, earthy berry flavours and good tannic grip. Should age well.

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Freebird McLaren Vale Sangiovese 2018

Posted: September 3, 2022

Smells of dates and caramels with an elegant palate that is silky-smooth in the mouth.

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Freebird McLaren Vale Grenache 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A soft and approachable classic grenache with excellent balance between the primary fruit and the secondary characters. Nice, perfumed nuances.

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Grampians Estate Grampians and Henty Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Mature mid-gold in colour with a poached lemon and spicy oak nose and plenty of sweet and zesty citrus flavours with an oak driven finish.

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Rosabrook Wines Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

A complex varietal mix of spices, cherries and crushed herbs with a tea-like element and chalky tannins.

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Rosabrook Wines Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Attractive gutsy lemony varietal nose with simple juicy fruit flavours, nice mouthfeel and good acidity.

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Schwarz Wine Co. The Grower Barossa Valley Grenache 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Lovely ripeness of plums and cherries on the nose with a soft and mouth-watering fruit forward palate.

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Schwarz Wine Co. The Grower Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Toasty oak influence on the dark cherry nose with a firm primary fruit palate.

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Schwarz Wine Co. The Grower Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Deep purple wine with berry and tobacco-like aromatics and a very approachable and flavoursome palate.

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Purple Hands Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A light clean varietal with a perfumed dark berry bouquet and very flavoursome cherry fruit driven palate.

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Purple Hands Barossa Valley Mataro Grenache Shiraz 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A straightforward blend with everything in balance and offering easy drinking.

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Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Pinot Grigio 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

A punchy ripe wine with butterscotch notes to the nose and a full, rich and flavoursome tinned pear of a palate.

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Gumpara Wines Conrad Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

An aromatic complexity of cassis, plums, berries and tobacco and a juicy berry palate with nice tannins.

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Gumpara Wines Victors Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Nose has mature fruit characters reminiscent of cherry liqueur with sweet fruit flavours.

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Hollydene Estate Wines Upper Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Nougat/fig aromas with a flinty lift and a slatey/mineral edge to the palate.

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Hollydene Estate Wines Show Reserve Upper Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Smells like ripe banana skins with a broad ripe fruit palate and oaky finish.

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Mr Riggs Piebald Adelaide Hills Syrah 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Toasty peppery aromas and a soft cool climate style palate with a slight tannic grip.

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Z Wine [XAVE] Late Harvest Eden Valley Riesling 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Inviting apricot and honeysuckle aromatics with a slightly oily fruit tingle palate. A fun wine!

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Brockenchack Wines Miss Bronte Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Nicely ageing example that is rich, round and juicy with good tannin levels. Very drinkable.

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Barristers Block Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A wine with fig, nut and melon-like fruit characters and supporting oak.

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Tomich Wines Tomich Hill Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Bright lifted musky pear aromas and fresh clean fruit flavours on the slightly oily textured palate that has a lovely line of crisp acidity to balance it all.

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Dorrien Estate Winery Krondorf Old Salem Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Fresh lifted red berry fruit component with the cedary oak in support. Good flavour length.

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Eden Hall Springton Eden Valley Shiraz 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Deep ruby wine with a slight minty green edge to the nose, silky smooth in the mouth, tasting of blueberries and supported by silky smooth tannins with a warm finish.

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Riot Wine Co Identity Theft Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Lightly structured wine full of fresh lifted blackberry fruit with olive-like nuances.

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Artwine Hola Single Vineyard Clare Valley Tempranillo 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

An oak driven wine with lifted floral fruit, lots of spiciness and great savoury tannins.

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Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Complex spicy inky nose with a violet lift. Quite an angular acid driven varietal palate. Great mouthfeel and tannin structure.

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Artwine Grumpy Old Man Old Vine Single Vineyard Clare Valley Grenache 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A complete and balanced wine. Plenty of lifted red fruit fragrances and dusty oak support. Has nice mid-palate sweetness.

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Artwine Pack Leader Single Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Franc 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A blueberry compote of a nose with capsicum-like greenness that follows through onto a palate that has a great tannin structure. It promises good cellaring potential.

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Artwine Pack Leader Single Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Franc 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A red and black berry bouquet with green pepper notes. Great palate structure that has red cherry fruit, oak in a supporting role and firm mouth-puckering tannins.

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Artwine La Dolce Vita Single Vineyard Clare Valley Sparkling Montepulciano NV

Posted: September 3, 2022

Dark cherry bouquet with a slight meaty edge and a touch of fruit sweetness on the palate. Good bead.

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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Herbaceous capsicum bouquet with gentle florals and zesty citrus flavours with savoury notes.

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Artwine In the Groove Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Pretty passionfruit fragrances layered with apples and citrus. Intense but delicate pure varietal fruit flavours with a crisp mouth feel and a spicy finish.

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Artwine The Real Thing Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Albarino 2022

Posted: September 3, 2022

Intense floral and peach aromas with a slight tropical edge and hints of ginger. Big hit of citrus flavours on a nicely layered palate with somewhat austere acidity.

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Alex Russell Wines Alejandro Victoria Sangiovese 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Simple cherry aromas with prune notes. Medium fruit intensity on the palate. Good acid/tannin balance.

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Alex Russell Wines Alejandro Victoria Sagrantino 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Vibrant, jubey, berry fruit bouquet. The palate has characteristic mouth puckering tannins with fleshy fruit.

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Alex Russell Wines Alejandro New South Wales Saperavi 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Almost black with a vivid crimson hue. Reserved nose opens up to Ribena/blackcurrant aromas. Huge generously flavoured palate without being over-extracted. Very drinkable.

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Alex Russell Wines Alejandro Riverland SA Montepulciano 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Rich berry characters on the nose with aromatic spiciness and a fine palate with great fruit, soft tannins and high acidity.

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Alex Russell Wines Alejandro Riverland SA Durif 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A delightful nose of blackberry, mint and sage with a full-bodied tannic palate full of great fruit with the oak providing savoury roasted-like complexity. A warm finish. 5+

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Z Wine [RUSTICA] Barossa Valley Mataro 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Generous plum/prune bouquet that follows through beautifully onto the palate with its spicy complexity. Will cellar well.

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Z Wine [LEVARIN] Old Vine Barossa Valley Bonvedro 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A bright, lively and vibrant wine with spicy dark fruit fragrances and generous candied fruit flavours.

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Field Day Wine Co. Colab and Bloom Adelaide Hills Fleurieu Sangiovese 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Rich complex aromas of red fruits and florals. Tannins are a feature on the palate. Good fruit/oak/acid integration.

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