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Bream Creek Vineyard Old Vine Reserve Tasmania Riesling 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aged stonefruit characters developing but acid giving it a certain youthfulness.

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Beklyn Single Vineyard Currency Creek Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Silky smooth wine rich with fleshy plum fruit and lifted by chocolaty oak.

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Byrne Reserve Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nice blackcurrant and toasty oak nose with a generous plum/olive palate and smooth tannins.

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Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernets 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A stylish and very varietal cabernet with herbaceous blackcurrant fruit characters and supported by cedary oak.

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Mount Avoca Headspace Organic Pyrenees Pinot Noir 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

An elegant flavoursome wine with minty/eucalypt nuances and subtle tannins.

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Lumiere Provence France Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lovely nose – lifted and strawberry-like. Refreshingly crisp in the mouth with delicate red fruit flavours.

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Domaine Des Feraud Cuvee Prestige Provence France Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pungent and herbaceous on the nose that is echoed on the lovely crisp clean palate.

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Allegiance Wines The Artisan Aged Release McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Developing savoury shiraz with cola-like notes to the nose and sweet berry/nutty oak flavours.

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Mr Riggs Burnt Block McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A well made and stylish wine with a dark berry nose showing subtle leathery aged notes and a big generous sweet and fleshy fruit palate.

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Artwine Pack Leader Single Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Franc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty lifted red fruit nose and a red cherry palate with approachable tannins.

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Artwine Grumpy Old Man Old Bush Vine Single Vineyard Clare Valley Grenache 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lovely red cherry/strawberry lift to the nose with generous sweet ripe fruit flavours and “sandy” tannins.

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Artwine Hola Single Vineyard Clare Valley Tempranillo 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Bright, fresh and spicy fruit driven wine. “Oak plays no part!”

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Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark inky fruit nose and powerful fruit expression to the palate.

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Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty lifted spicy/peppery blue fruit fragrances and flavours.

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McGuigan Bin 9000 Hunter Valley Semillon 2021

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lemony aromas with a clean, uncomplicated and zesty fruit palate.

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Tempus Two Copper Hunter Valley Rosé 2021

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rose petal bouquet and a crisp and refreshing fruity palate with racy acidity.

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Tempus Two Copper Hunter Valley Verdelho 2021

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle lemon fragrances showing a mineral element and some delicate and zesty lemon flavours nicely supported by a crisp acid structure.

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Nietschke Julius Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark sweet plum fruit with meaty notes, subtle oak and silky-smooth tannins.

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Shanahans Silence Is Golden Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich plum-like varietal fruit nicely complemented by a subtle use of oak.

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Koonara Emily May Limestone Coast Rosé 2021

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lifted, slightly pungent, strawberry nose and long intense strawberry/raspberry palate.

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Brand & Sons ‘Last Sunday Drive’ Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nice balance here between red fruits, savoury elements and attractive oak.

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Jim Brand ‘Silent Partner’ Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Savoury earthy nose and a blackcurrant lift with more of the same on the palate.

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RedHeads Princess of Thieves Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Attractive aromatics, soft and nicely rounded in the mouth with flavoursome integration of fruit and oak.

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Firetail Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nutty/quince fragrances with rich tropical fruit flavours and a hint of oak.

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Reillys Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Blackberries and plums here carried by plenty of sweet chocolaty oak characters.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Spicy leathery nose and intense prune-like flavour richness to the palate.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich fig-like bouquet and generous varietal fruit flavours seamlessly layered with spicy oak.

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Reillys Museum Release Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2012

Posted: December 2, 2021

An old curio of a style. Citrus aromas with toasty characters and steely notes. Honeyed palate with citrus based flavours filling it out. Good line of acid. Drink now.

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Haselgrove Protector McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Good depth of bright blackcurrant fruit characters with nice chocolaty oak influence.

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Gumpara Wines Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Big old school style with sweet ripe fruit, subtle oak and mouth puckering tannins.

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Gumpara Wines Frieda’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Semillon 2021

Posted: December 2, 2021

An herbaceous nose with a grassy lift. Some pretty melon characters on the palate with a good line of acid.

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Tellurian Heathcote Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Earthy red fruit fragrances with silky smooth palate showing cherry fruit and supported by savoury oak.

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Tellurian Redline Heathcote Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Silky smooth wine with great depth and intensity of rich fruit with chocolaty notes.

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Tellurian Pastiche Heathcote Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Chunky style with an intense core of simple lifted dark fruits and soft tannins.

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Deakin Brothers Joyhill Vineyard Frankland River Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Fragrant frangipani aromas. Soft in the mouth with good line of acid.

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Silver Spoon Estate No Bull Heathcote Tempranillo 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Sweet toasty oak dominates here but has enough powerful red fruit to match it. A good example of style. Pleasant savouriness to the finish.

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Silver Spoon Estate Menage a Trois Heathcote G.S.M. 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

In the riper spectrum with a lovely, lifted mix of red/black berries with sweet roasted oak. Plenty of potential. 3-5

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Singlefile Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nicely balanced medium bodied blend with lovely spicy fruit and just a hint of mint.

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Singlefile Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A big-bodied pinot with a lovely generosity of cherry fruit and savoury oak.

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Almondcart El Dos Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Graciano Maturana Tinta 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Big alcoholic style. Generous amount of ripe black fruits and dark chocolate with sweet spices and soft tannins.

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Ten Miles East Adelaide Hills Saperavi 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

A dense powerful inky fruit cake of a nose with a dark heavy black fruit palate.

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Ten Miles East Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Stewed ripe fruit nose with meaty highlights. Palate has interest, complexity, harmony and length.

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Ten Miles East Adelaide Hills Arneis 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Citrus nose with honeyed bottle age and a dry and somewhat savoury palate.

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Ten Miles East Adelaide Hills Riesling 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Smoky lime fruit aromas and loads of bold citrus flavours with a tropical note and toasty bottle age.

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Nova Vita Firebird Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Sweet red cherry nose with slight meaty edge and sweet herbal flavours with mouth-filling tannins. Just needs some time.

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Hahndorf Hill White Mischief Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2021

Posted: December 2, 2021

A potpourri of a nose with a dash of white pepper and citrus nuances. Great length and volume of zesty lemon/lime varietal flavours with a drying finish.

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The Pawn Wine Co. Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Mocha/chocolate bouquet and a peppery blackberry palate with a racy acid finish.

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The Pawn Wine Co. Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas of pineapple, passionfruit and pepper. Attractive phenolic background to the palate.

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The Pawn Wine Co. Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Meaty/cherry combination of aromas with light berry flavours and an oaky finish.

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The Pawn Wine Co. Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A well-integrated seamlessly balanced wine with some maturity but still vibrant with berry sweetness.

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