Woodgate Manjimup Tempranillo Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Sweet and spicy varietal fruit nicely supported by the tannins and oak.
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Woodgate Pemberton Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
A cooler climate blend with aromas of red berry fruit and savoury oak that carries over well to the silky-smooth palate with floral and spicy hints.
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Woodgate The Black George Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lifted varietal fruit supported by toasty oak and tight acidity.
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Whicher Ridge Mademoiselle V Margaret River Viognier 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
A developed oaky style but also has a big fruit impact. “Quite a mouthful!”
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Whicher Ridge Henry Road Margaret River Chardonnay 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Nice lifted melon-like fruit characters on show here with just a “thin veil” of oak and hints of cashews.
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Rusty Mutt Catnip McLaren Vale Viognier 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
A bright, attractive and well-made wine with a nice blend of florals, fruit and crisp acidity.
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Gartelmann Wines Stephanie Limestone Coast Pinot Gris 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Apricot characters on the nose with a mouth-watering palate. Great for hot days!
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Gartelmann Wines Hunter Valley Blanc de Blancs 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Attractive fruit driven style – very citrusy with bright florals and crisp acidity.
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Gartelmann Wines Wilhelm Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 2, 2021
Well balanced, still bright and showing simple cherry fruit and attractive oak.
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Gartelmann Wines Joey Mudgee Merlot 2017
Posted: December 2, 2021
Attractive nicely balanced wine of herbal fruit and chocolate. Drinking well now.
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Yealands Reserve Marlborough Rosé 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Full rich and warming with dusty red fruit/tropical characters and rose-petal nuances.
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Maygars Hill Strathbogie Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Posted: December 2, 2021
An attractive amalgam of red and black berry fruit, toasty oak and mint notes.
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Maygars Hill Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 2, 2021
A big wine with liquorice, rhubarb and slight menthol aromas and a thick black fruit/sweet oak palate.
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Seabrook Wines The Merchant Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 2, 2021
An intense spicy berry compote on the nose and palate with fine tannins.
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Seabrook Wines Lineage Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 2, 2021
Bright lifted spicy plum aromas with a rich intensity of juicy raspberry fruit flavours.
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Seabrook Wines Lineage Barossa Valley Cabernet Malbec 2018
Posted: December 2, 2021
Dark savoury and ripe with seamless integration of sweet fruit, fig and olive characters and ripe tannins.
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Seabrook Wines Lineage Mataro Barossa Valley Rosé 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Subtle floral notes to the sweet strawberry nose with simple red fruit flavours, savoury notes and good acidity.
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Goldman Wines Alpine Valleys Chardonnay 2017
Posted: December 2, 2021
A big oaky wine with light golden hues lovely maintained balance between age and fruit and beautifully developed citrus rind-like flavours. 5+
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Aromas of lemons, limes and passionfruit with a restrained version carrying through to the long juicy palate with its mouth-watering acidity.
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 11 Cell Block Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Lifted pungent varietal bouquet with generous, balanced and complex flavours. “Ticks all the boxes!”
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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
A classic nose of spicy cherries with forest floor notes and a mouthful of earthy black fruit flavours with firm tannins.
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Gumpara Wines Picnic Block Barossa Valley Grenache 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Big, sweet wine bright with red fruits, liquorice and spices and layered with fine earthy tannins. “Yum,” was one judge’s simple comment.
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Sew & Sew Sashiko McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
Aromas of sweet cherries, flavours of boiled fruit cake and soft tannins.
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Morris of Rutherglen Rutherglen Vintage Port 2008
Posted: December 2, 2021
Complex and balanced with intense aged characters of chocolate, spices and pepper and some good brandy spirit evident.
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Morris of Rutherglen Cellar Reserve Rutherglen Grand Tawny NV
Posted: December 2, 2021
“A joy to drink,” said one judge. Rich, complex and balanced with excellent green/orange colour and great nutty spicy development layered with citrus rind-like components.
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Morris of Rutherglen Cellar Reserve Rutherglen Grand Topaque NV
Posted: December 2, 2021
Very dense dark colour and a luscious melange of caramel, fig, dates and toffee components. “It has excellence balance and style,” according to one judge.
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Morris of Rutherglen Cellar Reserve Rutherglen Grand Muscat NV
Posted: December 2, 2021
Great complexity here but with plenty of freshness, balance and length. A delicious combo of raisins, chocolate and Christmas cake-like flavours. Very drinkable indeed!
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Eaglerange Estate Red Label Alpine Valleys Shiraz 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Rich and intense plum-like varietal fruit aromas and flavours with nice spiciness. Has finesse.
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Scion Rutherglen Viognier 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Developing melon and apricot aromas with soft melon driven flavours and good balancing acidity.
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Buller Wines Balladeer Rutherglen Durif 2018
Posted: December 2, 2021
A long well structured wine that is still very youthful with a deep purple hue. Loads of plums and berries with dark chocolate notes and a soft finish.
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Buller Wines Balladeer Rutherglen Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 2, 2021
Good depth and complexity of fruit that sits in the blue and black spectrum with a good line of acid.
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Buller Wines The Nook Victoria Durif 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Typical of the style – huge but balanced with big rich and dense hit of plums, chocolate and berry fruits with meaty/leathery notes.
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Buller Wines The Nook King Valley Prosecco NV
Posted: December 2, 2021
Nice fruity lift to the nose followed by some slightly austere tart lemon flavours.
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Buller Wines The Nook Victoria Pinot Noir 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
A wine with good structure and length and rich with fruits of the forest, strawberries and hints of rhubarb with a nice perfumed element and good oak handling.
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Buller Wines The Nook King Valley Pinot Grigio 2020
Posted: December 2, 2021
An attractive, well-made and uncomplicated wine; hint of greens apples and pears.
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Gapsted Ballerina Canopy King Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Posted: December 2, 2021
An excellent solid and well-balanced cabernet with lovely rich berry/capsicum varietal characters, hints of mint and good use of oak.
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Gapsted Ballerina Canopy King Valley Chardonnay 2019
Posted: December 2, 2021
Developing toasty wine with oak quite evident but nice fruit underneath.
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