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Cooks Lot Allotment 689 Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Peachy pungent nose and a grassy herbaceous palate. Slightly sweet but has the acid to balance.

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Windowrie Pig in the House Certified Organic Cowra Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Nice nettley/tropical fruit nose and a round and creamy palate with ripe tropical flavours and very good firm acid backbone.

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Coppabella Single Vineyard Tumbarumba Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Subtle cut grass bouquet and a well balanced palate with good green capsicum varietal flavour intensity.

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Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Single Vineyard Tumbarumba Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

“This wine is spot on varietally”, said one judge with its powerful aromas of green capsicum and herbs and a zesty fresh palate that fills the mouth with flavour. 1-2

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Robert Oatley Vineyards Pocketwatch Central Ranges Pinot Gris 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

A pleasant wine with simple pear fruit aromas and a fleshy sweet fruit palate. Good flavour intensity and nice lingering nutty finish.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 666 Orange Pinot Gris 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Delicate light pear nose and well balanced palate with subtle tropical like flavours.

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Philip Shaw The Gardener Orange Pinot Gris 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Nice nutty mineral aromas and a very dry and nutty palate with just a hint of honey.

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Robert Oatley Vineyards Wild Oats Mudgee Pinot Grigio 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Green apple bouquet and lovely elegant flavoursome red apple/pear palate.

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Ernest Schuetz Estate St Isabel XIII Mudgee Pinot Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Gris 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Honey floral nose and rich toasty sweet lemon curd like flavours with a clean finish. 1-2

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Robert Oatley Wild Oats Mudgee Shiraz Cabernet 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Nice concentration and intensity of jubey blackberry fruit and licorice aromas and flavours.

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Centennial Vineyards Reserve Single Vineyard Orange Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A nice range of red fruit aromas and flavours with a hint of spicy chocolaty oak and high level of acidity.

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Robert Stein Mudgee since 1976 Mudgee Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Spicy chocolaty oak driven wine but well matched by a good intensity of black fruits.

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Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Dark purple hues, intense jubey blackberry aromas and a long chewy tannic palate with bitter cherry and plum flavours.

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Moppity Vineyards Reserve Hilltops Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Spicy and smoky on the nose leading on to a soft and delicate spicy floral palate that has a very good velvety mouthfeel.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 1010 Orange Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A rich velvety wine brimming over with jubey blackberry fruit and a dash of spice.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 8 Orange Shiraz 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Aromatic, fragrant and floral with a dash of pepper and tasting of sweet berries laced with some spices.

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Vinifera Organic Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Interesting meaty notes to the nose with sweet berry flavours and drying tannins.

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Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Nice concentration of dark red currant aromas with hints of chocolate. Quite a sweet and extracted palate with good level of acidity.

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Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Single Vineyard Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A vibrant berry fruit bouquet and intense ripe leafy fruit flavours layered with earthy minerality and good chewy tannins.

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Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Reserve Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A bouquet of red berries and sweet vanilla with intense berry flavours supported by well handled oak.

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Gartelmann Joey Mudgee Merlot 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Pleasant earthy aromas and a soft red fruit palate with a high level of acidity.

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Robert Oatley Wild Oats Mudgee Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

An earthy nose with slight green peppery notes. Savory palate has plenty of oak with reasonable fruit weight and concentration.

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Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Single Vineyard Hilltops Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Refreshing fresh fruit aromas and ripe varietal flavours with good level of toasty oak characters underneath.

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Gartelmann Mudgee Petit Verdot 2012

Posted: April 4, 2017

More of a fruit driven style with hints of spices, plum sauce and chocolate.

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Ross Hill Isabelle Orange Cabernet Franc Merlot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Peppery chocolaty bouquet with a hint of mint and a soft choc mint palate showing some attractive complexity.

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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Cabernet Franc 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Strong peppermint patty nose with more of the same on the palate. Tannins nicely in check.

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Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Hilltops Tempranillo 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Sour cherry nose with a cola edge and savory flavour profile with silky tannins.

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Manners Hilltops Tempranillo 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A ripe oak driven wine with good fresh juicy varietal fruit interest and a lovely long chocolaty finish.

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Vinifera Organic Mudgee Tempranillo 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Intense and complex wine. Good sour cherry/cola varietal characters, drying tannins, good acidity.

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Centennial vineyards Reserve Single Vineyard Orange Barbera 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Savory smoky characters to the simple fruit nose and bright crisp sweet fruit palate. High acidity.

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Angullong Fossil Hill Orange Barbera 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Plums and cherries on the nose; slight herbaceous edge. Rich crisp blue fruit flavours intensity with soft tannins.

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Madzi d Mudgee Sangiovese NV

Posted: April 4, 2017

Vibrant aromas of ripe strawberry and blueberry fruits with a nicely textured savory palate and some sour cherry flavour intensity.

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Vinifera Organic Mudgee Graciano 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Intense spicy berry/licorice aromas and rich ripe blackberry flavours with toasty oak and fresh acidity.

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Coppabella Single Vineyard Tumbarumba Pinot Noir 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Savory smoky nose with slight pine-like lift and delicate, appealing, cranberry fruit palate.

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Domaine Rogha Crois Canberra District Pinot Noir 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Savory aromas and a velvety smooth mealy palate, a tad warm with nice bright acidity.

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Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Pinot Noir 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Sour cherry and forest floor aromas with good balance between varietal fruit and oak flavours.

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Ross Hill Monocle Orange Pinot Noir 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Simple sour cherry/berry bouquet and good juicy freshness on the palate with its very drying finish.

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Coppabella Orange Pinot Noir 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

“Good pinosity here”, noted one judge. Subtle oaky/herbal/berry nose and a dry and well balanced palate with nice length of earthy forest floor fruit flavours.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 1111 Orange Pinot Noir 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Complex varietal aromas of sour cherries and strawberries with a hint of spice. Slightly green and herbal in the on the toasty palate.

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Madzi 3 Mudgee Rosé NV

Posted: April 4, 2017

Juicy and elegant style of rose with savory strawberry aromas and a delightful floral pot pourri of a palate.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 365 Orange Rosé 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

A well balanced style with a nose that is slightly herbal and floral with intensely focused redcurrant/cherry flavours.

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Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Hilltops Rosé 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Strawberry bouquet and loads of fresh strawberry fruit on the crisp and delicate palate.

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Coppabella Single Vineyard Tumbarumba Pinot Rosé 2015

Posted: April 4, 2017

Light, dry and crisp wine. Pale salmon colour, nicely balanced flavours and crisp acidity.

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Robert Oatley Montrose Stony Creek Mudgee Chardonnay 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A lemon melon bouquet and a well rounded stonefruit and oak palate that is held together nicely by the crisp acid backbone.

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Bunnamagoo Estate 1827 Hand Picked Reserve Central Ranges Chardonnay 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

A pleasant toasty vanilla nose and a nice creamy, nutty palate with crisp and intense mouth filling lemon curd-like citrus flavours.

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Robert Oatley The Pennant Mudgee Chardonnay 2013

Posted: April 4, 2017

Lifted nose with obvious oak and a crisp palate still holding its age well with a toasty, buttery citrus driven flavour profile.

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Angullong Orange Chardonnay 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Powerful creamy nose and a lively zesty fresh palate with racy citrus flavours.

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Philip Shaw No 11 Orange Chardonnay 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

A true buttery toasty oaky style of chardonnay with a rich opulent citrus palate.

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Moppity Vineyards Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Slightly neutral nose with a touch of toastiness and has a well balanced zesty, dry, citrus driven palate underscored by vanilla oak with a lovely long lingering finish.

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Coppabella Sirius Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Delicate citrus fruit bouquet with a hint of new oak and an elegant palate with a nice crisp lemon/citrus fruit profile supported by well handled creamy oak.

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