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Silver Spoon Estate Cambrian Gold Heathcote Late Picked Viognier 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Rich orchard fruit fragrances and a very rich palate heavy with ripe sweet flavours.

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Silver Spoon Estate East Meets West Heathcote Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Subtle meatiness to the chocolaty nose and a savoury fruit palate with mouthcoating tannins.

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Silver Spoon Estate GST – Death & Taxes Heathcote Grenache Shiraz Tempranillo 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Tight closed nose; hints of spicy dark fruits. Supple sweet fruit palate with chalky tannins.

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Silver Spoon Estate The Third Man Heathcote Mourvedre 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted spicy dark fruit bouquet with a nice fleshy palate showing good fruit and powdery tannins.

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Boston Bay Wines BB Peninsula Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A big intense ruby wine that is dominated by the oak and has a long rich and vibrant flavour profile laced with ripe tannins.

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Boston Bay Wines BB Peninsula Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted and leafy on the nose with flavours in the rich dark berry and olive spectrum with mouth coating tannins.

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Wicks Estate Pamela Adelaide Hills Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive toasty development showing on the green apple/citrus nose with a light complexity of flavours on nicely structured palate.

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Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nose is leathery and tarry with a savoury note. Ripe and spirituous palate; tastes of fruit cake.

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Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2013

Posted: March 2, 2018

Minty ref fruit fragrance and light bodied palate. “Not a classic but still a good drink”.

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Majella Coonawarra Merlot 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Spicy nose with menthol notes. Lovely flavour intensity with more of the menthol characters.

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Marjico The Harvesters Barossa Valley Cabernet Franc Merlot 2014

Posted: March 2, 2018

An aged old school style with leafy cabernet aromas and lovely cassis flavours.

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K1 By Geoff Hardy Autumn Harvest Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Beautifully heady aromas of apricots and other stonefruits. Lusciously rich and intense sweet orange peel flavours with plenty of acidity to balance.

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K1 By Geoff Hardy Middle Hill Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Subtle spicy bouquet with violet nuances. Smooth integration of floral/red fruit flavours. Oaky finish.

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Pertaringa Regional Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Subtle toastiness on the nose with some sweet red fruit aromas. An attractive fruity palate with a firm oaky finish.

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Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Spicy lifted boysenberry bouquet with a sprinkling of pepper. More spicy peppery characters on the fruity palate. Nice grippy end.

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Pertaringa Understudy Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Leafy black fruit fragrances with a spicy oak lift. Savoury palate, tastes a little like tapenade with grippy tannins.

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Pertaringa Stage Left Merlot 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Spicy fresh aromas with some hint soft tomato-like characters. Smooth and fleshy in the mouth with solid weight and length of minty fruit.

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Pertaringa Two Gentleman’s G.S.M. 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Spicy lift to the lovely nose with a grippy tannic palate brimming over with spicy dark fruits.

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Glandore Estate Regional Series Hunter Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Perfumed floral fragrances and a creamy berry palate with a high level of acidity.

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Saint Clair Premium Marlborough Pinot Gris Rose 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

A simple, slightly restrained, strawberries and cream style with balancing meaty/savouriness.

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Abbey Creek Great Southern Porongurup Rosé 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Pungent raspberry bouquet; a dash of pepper and spice. Dry and savoury palate with meaty notes and crisp acid.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Shiraz 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Spicy oak nose with a floral lift. Palate has good balance between the fruit and the tannins.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lifted grassy bouquet and a lean, green bean-like palate with “squeaky” phenolics.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2013

Posted: January 12, 2018

A good wine for its age with some berry fruit, earthy notes and balancing acidity.

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Taylor Ferguson Fernando The First Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

A pretty, medium bodied, cabernet smelling of cassis, mint and licorice with bright Cherry Ripe-like flavours and fine line of tannins.

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See Saw Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A simple lightweight with hints of beans and citrus on the nose and crisp green apple palate.

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Boston Bay Wines The Great White Eyre Peninsula Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Smells of passionfruit with a minerally thread running through. A youthful, well balanced, palate with generous tropical flavours.

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Grampians Estate Mafeking Grampians Shiraz 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

A big bold shiraz with lots of obvious oak and plenty of dense syrupy ripe fruit and balancing tannins.

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Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2014

Posted: January 12, 2018

Fresh, lively blackberry aromas lift off the nose with a long, firmly structured, palate showing simple fruit flavours and a savoury edge.

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Grampians Estate Kelly’s Welcome Grampians Sparkling Chardonnay 2009

Posted: January 12, 2018

Green apple nose with oak/lees complexity. Nice balance between varietal fruit, bready notes, crisp acidity and aged characters.

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Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Shiraz 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Lovely rich, lifted mix of red and black berry fragrances with hints of rhubarb. Nicely rounded palate has vibrant and complex flavours and shows a good oak influence with fine tannins.

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Brash Vineyard Single Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nose is all chocolaty and licoricey with a big sweet/sour palate showing grainy tannins.

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Michelini Wines Alpine Valleys Merlot 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Somewhat green herbaceous aromas and a simple, dry, plumy palate. A rustic style!

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Michelini Wines Alpine Valleys Teroldego 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Interesting wine with attractive red berry notes, some spiciness and high level of acid.

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Eldredge Vineyards Clare Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Light lifted fig and Nashi pear nose with a crunchy palate showing good flavour persistence.

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Eldredge Vineyards Clare Riesling 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A long nicely balanced and finely textured riesling with a flowery/musky nose and a touch of sweetness on the clean lean palate. Should age well with time. 5+

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Bream Creek Traditionelle Tasmania Cuvée 2011

Posted: January 12, 2018

Toasty stonefruit aromas with simple peach/melon palate with candied orange notes.

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Spring Vale Tasmania Pinot Noir 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Attractive floral fruit fragrances and simple sweet fruit flavours. A nice lighter style.

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Vigna Stefani Yarra Valley Arneis 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Honeysuckle bouquet and bright citrus fruit filling the mouth with flavour. Good level of phenolics adding complexity. 3-5

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Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Chardonnay 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Peachy aromas and a somewhat ‘fat’ palate with oak tannins adding complexity.

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Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Nice, well made, slightly woody, style. Good presence of plush berry fruits with Christmas cake complexity.

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Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Swan Hill Sagrantino 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Aromas of olives and blackberries with dense savoury varietal fruit flavours. Good tannins.

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Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Premium Barrel Reserve Wrattonbully Cabernet Shiraz 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

Meaty, savoury, chocolaty style with ripe aromas and a firm palate. Needs a little more time.

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Geoff Merrill Bush Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 2012

Posted: January 12, 2018

Easy to drink, old fashioned style, silky in the mouth with lovely red berry flavour vibrancy.

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Springton Hills Wines Rockridge Eden Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

An alluring spicy, dark fruit, Vegemite nose with a well balanced earthy stewed fruit palate.

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Hugo McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: January 12, 2018

Simple varietal fruit characters of blackberries and spices with tannins that are soft and even with some slightly tart acidity.

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Hugo McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

A big, dense, brooding briary style. Lots of well handled oak tending to dominate the fruit for now with a tight line of acid. Just needs some more time.

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Hugo McLaren Vale Shiraz 2015

Posted: January 12, 2018

An oak driven style of shiraz but has an attractive spectrum of varietal fruit characters underneath.

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Forester Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

A nicely balanced, clean and well made, herbal dominant, style. Has excellent varietal expression of green beans, snow peas, hay and herbs and wrapped in zesty acid.

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Forester Estate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: January 12, 2018

Zesty bouquet of cut grass and hay. The dry white style of palate shows moderate complexity.

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