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919 Riverland Tempranillo 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

Menthol characters dominate the nose and palate; savory fruits underneath and grippy tannins.

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Freeman Altura Vineyard Hilltops NSW Tempranillo 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

A drying savory wine with a chocolaty/berry nose and complex red berry palate.

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Art Wine Clare Valley Tempranillo 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

Aged leathery characters developing on the stemmy/brambly nose. Ripe fruit palate has a stemmy edge and warm finish.

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Stella Bella Margaret River Tempranillo 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

Dark fruits and herbs on the nose with mocha highlights and warm/grippy sweet/sour palate.

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Gapsted Wines Limited Release King Valley Tempranillo 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

Savory nose; some age developing. Dry savory palate with tannins and fruit seamlessly integrated and bottle age adds complexity.

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Kakaba Reserve Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Spicy oak driven nose with chocolaty notes and a sweet concentrated palate; lots of oak and drying tannins.

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Bittern Estate Mornington Peninsula Tempranillo 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

A great example! Bright ruby hues with a bright primary fruit nose of blueberries and plums layered with violets. The juicy fruit palate has well integrated oak and tannins.

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Finca La Emperatriz Bicycle Rioja Alta Tempranillo 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

A savory nose displaying plums, herbs and violets which follows through to the oaky palate.

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Hollick Wrattonbully Tempranillo 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

A dry style with a cherry fruit profile, spicy oak to balance and prominent tannins.

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Heritage Estate Reserve Granite Belt Tempranillo 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

Prominent spiciness on the plum/strawberry nose. Palate is dry, spicy and long. 3-5

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Vinaceous Salome Western Australia Tempranillo Rosé 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

Fragrances of rose petals and cherries and a dry strawberry and cream palate.

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Vinaceous Impavido Mount Barker Vermentino 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

Stalky herbal profile to the complex nose and sweet apple skin flavours with lively acidity.

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Art Wine Clare Valley Fiano 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

Tropical notes combine with floral nuances on the nose. Nicely balanced palate; has intensity and complexity.

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Heritage Estate Granite Belt Fiano 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

A fresh racy style; gooseberry-like nose with citrus undertones with the flavours matching the nose.

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Vinaceous Sirenya Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

A dry wine – true to the variety with intense aromas and flavours of apples and pears and a fine tannin texture. Great food wine.

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Cordero di Montezemolo Langhe Arneis 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Restrained nose; subtle toasty notes and aromas of baked apples. Palate is savory and dry with herbal undertones.

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Tenuta Caretta Cayega Roero Piobesi D’Alba Arneis 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

A fresh wine with delicate crisp green fruits and bright lifted floral tones with subtle spiciness adding character.

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Spade Oak Vineyard Heart of Gold Gisborne Albarino 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Intense tropical aromas and tight dry palate with fruit salad flavours, a lively acid/mineral profile and a long lingering finish.

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Andreola Dirupo Superiore Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

A well made, somewhat simple wine but has a lovely complexity of aromas and flavours which includes apple and citrus characters.

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Andreola Sesto Senso Dry Valdobbiadene Italy Prosecco 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Green fruits and limes on the nose and a zesty lively savouriness to the citrus/green apple palate that has a long lingering finish.

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Andreola Verv Extra Dry Treviso Italy Prosecco NV

Posted: June 9, 2017

Fresh apple/pear aromas with floral notes. Tight lively fruit palate with generous acidity.

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Paxton Biodynamic McLaren Vale Graciano 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Attractive light red wine with a lifted spicy cherry bouquet which follows through onto the palate. Good acidity

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Due Lune Sicilia Nero D’Avola 2010

Posted: June 9, 2017

A complexity of fruit and spice on the nose and lovely fruit palate with refreshing acidity

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Chiantari Terre Siciliane Nero D’Avola 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Spicy mulberry lift to the nose and a lovely fresh raspberry and red fruit palate with velvety tannins building on the finish

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Parous Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

A complexity of blackberries and licorice on the nose and layers of flavour on the rich, creamy and silky smooth palate.

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Seppeltsfield Barossa Vermentino 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

A simple but lively and fresh vibrant green wine exhibiting clean citrussy characters.

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Seppeltsfield Barossa Tempranillo 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

A stylish example of the variety – intense, earthy and fruity with hints of licorice. Has a firm chalky tannin structure. Needs more time.

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Seppeltsfield Barossa Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

A lovely wine with a dark cherry/licorice profile and warm spicy nuances. The nose is bright and aromatic. The palate is tight and elegant and fills the mouth with flavour.

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Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

A solid deep crimson shiraz that’s tight, complex and layered. Excellent dark brooding varietal fruit expression with very attractive oak adding just the right amount of complexity.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Eden Valley Chardonnay 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

Quite a classy, well made wine showing some nice aged characters. Attractive touch of funkiness on the complex citrussy nose and a rich, seamlessly balanced, palate. A solid drink.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

A classy wine with beautiful varietal fruit expression. The nose is dark and brooding, the palate is long, rich and leafy with tea leaf and bay leaf like characters threaded through.

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Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Barossa Valley Semillon 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

A fresh flavoursome varietal – all hay and citrus showing perfect ripeness and perfect balance.

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Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Barossa Valley Fiano 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

Fresh and fruity wine with a pretty mineral line. Attractive grassy/tropical nose and a citrus/pear flavour profile.

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Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

An excellent crimson wine that smells of fruit pastilles and has a bright rich and chunky palate.

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Saltram Winemaker’s Selection Barossa Valley Shiraz Tempranillo 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

Complex wine evolving nicely. Very oaky/meaty nose and medium weight palate that’s big on flavour. Good tannins.

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Peter Lehmann Mentor Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

A solid and seamlessly balanced varietal. Dark fruits and subtle oak on the nose with a rich dense palate layered with chalky tannins.

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Peter Lehmann H&V Eden Valley Chardonnay 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Pleasant melon/grapefruit varietal characters with a decent amount of creamy cashew like oak. Very appealing.

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Peter Lehmann H&V Barossa Valley Verdejo 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

Very lifted nose with an attractive muskiness and zingy freshness on the perfumed citrussy palate.

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Peter Lehmann Margaret Barossa Semillon 2009

Posted: June 9, 2017

Very attractive toasty aromas with honeyed hints. Toasty and buttery on the palate with grapefruit like fruit flavours . Ageing beautifully.

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Peter Lehmann H&V Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Quite a closed nose with a relatively straightforward palate of dark fruits, oak and tannins.

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Peter Lehmann Wigan Eden Valley Riesling 2009

Posted: June 9, 2017

A beautiful classic aged riesling showing lovely minerally brown lime characters. Has plenty of cellaring potential left in it yet.

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Peter Lehmann H&V Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Attractive blue fruit aromas with licorice notes and firm tannic palate with lots of fruit.

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Peter Lehmann H&V Eden Valley Pinot Gris 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

Aromatic nose with a perfumed lift. Bright and juicy in the mouth with good length of perfumed fruit.

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Peter Lehmann Eight Songs Barossa Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

Soft and inviting with the sweet oak coming first and the inviting red fruit second.

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Pirathon Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

A nose lifted with oak and red fruits and a pleasant full bodied creamy chocolaty palate.

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Schulz The Boulevard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

Soft and stylish deep crimson wine with nice confectionery fruit and sweet vanillin oak.

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Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz Cabernet 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

A wonderfully youthful, vibrant, deep crimson wine; good example of this classic Aussie blend. Loaded with fragrant blue fruit characters and showing hints of licorice. Needs time to settle.

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Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 9, 2017

Very lifted bright primary fruit aromas of dark fruits, licorice and warm spices. The palate is both restrained and generous and offers lots of oak but nicely integrated with dense blue fruits.

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Seppeltsfield Barossa Grenache 2014

Posted: June 9, 2017

A simple wine with pretty fragrant blue and red fruit characters with nice floral nuances.

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Montepulciano 2012

Posted: June 9, 2017

A full flavoured wine that’s somewhat driven by the oak but has plenty of sweet licoricey fruit and some fine well balanced tannins.

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