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Grant Burge Filsell Old Vine Barossa Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A big ripe, gutsy wine smelling of black fruits and sweet oak with simple jammy fruit flavours nicely integrated with the oak. High in alcohol.

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Grant Burge 5th Generation Barossa Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

Bright fresh lifted blackberry bouquet and a pleasant sweet/sour black fruit palate with persistent flavours, soft tannins and subtle oak.

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Grant Burge Corryton Park Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 5, 2017

A big wine; could do with more time in the cellar. The blackberry jam nose has a light spicy oak edge. Great flavours across the palate with good acid line and lots of drying tannins.

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Grant Burge The Vigneron Centenarian Barossa Semillon 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Delicate citrussy/floral aromas and light bodied sherbety palate with a searing acid finish.

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Hemera Estate Caudillo Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

Nice lift menthol lift to the cherry-like nose. Great palate showing firm acidity, some astringency and juicy varietal fruit flavours.

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Hemera Estate Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A lovely silky smooth wine with gorgeous varietal fruit and nice firm acidity.

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Blackstone Paddock The Player Barossa Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

Very oaky on the nose with a sweet caramel character. Lots of jammy fruit flavours.

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Blackstone Paddock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

Slightly aged/leathery notes on the charry oak nose. Deep dark brooding fruit/oak flavours and mouth puckering tannins. Warm finish.

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Zonte’s Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Barossa Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A big dense Barossa shiraz that is rich with intense varietal fruit flavours, charry oak and strong tannins.

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Springton Hills Wines La Cosa Nostra Eden Valley Montepulciano 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

Aromas of cherries, cola and Sarsaparilla. Very acidic/tannic berry flavoured palate. Need time!

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Lou Miranda Estate Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A classic example of a Barossa grenache with its lovely cherry spiciness and soft tannins.

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Salena Estate Gold Ribbon Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

Aromas on the slightly green side with some simple sweet fruit/oak flavours.

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Shanahans Wines The Barking Dog Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A delightfully spicy plum nose that’s intense and warm. The palate is big and ripe, but balanced with plenty of plum fruit flavours. The soft tannins build to a firm finish.

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Seppeltsfield Barossa Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A very stylish shiraz. The beautiful nose has everything there and all kept nicely in check. Huge palate with massive amount of fruit, drying tannins and restrained acid with a long warm finish.

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Seppeltsfield Barossa Grenache 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

A big, bright, fresh and very youthful grenache that has lifted purple fruit aromas and very intense jammy fruit flavours laced with crunchy acidity and chewy tannins.

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Seppeltsfield Uber Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012

Posted: April 5, 2017

A lightweight with menthol/green olive notes on the nose and simple black fruit flavours.

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Berton Vineyards Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

Lots of ripe fruit characters here well matched by the oak. Simple aromas and good palate length.

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Berton Vineyards High Eden High Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 5, 2017

Blackberry aromas with dusty oak characters. Good cassis/cabernet palate and grainy tannins.

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Two Churches Barossa Chardonnay 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Nice depth of ripe peach-like varietal fruit on the oaky nose. Soft in the mouth and full of sweet juicy fruit flavours with good acid balance.

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The Tutor 570 Vines Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A big “thick” richly textured wine with plenty of length and depth of “chunky” varietal fruit characters and some great quality oak.

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Two Churches Barossa Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

Inviting complexity of ripe black fruit and oak aromas. Loads of varietal fruit and oak flavours on a lengthy palate.

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Peter Lehmann Wines Wigan Eden Valley Riesling 2011

Posted: April 5, 2017

Excellent colour with lovely toasty honeyed aged characters on the nose which is echoed on the palate. “One for the aged riesling fans.”

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Peter Lehmann Wines Margaret Barossa Semillon 2010

Posted: April 5, 2017

A classy nose with very inviting toasty aromas. The palate shows excellent balance between the super varietal fruit and age complexity.

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Peter Lehmann Wines Portrait Eden Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Shy refined perfumed nose. Very tight palate – lots of lemony flavours. Showing plenty of cellaring potential.

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Peter Lehmann Wines Portrait Barossa Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

Chocolaty oak mingles on the nose with sweet blueberry fruit which is echoed on the palate with its firm dry tannins.

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Peter Lehmann Wines Stonewell Barossa Shiraz 2012

Posted: April 5, 2017

A big muscular wine with depth and complexity. Slightly porty fruit with meaty notes and charry oak.

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Peter Lehmann Wines Clancy’s Barossa Red Blend 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A red berry bouquet with a sweet perfumed lift and delicious blackcurrant flavours with a hint of oak and firm tannins

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Penfolds Autumn Eden Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

Lifted sherbet like citrus fragrances with musky/floral lift and fine elegant citrus/tropical flavours on what one judge described as “A nicely tailored palate” that has some sweetness and a long finish.

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Wolf Blass Medlands Estate Platinum Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

Rich red purple wine; great colour. Lovely sweet raspberry lift to the nose and excellent fruit weight and intensity on the silky smooth palate with its supple tannins.

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Wolf Blass Medlands Estate Platinum Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012

Posted: April 5, 2017

A big rich oak driven style – typical Barossan style. Generous fruit on the nose with a rich, ripe fruit palate showing a touch of heat.

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Wolf Blass Gold Label Barossa Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A beautifully balanced wine with a vibrant intensity of juicy black fruits, some licorice notes and good use of sweet oak all nicely wrapped in soft drying tannins.

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Wolf Blass White Label Eden Valley Riesling 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

The nose is a delight of sweet spicy citrus/lime aromas. There are loads of brown lime-like characters on the long and very generously flavoured palate.

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Wolf Blass Gold Label Eden Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: April 5, 2017

A shy nose that opens up to citrus blossom. The palate is layered, complex and flavoursome.

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Saltram The Inventors Series Limited Edition Barossa Montepulciano 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

An inviting nose with vibrant red currant aromas. Huge palate – grippy and tannic with very fresh black fruit flavours that finish slightly jammy at the end.

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Saltram Winemakers Selection Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: April 5, 2017

A very ripe style that is a very generous and flavoursome mix of red berry fruits, some herbaceousness and light spicy oak. Has plenty of tannins and a high level of acidity.

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Saltram Edward Salter Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: April 5, 2017

“A very nice wine this”, commented one judge. An attractive mix of ripe cabernet fruit aromas, a touch of greenness and subtle oak. A classic palate; elegant and very varietal with lots going on!

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Saltram Basedow Road Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A good wine; quite high in tannins with lots of jammy fruit and nice use of oak.

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Saltram Marble Quarry Road Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012

Posted: April 5, 2017

Tarry/Vegemite aged characters evolving on the nose. Ripe blackberry flavours. Lots of tannins.

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Saltram Moculta Road Single Vineyard Eden Valley Shiraz 2010

Posted: April 5, 2017

Big, ripe and jammy – some age developing but still quite youthful for a 6-year-old. “And plenty of time left in it yet”, said one judge.

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Saltram The Journal Centenarian Eden Valley Shiraz 2010

Posted: April 5, 2017

Deep inky aromas with some spiciness. Powerful syrupy black fruit flavours, some complexity and ageing nicely.

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Saltram 1859 Barossa Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

Inviting chocolaty berry aromas and firm, rich and generous fruit flavours layered with good use of oak and quite a high level of acid.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A classy wine with beautiful bright red/purple hues. The nose is inky and rich. The palate is full bodied and very satisfying with great length of bright blackberry fruit, lots of oak and long chewy tannins.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Shiraz 2013

Posted: April 5, 2017

A monster of a shiraz that according to one judge has “A real wow factor!” Powerful, dense, varietal fruit characters, loads of chocolaty oak and massive mouth puckering tannins.

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Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A classy number that has lovely black fruit fragrances with roast meat notes and some green leafy hints. Good length of rich juicy flavours that are layered with fine tannins.

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Saltram No 1 Barossa Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

Beautiful, clearly defined, black fruits with just the right amount of chocolaty oak to match. The nose has a caramel element to it with good persistence of flavours on the nicely textured palate.

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Saltram No 1 Barossa Shiraz 2013

Posted: April 5, 2017

“So good!” enthused one judge. A freshness of blackberries on the nose with hints of oak spiciness. Powerful yet subtle palate packing masses of flavour without being over ripe.

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Pepperjack Barossa Sparkling Shiraz NV

Posted: April 5, 2017

An attractive bright crimson wine with attractive vibrancy of inky aromas. Creamy in the mouth with excellent sweet fruit flavours nicely balanced by the tannins.

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Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A complex blend with bright deep red hues. Great balance and length of lovely varietal fruit, tannins and oak. “Very yummy”, according to one judge!

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Pepperjack Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A rich red/purple wine with a minty/menthol bouquet and a dark, dense and tannic palate with generous fresh berry fruit flavours and lots of acid. Needs to do time in the cellar.

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Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 5, 2017

A beautiful classic Barossa shiraz with an inviting jubey fruit nose that has understated spicy oak and very generous berry/plum flavours with strong drying tannins.

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