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Zonzo Estate Vintage Sparkling Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2016

Posted: November 2, 2022

A very more-ish full flavoured upfront style that still has some primary fruit evident.

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Sidewood Estate Sparkling Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: July 21, 2022

Steely nose with a floral lift and stewed fruit-like flavour profile.

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Kreglinger Vintage Brut Pipers River Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2017

Posted: July 21, 2022

Bready nutty nose with fruity overtones and citrus peel-like flavours on the palate. Drink now.

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Home Hill Wines Kelly’s Cuvee Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014

Posted: February 19, 2020

Highly aromatic citrus/melon nose with good secondary complexity and a palate full of flavour with underlying acid backbone.

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Haha Brut Cuvée Marlborough Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: January 11, 2020

A floral nose with hints of peaches. Crisp and clean in the mouth and tasting of apples and peaches with a nice creamy mousse.

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Bream Creek Cuvee Traditionelle Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2012

Posted: May 1, 2019

Nicely aged toasty cashew bouquet with the toastiness echoed on the complex flavoursome palate with a fine soft tannin finish.

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Swings & Roundabouts Backyard Stories Margaret River Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: May 1, 2019

A fine bead with pure citrus aromas, subtle toasty complexity and nice line of citrus flavours on the creamy palate.

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Saint Clair Family Estate Dawn Methode Traditionnelle Marlborough Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

Fresh citrus bouquet layered with toasty spicy elements and a simple, clean and fresh citrus palate with subtle secondary complexity.

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Johanneshof Cellars EMMI Methode Traditionnelle Marlborough NZ Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2009

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nose evolving nice caramel complexity. Slightly oily texture to the palate with tartness underneath.

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Home Hill Wines Kelly’s Cuvee Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

Highly aromatic citrus/melon nose with good secondary complexity and a palate full of flavour with underlying acid backbone.

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Currency Creek Estate Reserve Brut Currency Creek Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2017

Posted: May 2, 2018

Aromas of strawberries and rose petals. Palate is bright, fresh and flavoursome with a fine bead and crisp acid.

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Claymore Wines This Is Anfield Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2013

Posted: November 9, 2017

A lovely wine with a fine persistent bead, some serious yeast autolysis, subtle hints of honeyed development and some zesty fresh acidity with lovely soft mouthfeel.

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Thorn-Clarke Brut Eden Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: November 9, 2017

Lovely candied nutty-like development lifts off the nose and has some powerful flavours on the creamy cashew palate with a lovely light spritzig to the finish.

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Sidewood Estate Sparkling Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: November 9, 2017

Simple lifted citrus bouquet and uncomplicated pure lemon flavours with very grippy acidity.

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Kreglinger Vintage Cuvée Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2007

Posted: November 9, 2017

A tight, complex and “energetic” style with a delicate yeasty/nutty bouquet and hints of white fruit flavours on the palate. Oak evident and some great acidity.

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Pipers Brook Vineyard Vintage Cuvée Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: November 9, 2017

Long, elegant and interesting sparkling with nutty nougat characters and good acid line.

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Bay Of Fires Cuvee Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: November 9, 2017

Somewhat closed nose with nutty notes and herbal hints. The creamy palate shows a persistent mix of herbal, spicy, toasty characters with a light acid backbone.

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Grant Burge Australia Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: November 9, 2017

Delicate light citric/talc aromas and good toasty/nutty flavour persistence with a reasonable amount of acid.

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Yarra Burn Premium Cuvee Australia Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: November 9, 2017

Complex and creamy style with intense racy lemon citrus characters, showing some toastiness and has a fresh acid line.

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Chartley Estate Lavinia Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: June 29, 2017

Lovely grilled nut-like aromas mingle with ripe citrus notes. Lovely nougat and lemon pudding flavours with additional complexity from time spent on cork. 3-5

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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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Chestnut Grove Sparkling Manjimup Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: June 15, 2017

Simple spicy blue fruit aromatics and tasting of black fruits and milk chocolate.

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Sirromet Wines Signature Collection Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2009

Posted: June 15, 2017

Blush pink, soft dry style

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Sirromet Wines Signature Collection Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2008

Posted: June 15, 2017

Good colour lifted fruit aroma and full dry palate

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Yellowglen Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2012

Posted: June 15, 2017

A complex developed bouquet and a nicely lifted palate with pleasant toasty nutty fruit flavours.

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Wolf Blass Gold Label Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011

Posted: June 15, 2017

Simple minerally style of sparkling with interesting texture and a very fine line and length of acidity.

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Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: June 15, 2017

A nutty nose with some yeasty notes and a well rounded mouthfilling palate – quite simple but well structured.

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Grant Burge Helene Grande Cuvee Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2004

Posted: June 15, 2017

A serious style. Great nose – all Marmite and yeast like from the autolysis. Excellent palate line and length with seamless balance between the fruit and aged characters.

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Myattsfield Vineyards Methode Champenoise Perth Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2012

Posted: June 15, 2017

Smells of mushrooms and brioche and has a clean fresh palate with some nutty notes.

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Croser Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: June 15, 2017

Citrus, vanilla and some almond characters on the nose. Precisely chiselled palate.

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Domaine Rogha Crois Cuvee Canberra District Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011

Posted: June 9, 2017

Fine persistent bead, good nose and crisp minerally palate which carries the fruit across the length of the palate.

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Howard Vineyard Sparkling Brut Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014

Posted: April 28, 2017

Subtle hint of pink hues with a fresh fruit driven nose and lovely honeyed palate showing some charry notes and good use of acid.

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Bream Creek Vineyard Cuvee Traditionelle Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: April 5, 2017

A beautiful complex yet elegant sparkling. Slightly shy yeasty nose. Creamy in the mouth with richness from the bottle age. Length of time this wine has been on yeast is obvious.

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Croser Vintage Piccadilly Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011

Posted: April 5, 2017

A nutty, nougat and toasty array of aromas. Nutty complexity follows through onto the rich mouthfilling palate. Some marmalade like sweetness and good acidity.

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Bream Creek Cuvee Traditionelle Tasmania Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: April 5, 2017

Very youthful for a six-year-old. Lovely yeasty autolysis characters evident on the nose and great palate balance with long lingering flavours with tapenade notes.

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Sutherland Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: April 5, 2017

Nose like “germinating wheat”, according to one judge with toasty characters dominating the palate. Fine acid line.

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Wolf Blass Gold Label Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2014

Posted: April 5, 2017

A pleasant slightly sweet but well balanced sparkling showing some ageing potential.

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Gallagher Sparkling Duet Canberra District Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: April 5, 2017

Stewed plums on the nose, persistent strawberry flavours, creamy yeast and bright acid.

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Mumm Millesime Champagne Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2006

Posted: April 5, 2017

This champagne shows fabulous aged hues, it has a fine bead and smells of brown limes. It is rich, buttery and complex in the mouth and has a certain elegance.

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Old Kent River Diamondtina Frankland River Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2008

Posted: April 4, 2017

Developed golden colour, interesting toasty complexity and almond-like flavours.

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Old Kent River Diamondtina Frankland River Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2006

Posted: April 4, 2017

Pretty red floral red fruit aromatics. Attractive palate structure with good flavour development, some sherbety notes and subtle oak.

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K1 by Geoff Hardy Vintage Sparkling Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: April 4, 2017

A big toasty style of sparkling with a Crème brulee of a nose and delicious developed toasty/biscuity flavours.

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Paracombe 2013 Release Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: April 4, 2017

Developed buttery/honeyed bouquet and a lean high acid palate. It need food!

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Grant Burge 200mL Barossa Valley Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: April 4, 2017

Light bronze with a fine bead, creamy melon nose and toasty honeyed flavours.

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Sidewood Estate Sparkling Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV

Posted: April 4, 2017

Creamy yeasty nose with obvious pinot fruit characters and a tight, well balanced palate with varietal fruit flavours predominant.

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Yellowglen Vintage South Eastern Australia Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2013

Posted: April 3, 2017

Smells like lime juice with good yeast complexity and a fine palate with balanced sugar/acid.

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Cockfighter’s Ghost Reserve Orange Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: April 3, 2017

Golden wine with fine bubbles, subtle estery aromas and a strong, silky smooth palate.

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G.H Mumm Vintage Champagne France Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2006

Posted: April 3, 2017

A rich, complex and inviting champagne with a broad developed base showing green fruit overtones and beautiful use of autolysis.

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Preston Peak Granite Belt Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2007

Posted: April 3, 2017

A rich complex wine layered with still fresh fruit flavours layered with lingering aged honeyed notes and good line of acid.

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Chestnut Grove Manjimup Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2010

Posted: April 3, 2017

A nose reminiscent of Bonox and Berocca! Big smoky meaty palate with nice flintiness.

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