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Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Lovely primary fruit aromas and a complex balance between sweet and savoury flavours.

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Schwarz Wine Co. Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Savoury meaty nose with strong herbal elements and subtle peppery notes. Well rounded palate with some fleshy savoury fruit characters and lovely soft tannins. 3-5

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Kalleske Wines JMK Barossa Valley Fortified Shiraz (375ml) 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Sweet ripe raspberry fruit lift to the nose with dried fruit notes. Palate shows good balance between sweetness, acid and the spirit with softening tannins.

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Kalleske Wines Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A complex nose that is quite savoury and has lovely fruit spiciness with delicate hints of violets. Very more-ish palate with long lingering flavours and nice chewy tannins.

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Kalleske Wines Clarrys Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Easy drinking style with its fresh earthy raspberry fruit, some spiciness and the acid giving focus.

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Kalleske Wines Merchant Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Chocolaty blackcurrant aromas laced with toasty oak and a fuller style palate with a soft finish. 3-5

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Kalleske Wines Moppa Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Excellent nose; slightly lifted aromatics with hints of wild berries and oak complexity. The luscious powerful fruit driven palate has loads of nice soft tannins.

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Kalleske Wines Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Lovely Barossa style of shiraz that is big and powerful but also elegant and is driven by complex varietal fruit with well selected oak. 3-5

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Heggies Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

A toasty buttery chardonnay with elegant fruit. Still very youthful but very approachable.

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Heggies Vineyard Estate Eden Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

Holding up well and still showing lots of primary fruit characters. Subtle citrus aromas and good intensity and length of very elegant lime juice like flavour profile. 3-5

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Krondorf Symmetry Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

The nose has delightful youthful and vibrant blackcurrant and chocolate fragrances and a powerful toasty oak driven palate. Very tannic but good fruit. Needs more time. 5+

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New Eden Eden Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A big powerful shiraz that is still understated for now and is filled with inky dark fruit characters and has obvious oak sitting on top. Should age very well. 3-5

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Goodchild Eden Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Great varietal expression with vibrant lifted spicy raspberry bouquet and palate that is a lovely mix of primary and secondary elements and excellent fruit purity.

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Avon Brae Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Pretty delicate bouquet with subtle citrus nuances and a restrained and elegant floral palate with plenty of acid. 3-5

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Avon Brae Eden Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: March 7, 2019

A big traditional style with strong oak aromas but they don’t swamp the nice fruit. Tastes of raspberries with excellent oak expression. Good cellaring potential. 5+

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Barossa Boy Double Trouble Barossa Valley Shiraz Cabernet 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Ageing nicely and still has plenty of luscious sweet berry and cassis fruit with the cabernet herbal characters coming through all nicely matched by oak and tannins. 3-5

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Barossa Valley Wine Company Stockyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Ripe red fruit nose developing a savoury edge and has an elegant but generously flavoured palate that has a complexity of oak and powdery tannins. 3-5

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Barossa Valley Wine Company Farms Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Coconut oak sits on top of interesting earthy wild fruit fragrances. Good oak complexity and varietal fruit expression on the palate. 5+

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McGuigan Shortlist Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Attractive toasty, savoury, meaty aromas and good raspberry fruit length to the palate with nice fleshy tannins. 3-5

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McGuigan Shortlist Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 7, 2019

Aromas of dark fruits, cloves and spices with some powerful oak. Generous palate with juicy fruit flavours and young grippy tannins.

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McGuigan Shortlist Eden Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: March 7, 2019

Lots of fruit and spice on the nose with orange blossom notes and a tight crunchy palate. “Interesting different style!” 3-5.

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