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BVWC Gravel Track Barossa Tempranillo 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark purple wine with aromas and flavours reminiscent of chocolate coated blueberries seamlessly integrated with the oak and tannins.

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George’s Folly Off With The Fairies Fleurieu Roussanne 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich toasty/honeyed nose. Nicely evolving ripe stonefruit and citrus flavours with phenolics providing length.

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George’s Folly Unguarded Moment Fleurieu Nero D’Avola 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Ripe plum and cherry fruit, sweet spices and racy acidity. “Clean as a whistle!”

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Third Estate Wines Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Candied fruit nose and some attractive varietal flavours with an herbal nuance.

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Third Estate Wines Australia Shiraz 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Very young early release wine bright with juicy green edged blackberry fruit.

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Haselgrove Vine Sean McLaren Vale Grenache 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A sweet gingerbread of a nose with flavours in the ripe fig spectrum.

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Haselgrove Protector McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Jubey blackberry bouquet and straightforward oak driven palate.

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Thomson Estate Clare Valley Sangiovese 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Fragrant floral bouquet with a pot pourri-like element and a full flavoured, well balanced, savoury plum driven palate and firm tannins.

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Antiquarian Barossa Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Deep red wine with lovely purple highlights. Nose has a lovely sweet floral lift and the long fresh palate is bright with berry fruit flavours.

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Calcannia Super Vine Dried South Australia Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Seamlessly integrated earthy red fruits and sweet oak. Good intensity.

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Criminal Minds South Australia Chardonnay 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle lemon/green apple aromas with simple and delicate varietal flavours.

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Sidney Wilcox Vine Dried South Australia Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Vibrant purple wine beautifully layered with thick rich and juicy fruit, plush tannins and dark graphite characters. “Lots going on here.”

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Aussimento Double Pass South Australia Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lifted perfumed fruit bouquet and juicy sweet fruit palate with a nutty finish.

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Ekhidna Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose of passionfruit and honey with simple melon flavours and tropical notes.

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Ekhidna McLaren Vale Grenache 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle varietal fruit characters with lots of acid ensuring a long life.

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Watkins Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

A huge wine! Great length and concentration of dark ripe fruits with chocolaty elements and enormous tannins.

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Watkins Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

“Very much an Aussie style.” Great concentration and very flavoursome.

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Watkins Core Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nicely focussed tight wine with fruit in the riper spectrum and good earthy characters. Cellar it!

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Watkins Core Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lifted black fruit aromas with just a whiff of oak and simple primary fruit flavours with oak providing complexity.

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Centennial Vineyards Reserve Single Vineyard Southern Highlands NSW Chardonnay 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas of hazelnuts, marzipan and melons. Lovely line of pure varietal fruit flavours and classy oak.

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Allegiance Wines Fullylove Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Long and steely with citrus fruit on the nose and palate and herbal notes.

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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A fresh lively shiraz with plums and violets on the nose. Fleshy in the mouth with generous fruit/oak flavours.

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Reillys RCV ‘Moonvine’ Clare Valley Merlot Cabernet 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Integrated layers of earthy black fruits and chocolaty characters. Loads of tannins.

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Reillys RCV ‘Moonvine’ Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Big rich and nicely evolved wine with great length and focus. Lovely ripe varietal fruit, toasty oak and lingering chewy tannins.

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Reillys ‘Old Vine’ Stolen Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

A huge wine – ageing beautifully with great fruit and good oak.

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Reillys Barking Mad Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose has hints of citrus blossom over lime with a tight citrus driven palate.

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Reillys Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Citrus nose with some spices and herbal notes. Almost traminer-like palate.

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Totino Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Savoury choc berry bouquet and rich and spicy fruit flavours. Lots of acid.

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Totino Adelaide Hills Sangiovese 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Plums and blackberries on the nose and red fruits and vanilla oak in the mouth.

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Mr Riggs The Magnet McLaren Vale Grenache 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Oak driven style with savoury earthy characters and hints of cloves.

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Mr Riggs Three Corner Jack McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Earthy beetroot-like aromas and dark berry flavours with soft tannins.

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Mr Riggs Yacca Paddock Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Deep purple hues with great length of generous and vibrant cherry cola and liquorice fruit characters with masses of beautiful tannins.

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Mr Riggs Outpost Coonawarra Cabernet 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Beautiful blueberry varietal fruit with impeccable balance of tannins and acid.

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Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Brut Rosé NV

Posted: December 2, 2021

Floral and spicy on the nose with a smooth creamy palate, lovely length of soft red fruit flavours and yeasty complexity.

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Mount Avoca The Artist Victoria Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Soft blackcurrant fruit well integrated with some attractive oak. Very flavoursome.

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Mount Avoca Moates Lane Victoria Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Tart blackberry-like varietal fruit, some spiciness and savoury toasty oak.

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The Enthusiast Symphonious Clare Valley Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Interesting slightly leathery/cola nose and light fruit presence on the palate.

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Ponting Wines Close Of Play Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Blackberry bouquet with Ribena notes. Good length and definition of sweet fruit flavours. Another for the cellar.

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Ponting Wines The Pinnacle McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rose red wine with a beefy/minty nose, savoury palate and grippy tannins.

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Gomersal Wines Premium Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Delicate citrus blossom-like aromas with flavours of brown limes and lemon curd. Has great acid.

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Brothers In Arms Just ‘Cos Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Still very youthful with good varietal characters of cassis, olives and earthiness. The palate has a mineral edge with layers of graphite tannins.

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Barristers Block Aston McLaren Vale Fiano 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Attractive floral fruit fragrances with crisp acid providing a lively structure for great lifted fruit characters.

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Taylors Jaraman McLaren Vale Grenache 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A gorgeous big rich varietal layered with fresh bright raspberry and strawberry fruits with a perfumed lift and hints of cola and long silky-smooth tannins.

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Taylors Masterstroke Clare Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2016

Posted: December 2, 2021

Big rich and mature Aussie style with dense choc-mint elements and huge tannins.

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Taylors Masterstroke Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich and inky with pretty, floral fragrances and herbal red fruit flavours. “Oak nowhere to be seen!”

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Taylors Taylor Made Clare Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Plum pudding of a nose with a spicy lift and a rich berry/chocolate palate supported by oak and tannins.

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Taylors Taylor Made Clare Valley Malbec 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A dark and inky wine with power and persistence and smelling of liquorice and blackberries. The crisp and grippy palate is loaded with ripe plum flavours.

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Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Choc-mint and berry bouquet. Great concentration of dark fruit and liquorice flavours.

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Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Spicy black fruit aromas. Good concentration of sweet ripe fruit flavours.

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Taylors Estate Clare Valley Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Fruit driven style; lots of black cherries and dark plum characters with oak in the background. Needs time.

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