Hare’s Chase Barossa Valley Cabernet Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Spicy chocolaty bouquet with a hint of cedar and big tannic blackberry palate.
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Hare’s Chase Ironscraper Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Big tarry chocolaty style of shiraz with warm fruit characters, toasty oak and a long tannic spine.
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Evans & Tate Redbrook Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
A well made, lifted, oak driven, wine developing complex secondary characters with citrus and melon derived varietal fruit in the background. Lovely crisp acid finish.
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Smithbrook Wines Single Vineyard Pemberton Chardonnay 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Made in a crisp Chablis style with nice toasty oak and melon-like overtones on the nose and oak evident on the palate layered with elegant fruit flavours.
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Smithbrook Wines Single Vineyard Pemberton Merlot 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
An astringent style with elegant plum fruit, nice spiciness and soft tannins.
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Smithbrook Wines Estate Red Blend Pemberton Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Leafy cabernet nose and elegant vibrant fruit flavours with slightly astringent tannins
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De Beaurepaire Rylstone Estate Bluebird Central Ranges Botrytis Viognier (375ml) 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
A lift of citrus fruit, apricots and mixed peel aromas with a slight tropical edge and an intensely rich and complex apricot driven palate.
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Hutton Vale Farm Eden Valley Riesling 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Light honeydew-like melon-based aromas showing a slight citrus thread and has an excellent steely citrus palate that has vibrancy, length and seamless balance.
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Mother of Pearl Wrattonbully & Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Developing herbaceous bouquet and soft herbaceous driven palate. Good acid line.
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Mother of Pearl Wrattonbully Rosé 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Elegant dry European style with delicate savoury aromas and flavours of floral red berries with a drying acid finish.
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Patrick of Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra & Wrattonbully Riesling 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Subtle citrus nose with a floral/perfumed lift and a very attractive crisp and lively varietal fruit palate with a great acid backbone. One for the cellar.
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Grampians Estate Arawatta Single Vineyard Grampians Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Big, juicy blackberry nose with hints of raspberries and flavours of berries and spices with some capsicum notes.
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Grampians Estate Rhymney Single Vineyard Grampians Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Rich dark fruit cake-like aromas with a bright spicy lift and a delightful palate that’s a perfect, seamless balance between the sweet plum fruit, oak, tannins and acid.
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Grampians Estate Mafeking Grampians Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Intense aromas reminiscent of black licorice, olives and cola with a big, soft and seductive palate rich with spicy berry flavours and lashings of licorice with grippy tannins.
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Velvet & Willow Northern Tasmania Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay 2015
Posted: December 10, 2019
Flinty citrus/lemon aromas with a toasty/yeasty edge. Lovely creamy texture in the mouth with bright citrus fruit flavours.
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Z Wine Saul Eden Valley Riesling 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
“Think apple pie when you nose this wine,” according to one judge. Has some citrus notes underneath. The lemon rind palate is steely, stylistic and well structured.
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Z Wine Aveline Barossa Valley Grenache Rosé 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Berries and cherries on the nose and light sweet red fruit flavours.
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Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lifted menthol and dark leafy fruit aromas with cigar box notes. Nice concentration of dark berry fruit flavours with earthy notes and some dominant tannins.
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Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Oak aromatics sitting on some fruit richness and a solid fruit driven palate
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Z Wine Rustica Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016
Posted: December 10, 2019
Cool mint/cough drop-like aromas with lovely rich chocolaty length to the palate spiked with rhubarb and plum-like flavours
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Z Wine Roman Old Vine Barossa Valley G.S.M. 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
A soft, well-made and seductive style with delightful confectionery berry/plum nose and great length of fresh fruit flavours with a nice spicy edge.
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Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Grenache 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Candied strawberry aromas with cherry nuances and a delicate palate with lovely vibrancy and great varietal fruit expression with sweetness kept in balance.
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Z Wine August Old Vine Barossa Valley Grenache 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Fragrant confectionery fruit bouquet and nicely textured palate, rich but soft with beautifully balanced raspberry and cherry flavours that stretch across the palate
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Mr Riggs Piebald Adelaide Hills Syrah 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Big earthy varietal nose and a fleshy, well balanced palate, with a savoury length.
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Mr Riggs Watervale Clare Valley Riesling 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A crisp lively style with good varietal characters of lemons and limes.
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Mr Riggs The Bolter McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Nice depth and control of the cool savoury rhubarb-like fruit characters. Has plenty of oak and lots of ripe tannins.
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Mr Riggs Yacca Paddock Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Rich, brooding and inky aromas of black cherries and spices. Full flavoured palate with great varietal definition and supple savoury tannins.
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Mr Riggs McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Subdued menthol edged black fruit aromas with intense richness of varietal fruit flavours on a big, nicely structured and seamlessly balanced palate.
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Mr Brightside McLaren Vale Grenache Rosé 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Vibrant rose petal fragrances with delicate strawberry flavours and plenty of acid.
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Mr Brightside Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lifted lime, lemon and apple aromas and crisp acid driven palate with vibrant length of lemon zest flavours.
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Semprevino GSM McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
A big oak dominant style with some wild-cherry fruit and high tannins.
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Semprevino McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Tarry black fruit nose with a minty edge and a huge tannic/menthol fruit palate.
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Artwine In The Groove Single Vineyard Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lifted steely peach derived aromas with a spicy lift and floral notes. Good depth of zesty citrus-based flavours of grapefruit and lemons with crisp acidity.
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Artwine Madame V Single Vineyard Clare Valley Viognier 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A light and creamy style with perfumed stonefruit fragrances and spicy fruit flavours.
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Artwine Wicked Stepmother Single Vineyard Clare Valley Fiano 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Smells of stonefruits with mineral notes and has floral fruit flavours. “A very pleasant crowd pleaser,” said one judge.
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Tomich Hill Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Plenty of rich and punchy sweet tropical fruit aromas and a full flavoured tropical fruit varietal palate with green nettle notes and a big acid drive.
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Tomich Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Subtle pungent fruit characters nicely integrated with an austere acid structure.
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Tomich Woodside Vineyard Adelaide Hills Riesling 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
A crisp aperitif style of riesling with pretty spicy perfumed fruit. A keeper. 5+
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Eden Hall Block 3 Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Nice concentration of earthy dark fruit fragrances and great length of persistent sweet varietal fruit flavours laced with lovely ripe tannins.
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Eden Hall Block 4 Eden Valley Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Floral raspberry aromatics with spicy peppery notes and an elegant seamlessly balanced savoury palate.
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Eldredge Vineyards Spring Gully Clare Valley Riesling 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lovely spicy/floral aromatics with a crisp line of lime characters and lovely full flavoured palate tasting of limes and lemons with a spicy thread and a drying finish.
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Beklyn Currency Creek Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Soft minty berry aromatics with earthy/chocolaty nuances and a delicious palate full of lovely sweet fruit flavours layered with some savoury elements.
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Tenafeate Creek Basket Press One Tree Hill Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Smells earthy and Vegemite-like with a ripe tannic palate and good raspberry length.
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Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Montepulciano 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
A very well-made wine with an intriguing chocolaty/meaty bouquet showing a lovely perfumed menthol lift and followed by, “A big rich roasted red meat of a palate”.
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Haselgrove Wines Catkin McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Attractive spicy plum nose and juicy fruit palate with prominent tannins.
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Gooree Park Wines Crowned Glory Mudgee Shiraz 2017
Posted: December 10, 2019
Briary plum fruit and lifted oak evident on both the nose and the palate with balancing tannins.
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La Vue Victoria Grenache Rosé 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Ripe red berry bouquet with light florals and simple light red fruit palate.
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Leconfield Old Vine Coonawarra Riesling 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Powerful and pungent lemon and lime aromas with attractive zesty lemon palate and mouth-watering finish.
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Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Franc 2018
Posted: December 10, 2019
Leafy varietal nose with a minty lift and well constructed, vibrant berry and bitter chocolate palate that has some attractive spicy/floral elements.
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