Brand’s Laira Blockers Coonawarra Chardonnay 2016
Posted: November 9, 2017
Quite intense apricot/pear fruit driven wine with good use of quality oak.
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Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Chardonnay 2016
Posted: November 9, 2017
A very light style. Nice freshness of pear and apricot characters. Good level of acidity.
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Morambro Creek Padthaway Chardonnay 2014
Posted: November 9, 2017
Nice integration of oak and fruit on the nose. Rich, developed, palate with good flavour length.
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Koonara Ambriel’s Gift Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: November 9, 2017
A powerful and enjoyable drink with pure cabernet definition, plenty of oak and good richness of dark berry fruits.
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Koonara The Golden Orb Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
Sweet perfumed fragrances. Good intensity and richness of primary fruit on the palate.
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Koonara Wanderlust Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: November 9, 2017
Spices and berries on the nose and a lightweight palate with a powerful tannin structure. Needs time to settle more.
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Rymill Coonawarra The Classic Coonawarra Shiraz 2014
Posted: November 9, 2017
A well structured wine. Good level of freshness. Lots of sweet ripe fruit with savoury nuances.
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Rymill Coonawarra The Dark Horse Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely fragrant lift of blueberries and dark fruits on the nose and a powerful, structured and beautifully “detailed” palate. It has strong drying tannins and plenty of alcohol warmth. 5+
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Wolf Blass Gold Label Coonawarra Cabernet 2016
Posted: November 9, 2017
A typical youngster with pretty sweet primary fruit characters on the nose and palate and good tannin structure.
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Wolf Blass Gold Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
Deep red wine. Lovely freshness and intensity of blackberry aromas. Well structured sweet and spicy varietal fruit palate balanced by drying tannins with a lingering finish.
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Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
A tad one dimensional but good. Fruit on the porty side with a powerful oak influence.
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Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
Developed oak driven, commercial style but also has a generous amount of fruit.
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Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
An oaky nose with crushed ant-like notes. Lots of oak and acid on the palate but in balance with the “crunchy” fruit.
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Majella Coonawarra Merlot 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
An appealing oak driven merlot that has plenty of personality and good dark berry fruit characters pushing through.
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Majella Minuet Coonawarra Sparkling Riesling NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
A delicate, clean and pleasant drink; some slight development and subtle hints of lemon/apple varietal characters.
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Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2010
Posted: November 9, 2017
Delicate aromas of violets, rose petals and spices. Sweet palate with pretty floral notes.
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Leconfield Hamilton Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Posted: November 9, 2017
A very pretty dark fruit/blackcurrant bouquet and good depth and concentration of sweet primary varietal flavours on the fresh, tight and vibrant palate that has a soft tannin structure.
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Leconfield Old Vines Coonawarra Riesling 2016
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lovely lemony zing drives this wine. Has very good palate weight. “Would work well with oysters”, suggested one judge.
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Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
A classic Bordeaux blend with light fresh berry aromas and lovely berry freshness on the palate. A well made wine.
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Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
A well made deep red wine that is still tight and youthful with an intense spicy red berry bouquet. Beautifully layered palate has very fresh fruity mouthfeel.
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Famiglia Pasqua DOC Italy Prosecco NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Bright citrus blossom fragrances and a floral edge to the long creamy palate.
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Bottega Petalo Il Vino Dell’ Amore Italy Sparkling Moscato NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Bright expressive muscat bouquet leads on to a luscious, sweet and creamy palate that has lingering muscat-like flavours.
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Bottega Italian Gold Reserve DOC Italy Brut NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Intriguing nose; lemon, mineral and talc-like. Simple fruit flavours and good tannin structure.
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Bottega Valdobbiadene DOCG Italy Prosecco 2015
Posted: November 9, 2017
Slight leathery/woody aromas with a nicely textured palate and rich, slightly sweet, citrus flavours.
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Pirie Traditional Method Tasmania Brut NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Toasty/mushroomy aromas threaded through with gunflint-like elements. Palate described by one judge as being like “Angel food cake with lemon and strawberry tea!”
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Claymore Wines Supernova Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2013
Posted: November 9, 2017
Developed nose; some soy sauce notes. More secondary development on the palate. Good acidity.
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Claymore Wines This Is Anfield Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2013
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lovely wine with a fine persistent bead, some serious yeast autolysis, subtle hints of honeyed development and some zesty fresh acidity with lovely soft mouthfeel.
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Centennial Vineyards Southern Highlands Blanc de Noirs NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Flinty fragrances layered with sweet stonefruits and toasty notes. The palate is complex and rich with good fruit and acid persistence.
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Centennial Vineyards Southern Highlands Blanc de Blancs NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Massive yeast autolysis lifts off the nose. The palate is lean, tight and complex with a rich persistence of ‘roasted corn” like flavours and hints of cloves.
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Centennial Vineyards Brut Traditionelle Southern Highlands Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Meunier NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
An attractive, dry and complex style. The toasty nutty nose has smoky notes and shows nice honeyed/butterscotch flavour development balanced by bright acidity.
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Haha Marlborough Brut Cuvee NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Smells of quince marmalade with a pretty creamy lemon palate. Simple but well made.
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Saracen Estates Maree Margaret River Sparkling 2010
Posted: November 9, 2017
A lifted buttery lemon brulee-like bouquet. Those attractive buttery characters follow through onto the still quite youthful palate and wrapped in sherbety-like acidity.
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Mr Riggs Battle Axe McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Smells of dark chocolate and raisins with earthy hints. The palate is sultry and intense with mouthcoating porty flavours.
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MyattsField Vineyards Manjimup Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014
Posted: November 9, 2017
Very toasty and complex bouquet with good concentration of lemon cordial-like flavours and attractive pinot fruit persistence underneath.
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Nicholson River Winery Gippsland Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011
Posted: November 9, 2017
Nose like Vegemite on toast. Attractive complexity to the palate with fabulous flavour profile. Some sweetness.
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Akarua Central Otago Rosé Brut NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Fresh berries and cherries on both the nose and palate with some mouth-watering acidity.
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Akarua Central Otago Brut NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Nose is a fragrant mix of French toast and lemons with similar characters flowing through on to the fresh palate. “Wonderful!”
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Akarua Bannockburn Vintage Brut 2011
Posted: November 9, 2017
Delicate ginger and jasmine fragrances. Light and bright in the mouth with a long balanced flavour profile.
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Hand Crafted by Geoff Hardy South Australia Sparkling Salmon NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Generous lifted strawberry bouquet and zesty red fruit flavours; some complexity developing.
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Tomich Wines Sparkling M Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Pretty lifted musk stick-like aromas with a long, “serious”, palate that’s loaded with fresh strawberry flavours and a has a fresh acid line.
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Majella Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz 2010
Posted: November 9, 2017
A big classy wine that’s ready for drinking nose. Lots of stewed dark raisiny fruit characters with mushroom-like development. 3-5
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Majella Minuet Coonawarra Sparkling Riesling NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Citrus/lemon characters across the nose and palate. Some yeasty elements and fresh mineral notes.
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d’Arenberg Pollyanna Polly Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Delicate citrus fragrances wrapped in attractive creamy toasty yeast autolysis. Bright, fresh lemon sherbet flavours on the long, balanced and quite creamy, palate.
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Steels Gate Yarra Valley Blanc de Blanc 2013
Posted: November 9, 2017
Biscuity croissant on the nose, touched by light toffee notes. Palate long, bold and toasty with plenty of oak.
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Thorn-Clarke Brut Eden Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Lovely candied nutty-like development lifts off the nose and has some powerful flavours on the creamy cashew palate with a lovely light spritzig to the finish.
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Wicks Estate Pamela Adelaide Hills Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012
Posted: November 9, 2017
Sophisticated style. A complexity of nutty nougat aromas. Plenty of oak on the palate matched by some powerful red fruit characters. Good acidity. Balancing tannins.
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Sidewood Estate Isabella Adelaide Hills Sparkling Rosé 2013
Posted: November 9, 2017
Oranges and citrus blossom lift off the nose with a big, flavoursome, ripe fruit palate; a touch sweet with slightly tart acidity.
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Blue Pyrenees Estate Pyrenees Sparkling Shiraz NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Berries and licorice on the nose with lively dark ripe red fruit flavours, soft tannins and a chocolaty finish.
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Blue Pyrenees Estate Luna Pyrenees Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV
Posted: November 9, 2017
Nose is an attractive “starburst” of spicy red cherries which is echoed on the developed palate.
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