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Peos Estate Four Kings Manjimup Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Dense dark wine with a crimson edge and big upfront black fruit aromas with lovely length of spicy blackcurrant flavours, subtle mintiness and some fine tannins.

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After Hours Wine Margaret River Shiraz 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

An intense complex example of a cool climate shiraz with rich plum fruit characters, toasty oak and fine tannins.

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Below & Above Single Vineyard Pemberton Chardonnay 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

It has it all and everything in perfect balance – age, toasty oak, primary fruit and persistent acid.

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Below & Above Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

Lovely pinot; good fruit weight, balance, persistence and a nice European note. Ageing well.

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Wignalls Single Vineyard Albany Pinot Noir 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Solid varietal fruit style with a touch of greenness, nice charry oak and silky-smooth tannins.

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Abbey Vale Margaret River Rosé 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A lovely lift of white pears and strawberries on the nose with a delicate, balanced and creamy palate that shows great poise and has a seamless finish.

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Abbey Vale Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Pretty fresh green aromatics with persistent semillon dominated flavours.

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Abbey Vale Margaret River Shiraz 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

A super bright cool climate peppery shiraz smelling of spicy bramble fruit with a dash of pepper. Attractive ripe plum sweetness to the palate with a nice tang to it.

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James Busby Vineyard Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

A well-made seamlessly balanced wine that, according to one judge, “Has the wow factor!” Great ripe red fruit with herbaceous undertones, good acid and tannins.

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James Busby Margaret River Rosé 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Bright pink wine with spicy peppery aromatics and subtle strawberry flavours on a long and nicely textured palate with a slightly warming finish.

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Lange Estate Providence Road Frankland River Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Pungent and grassy nose with hessian notes and crunchy lemon/citrus palate.

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Lange Estate Providence Road Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

“Gorgeous drink!” Velvety smooth and delicious with a leafy brambly bouquet and hints of spice and molasses. The balanced, red-fruited palate has a great acid line.

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Lange Estate Providence Road Frankland River Shiraz 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Quite a tarry mocha bouquet with a classic dense savoury/meaty palate.

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Lange Estate Fifth Generation Frankland River Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Bright toasty citrus bouquet, a nice creamy mouthfeel and a sweet but balanced palate.

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Lange Estate Fifth Generation Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Choc/menthol nose with dark confectionery fruit simplicity to the palate. One for the punters.

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Trevelen Farm Frankland Reserve Museum Release Great Southern Shiraz 2012

Posted: March 7, 2023

Silky smooth nicely aged wine with peppery persistence. Holding up well for an 11-year-old.

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Trevelen Farm Estate Great Southern Riesling 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A shy slightly funky nose with slight toastiness and bright primary fruit flavours with pleasant floral elements.

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Plantagenet Aquitaine Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

Peppery fruit nose with secondary characters developing on the palate. Drink soon.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Rosé 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Some nice bottle age developing here with good acid structure keeping the fruit fresh and vibrant.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Tempranillo Shiraz 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Pure varietal fruit fragrances lift off the nose followed by a ripe and fleshy cherry bomb of a palate with big mouth-coating tannins.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Nicely ageing aromas with herbaceous varietal fruit on the lean palate.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Pretty green bean fragrances with a clean and crunchy palate full of intense tropical flavours.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

A sound vibrant wine with a minty raspberry bouquet that has some oak in the background with mouth-coating tannins on the spicy, red-fruited palate.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

A simple enjoyable red fruit, oak and tannin classic with a peppery touch.

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Rivendell Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Very plush bright purple wine that has, “Great energy!” Plenty of attractive fleshy red fruit characters laced with full-on mouth coating green tannins.

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Woody Nook Limited Release Margaret River Fume Blanc 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

A bouquet of musk lollies and oak with similar characters echoed on the oak driven palate.

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Woody Nook Limited Release G & T Margaret River Graciano Tempranillo 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Lifted spicy stewed red fruit characters on the nose, feels slippery in the mouth with lots of spicy fruit persistence on an excellent, well structured, palate.

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Woody Nook Single Vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Oak and melons lift off the nose and has an enticing and crunchy oak driven palate.

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Woody Nook Single Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2018

Posted: March 7, 2023

Old school black fruited style with pronounced mouth coating oak characters.

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Bethany Wines First Village Barossa Valley Rosé 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Attractive bright floral fragrances with savoury nuances. Nicely focussed strawberry and cream flavours on a textured palate with a mineral edge and perfect acid balance.

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Bethany Wines First Village Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Spicy perfumed red fruit bouquet with a suggestion of tarry/cola elements. Bright beautifully balanced palate generous with solid savoury fruit flavours.

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Bethany Wines Blue Quarry Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Blue fruit fragrances with a raspberry lift and a fruit driven palate with solid tannins. Time!

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Earthworks Grower Gatherer Barossa Shiraz 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Attractive spiciness on the nose and a simple juicy red fruit palate.

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Earthworks Grower Gatherer Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Good varietal fruit lift to the minty/chocolaty bouquet and a dense full-bodied ripe cabernet palate with a perfect balance of oak and tannins.

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Heggies Vineyard Cloudine Eden Valley Chardonnay 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Melon and peach-like fruit with slight funky notes and subtle oak complexity.

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Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Eden Valley Viognier 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

A classic, restrained, viognier with fresh lifted apricot characters and hints of almond meal.

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Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Barossa Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

Lifted spicy aromas of raspberries and licorice and attractive raspberry/glacé cherry flavours.

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Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Bush Vine Barossa Grenache 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Light raspberry nose with a hint of mint and simple red fruit palate with mouthcoating tannins.

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Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Barossa Shiraz 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

A classic Barossa shiraz with an inviting combination of sweet dark fruit and chocolaty oak aromas and a palate with a sweet core of varietal fruit and supporting oak.

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Yalumba Hand Picked Eden Valley Shiraz Viognier 2018

Posted: March 7, 2023

A light and bright easy drinking blend with attractive juicy black olive and blackberry fruit with earthy elements and mouthcoating tannins.

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Yalumba Eden Valley Syrah 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

Slightly green/black olive nose with an herbal edge and more of the same on the palate.

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Yalumba Paradox Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: March 7, 2023

Delightful brightly fruited nose – very primary with a distinct perfumed lift. Soft and smooth in the mouth with spice-edged rich purple fruit flavours.

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Gomersal Wines Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: March 7, 2023

A big ripe classic Barossan, full of chewy fruit, lots of tannins and chocolaty oak.

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Gomersal Wines Lyndoch Road Barossa Valley Shiraz Mataro 2018

Posted: March 7, 2023

Another old school style showing a nice bit of age with good oak/fruit balance.

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Gomersal Wines Premium Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

Inviting black fruit nose with a minty edge. Good drive and concentration of dense plum flavours.

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Rusty Bike Wines The Dragster Barossa Shiraz 2021

Posted: March 7, 2023

A solid oak driven wine with brambly fruit pushing through. Drink now!

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Boundary Row Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2019

Posted: March 7, 2023

Intensely ripe bouquet and very tannic palate in the black fruit spectrum. Drinking well now.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Uncle Tony’s Barossa Valley Mataro 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

A minty red currant bouquet and nicely structured palate layered with ripe raisined-like fruit.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Charlie’s Barossa Valley Grenache 2020

Posted: March 7, 2023

Beautifully complex chocolate/raisined grenache in the old school style.

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Moppa Hills Vineyard Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2022

Posted: March 7, 2023

Floral fruit fragrances and rich full bodied primary fruit palate with balancing oak and a firm acid spine.

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