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The Lindsay Collection Sunup Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nose a touch porty and jammy with a balanced stonefruit and oak palate. Drink now!

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The Lindsay Collection The Sumit Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Upfront fresh fruit nose with lovely young shiraz qualities to the slightly short palate.

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Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Initially nose has slight “veggie” notes but evolves to dark ripe fruits. Simple palate. Good tannins/acid.

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Chateau Yaldara Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Some berry nuances on the nose. Soft and smooth in the mouth with nice depth of fruit flavours and well handled oak.

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Lou Miranda Estate Leone Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Big tannic style with nice integration of blackcurrant/oak aromas. Good layers of flavours on nicely textured palate

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Pirathon by Kalleske Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Smells of plum jam with a savoury element to the palate with long even tannins.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lovely sweet vanillin oak aromas with great spiciness on the mid palate. Loads of flavour laced with lovely long smooth tannins. Will really shine with more cellaring.

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Shanahans Silence Is Golden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Great spiciness on the slightly herbal nose with elegant fruit complexity on the layered palate. Good level of tannins.

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Blass Noir Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Hints of strawberries and plums on the nose with some classy oak. A complex and nicely layered palate with flavours of dark chocolate and blackberries.

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Kalleske Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Bright lifted fruit and oak aromatics on the nose with a lovely warm and inviting palate brimming over with lingering sweet fruit and oak flavours. Slightly lean acidity.

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Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Smells of strawberries and cherries and followed by quite a simple palate that is delicate, fresh and bright.

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Kalleske Moppa Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A lighter style that has spicy minty fragrances and simple berry and plum flavours.

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Zonte’s Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Leathery/chocolaty nose with hints of mint. Fruit cake characters on the palate with a herbal edge.

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Saltram 1859 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Meaty/bacon-like savoury characters on the nose layered with jubey blue fruits. Delicious palate tastes of fruit cake and dark chocolate.

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Pepperjack Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Dense purple/red wine with “serious” complex aromas and rich concentration of mixed fruit flavours on the big creamy palate. Perfect balance between fruit and oak.

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Soul Growers Provident Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Bright purple/red colour with a savoury style nose and simple, but fresh, chocolaty palate with upfront tannins.

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Chateau Yaldara Foundations Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Dark and chocolaty style with a spicy lift and some jammy fruit nuances.

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Kalleske Zeitgeist Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Simple and bright aromatic berry fruit fragrances with pristine varietal fruit flavours and some “chunky” tannins.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive savoury/earthy blackcurrant aromas and an elegant palate with velvety layers of varietal flavours. Ageing beautifully.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: March 2, 2018

Still showing bright primary blackcurrant fruit characters on the nose followed by a big tannic palate that has very nice layering of, still youthful, fruit flavours.

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Jb Wines Sobels Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: March 2, 2018

A very attractive, older style, classic Barossa cabernet with very good varietal expression.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nice amalgam of jubey red fruits, powerful oak and a grainy tannin structure. Ageing well with more years left in it yet.

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Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nose shows ripe aromas of berries, plums and spices. The palate is a classy minty chocolate and ripe fruit combination.

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Springton Hills Wines GPR Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

A leafy style – quite complex – with layers of blackcurrant fruit, powerful oak and tight tannins. A very good example of the variety.

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Chateau Yaldara Reserve Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Confectionery sweet earthy/tobacco leaf fragrances and solid palate weight with drying tannins.

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Chateau Yaldara Foundations Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Earthy tobacco-like aromas and a big, tannic, fruit driven palate.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Perfect savoury and blackcurrant complexity on the nose showing good regional definition and a classic varietal palate with powerful but silky smooth tannins.

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Pepperjack Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Jubey blackcurrant bouquet with some mintiness and bright varietal fruit on the plush palate with upfront tannins.

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Z Wine Roman Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A classic Barossa GSM – a beautiful drink. Sweet and oaky on the nose and rich and flavoursome palate with juicy fruit flavours.

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Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Great colour here with inviting spicy cherry/plum bouquet and a tight acid palate with lovely range of flavours.

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Kalleske Clarry’s Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Interesting wine with attractive deep purple/red hues, super aromatic complexity on the nose and a perfectly balanced palate with flavoursome crunchy fruit.

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Soul Growers Persistence Barossa Valley Grenache 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Dark, tarry and slightly pungent aromas with a well balanced creamy palate showing solid integration of sweet fruit and oak flavours.

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Schild Estate Edgar Schild Reserve Barossa Valley Grenache 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Simple bright spicy fruit aromas and a plush, sweet, but well balanced palate.

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Kalleske Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

“A serious wine” with an invitingly rich complexity of aromas and flavours. Lots going on here.

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Chateau Yaldara Foundations Barossa Valley Grenache 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Fresh easy drinking style with attractive confectionery fruit fragrances and simple sweet fruit flavours.

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Z Wine August Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Pleasant sweet red berry bouquet and simple, but good, varietal palate with crunchy acidity.

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Gomersal Wines Cellar Door Release Barossa Valley Mataro 2013

Posted: March 2, 2018

Meaty/bacon notes to the rustic nose and a tarry tannic palate. “A very good example of the variety”, said one judge..

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Lou Miranda Estate Barossa Valley Sagrantino 2014

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive sweet dried fruit-like bouquet with hints of earthy notes. Intense plum flavours on the juicy well balanced palate. 3-5

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Lou Miranda Estate Barossa Valley Sagrantino 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Interesting mix of floral/spicy fruit characters on the nose. Soft and juicy in the mouth with upfront tannins. 3-5

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Kalleske Buckboard Barossa Valley Durif 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Almost black in colour with sweet chocolaty plum aromas and big, heavy, chewy tannic palate with flavours in the plum spectrum.

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Kalleske Fordson Barossa Valley Zinfandel 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Smells of fruit pastilles with spicy notes. Very varietal palate that’s juicy and soft in the mouth with long lingering flavours. 3-5

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Lou Miranda Estate Leone Barossa Valley Merlot 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Young juby plum aromas and a simple, but attractive, varietal palate.

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Saltram The Inventors Series Limited Edition Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Sweet, lifted, aromatic, plumy bouquet with solid dark ripe fruit flavours on the long nicely structured, silky smooth and very flavoursome and complex palate.

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Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Barossa Valley Sangiovese 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nose of plums with a dash of Vegemite and a really grippy/tarry palate. 5+

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The Lindsay Collection Bull Fight Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Pleasant earthy aromas on the somewhat savoury nose with good flavour complexity to the nice grainy palate. 3-5

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Kalleske Dodger Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Savoury herbal-like varietal characters on the nose and a softly structured palate with smooth even fruit flavours. 3-5

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Rolf Binder Bulls Blood Barossa Valley Shiraz Mataro 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lovely dark plum aromas with attractive creamy oak notes. Great balance of oak and fruit on the juicy palate with good length of spicy flavours. Soft in the mouth. 5+

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Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Barossa Valley Shiraz Tempranillo 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A fresh young wine with good overall dark fruit, savoury notes and grippy tannins.

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Pepperjack Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Deep purple wines with invitingly complex aromas of blackberries, oak and savoury notes. Creamy mid palate with dark chocolaty/vanilla flavours and grippy tannins.

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Pepperjack Barossa Valley Shiraz Grenache 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Dark dense spicy plum aromas and a lovely silky smooth texture to the palate with plenty of well integrated flavours. 5+

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