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Rusty Bike The Dragster Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A luscious juicy shiraz. Lovely nose of cherries, blueberries and chocolate with a big rich toasty oak palate but there is plenty of fruit to match it.

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Claymore Wines London Calling Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Cassis bouquet with a violet lift and lovely perfumed fruit flavours with green notes and linear tannins.

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Claymore Wines Black Magic Woman Reserve Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

“Lovely everything!” declared one judge. Complex aromas of black fruits, chocolate and spices with rich cabernet flavours, powerful tannins and a toasty finish.

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Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Earthy aromas of coffee beans and blackcurrants with lilac nuances. The chocolaty palate has great texture and weight with good balance of oak and tannins.

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Claymore Wines Dark Side Of The Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Still a baby. Lovely plum pudding of a nose and nicely balanced palate. “Be perfect in time.”

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Claymore Wines Whole Lotta Love Clare Valley Rosé 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Very pretty, lifted cherry and rhubarb-like bouquet and lovely creaminess to the bright red fruit palate.

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Sevenhill Inigo Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A firm tannic style with chocolate and plums on the nose and creating layers of rich varietal fruit flavours.

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Sevenhill Inigo Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Slaty mineral style with a nice line of lemon varietal fruit characters and good acidity.

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Rhynie Road Clare Valley Riesling 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Toasty honeyed aromas and good development evolving on the palate.

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Rhynie Road Clare Valley Chardonnay 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Toasty buttery bouquet and fresh nutty nectarine flavours. “Yummo – a lovely drink

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The Crafty Punter Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Very floral fragrances with lime notes and concentrated fruit sweetness on the palate.

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The Crafty Punter Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Very fruit driven, simple and clean varietal – all plums, cassis and violets.

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Jim Barry ‘Barry & Sons’ Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Still surprisingly youthful with nice fruit, attractive spiciness and good tannin/acid balance.

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Reillys RCV ‘Stoneflower’ Clare Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

A classy deep crimson wine – very Bordeaux-like with perfect ripeness.

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Cuvée Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

A vibrant and “playful” sparkling with good concentration of floral fruit and citrus elements.

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Floral fragrances with a slaty note and lovely tight minerally lime flavours.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

“Clare cabernet at its best,” said one judge. Great depth of flavour with excellent tannin and acid balance.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Drinking perfectly. Lovely ripe fruit cake-like aromas and flavours, a menthol lift and a nice tannic grip.

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2010

Posted: November 30, 2021

A golden wine with lovely fragrant aged toasty honeyed aromas and a rich, slightly buttery, palate with great acid line.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

Great sweet varietal fruit characters with a hint of mint, chocolaty oak and complex tannin structure.

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Reillys Stolen Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

A dark brooding bouquet and a big mouthful of ripe varietal fruit flavours with drying tannins

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

Starting to develop lovely toasty characters that blend nicely with the slaty lemon fruit.

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Reillys RCV ‘The Dancer’ Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

Seamlessly integrated wine with beautiful complexity of dark brooding chocolaty fruit and angular tannins.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Dark brooding complexity to the nose and a rich, powerful and nicely layered palate with strong tannins.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Mataro 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

An inky red wine dominated by oak but with some lovely rich spicy fruit pushing through and tannins in balance.

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Reillys Old Bush Vine Clare Valley Grenache 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

Aged aromas with slight Balsamic characters and a rich and brooding aged palate. “Very serious wine.”

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A toasty nose with honeyed marmalade notes and a “perfect” citrus/lemon palate that has elegance, length and persistence. “Absolutely lovely!” declared one judge.

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

“A solid, down to earth, wine,” commented one judge. It is all plums, spices and violets.

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Reillys Barking Mad Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Tropical fruit aromas with slaty minerally notes and fruit sweetness on the nicely balanced palate. $

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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Grenache Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lovely lively blend – lots of sweet herbal plum fruit, chocolate nuances and soft tannins.

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Reillys Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

Good aged chocolaty style with hints of cigar box and a slight minty finish

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Freya and Jules Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

A great wine that is, “Knocking on the door for gold,” according to one judge. Powerful citrus length and concentration.

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St Amand Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

An elegant shy and “serious” riesling still coming together with minerally lime aromas and a good, slightly dry, citrus driven palate and balancing acidity.

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Velvet & Willow Clare Valley Grenache 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A dense rich tannic wine with many years of life in it. Smells of cherries and plums with succulent cherry flavours on the bright balanced vibrant palate.

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Velvet & Willow Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Ageing nicely and showing dark olive and raisin characters with lifted herbal notes adding complexity.

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Velvet & Willow Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Smells of blueberry pie and has a nicely rounded palate with spicy fruit complexity.

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Velvet & Willow Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Nice mix of Kaffir lime and melon-like aromas with slightly estery sweet varietal fruit flavours and superb minerality. A fine boned style.

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Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Grenache Mataro 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

A pot pouri of a nose and velvety tannins gracefully carrying the chocolaty fruit.

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Stone Bridge Wines Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

A very pretty “fine boned” wine with lovely violet and plum fragrances and cassis notes. Soft and flavoursome in the mouth with silky smooth tannins.

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Calcannia Clare Valley Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Uncomplicated style with spicy floral aromas, long lingering fruit flavours, lots of acid and good tannins.

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Antiquarian Clare Valley Pinot Noir Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A great wine with peppery plum aromas and velvety soft in the mouth with oak derived flavours.

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Antiquarian Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Chocolate and black fruit fragrances lift off the nose with a slight leathery edge to it. A big, juicy and complex palate brimming over with varietal fruit.

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Knappstein Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Blueberry nose with a menthol-like lift and a delicate, slightly green, spicy varietal fruit palate.

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Knappstein Clare Valley Riesling 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Bright and refreshing with a shy lime bouquet and straightforward zippy acid palate.

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Knappstein Enterprise Vineyard Clare Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

A succulent juicy style with a nose of lime jubes and fruit tingles! Great texture and length to the palate with slightly savoury citrus driven flavours. Has years ahead of it.

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Knappstein Ackland Vineyard Watervale Riesling 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Still quite restrained with good floral lift to the citrus nose. Lean and lively in the mouth with great length of spicy brown lime-like flavours and nice line of acid.

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Artwine The Good Life Single Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

A pretty wine – very well balanced with lifted chocolaty cassis aromas and a fresh varietal fruit palate.

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Artwine Pack Leader Single Vineyard Clare Valley Cabernet Franc 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Quite European in style with a touch of brambly green on the nose and delicate fruit flavours and plenty of acid.

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Artwine Temptress Single Vineyard Clare Valley Rosé 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Aromas of roses, strawberries and musk with confectionery sweet and spicy flavours and good acidity.

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Artwine Grumpy Old Man Single Vineyard Clare Valley Grenache 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Delicate stalky aromas with hints of cherries and rose petals and great depth and complexity of bright fruit flavours with nicely balancing tannins.

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