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Patrick of Coonawarra Joanna Wrattonbully Shiraz 2017

Posted: September 3, 2022

A well-rounded shiraz dense with dark fruit, charry oak and has a drying finish.

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Brand’s Laira Of Coonawarra One Seven One Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: September 3, 2022

Tight, lively and quite delicate style with lovely lifted dark fruit characters perfectly balanced by the oak and tannins.

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Brand’s Laira Of Coonawarra Old Station Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Floral and fruity fragrances with some pleasant fruit sweetness on the palate.

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Brand’s Laira Of Coonawarra Old Station Coonawarra Riesling 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Lovely floral/citrus varietal notes to the nose and a punchy lime-juice driven palate with great acid zing, nice touch of sweetness and good line of phenolics adding interest.

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Brand’s Laira Of Coonawarra 1968 Vines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Slight minty dark fruit bouquet with cedary elements. The big bold palate fills the mouth with intense dark fruit flavours and has nicely building tannins with a long lingering finish.

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Wild Game Wine The Duchess Mount Gambier Riesling 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Muscat/citrus bouquet, smooth and fresh in the mouth with upfront sweetness and savoury notes.

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Thompson Steer Cellar Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: September 3, 2022

Big, rich and bold Christmas cake of a cabernet with toasty characters and nicely softening tannins.

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Thompson Steer Coonawarra Shiraz 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Rich opulent style with some floral notes to the varietal fruit and tarry oak elements.

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Thompson Steer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A lovely vibrant classic Coonawarra cabernet, dark crimson in colour with purple hues and with brooding rich fruit characters, plenty of oak and nice level of tannins.

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Schoolhouse Headmaster Coonawarra Shiraz 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Another very good example of a well-structured Coonawarra shiraz with a rich density of blackcurrant-like fruit and nice spiciness.

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Shiraz 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

A wine with an intensity of sweet blackberry fruit characters layered with Bonox-like elements showing a spicy lift and balanced by the chocolaty oak.

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Schoolhouse Single Vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Aromas of cranberries and red licorice with intense sweet red fruit flavours.

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Stonehaven Stepping Stone Limestone Coast Shiraz 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A lighter, pretty and elegant style of wine full of floral lifted sweet red fruits with darker fruit undertones and hints of licorice supported by attractive velvety tannins.

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Stonehaven Stepping Stone Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Simple style with cranberry and blackberry aromas and flavours, good acidity and tannic finish.

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Stonehaven Stepping Stone Limestone Coast Riesling 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Lemon/lime fruit characters, a hint of age and nice phenolics adding complexity.

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Stonehaven Stepping Stone Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Fresh bright citrus notes to the nose and a complex, silky smooth palate with citrus fruit, crisp acid and a phenolic finish.

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Reschke Vitulus Cellar Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: September 3, 2022

Dried fruit elements evident on the nose and echoed on the palate. Good tannin/acid support.

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Reschke Vitulus Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Fresh black fruit characters here with sweet spicy notes and dark chocolaty elements. Tannins add length and structure.

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Reschke Vitulus Coonawarra Shiraz 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Great upfront dark varietal fruit characters with a spicy/nutmeg lift to the nose and has mouth-coating flavours without being cloying and shows good overall balance.

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Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Super varietal – it is all grassy, passionfruit and peas and wrapped in a nice tight line of acid.

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Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A lightweight style with a lifted bouquet of white peaches and a tight, linear and flavoursome palate.

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Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Merlot 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Inviting dark fruit bouquet and very savoury deep dark black fruit flavours with grippy tannins and a lingering finish.

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Reschke Bull Trader Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Sweet dark fruit fragrances with more leafy fruit flavours on the grippy tannic palate.

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Reschke R-Series Limestone Coast Pinot Noir 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A sweetness of raspberry and cherries on the nose. Nice balance between fruit and savoury characters.

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Reschke R-Series Limestone Coast Merlot 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Dark fruited nose with gamey notes and pretty black fruit palate with grippy tannins.

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Reschke R-Series Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A pretty wine with brooding chocolaty/minty aromas and flavours, grippy tannins and a long finish.

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Yalumba Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Lightweight uncomplicated style showing nice dark varietal fruit with leafy minty notes.

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Yalumba The Cigar Coonawarrra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: September 3, 2022

“The complete package,” thought one judge. Lively, leafy mulberry aromas and dense rich mulberry flavours. Good acid and grippy tannins. Offers easy drinking.

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Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: September 3, 2022

A great example of cabernet! Beautifully aged, smooth and seamlessly integrated wine. Lovely varietal characters of herbal blue fruits with attractive velvety tannins.

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Smith & Hooper Wrattonbully Pinot Grigio 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A mouth-watering dried pear style of grigio layered with some sharp acidity.

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Smith & Hooper Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Leafy minty bouquet and good concentration of dark blue fruit flavours on a powerful palate with a good tannic grip.

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Smith & Hooper Wrattonbully Merlot 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Nice and serious style in the mulberry fruit spectrum with a good acid tannin combination dominating.

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RedHeads Wine Harmonie Rox Coonawarra Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Peach-like fruit characters with a hint of development and good length of acid.

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Herbert Vineyard Mount Gambier Rosé 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Salmon/bronze wine with delicate aromas and flavoursome complexity to the palate.

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Majella Wines Coonawarra Merlot 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Spicy Christmas cake of a nose and palate with minty notes and good acid/tannin balance.

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The Musician by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Blend 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Fresh red berry nose with leafy notes and an elegant and pretty red fruit palate with cabernet obvious.

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The Malleea by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Blend 2016

Posted: September 3, 2022

Nice red fruit richness here with some secondary characters, eucalypt notes and good acid line.

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The Composer by Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Beautifully structured bright purple wine with vibrant leafy cassis varietal characters, good tannin build-up and refreshing acid line. Will enjoy a long life!

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Majella Wines GPL68 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: September 3, 2022

Well-made old school style, still holding up well for a 7-year-old. Leafy notes dominate the red fruit.

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Majella Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Peppery and spicy blackcurrant fruit fragrances with fresh mulberry-like fruit flavours, plenty of acid and good tannins.

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Brand & Sons Coonawarra Bandits Coonawarra Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

Floral fragrances with flinty nuances and zingy lemon palate with creamy oak.

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Brand & Sons Coonawarra Bandits Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A bold red hued wine with ripe dark fruit fragrances and big bodied ripe fruit palate with a grainy tannin backbone.

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Eight at the Gate Family Selection Wrattonbully Chardonnay 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

A delicate complexity of stonefruit, some oak, some malo and some residual sweetness with good acid balance.

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Eight at the Gate Family Selection Wrattonbully Shiraz 2019

Posted: September 3, 2022

Super smooth velvety red fruited wine with spicy oak and a slight acid finish.

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Eight at the Gate Single Vineyard Wrattonbully Chardonnay 2021

Posted: September 3, 2022

A fragrant mix of citrus and stonefruit aromas with a long creamy palate with sweet fruit complexity and good phenolic grip.

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Zema Estate Family Selection Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: September 3, 2022

Subtle red fruit nose and a palate that is silky smooth in the mouth with good flavour power and tight vibrant acidity.

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Zema Estate Family Selection Coonawarra Shiraz 2016

Posted: September 3, 2022

A well-aged dark brooding and licoricey wine supported by a charry oak background, soft tannins and still has good acidity.

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Zema Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: September 3, 2022

Dark, brooding and dense style of cabernet with an abundance of sweet plum fruit, great oak in support, good tannins and great acid backbone with a long and warming finish.

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Zema Estate Cluny Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2018

Posted: September 3, 2022

Rich dark berry bouquet with savoury nuances. The palate is a touch lean with some secondary complexity developing, dusty tannins and a strong finish.

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Berrigan Wines Mount Benson Merlot 2020

Posted: September 3, 2022

Nose has a lift of red fruits with nicely textured blue/black fruit palate. Some development evident.

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