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Pepper Tree Classics Limited Release Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Very well-made wine from a difficult vintage. Minty cool climate cassis nose and super fresh black fruit palate.

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d’Arenberg The Galvo Garage McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2015

Posted: November 30, 2021

Great development here with excellent integration between spicy cassis fruit, oak, tannins and warming alcohol. “So good for its age!” enthused one judge.

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Sirromet Wines Granite Belt Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2014

Posted: December 10, 2019

Simple mature lightweight style with juicy earthy red fruit, roasted/toasty notes and mineral thread.

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d’Arenberg The Galvo Garage McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2013

Posted: May 2, 2018

Inviting, well maintained, wine that’s “Still a force” with mature toasty aroma and flavour profile.

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d’Arenberg The Galvo Garage McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2013

Posted: June 29, 2017

A huge wine, excellent colour with lots of oak soaking up the dark berry/olive fruit characters and supported by very powerful tannins. Needs more time. 5+

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d’Arenberg The Galvo Garage McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2012

Posted: June 29, 2017

Blue fruit, cedar and roasted nut aromas. Huge musky fruit palate; massive ripe tannins. “Could take years to settle”. 5+

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d’Arenberg The Galvo Garage McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2012

Posted: June 29, 2017

A big powerful fruit driven wine. Leafy/tarry nose with Ribena notes. Big varietal flavours. Mouth puckering tannins.

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Basket Range Wine Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2014

Posted: April 4, 2017

Floral red currant bouquet with a slight herbal notes and light bodied soft spicy earthy palate.

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