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Gapsted Wines Limited Release Alpine Valleys Sparkling Saperavi NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Bright crimson meaty/savoury style interplayed with Christmas cake-like elements.

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Hunter’s MiruMiru Reserve Marlborough Sparkling 2016

Posted: December 3, 2021

Citrus, yeast and cashew-like fragrances. Creamy in the mouth with juicy flavours on a well-balanced and nicely textured palate.

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Hunter’s MiruMiru Non Vintage Marlborough Sparkling NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

A yeasty funkiness to the nose and good fruit weight and texture to the palate with a zesty acid spine.

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Colmar Estate Orange Brut Rosé 2017

Posted: December 3, 2021

A complex wine with power and presence and layered with nougat, lemon curd and almond characters. Good autolysis.

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Queensland Rugby League The Cauldron Adelaide Hills Sparkling Brut NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

The wine is all strawberries and raspberries with a tight tangy line of acid.

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Bec Hardy Wines Premium Australia Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Fresh fragrant bouquet, a fine bead and a precise lemon sherbet palate.

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K1 Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

A fuller honeyed strawberry nose and soft, generous, mouth filling flavours on the creamy palate.

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Jack Rabbit Vineyard Bellarine Penlnsula Sparkling Blanc de Blanc 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

An attractive wine with toasty maturity developing on the citrusy nose. Soft in the mouth with balancing acidity.

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Yes Said The Seal Bellarine Peninsula Sparkling Blanc de Blanc 2016

Posted: December 3, 2021

Nose described by one judge as being like “Marmalade on toast!” Palate has great length and persistence with firm acid.

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Cat Out Of The Bag Bellarine Penlnsula Brut NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Citrus fruit characters, yeasty complexity and a “comforting hug of tannins!”

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Leura Park Estate Bellarine Penlnsula Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay 2017

Posted: December 3, 2021

Soft, supple and textured with generous fruit and creamy autolysis.

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Louis Bouillot Perle D’Ivoire Burgundy France Blanc de Blancs NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Flinty floral citrus nose and a soft creamy balance of yeasty/fruit flavours.

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Louis Bouillot Perle D’Aurore Rose De Presse France Sparkling Rosé NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Deep pink wine with bright and cheerful red fruits. “A party animal!”

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Forester Estate Georgette Margaret River Sparkling Brut 2016

Posted: December 3, 2021

Struck match characters to the nutty/yeasty nose with good drive of lemon curd flavours layered with nice toastiness.

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Jacob Premium South Australia Cuvée 2017

Posted: December 3, 2021

An inviting complex style smelling of citrus and almonds with a round textured palate that has nutty flavours and crunchy acid.

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Highgate Cuvee Brut South Australia Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Bold mature citrus bouquet; good yeast autolysis and zesty lemon/green apple flavours with a salivating citrus finish.

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Harewood Mira Great Southern Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

A nougat-like nose showing delicate autolysis with nice interplay of fruit and secondary derived flavours. Bright acid.

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Fox Creek Wines Vixen McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Dark brooding oak driven style with rich rum and raisin-like characters.

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Late Disgorged Pyrenees Sparkling Rosé 2015

Posted: December 3, 2021

Nose has a lift of berry fruit with a softly textured baked apple-like palate.

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Luna Pyrenees Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier NV

Posted: December 3, 2021

Quite unctuous with a base of fresh ripe fruit and a hint of complexity developing.

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Dry Pyrenees Sparkling Rosé 2018

Posted: December 3, 2021

Brioche driven aromas with a heavy upfront lemony palate.

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Estate Pyrenees Vintage Brut 2019

Posted: December 3, 2021

A pleasant sparkling that shows great length, persistence, elegance and focus.

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Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Victoria Chardonnay 2017

Posted: December 3, 2021

A citrus/gunflint nose and delicate palate with length and precision of what one judge described as, “Zesty zingy citrus pizzazz!”

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McGuigan Cellar Select Hunter Valley Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

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Walter Wine Co. Federation Hill Single Vineyard Mudgee NSW Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Pretty pink wine with pleasant pungency of strawberry and herbaceous fruits.

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Soul Growers Soul Sister Barossa Valley Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Salmon pink wine with aromatic red apple-like nose and good clean fruit palate; soft in the mouth.

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Cassegrain Wines Seasons Spring Hilltops Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A fairy floss-like nose with savoury elements to the strawberry flavours.

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Horner Wines Little Jack Orange Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Subtle cut grass-like fragrances with a touch of sweet fruit on the palate.

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Tomich Wines Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Perfumed lift to the red berry nose. The palate is elegant, crisp and balanced with strawberry-like flavours.

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Curtis Family Vineyards Queen Of Hearts South Australia Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Tart aromas with a rose petal lift. Good sweetness across the length of the palate.

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Grounded Cru Cru McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A crisp lightweight style with a floral edge to the cherry-like fruit.

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Claymore Whole Lotta Love Adelaide Hills Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A light bright pink wine, fleshy and juicy with an attractive balance between both sweet and sour characters and has strawberry and cream nuances.

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Chaffey Bros Wine Co Lux Venit Barossa Valley Rosé 2020

Posted: December 3, 2021

Almost apricot-like aromas with a savoury thread and sweet notes to the toasty palate.

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Carillion Expressions Orange Pinot Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Savoury and toasty aromas with a good crisp savoury palate with good acid balance.

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Mortimer’s Chestnut Garth Orange Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Subdued mineral/lemon aromas with lovely light berry flavours on a dry palate.

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Allandale Hilltops Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Aromatic cranberry-like fruit bouquet with a stonefruit and berry flavour profile and crisp acid backbone.

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Clyde Park Estate Geelong Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Full ripe red berry nose and vibrant fruit flavours on a well-balanced palate with a dry finish.

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Glandore Regional Series Pokolbin NSW Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Pungent herbaceous bouquet with a nice savoury edge. Soft in the mouth with a dry finish.

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Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Pinot Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Bright lollypop nose with some “serious” fruit on the palate and a drying finish.

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Lobethal Road Adelaide Hills Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A citrus bouquet with strawberry traces and a soft strawberries and cream palate.

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Small Victories Wine Co. Barossa Valley Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Savoury nose with a hint of berry fruit and more savouriness on the balanced palate.

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Gabrielle King Valley Victoria Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Very pale pink with muted aromas and upfront flavours and citrus finish.

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Vinaceous Crafted By Hand Margaret River WA Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Creamy and herbaceous on both the nose and the long, crisp acid, palate.

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Vinaceous Salome Western Australia Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Lolly-like fruit nose with some vanilla traces and a lightweight palate.

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Hahndorf Hill Adelaide Hills Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A delicate pink/orange wine with attractive savoury/earthy fruit aromas and flavours. Showing nice mineral notes.

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Cobb’s Hill Estate Mail Run Adelaide Hills Shiraz Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Subtle lemon notes on the nose with a crisp, simple and refreshing palate.

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d’Arenberg Stephanie The Gnome With Rose Coloured Glasses McLaren Vale Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Pungent bouquet with a rose petal lift and herbal traces. Tart and crisp in the mouth with herbal berry flavours.

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Paulett Wines Clare Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Savoury toasty bouquet and a long very sweet and quite weighty palate.

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Indigo Vineyard Beechworth Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

A well balanced, nicely textured, rosé with strawberry fruit characters, tight acid and a creamy finish.

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Risky Business Craft Margaret River WA Rosé 2021

Posted: December 3, 2021

Tropical touch to the creamy corn-like nose that follows through onto the palate.

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