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Zilzie Estate Selection 23 Australia Sparkling NV

Posted: July 3, 2019

An easy drinking “bubbly” – lots of citrus characters with slight toastiness.

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Big & Bold South Eastern Australia Shiraz 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Vibrant fruit nose with herbal nuances and good persistence and intensity of berry flavours.

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Whispers South Eastern Australia Shiraz 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

A red berry compote of aromas and confectionery red fruit flavours with spicy notes and some light tannins.

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Hidden Gem Australia Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Fragrant nutty/grassy aromas and nice drive of fruit, acid and phenolics on the palate.

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Smooth & Round South Eastern Australia Merlot 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Spicy mulberry and jubey fruit nose with similar palate and grippy tannins adding interest.

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St Andrews Australia Chardonnay 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Good persistence and length of citrus/gooseberry-like varietal fruit with a phenolic grip.

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Rich & Spicy Australia Shiraz Cabernet 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Raspberry nose with hints of beet and herbal touches. Nicely structured raspberry palate.

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Fresh & Juicy South Eastern Australia Pinot Grigio 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Cooked pear bouquet with an earthy edge and a crisp refreshing varietal palate.

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Whispers South Eastern Australia Chardonnay 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

A nutty floral fruit nose and mouthfilling dried apricot-like flavours.

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Fresh & Fruity South Eastern Australia Rosé 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

A pretty delicate pink wine showing floral fruit fragrances and has an appealing zippy fresh palate that is dry and elegant.

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Hidden Gem Australia Chardonnay 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Attractive varietal characters here of cashews and peaches with toastiness and zippy acid.

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Hidden Gem Australia Cabernet Merlot 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

A rich, round and nicely balanced wine with fragrant plum and mulberry varietal fruit characters, hints of creamy oak and good acidity.

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Trentham Estate Murray Darling Noble Taminga (375ml) 2014

Posted: July 3, 2019

Lovely honeyed citrus marmalade aromas; good botrytis elements with intense caramel sweetness to the citrussy palate.

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Trentham Estate Murray Darling Shiraz 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Attractive freshness of blueberries and mulberries with a touch of spice, vanillin oak and plenty of tannins.

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Trentham Estate Murray Darling Pinot Gris 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

A pleasant acid driven style with nice flavour length and a slight sweet edge.

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Trentham Estate Murray Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Ripe tropical fruit nose and a balance of herbal, stonefruit and tropical flavours.

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Oxford Landing Estates South Australia Merlot 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Fragrant plum aromas with a menthol lift and supple herbal fruit palate.

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Oxford Landing Estates South Australia Chardonnay 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Savoury nutty aromas with medium intensity palate and persistent toasty varietal fruit flavours with good use of oak.

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Oxford Landing Estates South Australia Pinot Grigio 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Hints of floral citrus aromas and some spicy pears on the palate with a musky thread.

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Pete’s Pure Murray Darling Shiraz 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

The nose is spicy, plumy and earthy with an uncomplicated sweet varietal fruit palate.

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919 Wines Reserve Riverland Petit Manseng 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Quite a savoury nose with earthy notes and interesting ripe peach persistence on the palate.

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919 Wines Reserve Riverland Touriga Nacional 2016

Posted: July 3, 2019

Spicy fruit cake and licoricey aromas and dark berry flavours with a savoury/herbal edge and chalky tannins.

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919 Wines Reserve Riverland Sparkling Durif NV

Posted: July 3, 2019

Deep dark wine. Intense stewed plum/Christmas cake aromas and flavours with well controlled sweetness. 3-5

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Whistling Kite Biodynamic Riverland Montepulciano 2016

Posted: July 3, 2019

Lovely nose; earthy and chocolaty with blueberry-like fruit. Fleshy in the mouth and tasting of earthy black and red fruits. Grippy tannins.

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Zilzie Estate Murray Darling Merlot 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Delicate plum and mulberry aromas and flavours. A touch savoury with balancing tannins.

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Zilzie Estate Selection 23 Murray Darling Prosecco NV

Posted: July 3, 2019

Delicate toasty/floral fruit fragrances and an elegance of apple and pear flavours.

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Zilzie Estate Murray Darling Shiraz 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Perfumed boysenberry bouquet which is echoed on the fleshy medium bodied palate.

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Woolpunda South Australia Shiraz 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

The nose is dark, brooding and meaty and the palate is a great balance of sweet dark berries, some anise notes and savoury nuances. Nice soft tannins.

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Glamper South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Plums, blackberries and lavender on the nose with hints of pine needles and a palate rich with dark inky fruits.

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Thomson Estate Jetty’s End South Australia Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Easy drinking style. Good balance of sweet berry and leafy herbal elements.

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Thomson Estate Lookout Ridge South Australia Chardonnay 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Ripe nutty peachy bouquet. Good palate length with nice residual sugar/acid balance and showing some complexity.

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Dorrien Estate Bin 4 South Australia Riesling 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Sherbety nose with hints of lime and starting to show aged notes; similar palate.

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Lannister Single Vineyard Murraylands Shiraz 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

A dark berry/mulberry driven shiraz with some savoury aspects and soft tannins.

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H by Haselgrove South Australia Shiraz 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Ripe and plumy style with leafy/herbal notes, good tannins and some warming alcohol.

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Secret Garden Murray Darling Chardonnay 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Estery aromatics; lots of ripe tropical fruit characters with fleshy mouthfilling varietal fruit flavours supported by a good acid line.

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Secret Garden Big Rivers NSW Shiraz 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Blackberry bouquet with an earthy edge and upfront rich chocolaty/dark berry flavours.

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Secret Garden Murray Darling Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: July 3, 2019

Mature toasty/savoury aromas with more savouriness on the ageing olive/mushroom palate.

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Step by Step Riverland Chardonnay 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Delicate peachy bouquet and creamy persistence of subtle citrus/apple flavours.

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Step by Step Riverland Cabernet 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Nice intensity of maturing dark fruit aromas with a good balance of dark berry fruit and savoury flavours.

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Step by Step Riverland Shiraz 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Fruity nose on the darker spectrum with brooding upfront spicy black berry flavours with a touch of sweet oak. “Very more-ish.”

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Growers Gate Riverland Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Subtle herbaceous aromas and a firm, fresh and crisp citrus palate.

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Growers Gate Riverland Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Savoury nose; some beetroot and leathery aged notes. Good dark fruit flavours. Drying tannins.

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Growers Gate Riverland Shiraz 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

The nose is perfumed and pretty and smelling of dark cherries. Fleshy palate with good concentration of sweet/spicy fruit flavours.

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Growers Gate Riverland Brut Cuvee NV

Posted: July 3, 2019

A well constructed uncomplicated wine with ripe peachy aromas and flavours.

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De Bortoli Down the Lane Riverina Pinot Grigio Arneis 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Savoury nose and lovely delicately weighted fragrant stonefruit palate.

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Deen De Bortoli Riverina Durif 2017

Posted: July 3, 2019

Blueberry bouquet with tarry earthy nuances and masses of spicy earthy red currant flavours.

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Caudo Vineyard Cadell Valley Tempranillo Sangiovese Rosé 2018

Posted: July 3, 2019

Subtle strawberry nose with a savoury edge and good volume and richness of strawberry and cherry fruit flavours.

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