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Reschke Vitulus Coonawarra Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Sweet Sarsaparilla-like aromas and a complex plum cake of a palate with fine lingering tannins.

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Stonehaven Stepping Stone Limestone Coast Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Nose is a potpourri of roses, violets and blackberries with an attractive cherry palate.

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Moppa Hills Vineyard Premium Single Vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Deep crimson wine with stewed fruit fragrances and a palate rich with chocolaty fruit flavours layered with velvety smooth tannins.

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Bethany GR Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Blackberry bouquet with brooding forest floor and sweet oak characters on the palate.

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Bethany Blue Quarry Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Solid wine with good varietal character. Hints of caramel on the nose and an uncomplicated oaky palate.

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Krondorf Founders View Barossa Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Dense licorice and blackberry fruit aromas and flavours, some spices and oak in a supporting role. Good potential.

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Cat Amongst the Pigeons Fat Cat Barossa Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Traditional spicy plum varietal nose and a good drive, persistence and overall balance of rich spicy plum flavours supported by some lively acidity.

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Berton Vineyards Limited Release Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Big, ripe and dense with dark raisined fruit, a firm oak edge and good tannins.

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Z Wine [PLOWMAN) Dry Grown Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Nose is a complexity of blue/black fruit, spicy oak and a perfumed lift. Stalky whole bunch complexity to the palate with good tannin structure.

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Reillys Moonvine Greenock Reserve Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Dried fruit characters on the nose and luscious fruit on a warm palate. Good tannin structure. Will age well.

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Reillys Moonvine Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lifted blueberry and plum fragrances edged with forest floor-like characters. Dark and brooding spicy fruit flavours with lovely plush tannins.

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Tempus Two Copper Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Typical Barossa nose of spicy plums with good integration of oak, fruit and tannins on palate.

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Tempus Two Pewter Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Jubey black fruit nose and palate with silky tannins and good level of acid.

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Tempus Two Pewter Barossa Valley Shiraz 2016

Posted: April 14, 2022

A lovely traditional style of dense dark fruit, some nice spiciness and velvety smooth tannin structure.

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Tempus Two Pewter Barossa Valley Shiraz 2012

Posted: April 14, 2022

Dense spicy fruit cake-like characters, vibrant acid and chunky mouth-coating tannins.

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Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Barossa Shiraz 2016

Posted: April 14, 2022

Dense brooding crimson wine: all cassis and cherries with hints of forest floor-like elements and a meaty edge all supported by good tannin structure.

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Linke Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A straightforward wine of sweet dark fruit, chocolate and supporting oak.

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Gumpara Mader Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Dark and inky on the nose with a good tannin structure to the lean stewed fruit palate.

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Gumpara Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Slight briary green characters to the nose but the palate is rich with dense dark fruit and sweet oak.

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Corryton Burge Percival Norman Barossa Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A density of plums, blueberries, spices and cloves lift off the nose and fill the mouth with rich flavours. Judicious use of oak and excellent tannins.

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Corryton Burge Kith Barossa Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lean, sweet uncomplicated crimson wine with rich slightly stewed fruit characters and smooth tannins.

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Barossa Boy Lifeblood Barossa Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 14, 2022

Dense blackcurrant nose with a leathery edge and an oak driven palate, some raisined fruit and good tannins.

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HEAD The Brunette Barossa Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Spicy blue fruit bouquet and quite an oaky palate with upfront tannins.

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Paulmara Estates Marananga Barossa Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Slightly greener style of shiraz. Vibrant cassis bouquet with olive notes and a lovely even flow of blue/black fruit flavours across the palate. Good tannins.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Seven Sleepers Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Subtle blueberry and licorice fragrances and good upfront fruit and tannins.

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Kurtz Family Vineyards Boundary Row Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Very lifted aromas of blueberries and plums with a menthol note and rich blackcurrant fruit palate with a tight tannin structure and lingering finish.

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Two Towns Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Ruby red wine with purple highlights. Mocha/oak aromas and “pretty” silky smooth palate.

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Basedows of Barossa Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Raisined characters to the nose and warm ageing fruit palate with lingering finish.

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James Busby ‘Vineyard Series’ Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Inviting sweet vanilla nose with raisined fruit characters to the solid palate.

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Kalleske Eduard Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Old school style of shiraz with dense blackcurrant fruit, balancing oak and grippy tannins.

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Kalleske Greenock Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

Premature secondary characters developing on the nose with oak dominating the ripe fruit palate.

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Welland Valley & Valley Barossa Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Tarry/cola aromas with an attractive simple lightweight sweet fruit palate.

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Gatt High Eden Eden Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Slight herbal edge to the subdued nose. Palate is lean and simple with lovely fruit.

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Haan Estate Prestige Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lifted dark fruit aromas, quite savoury with earthy notes and lovely concentration of sweet dark fruit flavours, soft tannins and a warm finish.

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Ross Hill Pinnacle Orange Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A subtlety of plums and berries lift off the nose with some sweet fruit and obvious oak on the nicely balanced palate.

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Midnight’s Promise Hunter Shiraz 2020

Posted: April 14, 2022

A dark brooding ripe fruit style with lovely layers of raspberries, plums, spices, eucalypt and chocolate characters.

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Midnight’s Promise Hunter Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Subtle red and black fruit characters, plenty of oak and balancing tannins.

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Gallagher Canberra District Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

A very good wine – quite dark and brooding with a savoury nose showing a black peppery lift and very briary/blackcurrant palate with savoury tannins and good acidity.

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The Drover Australia Shiraz 2021

Posted: April 14, 2022

A straightforward fruit driven style – loads of blackberry and plum fruit, crisp acid and balancing tannins.

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McGuigan Personal Reserve Oldman Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A big brooding inky red tannic wine that, “Needs a big steak!” Has layers of dark berry fruits, smoky oak and spices.

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McGuigan Personal Reserve Bainton Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 14, 2022

Subtle spicy plum and vanilla aromas. Great depth of fruit and lots of oak on the lovely, well-balanced palate.

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McGuigan Personal Reserve Bainton Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A chocolaty/fruit cake of a shiraz with some leathery notes and crisp acid.

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McGuigan Personal Reserve Vanessa Vale Hunter Valley Shiraz 2017

Posted: April 14, 2022

Deep red wine ageing beautifully. Lovely fruit depth. Plenty of life left in it yet!

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McGuigan Personal Reserve Vanessa Vale Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Plum and raspberry fruit characters here with plenty of toasty oak and good level of tannins.

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McGuigan Cellar Select Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

Lifted dark berry fruit, some floral notes and crunchy acidity. A chunky style.

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Tempus Two Uno Hunter Valley Shiraz 2019

Posted: April 14, 2022

A bigger style with very ripe fruit, savoury notes and “blocky” tannins.

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Tempus Two Uno Hunter Valley Shiraz 2018

Posted: April 14, 2022

A seamlessly balanced and very flavoursome shiraz with loads of cherry and blackberry fruit characters, plenty of oak and velvety smooth tannins.

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Tempus Two Copper GG Gundagai Shiraz 2016

Posted: April 14, 2022

Soft, complex and well-integrated oak and fruit. Some olive tapenade characters.

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Tempus Two Copper HV Hunter Valley Shiraz 2014

Posted: April 14, 2022

A complex wine with gentle fruit somewhat dominated by the oak. Good acidity.

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Tempus Two Uno Hunter Valley Shiraz 2013

Posted: April 14, 2022

Big toasty oak nose with berry notes. Nicely integrated fruit, oak and tannins on the palate.

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