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Mollydooker The Maitre D’ McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted bramble fruit varietal characters mingle with chocolaty oak and sweet tannins.

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Mollydooker Two Left Feet McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Shiraz Merlot Cabernet 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

An attractive old school style with chocolaty fruit, cedary oak and chewy tannins.

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Mollydooker The Scooter McLaren Vale Merlot 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Very rich ripe merlot with dark plum like fragrances and some savoury nuances with interesting, well balanced, fleshy fruit palate.

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Mollydooker Miss Molly McLaren Vale Langhorne Creek Sparkling Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Rich dark fruit nose with some leather and spice evident and a fleshy chocolaty palate that has balanced sweetness.

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Bassham Riverland Nero D’Avola 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

A lifted plum fruit driven nose with a silky smooth, clean and spicy palate showing a good level of tannins.

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Bassham Riverland Durif 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Heady aromas of dark fruits with mushroom like nuances with ripe plums and warm alcohol on the textured palate

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Bassham Jodie Lee Riverland Moscato 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted floral/muscat aromas with a nicely balanced off-dry palate showing long lingering sweet muscat fruit flavours

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Bassham Riverland Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Aromatic mix of lemon sherbet, melon and peaches which follows on to the palate. Good oak and a phenolic grip

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Cooks Lot Allotment 8989 Cabernet Merlot 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nicely focussed savoury dark fruit aromas with solid intensity and density of sweet fruit and oak flavours.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 1010 Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive lifted blackberry bouquet with a hint of spice and pepper. Silky smooth in mouth tasting of ripe red fruits.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 168 Chardonnay 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A complex wine showing brilliant intensity, freshness and depth of pure varietal fruit characters with subtle use of oak.

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Cooks Lot Allotment 689 Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Hints of Hessian to the subtle citrus aromas. Slightly oily texture to the palate with elegant citrussy flavours.

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Whiskey Gully Wines Black Rod Granite Belt Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Loads of appeal here. Floral fragrances lift out the glass and rich dark plums layered with cedary oak fill the mouth with flavour.

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Whiskey Gully Wines Yes Minister Granite Belt Cabernet Malbec 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Elegant cassis/menthol bouquet with hints of mushrooms. Decent length and weight of varietal fruit on the palate.

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Whiskey Gully Wines Parliamentary Blend Granite Belt Shiraz Cabernet Malbec 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lovely varietal fruit in the mulberry spectrum, moderate sweetness and well handled oak.

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MyattsField Manjimup Verdelho 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Quite a savoury nose and a palate showing a nice range of zesty flavours with good palate structure and length.

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MyattsField Perth Hills Manjimup Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

A solid drinkable style with ripe cassis/blackcurrant aromas and flavours, some nice spiciness and good tannins.

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Claymore Wines Dark Side Of The Moon Clare Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A powerful nose of smoked meats and rich cherry liqueur like characters. It’s all licorice and tar on the bold palate. Loads of character. Good ageing potential.

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Claymore Wines Voodoo Child Single Vineyard Clare Valley Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Zesty lemon bouquet with hints of melons and lovely melon flavours underscored by a fresh acid backbone.

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Claymore Wines Superstition Reserve Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Zesty lime aromas with hints of rose petals which are echoed on the tight crisp palate. 5+

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Claymore Wines God Is A DJ Single Vineyard Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted lemon sherbet aromas and bright zesty flavours of lemons and limes with a crisp citrussy finish. 5+

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Claymore Wines Joshua Tree Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive lifted lemon/floral fragrances and a very flavoursome and fleshy citrus palate with a crisp line of acid.

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Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Subdued aromas and a long tight, nicely structured, palate with characters reminiscent of lime juice and rose hips 5+

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Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Tempranillo 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Smells of almonds and savoury red fruits with liqueur cherry notes. Palate shows nice intensity and texture with dark fruit flavours.

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Ceravolo Adelaide Hills Cortese 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Delicate savoury/mushroom aromas with citrus notes. The finely structured palate is long and balanced with high level of acidity.

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Ceravolo Adelaide Plains Sangiovese Rosé 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

A solid, crisp, dry and easy drinking style with nice balance of sweetness and texture.

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Sidney Wilcox Old Vine SA Zibibbo 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Savoury aromas with a nicely weighted palate showing lots of interesting flavours.

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Craigie Knowe Vineyard Tasmania Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Blue fruits and violets on the nose and a chocolaty/brambly palate that has poise and elegance. One for the cellar!

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Tupari Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Long and creamy with great complexity of flavours – oak being amongst them!

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Tupari Awatere Valley Riesling 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A sweeter style with lifted lime fragrances and syrupy lime cordial palate that’s silky smooth in the mouth. 5+

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Tupari Awatere Valley Pinot Gris 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

True gris style with lifted stonefruit nose and beautiful textured palate with fresh pear juice flavours and slightly oily mouthfeel.

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Shingleback Haycutters McLaren Vale Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Dense blackcurrant fragrances with rich ripe spicy plum flavours building up along the palate.

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Linden Estate Reserve Dam Block Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Malbec 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

A straightforward medium bodied blend. Some spices and herbs on both nose and palate.

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Kalleske Parallax Barossa Valley Grenache 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

A fragrant medium bodied style; soft, pretty and easy to drink with good minerally red fruits.

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Kalleske Fordson Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Zinfandel 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A nose of black cherries and tobacco leaf with pleasant raspberry-like varietal fruit characters on the fleshy palate.

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Kalleske Dodger Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Tempranillo 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nicely balanced wine with a good intensity of fresh cherry-like varietal characters.

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Silver Spoon Estate The Ensemble Heathcote Shiraz Viognier 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Decent mulberry fruit aromas and a good varietal fruit palate with a slightly sweet edge and some well handled toasty oak.

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Silver Spoon Estate Cambrian Gold Heathcote Late Picked Viognier 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Rich orchard fruit fragrances and a very rich palate heavy with ripe sweet flavours.

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Silver Spoon Estate East Meets West Heathcote Shiraz 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Subtle meatiness to the chocolaty nose and a savoury fruit palate with mouthcoating tannins.

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Silver Spoon Estate GST – Death & Taxes Heathcote Grenache Shiraz Tempranillo 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Tight closed nose; hints of spicy dark fruits. Supple sweet fruit palate with chalky tannins.

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Silver Spoon Estate The Third Man Heathcote Mourvedre 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted spicy dark fruit bouquet with a nice fleshy palate showing good fruit and powdery tannins.

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Gomersal Premium Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2015

Posted: March 2, 2018

Complex tobacco leaf-like aromas and a fleshy style palate with good balance and generosity of black fruit flavours.

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Gomersal Premium Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Posted: March 2, 2018

Savoury earthy bouquet with upfront sweet red fruit flavours on the elegant palate. Drink now!

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Developing leathery/tarry aromas with lingering berry flavours and a touch of spicy oak.

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: March 2, 2018

A simple aperitif style with pretty floral aromas and light creamy flavours.

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Pinot Gris 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Nose shows subtle hints of pears with more pear characters on the soft palate. Good acid finish.

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Chardonnay 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Creamy cashew bouquet with a tight and crisp nutty/citrus palate.

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Boston Bay Wines BB Peninsula Shiraz 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

A big intense ruby wine that is dominated by the oak and has a long rich and vibrant flavour profile laced with ripe tannins.

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Boston Bay Wines BB Peninsula Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: March 2, 2018

Lifted and leafy on the nose with flavours in the rich dark berry and olive spectrum with mouth coating tannins.

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Wicks Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Posted: March 2, 2018

Attractive zesty tropical nose with green notes and complex flavours on a simple smooth, slightly short, palate.

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