Argento McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Soft, simple and starting to develop some aged notes. Has subtle cherry/plum fruit, hints of aniseed and a dash of pepper.
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Argento McLaren Vale Cabernet Merlot 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
A soft rich and warming wine – still very young with aromas of blackcurrants, aniseed and violets and layers of minty chocolate and cassis fruit flavours. “Stunning!”
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Argento Langhorne Creek Fiano 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
A full-bodied lemon meringue pie of a wine. Hints of ginger biscuits on the nose and a complex and interesting creamy palate. Offers delicious drinking!
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Jericho Wines McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
A big wine with a spice jar of a nose and a classy, well-balanced palate with juicy fruit, sweet oak and well-integrated tannins and a long grippy finish. Still a baby!
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Clarence Hill Red Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
Smells of ripe plums and spicy peaches and has a long lingering oak driven palate with tight tannin structure.
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Limelight McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
Fresh red fruit aromas mingle with cigar box and leather notes. Generous red fruit palate with silky mouthfeel.
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Old Faithful BT McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
A ruby red, oak bomb of a wine with interesting funky/forest floor characters.
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Blackbilly McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
A pleasant wine with subtle use of coconut-like oak characters and some alcohol warmth.
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Clarence Hill Red Label McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Solid, rich and slightly dusty aromas. Straightforward palate with good use of sweet oak. A nice wine.
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Blackbilly McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Rich sweet style with obvious oak and some complexity coming through. Good body and mouthfeel.
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Blackbilly Old Vine McLaren Vale Grenache 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
A good wine with a pungent nose showing stalky notes and a lively complexity of stalky flavours.
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Clarence Hill Red Label McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
Dark and dusty fruit nose and still has a youthful minty palate with nice cigarbox-like oak.
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Clarence Hill Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
Nose shows a nice lift of fruit with spicy elements adding complexity. Palate has a complex array of red fruits and spices. Old school style.
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James Haselgrove Future’s McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
A well-made shiraz with a subtlety of red fruit aromas and some straight-forward varietal fruit flavours.
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The Bio Project By Shingleback McLaren Vale Tempranillo Blend 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
A lovely wine – soft, uncomplicated and very enjoyable. Loads of floral fruit, lovely oak tannins and some leathery elements adding complexity.
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The Bio Project By Shingleback McLaren Vale Rosé 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Good depth of apple/peach aromas and nice freshness to the apple/watermelon driven palate.
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Rohan Family After Dark McLaren Vale Grenache 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
Funky characters on the nose and some fruit sweetness on the palate.
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Pensilva Estate McLaren Vale Shiraz 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Attractive straightforward style with youthful varietal fruits, some spiciness and lingering tannins.
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Vale Organics McLaren Vale Tempranillo 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
A generous well-made tempranillo with a complexity of minty red fruit, some herbal nuances and lots of tannins. Very quaffable – needs food.
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Vale Organics McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
A lifted lightweight style of shiraz sitting in the spicy/menthol spectrum and offering good mouthfeel.
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Vale Organics McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Lovely aromatic wine of red berries, mulberries and sweet spices with grippy tannins.
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Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
Great colour here with fresh fragrances of red berry fruits with hints of rhubarb. Great palate is ripe and complex with generous soft fruit flavours.
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Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Rosé 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
Fragrances of rose petal with a delicate floral fruit driven palate. Has good drinkability.
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Watkins Pilot Symmetry Langhorne Creek G.S.M. 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Quite a funky nose- all mint and eucalypt with the same characters echoed on the peppery palate.
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Watkins Pilot Ruscello Langhorne Creek Sangiovese 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Blood red wine with good meaty/red fruit nose; slightly dusty but in a good way. Oak driven palate over fresh blueberries with chewy tannins.
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Watkins Brut Langhorne Creek Sparkling Rosé 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
Candy sweet aromas and well-balanced grassy palate with great mouthfeel and a long lingering finish.
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Watkins Langhorne Creek Sparkling Blanc de Blancs 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
Nose is a richness of melons and apples and has flavours of apples and melons with fresh acidity.
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Watkins Pilot Wild Fleurieu Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
More of a fumé style with light floral mineral bouquet and a lengthy palate offering good drinkability.
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Watkins Pilot Uncanny Langhorne Creek Grenache 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Soft and enjoyable wine with a blackcurrant nose showing Ribena-like nuances and a lovely sweet and juicy palate laced with fine tannins.
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Watkins Pilot Bright Langhorne Creek Grenache Sangiovese 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
A fresh vibrant pale red blend with bright red fruits and spices lifting off the nose and a youthful and high acid somewhat green palate with a long life ahead.
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Watkins Pilot Uncanny Langhorne Creek Grenache 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
A lovely big, sweet wine with great spicy red fruit varietal characters. Lovely, lifted aromatics and a soft and flavoursome palate with a great finish.
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Watkins Pilot Real Langhorne Creek Merlot 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Savoury nose; all prunes and figs with a fleshy berry fruit palate. Great example of the variety.
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Watkins Pilot Meritage Quartet Langhorne Creek Merlot Blend 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
A solid nose layered and complex with funky forest floor flavours showing roast meat-like notes.
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Watkins Classic Langhorne Creek Chardonnay 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
A lighter style showing good varietal fruit characters. An enjoyable drink.
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Watkins Classic Langhorne Creek Rosé 2021
Posted: May 12, 2022
A lovely complex wine – salmon pink with orange tints. The nose is a vibrancy of strawberries, rhubarb and beetroot with fresh and lively berry/rhubarb flavours.
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Watkins Classic Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
A berry bomb of a nose with an explosion of fresh blue fruits. An interesting complexity of spicy raspberries on the palate with a balance of oak. Will age well.
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Watkins Classic Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Posted: May 12, 2022
Dense licoricey nose with broad and complex flavours and oak lingering in the background.
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Watkins Cellar Reserve Currency Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Posted: May 12, 2022
Delicate fruit aromas with sweet herbs and meaty touches and a well-balanced ripe fruit palate.
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Watkins Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014
Posted: May 12, 2022
Charming vibrancy of blue fruit aromas and great velvety smooth fruitcake of a palate. Still has plenty of acid.
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Ivyburn First Minister McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
A powerful well aged shiraz that has fine tannins and elegant spiciness. Drinking well now.
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Ulithorne Avitus McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
Nose opens up nicely with varietal fruit and has lovely fresh varietal flavours with good tannin integration.
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Ulithorne Unicus McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
Confectionery sweet berry bouquet and seamless integration of raspberry fruit and sweet vanillin oak.
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Ulithorne Astrum McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
Restrained red fruit nose with delicate spicy notes and a complex berry fruit and spicy oak palate. Grippy yet subtle.
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Ulithorne Immortelle McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
An aromatic complexity of funky, earthy and tar-like characters with generous blue fruit flavours.
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Ulithorne Antiqua McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
Interesting nose showing funky characters with a pure varietal palate that is in the savoury/meaty spectrum.
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Ulithorne Familia McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
A complex combination of gamey/mushroom-like aromas with an elegant and well-balanced red berry palate showing subtle sweetness.
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Ulithorne Frux Frugis McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016
Posted: May 12, 2022
Brambly bouquet with forest floor nuances. Big generous oaky palate with dark fruits pushing through.
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Ulithorne Paternus McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
A simple, elegant and soft shiraz with earthy red fruit characters. Has plenty of cellaring potential.
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Ulithorne Chi McLaren Vale Shiraz Grenache 2019
Posted: May 12, 2022
Nose is a lively aromatic mix of plums, florals and eucalypt with an excellent balance and length of mulberry and plum-like fruit flavours.
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Ulithorne Prospera McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: May 12, 2022
Plums and herbs lift off the nose with generous flavours and great tannin structure on the palate.
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