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CW Wines Peeping Tom Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

“Timeless” blackberry and cedar aromatics. The palate is pretty and elegant and full of sweet licorice and blackberry fruit flavours with super fine tannins. “More-ish!”

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CW Wines Peeping Tom Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Fragrant nose – hints of incense with a dash of nutmeg and the oak tending to dominate the spicy red fruit flavours.

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CW Wines Quarry Limited Release Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Smells of plums and mulberries with a red fruit palate layered with spices and pepper. Very youthful!

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CW Wines Lustre Collection Coonawarra Cabernet 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Chocolaty blackberry bouquet and good flavour depth on the rich full-bodied palate.

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CW Wines The Inventor Limestone Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Distinct pungent asparagus aromas and a flavoursome palate with a savoury element and crisp acid.

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CW Wines Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Developing savoury/soy sauce-like characters on the nose and a bold brooding palate.

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CW Wines Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A good wine, a touch developed with a peppery blackberry bouquet and great length and intensity of dark berry flavours with tannins adding complexity.

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Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Chardonnay 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Very cool climate style of chardonnay – excellent example with delicacy and persistence of pretty floral/citrus aromas and flavours.

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Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Riesling 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty green hues, honeyed lime and lemon nose and a delicate palate with juicy lime driven flavours with a floral edge and tight acidity.

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Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Vibrant grassy bouquet with subtle tropical notes and delicate tropical flavours. “A lovely example.”

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Olivia Coonawarra Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

A vibrant and youthful wine, rich with dark brooding fruits and smooth fine tannins.

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Olivia Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Slightly restrained chocolaty nose with nice soft sweet fruit flavours and grippy tannins.

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Leconfield Reserve Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Crimson wine with purple hues and an aromatic spicy oak bouquet with what one judge described as “Oh so pretty,” lifted red fruit flavours and great length of powdery tannins.

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The Coonawarrior Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Bright and youthful with lifted cherry and berry fragrances and dark fruit flavours layered with licorice characters with excellent fine silky tannins. A lovely example.

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Syn Coonawarra Sparkling Rosé NV

Posted: December 2, 2021

A very refreshing style with a fine bead and a pretty strawberry bouquet with a hint of Turkish Delight. The palate is creamy and fruity with toasty notes and crisp acid.

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Brand & Sons Night Owls Coonawarra Shiraz Malbec 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle fragrances of blackberries and good length of rich ripe varietal fruit flavours with some spiciness and a dash of pepper with a good tannic grip.

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Brand & Sons Fire & Ice Coonawarra Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark cherries and spices lift off the nose. The palate is juicy and vibrant and brimming over with lovely, sweet varietal fruit flavours. “Very quaffable.”

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Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A classic nose of cassis and violets with a toasty note developing. Soft in the mouth with bramble fruit flavours seamlessly integrated with the oak.

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Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Chardonnay 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Fruit driven style with pretty floral notes, some good tannins and a high level of acid.

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Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz Cabernet 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A meaty nose with hints of licorice and a big rich fruit cake of a palate with nice savoury tannins.

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Jip Jip Rocks Padthaway Shiraz 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Just starting to show slight development with some good dark savoury fruit and a nice peppery element.

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Morambro Creek Padthaway Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Maturing blackberry bouquet with meaty notes and great length of juicy raspberry and cherry flavours.

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Norfolk Rise Mount Benson Pinot Grigio 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Some musky fruit elements on the nose and crunchy lemon flavours.

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Norfolk Rise Mount Benson Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Rhone-like in style with its ripe savoury aromas, pretty dark fruit flavours and slightly grippy tannins.

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Pepper Tree 8R Wrattonbully Merlot 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Blackberry bouquet with a eucalypt edge and refreshing brambly fruit flavours. Just needs a little more time to settle.

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Pepper Tree Block 21A Single Vineyard Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A full-bodied style with a minty blackberry nose showing a hint of development and classic blackberry cabernet flavours.

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Pepper Tree The Gravels Single Vineyard Wrattonbully Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Peppery plum nose with a dash of oak and flavours in the spicy licorice spectrum. Very long finish. Time to drink!

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Pepper Tree The Pebbles Limited Release Wrattonbully Shiraz Viognier 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Cool minty bouquet and a very tight and restrained palate with the brambly fruit showing an attractive minty influence.

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Pepper Tree Classics Limited Release Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Very well-made wine from a difficult vintage. Minty cool climate cassis nose and super fresh black fruit palate.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Posted: November 30, 2021

From a great vintage and showing its age! Smells of treacle and cigar boxes with spicy raisined flavour intensity. At its peak!

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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

A lighter style cabernet with juicy red and blue fruits and lots of, slightly grippy, tannins with a long lingering finish.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Aged Riesling Coonawarra Riesling 2014

Posted: November 30, 2021

A bright golden wine with a lovely, aged lime and lemon butter nose. Beautifully mature and complex palate but is still showing a bright youthful citrus drive.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: November 30, 2021

A fragrant oak driven nose with long lingering blackberry and oak flavours.

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Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: November 30, 2021

Nose is slightly developed but still a little shy with a solid palate holding up well for an eight-year old. Very approachable.

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Brand’s Laira One Seven One Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

A lovely lift of cedar and cassis on the nose and a tight, linear and yet generous palate with lovely depth and seamless layers of fruit and oak.

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Brand’s Laira 1968 Vines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lovely depth of bright crimson hues with cassis fruit, spices and nice oak aromas on the nose. Very attractive palate with soft elegant fruit, fine tannins and cedary oak.

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Brand’s Laira Blockers Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

Still youthful with aromas of cherries and cassis fruit and a nicely textured palate with well integrated fruit/oak flavours.

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Brand’s Laira Blockers Coonawarra Shiraz 2015

Posted: November 30, 2021

A nicely matured shiraz with a savoury edge, cola notes and ripe, slightly drying, tannins.

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Brand’s Laira Blockers Coonawarra Chardonnay 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lovely peach-like aromatics with some complexity from the oak. A delightful palate that is fresh, tropical and complex with a creamy mouthfeel and good acid balance.

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Brand’s Laira Old Station Coonawarra Riesling 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Slight toastiness to the citrus nose and slightly sweeter palate showing appealing floral citrus flavours.

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Zema Estate Family Selection Coonawarra Shiraz 2015

Posted: November 30, 2021

Oak dominates the dark fruit characters and is underscored by fine tannins. Has elegance.

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Zema Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: November 30, 2021

Licorice-like maturity on the nose and great length of vibrant cassis/anise flavours on the juicy palate. Good drinking now.

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Majella Coonawarra Rosé 2020

Posted: November 30, 2021

Smells of strawberries and squeezed limes! Lovely fresh and zesty palate with savoury driven flavours.

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The Musician by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A bright fresh and well-made blend with lovely crimson hues and nice minty lift to the black fruit nose. The palate is, “Vibrant, alive and sings with juicy fruit intensity!”

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Majella Coonawarra Merlot 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

A really lovely, elegant, medium weight merlot with a seductive minty blackberry bouquet and gorgeous blue fruit palate with some cool climate greenness.

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The Malleea by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2015

Posted: November 30, 2021

Nicely aged wine with developed blue fruit aromas showing a meaty element and peppery lift and a lovely creamy, oak driven, palate brimming over with fruit flavours.

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GPL68 by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lovely lifted, complex and mature aromas. Great palate bright with blackberry/cassis fruit and cola notes.

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Majella Coonawarra Riesling 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A savoury bouquet with a quartz-like mineral character. Lovely palate – ripe and flavoursome with Germanic-like complexity developing.

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Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

A very stylish and elegant varietal bouquet. The palate is still fresh and only just starting to show some maturity with excellent oak integration and slightly grippy tannins.

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Majella Coonawarra Shiraz 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Pretty blue fruit bouquet with a lovely lift of lavender. Lots of oak on the smooth palate, nicely integrated with the ripe sweet berry fruit flavours.

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