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Cassegrain White Label Central Ranges Rylstone Verdelho 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Lifted grassy/herbal nose with slightly grippy crisp citrus/apple palate and a tropical finish.

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Matriarch & Rogue Pat Clare Valley Sangiovese 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Earthy nose with a eucalypt lift and a drying palate with oaky plum flavours.

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Matriarch & Rogue By M+R Riverland Saperavi 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Perfumed beetroot bouquet and big tannic palate with tight line of acid. A good wine. 3-5

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Matriarch & Rogue By M+R Riverland Nero D’Avola 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

An inky rich extracted wine with tarry dark fruit aromas and big generous tannic palate that has quite a strong savoury element. 3-5

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Matriarch & Rogue By M+R Riverland Montepulciano 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Deep crimson wine with quite subdued aromatics but has a lovely silky smooth palate with fleshy plum fruit flavours.

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Matriarch & Rogue Maurie Clare Valley Vermentino 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Light citrus bouquet with floral fragrances and nectar notes with a crisp and elegant palate with delicate flavours of lemons and limes.

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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Gris 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Super lifted pungency on the nose and tasting like asparagus with grassy notes.

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Morris Rutherglen Durif 2013

Posted: November 7, 2018

A big full bodied tannic style; loads of dried herb characters, savoury/meaty black fruits and massive tannins on a firm palate. 5+

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Morris Bin No. 80 Blue Imperial Rutherglen Cinsault 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Brooding stewed fruit-like style. Good balance between fruit, bottle age and gentle tannins.

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Tamburlaine On The Grapevine Hunter Valley Verdelho 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Floral confectionery bouquet with leafy notes and very crisp citrus flavoured palate. Drink now!

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Tamburlaine Single Vineyard Orange Cabernet Franc 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A little closed for now but a well made wine with a herbal minty bouquet and vibrant blackcurrant and cherry flavours. Needs time. 5+

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Tamburlaine Reserve Orange Malbec 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Loads of pepper and spice on the red fruit nose with slight herbal greenness. Big and thick in the mouth, rich with fruit flavours supported by fine tannins with a well balanced finish. 3-5

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Chateau Bouissel Le Bouissel Fronton Negrette 2011

Posted: November 7, 2018

A wine with fullness, length and structure and plenty of mocha and red fruit characters. Good tannins. Drink now!

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Collection Plaimont Madiran Tannat Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2012

Posted: November 7, 2018

Big and rich with loads of tannins but well balanced by the perfumed minty berry fruit.

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Chateau Jolys Jurancon Sec Jurancon Gros Manseng Petit Manseng 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Deep golden brown wine with toasty honeyed nose and a rich complexity of nutty flavours. Ageing well. 3-5

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Bike & Barrel House Block Alpine Valleys Schioppettino 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

A restrained elegant bouquet of red fruits, herbs and meaty elements. Juicy in the mouth with rich fruit cake-like flavours and very firm tannins. Great drinkability.

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Bike & Barrel Ridge Top Alpine Valleys Pinotage 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Smells of crushed strawberries with earthy notes and very ripe sweet strawberry flavours with mouthfilling tannins.

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Bike & Barrel House Block Alpine Valleys Refosco 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

A simple but inviting red berry nose and an astringent palate vibrant with fruit and fine acidity with great length of tannins.

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Longview Riserva Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Savoury, earthy aromas with a violet-like lift and a lightweight palate with dense Maraschino cherry fruit flavours and nice earthy tones.

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Longview Fresco Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Light and delicate red fruit bouquet and light refreshing sweet fruit palate with zippy acidity and tightening grip.

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Jules Taylor Marlborough Gruner Veltliner 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A perfumed fruit nose that’s bordering on tropical. Soft in the mouth with a complexity of citrus, celeriac and peppery elements. 5+

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Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Gamay Rosé 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Grassy herbaceous nose with a floral lychee lift and mild sweetness on the vibrant red fruit/herbal palate.

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Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Barbera 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Nose of cherries and berries with some resinous notes and a long well balanced and flavoursome palate offering enjoyable drinking.

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Scarpantoni McLaren Vale Barbera 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

Attractive perfumed fruit driven aromas and a big, rich and complex palate with masses of sweet red berry flavours. Has loads of oak and a high level of acidity.

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Big Easy Radio Cosmic Antennae McLaren Vale Tempranillo Blend 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Minty cherry bouquet with slight sweetness. The rich and appealing palate has masses of red fruit and dried fig-like flavours, juicy acidity and firm tannins. 3-5

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Big Easy Radio Forget Babylon Langhorne Creek Touriga Malbec 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subtle cassis aromas and silky smooth in the mouth with nice level of fruit sweetness. Easy drinking style.

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Big Easy Radio Funtime Fountain McLaren Vale Montepulciano Sangiovese 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Light purple wine with fragrant herbal cherry aromas. Smooth in the mouth. Nice vibrant fruit/savoury tannin combo.

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Big Easy Radio Free Love Rolling On Langhorne Creek Fiano Vermentino 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Citrus and tropical fruit aromas with a herbal edge. Long, slightly austere, palate tasting of citrus and tropical fruits. 3-5

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Rutherglen Estates Shelley’s Block Rutherglen Marsanne Viognier Roussanne 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Sweet floral orange fragrances with a dash of spice. The palate is very complex and textured and full of bright crisp flavours with some good tannin length. 3-5

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Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Durif 2015

Posted: November 7, 2018

A light spicy/peppery deep purple wine that is brimming over with ripe juicy black fruit, has some herbs and firm tannins. 5+

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Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Savagnin 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Lemon curd nose with a green melon lift and a long textured and somewhat savoury palate.

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Rutherglen Estates Rutherglen Arneis 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

A crisp and very flavoursome style with perfumed herbal aromas and quite stalky green flavours. A good food wine. 3-5

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Riverbank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Verdelho 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A crisp and crunchy wine with some fresh sweet citrus/stonefruit varietal complexity with an attractive floral lift.

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Riverbank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Petit Verdot 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A lovely youthful wine with herbal floral fragrances and perfumed oak notes and an intense and textured palate filled with vibrant red fruits and has fine tannin length. 3-5

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Riverbank Estate Rebellious Swan Valley Vermentino 2018

Posted: November 7, 2018

Deliciously aromatic apple-like nose and the palate has a sweet spine and subtle fruit flavours.

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Riverbank Estate Rebellious Swan District Vermentino 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

A “serious” meaty/citrus nose that opens up with some air. Palate has great balance between the vibrancy and the unctuousness with great spicy varietal fruit. 3-5

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Riverbank Estate Rebellious Margaret River Fiano 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subdued pungent aromas; some herbs and citrus. Complex, balanced, spicy palate with a good thread of acidity. 3-5

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Lobethal Road Adelaide Hills Roussanne 2016

Posted: November 7, 2018

Inviting mix of citrus, strawberry and apple-like varietal characters on both nose and palate with light floral elements. 3-5

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Primitivo 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Subtle perfumed fragrances with nice earthy tones and a long palate showing attractive aged dried fruit flavours.

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Sangiovese 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Interesting sage, tar and briary characters on the nose and supple developed palate with enticing tarry/leathery flavours.

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Nero D’Avola 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

A soft developed wine with ageing chocolaty red fruit, plenty of spice and firm tannins.

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Mencia 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

An oak driven wine with jammy sweet berry characters underneath held together by juicy acidity. 3-5

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Graciano 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Interesting lifted spicy jubey and peppery bouquet. Big, balanced, juicy palate with good fruit and solid tannins. Needs food!

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Carmenère 2013

Posted: November 7, 2018

A nose of red florals with berry notes and a simple ripe juicy palate with oodles of fruit flavours.

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Aglianico 2014

Posted: November 7, 2018

Big rich and dense with some fruit still evident, nice bottle development and alcohol sweetness.

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Floral, strawberry and cream integration on the nose and complex lemon sherbet palate. 3-5

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Fiano 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Austere steely fragrances with citrus notes. Palate is a smooth balance between creamy fruit and acid. Good finish.

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Arinto 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Fresh lychee aromas and medium bodied palate with tropical fruit sweetness and chalky tannins.

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Dell’uva Barossa Valley Albarino 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Floral fruit fragrances with honeyed characters. Stylish palate, perfectly dry with crisp crunchy acid. 3-5

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Dell’uva Rosata Amici Barossa Valley Rosata Aglianico 2017

Posted: November 7, 2018

Aromas like orange muscat with floral notes and candied berry flavours with a dash of spice and pepper.

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