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Singlefile Denmark Pinot Chardonnay 2011

Posted: May 1, 2019

A beautifully aged wine with a very toasty toffee like bouquet showing lovely citrus purity underneath and a delicious flavour profile with great length of acidity.

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Cape Margaret Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Nose is a complexity of cassis and herbs with some rustic characters. Beautifully velvety smooth in the mouth with inky fruit flavour profile and a high level of acid.

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Talisman Barrique Fume Ferguson Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Flinty peppery nose with a citrussy undertone. Nicely lifted sweet fruit palate showing freshness and complexity.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: May 1, 2019

A fine bead with pure citrus aromas, subtle toasty complexity and nice line of citrus flavours on the creamy palate.

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Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Sparkling NV

Posted: May 1, 2019

A floral bubblegum-like nose with slight tropical notes and crisp green apple/citrus flavours.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Shiraz 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

A load of creamy cedary oak on the nose with sweet raspberries underneath. Lovely soft rounded feel to the flavoursome palate.

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Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Shiraz Tempranillo Malbec 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Spicy plum aromas with raspberry liqueur-like nuances. Super interesting red fruit palate that has a savoury edge, some greenness and loads of supple tannins.

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Saracen Estates Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: May 1, 2019

A complex cabernet with excellent concentration of some lovely sweet cassis fruit, hints of licorice, spicy/perfumed nuances, fine tannins and cedary oak.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

A fresh lift of spicy oak aromas and a long well balanced savoury palate laced with attractive sweet plum flavours. “Delicious!”

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Saracen Estates Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

A powerful oak driven nose with a core of cassis fruit sitting underneath and intense mouthcoating black fruit flavours supported by the grainy tannins.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Very pure blackcurrant aromas layered with sweet and spicy oak elements. Generous fruit sweetness on the palate with richness of spices and good use of some classy oak.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

A savoury/earthy old school style showing a rustic profile, fresh acidity and nice tannins.

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Heydon Estate The Willow Margaret River Wilyabrup Chardonnay 2015

Posted: May 1, 2019

An attractive complexity of nougat, almond and citrus aromas with lovely length and generosity of nutty creamy flavours layered with some classic chardonnay fruit. 3-5

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Heydon Estate WG Grace Margaret River Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: May 1, 2019

Old school style of cabernet with a savoury profile backed by lovely ripe tannins.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Chardonnay 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Creamy peachy bouquet with subtle toastiness and flinty notes. Rich flavour profile layered with nougat like malo characters. A classic.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Chardonnay 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

A seriously classy wine with oak dominating the spicy rock melon nose and lovely buttery characters on the palate full of fruity flavours.

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Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Intense aromatic lift to the spicy plum nose with generous dark plum flavours, nice backbone of tannins and a lingering finish.

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Swings & Roundabouts Novus Margaret River Malbec 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

A classic and uncomplicated example of the variety with its vibrant juicy blue fruit aromas and lovely youthful juicy palate.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Rosé 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Pretty rose-like aromatics with an attractive sweet/sour flavour profile.

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Saracen Estates Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Crunchy green bouquet with a citrussy lift and lovely purity and intensity of varietal fruit on the palate. Great acidity.

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Swings & Roundabouts Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

A good example of the blend with warm ripe tropical nose and good varietal flavour intensity.

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Oakover White Label Classic White Western Australia White Blend 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

A clean fresh citrus/pear bouquet with an elegant, nicely textured, palate. Good flavour length.

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Oakover Nicholas Western Australia Shiraz 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

A big bold and jammy Amarone-like style of shiraz with loads of oak.

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Oakover White Label Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

A well made wine. Great balance of citrus fruit, tropical notes, acid and subtle phenolics.

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Oakover White Label Western Australia Shiraz 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Confectionery fruit fragrances with more of those sweet fruit characters echoed on the palate.

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Oranje Tractor Wine Great Southern Riesling 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

A pretty nose with subtle lemon zest aromas. Soft in the mouth with gentle floral fruit flavours and good line of acid. 5+

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Flowstone Queen of the Earth Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: May 1, 2019

Minty blackcurrant interest on the oak dominated nose and a savoury profile to the palate with good fruit sweetness textured tannins and a long lingering finish.

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Flowstone Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Touriga 2014

Posted: May 1, 2019

Floral brambly bouquet and lovely juicy palate with red berry/chocolaty flavours.

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Flowstone Margaret River Gewurztraminer 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

A classic nose with great tropical aromas and a burst of melon. Warm and tropical in the mouth. Good food wine.

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Flowstone Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

Posted: May 1, 2019

The nose is both savoury and spicy with a fruity lift and sweet oak adds complexity to the savoury fruit palate. 3-5

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Flowstone Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Nice developed toasty/confectionery nose with some awesome powerful varietal fruit flavours with slight autolysis on the finish.

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Paul Conti Wines Western Australia Nero D’Avola 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Savoury and spicy on the nose with a youthful sweet fruit palate and vibrant racy line of acid. Just needs more time.

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Paul Conti Wines Tuart Block Western Australia Chenin Blanc 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Very pleasant wine with a balance of pear, talc and floral characters. Great acidity. Will age well. 5+

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Sandalford 1840 Range Swan Valley Cabernet Merlot 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

An elegant style with caramel/toffee apple nose and sweet complexity to the palate.

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Sandalford 1840 Range Swan Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Lifted floral/perfumed fruit fragrances and nice fruit sweetness on the chewy palate.

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Sandalford Margaret River Range Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Dark cassis fruit fragrances with hints of plums and succulent blackcurrant flavours with grainy tannins.

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Sandalford Margaret River Range Margaret River Shiraz 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Lifted cedary oak aromas with hints of Asian spices. Palate has fruit weight, mouthcoating tannins and nice acid.

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Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: May 1, 2019

Lovely purity of varietal fruit here with an earthy rustic nuance and fine lingering tannins.

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Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Nose shows hints of blackcurrants with an intense eucalypt lift and lovely minty freshness to the uncomplicated red fruit palate.

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Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Shiraz 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

A very solid wine with a nose that shows a lifted complexity of dark plums, cherry liqueur and spices. Excellent depth and intensity of shiraz fruit flavours with some lovely tannins.

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Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Slight flinty nose opens up to layers of stonefruits and almonds with a classic chardonnay palate. 3-5

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Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Nose is very fresh and very tropical with hints of green peas and lovely pungent flavour intensity.

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The Alchemist’s Twin Cellars Margaret River Shiraz 2013

Posted: May 1, 2019

Still showing plenty of freshness for a six-year-old with good bottle age characters developing.

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The Alchemist’s Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

Tropical bouquet with a line of zesty citrus underneath. Lovely flavour intensity and high level of acidity giving excellent freshness.

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The Alchemist’s Elixir Margaret River Chardonnay 2014

Posted: May 1, 2019

Toasty nose with a light citrus lift. Palate still quite a tight with classic chardonnay flavours.

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Iron Cloud Rock of Solitude Single Vineyard Purple Patch Ferguson Valley G.S.M. 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Spicy blue fruit nose with a jammy element and a lolly sweet palate with leathery aged notes.

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Talisman Arida Geographe Cabernet Rosé 2018

Posted: May 1, 2019

An attractive floral nose and generous sweet fruit palate with a slightly drying finish.

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Talisman Geographe Merlot 2016

Posted: May 1, 2019

Perfumed mulberry bouquet with a rustic note. Palate is rich with savoury interest and has a grippy tannin backbone.

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Talisman Gabrielle Geographe Chardonnay 2015

Posted: May 1, 2019

Smells toasty and buttery with hints of popcorn. Very good citrus/toasted almond flavour intensity with excellent acidity. 5+

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Talisman Aged Release Geographe Zinfandel 2010

Posted: May 1, 2019

Rich prune/plum-like aromas with some earthiness and a very savoury palate with nice fruit behind. Drying finish.

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