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Taylors Estate Limestone Coast Clare Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pretty floral lift to the black cherry nose with a long bright palate full of soft plum flavours and showing a firm tannin backbone.

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Taylors Estate Clare Valley Merlot 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A very good plump fruit driven style with light blue fruit characters, hints of herbs and crunchy acidity.

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Taylors Estate Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle raspberry nose with a floral lift and delicate sour cherry palate.

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Taylors Estate Clare Valley Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Tight, bright and crisp with plenty of citrus fruit characters showing delicate floral notes.

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Taylors Estate Clare Valley Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

An attractive mix of citrus/lemon fruit characters and steely acidity.

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Buller Wines Balladeer Rutherglen Durif 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Inky purple wine with lots of dark liquorice and chocolate characters, toasty oak and big juicy tannins.

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Gooree Park Mudgee Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Simple melon-like aromas with a bright citrus and melon flavour profile.

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Gooree Park Mudgee Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Blackberry jam characters with slight smoky notes, “playful tannins” and peppery finish.

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Mt Bera Vineyards Dreamcatcher Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Tropical/floral nose and a slightly grippy lemon/citrus driven palate.

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Mt Bera Vineyards Amphitheatre Adelaide Hills Shiraz Blaufrankisch 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lovely lifted floral blue fruit characters with a vibrant acid backbone.

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Mt Bera Vineyards Amphitheatre Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Zweigelt 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Shy cherry and blackberry aromas with a red fruit palate and silky tannins.

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McLaren Vale III Associates Squid Ink Reserve Estate Grown Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Attractive juicy sweet varietal fruit characters with a spicy edge and layered with loads of oak. Seamlessly balanced and creamy in the mouth.

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Woodgate Pemberton Merlot 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A smooth and delicate mix of cherry cola, plums and liquorice with a tart line of acid.

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Woodgate Manjimup Tempranillo Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Sweet and spicy varietal fruit nicely supported by the tannins and oak.

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Woodgate Pemberton Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A cooler climate blend with aromas of red berry fruit and savoury oak that carries over well to the silky-smooth palate with floral and spicy hints.

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Woodgate The Black George Single Vineyard Pemberton Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lifted varietal fruit supported by toasty oak and tight acidity.

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Woodgate The Black George Single Vineyard Pemberton Cabernet Franc 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas like a leafy forest floor layered with black fruits. Lovely leafy briary palate with supporting oak and the tannins a hallmark.

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Woodgate The Black George Single Vineyard Pemberton Shiraz 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Spicy fruit compote nose, lifted rhubarb/berry flavours and lots of oak.

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Clarence Hill Adelaide Riesling 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Floral bouquet with a hint of lychees and a full flavoured jubey fruit palate with mouth-watering acidity.

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Whicher Ridge Mademoiselle V Margaret River Viognier 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A developed oaky style but also has a big fruit impact. “Quite a mouthful!”

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Whicher Ridge Henry Road Margaret River Chardonnay 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nice lifted melon-like fruit characters on show here with just a “thin veil” of oak and hints of cashews.

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Nightfall Draco Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Nose has bright floral characters sitting on top of plum and blackberry fruit aromas. Beautifully balanced sweet fruit palate with lingering tannins.

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Rusty Mutt Catnip McLaren Vale Viognier 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A bright, attractive and well-made wine with a nice blend of florals, fruit and crisp acidity.

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Bunkers Wines Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Generous black cherry and herbal leaf characters with hints of violets and oak.

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Gartelmann Wines Stephanie Limestone Coast Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Apricot characters on the nose with a mouth-watering palate. Great for hot days!

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Gartelmann Wines Hunter Valley Blanc de Blancs 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Attractive fruit driven style – very citrusy with bright florals and crisp acidity.

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Gartelmann Wines Wilhelm Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Well balanced, still bright and showing simple cherry fruit and attractive oak.

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Gartelmann Wines Joey Mudgee Merlot 2017

Posted: December 2, 2021

Attractive nicely balanced wine of herbal fruit and chocolate. Drinking well now.

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Tobin Wines Luella Plum Granite Belt Queensland Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

Very attractive varietal fruit with oak tannins providing focus.

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Tobin Wines Jacob Granite Belt Queensland Tempranillo 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

An uncomplicated wine with black cherry, spice and herbal characters.

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Yealands Reserve Marlborough Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Full rich and warming with dusty red fruit/tropical characters and rose-petal nuances.

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Babydoll Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A pleasant balance of citrus and apple-like fruit characters. Good flavour intensity.

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Yealands Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Zesty lime fragrances edged with floral-like characters and a lively, nicely rounded, citrus flavoured palate with just a hint of nectarines.

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Maygars Hill Strathbogie Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

An attractive amalgam of red and black berry fruit, toasty oak and mint notes.

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Maygars Hill Strathbogie Ranges Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

A big wine with liquorice, rhubarb and slight menthol aromas and a thick black fruit/sweet oak palate.

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Seabrook Wines The Merchant Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

An intense spicy berry compote on the nose and palate with fine tannins.

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Seabrook Wines Lineage Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Bright lifted spicy plum aromas with a rich intensity of juicy raspberry fruit flavours.

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Seabrook Wines Lineage Barossa Valley Cabernet Malbec 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Dark savoury and ripe with seamless integration of sweet fruit, fig and olive characters and ripe tannins.

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Seabrook Wines Lineage Mataro Barossa Valley Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Subtle floral notes to the sweet strawberry nose with simple red fruit flavours, savoury notes and good acidity.

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Glendale Coonawarra Wrattonbully Shiraz 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich purple hues, lifted ripe cherry bouquet, a pure varietal palate and crunchy acid.

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Glendale Padthaway Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Big vanillin oak nose and long, full flavoured, palate with dense tannins.

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Brand & Sons Single Barrel Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: December 2, 2021

Vibrant purple wine with a big, lifted cassis fruit nose and lovely layers of dark berry flavours with fine tannins and a perfect oak/acid balance.

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Saint Clair Origin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Pungent aromas of asparagus and canned peas and a generous, full flavoured, tropical palate with racy acidity to balance it.

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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 29 Blind Block Marlborough Albarino 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

A crisp minerally mix of apples and pears. “Perfect with shellfish on a hot day!”

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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas of lemons, limes and passionfruit with a restrained version carrying through to the long juicy palate with its mouth-watering acidity.

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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 11 Cell Block Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Lifted pungent varietal bouquet with generous, balanced and complex flavours. “Ticks all the boxes!”

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Saint Clair Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019

Posted: December 2, 2021

A classic nose of spicy cherries with forest floor notes and a mouthful of earthy black fruit flavours with firm tannins.

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Gumpara Wines Picnic Block Barossa Valley Grenache 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Big, sweet wine bright with red fruits, liquorice and spices and layered with fine earthy tannins. “Yum,” was one judge’s simple comment.

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Sew & Sew Sashiko McLaren Vale G.S.M. 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Aromas of sweet cherries, flavours of boiled fruit cake and soft tannins.

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Shingleback Haycutters Salmon McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Rosé 2020

Posted: December 2, 2021

Rich compote of red fruit fragrances with floral strawberry flavours.

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