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Gibson Bridge Marlborough Pinot Gris 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

A floral nose with musky nuances. Soft and flavoursome in the mouth with a touch of sweetness balanced by good length of acid.

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Johnston Christina Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011

Posted: June 15, 2017

Light delicate floral aromatics with hints of hay and similar characters echoed on the fresh clean palate. A lovely quaffer.

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Margrain Martinborough Botrytis Chenin Blanc (375ml) 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Luscious wine, Graves like in style, showing dried apricot characters and powerful botrytis complexity with the acid to balance.

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Margrain Martinborough Gewurztraminer 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Powerful aromatic nose; floral and musky. Big sweet palate, full and soft in the mouth.

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Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A wine brimming over with big ripe cherry berry fruit layered with chocolaty oak characters and balanced by firm tannin structure.

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Moppity Vineyards Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Flinty leafy notes to the nose. Tight and crisp in the mouth with candied fruit notes.

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Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

An elegant wine of fresh blackberry-like fruit, sweet oak and lovely soft tannins.

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Clarence Hill Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Posted: June 15, 2017

Red fruits, vanilla and spices evident on the nose with a smoke bacon note. Tight toasty palate with good length and structure.

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Clarence Hill Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A soft generous well made wine with a tight fresh oak lift to the nose and mouthfilling spicy fruit flavours with supple tannins.

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Blackbilly McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2012

Posted: June 15, 2017

Spicy meaty nose. Palate well structured and balanced. Nice weight of red fruit and subtle tannins.

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Blackbilly McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 15, 2017

Quite porty on the nose and a soft ripe floral fruit palate with subtle tannins.

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Clarence Hill Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 15, 2017

Nose has lifted ripe berry fruit aromas with a dusting of oak and a lovely long and soft spicy red varietal fruit palate.

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Paul Conti Tuart Vineyards Western Australia Chenin Blanc 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Warm floral/peach aromas and lovely soft approachable citrus palate with tropical touches.

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A.C Byrne & Co Le Premier Margaret River Chardonnay 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

A lovely complexity of aromas smelling of cashews, vanilla and stonefruits leading to an elegant zippy acid varietal palate.

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South Point Estate South Eastern Australia Moscato 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

The nose is all rose petals and Turkish Delight with a lovely lusciously sweet palate.

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Kaiora Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Light varietal definition of citrus and cut grass aromas with a generous varietal palate.

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Neve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Aromas of lemons and limes mingle on the nose with a delicious palate full of complex flavours.

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South Point Estate South Eastern Australia Pinot Grigio 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Light salmon pink wine with a delicate floral lift to the nose with some lovely fresh juicy flavours wrapped in lingering acidity.

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Peter Mertes Gold Edition Mosel Riesling 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Slightly sweeter style exhibiting characters of ripe limes with botrytis like notes.

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The Pond South Eastern Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Fresh blackberry fruit aromas with minty notes and fresh oak. A complex and toasty palate with an excellent richness of flavour.

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Tudor Central Victoria Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A lovely shiraz with great colour and stylish sweet fruit/toasty oak fragrances. An elegant classy palate with rich juicy sweet fruit flavours and ripe chewy tannins.

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A.C Byrne & Co Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Attractive earthy characters to the nose with sweet rich black fruit flavours.

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McKellar Ridge Canberra Shiraz Viognier 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Simple berry fruit nose and plump spicy fruit palate with a firm tannin structure.

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Gotham Wines Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Soft spicy red fruits lift off the nose and there is some attractive fruit sweetness on the palate.

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Gotham Wines Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Simple citrus nose with a slight tropical touch and racy lightweight palate with crunchy acidity.

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Gotham Wines McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Silky smooth style with slightly porty like fruit characters and velvety soft tannins.

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Tamburlaine Reserve Orange Chardonnay 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Aromas of grapefruit with a hint of peaches. Creamy in the mouth with nice level of acidity.

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Tamburlaine Organic Orange Marsanne 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Smells of marmalade and spices and has a ripeness of fresh fruit on the palate.

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K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Rosé 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Lovely aromas of Turkish Delight, raspberries and rose petals. Elegant earthy/savory fruit palate. Quite dry and very stylish.

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Pertaringa Understudy McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A blackberry nose with hints of mint and cedar and flavoursome blackcurrant cordial like palate.

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Pertaringa Undercover McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Huge, hot and jammy and rich with ripe brambly varietal fruit characters.

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Pertaringa Over the Top McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A fresh and elegant shiraz with nice red berry fruit and a tight acid backbone.

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The Landings Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Posted: June 15, 2017

A wine of simple blackcurrant fruits with spicy peppery notes and earthy tannins .

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Mollydooker Enchanted Path McLaren Vale Shiraz Cabernet 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A nice blend, good colour, great nose and a serious palate with some lovely flavours. A well made wine.

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Mollydooker Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A lovely lifted peppery spicy bouquet and a gorgeous rich velvety palate with the fruit seamlessly balanced by toasty oak and soft tannins and finishing quite hot.

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Mollydooker Velvet Glove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Beautifully restrained sweet/spicy oak fragrances edged with red currant characters and huge, rich but controlled flavours with a warming alcohol finish.

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Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Great rich colours and a nose with intense spicy fruit aromas. Excellent vibrant palate full of rich varietal fruit flavours, soft velvety tannins and has a long lingering finish.

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Mollydooker Gigglepot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A beautiful, big, vibrant and complex cabernet with years ahead of it. It is brimming over with superb rich jubey fruit, and layered with chewy tannins and lovely fresh oak.

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Bird in Hand Clare Valley Riesling 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

Fresh, tight and fruity with good riesling characters and a long lingering finish.

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Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Nero D’Avola 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Spicy black fruit bouquet with chocolaty elements. Very flavoursome licorice like palate, soft in the mouth. Good drinking now.

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Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Montepulciano 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Lovely rich balanced varietal characters of figs, chocolate and spices; loads of flavour.

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Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Earthy briary aromas layered with cherries and blackcurrants. Soft and oaky palate.

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Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Merlot 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A lovely nose exhibits aromas that are reminiscent of Cadbury’s fruit and nut chocolate. The palate is rich and grippy.

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Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A lovely rich Aussie shiraz with lifted stylish black fruits layered with sweet oak, grippy tannins and nice warming alcohol.

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Chalice Bridge The Estate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

A well made, easy drinking, wine with fresh lifted fruit aromas and good varietal definition on a well balanced palate.

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Chalice Bridge The Estate Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Posted: June 15, 2017

A clean cut wine with a bright herbaceous nose dominated by sauvignon blanc. Generous flinty minerally flavours. Great quaffer.

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Chalice Bridge The Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

Minerally flinty fragrances and a citrussy palate with a tight crisp entry and nicely handled oak.

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Chalice Bridge The Quest Margaret River Chardonnay 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A well balanced cool climate style with lemon and peach characters and zippy acidity.

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Chalice Bridge The Quest Margaret River Shiraz 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A huge shiraz style loaded with robust dark brooding fruit characters and layered with spicy chocolaty notes and edgy tannins.

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Chalice Bridge The Estate Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2013

Posted: June 15, 2017

A big, juicy and sweet blend full of bright fresh blackberry fruit with layers of grippy tannins and warming alcohol.

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