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Matriarch & Rogue Alice Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Interesting wine with powerful sweet fruit aromas and a vibrant and nicely layered palate with well integrated tannins.

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Matriarch & Rogue Mary Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

A pretty perfumed style – soft and simple with spicy sweet raspberry fragrances and flavours and herbal elements on the palate.

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Matriarch & Rogue Pat Clare Valley Sangiovese 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Nose has a nice varietal lift of black cherries with herbal notes. More cherries on the firm tannic palate. A good approachable quaffer.

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Matriarch & Rogue Maurie Clare Valley Vermentino 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Pretty candy stick aromas and some very nice creaminess in the mouth with melon rind and tropical fruit flavour complexity.

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Kirrihill Vineyard Selection Series Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Rich ripe mulberry aromas and a lovely powerful tannic palate.

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Kirrihill Vineyard Selection Series Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

A well made wine with lovely depth of sweet blackberry fruits, good spiciness, fine oak usage and warming alcohol.

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Kirrihill EB’s The Settler Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A simple wine with slightly smoky green fruit, a touch of herbaceousness and a drying finish.

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Artwine Madame V Single Vineyard Clare Valley Viognier 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Smoky meaty aromas and delicate nectarine nuances on the simple, slightly sweet, palate.

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Artwine The Kelly Surrender Single Vineyard Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: July 4, 2018

Ripe jammy nose and sweet mulberry flavours developing nicely with well integrated tannins.

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Artwine The Grace Single Vineyard Clare Valley Graciano 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Smoky dark blueberry aromas with seamless characters echoed on the palate. Good line of acid and a long tannic finish.

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Artwine Leave Your Hat On Single Vineyard Clare Valley Montepulciano 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

A well put together wine with a rich combination of ripe chocolate and dark cherries and a good tannic grip with nice savoury elements.

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Pioneer Road Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A spicy floral nose with a zesty fresh lemon lift and an intense lemon palate with honeyed notes and crisp mineral line with a lovely long lingering acid finish.

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Angas King Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: July 4, 2018

A lifted style with great persistence and integration of vibrant stonefruits with dark spicy oak characters.

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Angas King Clare Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: July 4, 2018

A big generous hit of oak, rich fruit and Christmas cake spices on the nose leading to a powerful palate that’s ageing nicely.

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Rhynie Road Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: July 4, 2018

A big rich old fashioned chocolaty style of shiraz that is ageing beautifully.

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Clare Wine Co. Watervale Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Very light fresh tropical nose and an elegant, dry palate with a touch of astringency.

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Clare Wine Co. Polish Hill Shiraz 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Nose is a seamless integration of mocha fruit and oak. Beautiful palate – soft and rich with mulberry and blackberry fruit balanced with oak and underscored by tannins.

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Eldredge Vineyards Reserve Clare Valley Malbec 2014

Posted: July 4, 2018

A mature and complex wine with powerful sweet fruit laced with tarry oak. Soft in the mouth it has structure and complexity.

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Eldredge Vineyards Blue Chip Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: July 4, 2018

Aromas of sweet fruit and oak with intense plum/cigar box flavours and perfumed notes.

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Eldredge Vineyards Kitty Clare Valley Sangiovese Rosé 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A very good, dolly pink, rose with estery fresh aromas and a very appealing strawberry and cream-like palate.

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Eldredge Vineyards Clare Valley Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Pleasant “lemonade” bouquet with some spiciness and pretty floral lift which is echoed on the palate.

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Ryder Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A lovely riesling with ripe citrus fruit characters, a hint of toastiness and excellent palate structure. A crowd pleaser.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: July 4, 2018

Quite a porty nose and a warm “comfortable” palate rich with ripe sweet fruit and chocolaty/cedary oak.

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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Aromas of cherries and dark chocolate with a powerful ripe palate with firm tannins and vibrant flavours. Astringent end. 5+

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Reillys Rockridge Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A pristine nose of perfumed lemon/citrus aromas. Beautiful palate – light and elegant with lingering citrus flavours, some minerality and a zippy end.

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Reillys Barking Mad Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A classic Clare riesling with some excellent green hues, a nice spicy floral bouquet and beautifully perfumed citrussy palate.

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Reillys Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: July 4, 2018

Seamless fruit fragrances and a vibrant and stylish palate with soft sweet mulberry flavours and some drying oak.

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Reillys Museum Release Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2008

Posted: July 4, 2018

A beautifully aged golden hued wine with an interesting mix of toasty buttery age and crisp citrus fruit characters. Very dry style – a great dinner wine.

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Excellent delicate green hues, lovely fresh perfumed bouquet and elegant floral palate that is well balanced and has plenty of length.

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Reillys Dry Land Old Bush Vine Clare Valley Grenache 2014

Posted: July 4, 2018

A big wine with very ripe aromas and a big jammy palate with powerful tannins.

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Claymore Wines Robbie Fowler Signature Series Clare Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: July 4, 2018

Super “grippy” wine with developing ripe fruit and lovely sweet vanillin oak characters.

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Claymore Wines Dark Side Of The Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Intense purple/crimson hues here with gorgeous rich varietal fruit, hints of eucalypt and lovely fresh oak. Beautifully soft in the mouth with a firm oaky finish.

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Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Perfumed red fruit fragrances with similar characters on the drying palate. Good acidity.

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Claymore Wines You’ll Never Walk Alone Clare Valley Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Lovely red/purple hues with a “Cherry Ripe”-like nose and excellent balance of vibrant spicy red fruit flavours with a warm finish.

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Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Some lovely clean, elegant and zesty lemon aromas. Crisp and youthful in the mouth with light lime flavours and gentle acidity.

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Claymore Wines Superstition Reserve Clare Valley Watervale Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Delicate fresh lemon aromas and very crisp lime flavours on the mouth-watering palate. Needs more time to settle down.

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Taylors Special Release Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Excellent deep crimson wine bordering on black. Vibrant aromas of mulberry fruit and charry oak. Silky soft in the mouth with a lovely balance of oak and fruit flavours.

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Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: July 4, 2018

Aromas of chocolate mint and sweet oak lift out the glass. Lovely palate shows good structure and depth. Elegant!

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Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

Simple sweet blueberry fruit nicely balanced by some older oak and drying tannins.

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Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A classic Clare riesling with a very perfumed bouquet and great lemony flavours.

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Taylors Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A big ripe fruit driven nose that has a spicy lift and there is genuine varietal intensity to the palate with some early development evolving.

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Paulett Wines Andreas Polish Hill River Clare Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: July 4, 2018

A black/red wine with a seamless integration of mulberry-like varietal fruit and nice nutty oak. Developing attractive complexity.

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Paulett Wines Alison Clare Valley Botrytis Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Obvious dried apricot-like botrytis aromas and lovely luscious lime marmalade-like flavours with good balance between sweetness and acid.

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Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Polish Hill River Clare Valley Shiraz 2015

Posted: July 4, 2018

A huge nose showing great oak complexity. Lovely fresh red fruit palate with good tannin integration and tight acid.

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Paulett Wines Watervale Watervale Clare Valley Grenache Rosé 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A pleasant quaffer – simple but nice with a pretty berry lift and dry fruit flavours.

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Paulett Wines Watervale Watervale Clare Valley Semillon 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

A beautiful nose – ripe, toasty and fruity with hints of orange blossoms. Great depth and persistence of some lovely lemon curd and mandarin-like flavours.

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Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Polish Hill River Clare Valley Aged Riesling 2011

Posted: July 4, 2018

Nicely aged riesling with green lemon-like fruit layered with toasty complexity.

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Paulett Wines Polish Hill River Polish Hill River Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: July 4, 2018

Lovely aromas; all spices and flowers. Fresh and zippy in the mouth with excellent varietal flavours of limes and lemons with hints of orange peel and fennel.

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Paulett Wines Helmsford Watervale Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

A lively, crimson, food wine. Nice richness of black fruits and oak starting to develop nicely.

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Paulett Wines Helmsford Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: July 4, 2018

A bright alert style of riesling that is a touch smoky on the nose and has very crisp fruit flavours with a sweet mid-palate and starting to develop some lovely complexity.

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